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The Annual Appeal in 2024

February 1, 2024

The Annual Diocesan Appeal will have the same goal and theme as last year, but it will get a slight revamp in the way funds are requested, according to Father John-Michael Lavelle.

seven Oblate sisters in white habits stand beneath a painting of Mother Maria Theresa Cassini

Sister Joyce Candidi accepts assignment in Rome

January 26, 2024

After more than 20 years working at the Diocese of Youngstown in various roles, Sister Joyce will be working as a general counselor of female religious for her order in Rome, starting this spring

Young girl hits a piñata in front of a crowd at Las Posadas celebration

Diocese Celebrates Las Posadas at St. Dominic Parish

January 5, 2024

Music opened the first annual diocesan-wide Las Posadas observance held at St. Dominic Parish in Youngstown on Saturday, December 16. Approximately 100 people, from toddlers to seniors, attended the festivities.

A woman dressed as Our Lady of Guadalupe distributes flowers at the 2023 Mass

Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass Celebrated at St. Columba Cathedral

January 5, 2024

Almost 200 people attended the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass held in St. Columba Cathedral on December 12, followed by a banquet at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Basilica hall.

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OCP Composer Presents to the Diocese’s Hispanic Community

December 19, 2023

Spanish-language composer Santiago Fernandez presented a liturgical music workshop at St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Canton on December 2.

What was NCYC to me?

December 14, 2023

Maggie May, high schooler at St. Paul Parish in North Canton, gives her reflection on the 2023 National Catholic Youth Conference.

Expanded EdChoice

December 1, 2023

Catholic school families and Catholic school administrators are voicing excitement and hope with the implementation of the new expanded Ohio EdChoice program.