The Who, What and Why of Catholic Charities
October 1, 2023
On September 14, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Youngstown, hosted its fall Lunch and Learn at St. Columba Parish Hall.
Category: Diocesan News
Photo Essay: World Youth Day Summer Festival
September 19, 2023
The diocese’s Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry welcomed young adults to its first local World Youth Day Summer Festival on August 4 & 5.
Photo Essay: 58th Annual Assumption Pilgrimage
September 19, 2023
Each year, the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon in North Jackson hosts a pilgrimage around the Feast of the Assumption. Bishop David Bonnar celebrated Mass during the pilgrimage on August 13.
“Fore” Vocations
September 14, 2023
Deacon William Wainio talks about the first annual Bishop’s Golf Classic, which raised over $35,000 for the Office of Vocations.
Retirement: Father Richard Pentello
September 1, 2023
While growing up, Father Richard Pentello knew and admired many priests, but the influence he cites most strongly is that of his family.
Retirement: Father Carl Kish
September 1, 2023
Father Kish, who served as pastor of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish in Cortland since 1988, retired as a diocesan priest in July. The parish celebrated with a Mass on June 17 with Bishop David Bonnar.
Retirement: Father Joseph Zamary
September 1, 2023
After two unsuccessful attempts to complete seminary studies to be a priest, Father Joseph Zamary found unexpected encouragement from a future canonized saint—Padre Pio.
Retirement: Father Joseph Rudjak
September 1, 2023
A long and winding road led Father Joseph Rudjak to the priesthood for the Diocese of Youngstown, a door which he walked through 23 years ago after serving as a deacon for 30 years.
Father Bernard Gaeta- 50th Jubilee
September 1, 2023
Originally from Altoona, Pennsylvania, Father Gaeta served as associate pastor at parishes in Minneapolis and Altoona, before being incardinated into the Diocese of Youngstown in May 1988.
Monsignor Lewis Gaetano- 50th Jubilee
September 1, 2023
Monsignor Lewis Gaetano was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Steubenville on May 18, 1973. Originally from Canton, Monsignor Gaetano has served many roles in his half-century as a priest, including pastor, missionary and teacher.
