Monsignor William Connell – 50th Jubilee
September 20, 2026
Congratulations to Monsignor William Connell, retired diocesan priest and pastor emeritus of Holy Family Parish in Poland, on 50 years in the priesthood.
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Father Edward Brienz retires from the priesthood after 31 years
September 20, 2026
Congratulations to Father Ed Brienz, who retired from active ministry earlier this year on July 1.
Father Edward Noga – 50th Jubilee
September 20, 2026
Congratulations to Father Edward Noga, retired diocesan priest and pastor emeritus of St. Patrick Parish in Youngstown, who is celebrating his 50th anniversary as a priest.
Father William Kraynak retires from the priesthood after 45 years
September 20, 2026
Congratulations to Father William Kraynack, who retired from active ministry earlier this year on July 1.
Father James Daprile – 50th Jubilee
September 20, 2026
Congratulations to Father James Daprile, retired diocesan priest and pastor emeritus of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Aurora on 50 years in the priesthood.
Become more committed to celebrating “the now”
September 9, 2026
Welcome to the annual celebrations issue of The Catholic Echo, in which we celebrate significant moments happening in this
Bicentennial Clean-a-thon
September 9, 2026
The parish council school committee of SS. Philip and James Parish in Canal Fulton (Stark County) held a “Bicentennial
Saint Francis of Assisi: A saint for the environment
September 9, 2026
Associating a saint with a particular cause is usually the work of the people in the pews. They hear
Recognizing our jubilarians, retirees and church dedication anniversaries
September 9, 2026
Catholics across the six counties of the Diocese of Youngstown have a lot to celebrate this year! Let’s start
Retiring with God
September 9, 2026
Remember how, during school days, as summer approached, a sister or other teacher might encourage you to “enjoy your
