From the Archives: Flower Power
April 1, 2024
In April of 1968, the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) hosted a convention open to all high school students of the diocese, at the Pick-Ohio Hotel, a downtown Youngstown landmark.
Author: Joan Lawson
From the Archives: Operation Rice Bowl
March 1, 2024
Two local families contributed to Operation Rice Bowl in 1977.
From the Archives: 1965 Food Fair
February 1, 2024
The relationship between health and diet has long been recognized, so it is no surprise to find St. Joseph Riverside Hospital in Warren hosting a Food Fair in 1965. Seen here in a Catholic Exponent photo are (left to right) Ora Williams, dietitian at St. Joseph Hospital; Colleen Heberstroh, private consulting dietitian; and Holy Humility of Mary Sister Ann Joseph, director of dietetics at the hospital.
From the Archives: Christmas 1960
December 1, 2023
A 22-piece Nativity scene was brand new in December 1960, when two eighth- graders from St. Columba School visited the scene in downtown Youngstown.
From the Archives: Dedication of Resurrection Cemetery
November 1, 2023
On Sunday, October 13, 1985, Bishop Benedict Franzetta, Auxiliary Bishop of Youngstown, led a procession during the dedication of the newly developed Resurrection Cemetery in Austintown.
From the Archives: Youngstown’s First Ordinations
September 29, 2023
Bishop James A. McFadden ordained Ralph Friedrich and John Vasko to the priesthood on December 18, 1943, at the first priesthood ordination in the newly created diocese.
From the Archives: Our First Cathedral
July 28, 2023
Our first cathedral, seen here, was the third church that the parish had built since it was formed in 1847.
From the Archives: 1945 Ursuline Convent Opens
May 26, 2023
More than 3,000 people attended a blessing of the new convent for the Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown on May 27, 1945.
Bishop Murry Artifacts Featured at Local Museum
March 8, 2023
The Archives Office of the Diocese of Youngstown has loaned materials relating to Bishop George V. Murry, SJ, to the Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor for its newly opened exhibit “Hearing Our Voices: Discovering Black Youngstown.”
