Explaining the Synod
June 1, 2024
Have you ever wondered why something might change in the global Catholic Church? Have you ever experienced a change, such as updated Mass translations, and wondered how that happened?
Author: mmerdich
What is a relic?
June 1, 2024
The word “relic” derives from the Latin reliquere, which means “to abandon, or leave behind.” Catholic relics—items associated with canonized saints or Jesus Christ—have always held an important place in Catholic spirituality.
Meet Dominic Colucy
June 1, 2024
Dominic Colucy, the Diocese of Youngstown’s Safe Environment and victim assistance coordinator, never expected to find himself working outside a classroom—he was pursuing a teaching career when he realized God had other plans for him.
From the Editor: June 2024
June 1, 2024
Don’t forget about the parish festivals near you this summer!
Guided by Faith: Jack Sebest Reflects on Miracle and Adoration for Mother Maria Teresa Casini
May 28, 2024
When Campbell native Jack Sebest was five years old in 2003, he hit his head on the bottom of a pool, losing consciousness. Doctors diagnosed him with irreversible brain trauma. But through the intercession of Blessed Mother Maria Teresa Casini, founder of the Oblate Sisters, Jacob made a full recovery and continues to thrive.
Sunday Mass May 26, 2026
May 25, 2024
This Sunday, May 26, 2024 at The Cathedral of Saint Columba, Father John-Michael Lavelle celebrates Mass for Most Holy Trinity, with Marianne Yeager as lector, Laura Kunkel as cantor, and Jason Volovar as the organist. Sunday Masses for The Diocese of Youngstown are prerecorded and posted on Youtube and at cxtholicechol.org.
The Catholic Echo Podcast- Episode 30 MARRIAGE
May 23, 2024
The Catholic Echo Podcast- Episode 30 MARRIAGE
On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, we’re talking about THE SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE with Bishop David Bonnar, Msgr. Jay Clarke and Miros and Theresa Maszczak.
St. Paul Monastery 80th Anniversary Mass
May 22, 2024
Bishop David J. Bonnar celebrates The Society of St. Paul’s 80th Anniversary Mass at St. Paul Monastery in Canfield, Ohio. The Society of St. Paul came to the Diocese of Youngstown on May 10, 1944.
Scheduling a Shared Facebook Post
May 21, 2024
Facebook doesn’t let pages schedule a shared post directly, but here is a workaround.
“Have You Seen My Brother?” Book Chronicles the Life, Tragic Accident and Devotion of the Late Reverend Stephen Popovich
May 21, 2024
‘Have You Seen My Brother? Discovering That God Is Good Even in Tragedy’ is available online through Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Apple iTunes store.
