
East Palestine pastor expresses hope, gratitude and concern after train wreck
EAST PALESTINE – As his community continues to recover from the Feb. 3 train wreck and chemical spill, Father

EAST PALESTINE – As his community continues to recover from the Feb. 3 train wreck and chemical spill, Father

Msgr. Carfagna served in four of the six counties of the diocese, including three pastorates, two tenures as associate pastor, decades as diocesan director of cemeteries, and he served as a high school teacher and director of plays.

Close to 300 people braved snow and slippery roads Jan. 22 for the annual Mass for Life in St. Columba Cathedral — praying for deeper respect for human life at all stages.