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.
Category: Celebrations
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
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
Episode 122: Celebrating with Fr. Thomas McCarthy in his 65th year as a Diocesan Priest.
August 13, 2026
Episode 122: Celebrating with Fr. Thomas McCarthy in his 65th year as a Diocesan Priest.
On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Dennis Biviano speaks with Fr. Thomas McCarthy as he celebrates 65 years in priestly ministry.
Office of Vocations for the Diocese of Youngstown Launches New Website
August 6, 2026
Father William Wainio, the Director of the Office of Vocations, is also the host of the new bi-monthly vodcast “Echoing The Call”
Parish Festivals 2026
June 5, 2026
Our Lady of Peace Parish FestivalThursday to Sunday, June 11 to 141200 East 21st Street, AshtabulaEnjoy food, games, live
Guided by Faith: Seminarian Arthur Bodenschatz to be ordained as Transitional Deacon on June 6
May 20, 2026
Seminarian Arthur Bodenschatz will be ordained a Transitional Deacon at his home parish, Saint Paul North Canton, at 10:30 am on June 6th.
Honoring 2026 Voice of Hope awardees
May 8, 2026
Father William Kraynak, Pastor and Dean of Portage county For Father William Kraynak, charity is a fruit of gratitude.
Holy Week Photos
May 8, 2026
The Chrism Mass at St. Columba Cathedral in Youngstown (Mahoning County). Palm Sunday Vigil, March 28, at St. Columba
2026 Voice of Hope Award Winner: Very Reverend William Kraynak
April 27, 2026
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.
