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SAINT NEXT DOOR: Joyce Aleshire:

March 6, 2026

Supporting cancer caregivers In her 15 years of leading a cancer caregiver support group, Joyce Aleshire has seen hundreds

Catholic Charities of Ashtabula County celebrates 80 years

August 1, 2024

Whether it’s providing information, assisting with basic needs or offering educational programs, helping people rise from poverty into their own self-sufficiency has always been at the heart of Catholic Charities of Ashtabula County.

Man paints a statue of the blessed mother. Photo by Brian Keith.

Artifacts on a Mission

May 1, 2024

The Missions Office provides new life for old religious objects.

Altar servers process out at the conclusion of the St. Patrick rededication Mass. Photo by Brian Keith.

St. Patrick Parish reopens three years after fire

March 22, 2024

On Saint Patrick’s feast day, Bishop David Bonnar celebrated a Mass of Blessing at the restored St. Patrick Church. A reception for parishioners, family and friends followed Mass.

Attendees sitting around a table debate questions

Synod Listening Session | Mahoning & Columbiana

March 7, 2024

At the Columbiana and Mahoning listening session for the Synod on Synodality, priorities such as encouraging vocations, unburdening the priests and secular activities on Sundays rose to the top.

Young girl hits a piñata in front of a crowd at Las Posadas celebration

Diocese Celebrates Las Posadas at St. Dominic Parish

January 5, 2024

Music opened the first annual diocesan-wide Las Posadas observance held at St. Dominic Parish in Youngstown on Saturday, December 16. Approximately 100 people, from toddlers to seniors, attended the festivities.

Parishioners stand at Mass. Angle is from the back of the sanctuary, in the center of the aisle.

St. Anthony Church, Youngstown, celebrates 125 years

September 1, 2023

In June 1898, Bishop Ignatius Horstmann, Bishop of Cleveland, authorized the establishment of St. Anthony Church to serve the Italian-speaking immigrants in Youngstown.

Parishioners stand during Mass at St. Dominic Parish in Youngstown

St. Dominic Parish, Youngstown, celebrates 100 years

September 1, 2023

In February, 1923, a small group of Catholics gathered in a storeroom on the corner of Market Street and Ravenwood Avenue for the first Mass of St. Dominic Parish in Youngstown, Mahoning County.