
2026 Voice of Hope Award Winner: Very Reverend William Kraynak
Voice of Hope Award is given out to individuals or organizations who help celebrate the unity and identity of Catholic Charities’ Services in the Diocese of Youngstown.

Voice of Hope Award is given out to individuals or organizations who help celebrate the unity and identity of Catholic Charities’ Services in the Diocese of Youngstown.

The Eagle of the Cross Award has been given out annually to juniors and seniors in the Diocese of Youngstown since 1999.

St. Philip Neri Parish in Dungannon Township hosted its final Mass on Saturday, February 14, 2026

Sister Martha presents her reflections on the occasion of her 60th Jubilee.

Throughout the Diocese of Youngstown this year there are more than 40 sisters who are celebrating their 25th to 80th jubilees.

We have a lot to celebrate this year—both as a universal Church and locally. Let’s start with the people.

St. Joseph Parish in Maximo, celebrating its 175th anniversary this year, can trace its origins back to a group of French immigrants who settled the area as early as 1833

Monsignor Cariglio was ordained on December 18, 1970, in St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, by Bishop James Hickey, who was rector of the North American College there.

Father Merzweiler was ordained on June 18, 1977, at St. Columba Cathedral by Bishop James Malone.

Father Wassie was ordained to the priesthood on December 1, 1979, by Bishop Malone at St. Columba Cathedral.