About Saint Thomas Aquinas
December 1, 2023
Today, Saint Thomas, “The Angelic Doctor,” is revered as a philosopher and theologian, and the school of thought rooted in his writings is known as “Thomism.”
Author: Pete Sheehan
Final 2023 Gridiron Report
November 20, 2023
Ursuline High School advanced to regional grid finals but lost in tough game to Chardon.
Bishop joins faith leaders at memorial service for Pittsburgh synagogue shooting victims
November 17, 2023
Bishop David Bonnar joined Jewish and other faith leaders at a Jewish temple here October 26 to mark the fifth anniversary of the slaughter of 11 worshipers at a Pittsburgh synagogue.
Meet Sister Bernadine, Retirement Fund for Religious Chairperson
November 16, 2023
For 30 years, Notre Dame Sister Bernadine Janci, a retired Catholic school educator and pastoral minister has spoken for the Retirement Fund for Religious Appeal collection to help support retired members of religious communities.
Dignity in Death
November 1, 2023
Cremation is an increasingly used option for families burying a loved one. The Catholic Church allows for that option but has provisions to ensure respectful treatment for the deceased.
About Saint Cecelia
November 1, 2023
We celebrate her feast day on November 22, and she is the patron saint of musicians.
Faith Fact: Thanksgiving and Catholicism
November 1, 2023
Thanksgiving as we know it today in the U.S. has its roots in the 1621 celebration at Plymouth, which also has a Catholic connection.
Diocesan high school gridiron season offered good news for 2023
October 27, 2023
For 2023, there was much good news among the six diocesan high school football teams – with three advancing to the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) playoffs and a total of three schools with improved records.
Vote “No” in November
September 29, 2023
Defeating the proposed Ohio Constitutional amendment on abortion this election day, November 7, won’t be easy—but Catholic leaders and other concerned Ohioans are hopeful that when the “extremist” nature of the proposal is known, many voters will rise in opposition.
About Saint Francis of Assisi
September 29, 2023
In the Diocese of Youngstown, a newly merged parish in Canton was designated St. Francis of Assisi Parish earlier this year. Various religious communities of women and men bearing the name of Francis have, over the decades, served Catholics in many ministries in the Franciscan spirit.
