How Cry Rooms Help Parents Focus on Their Faith
September 2, 2026
A young Catholic mother reflects on cry rooms, the stress of Mass without one, and why noisy children still belong in church.
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Exaltation of the Cross: God’s Paradox Made Visible
August 26, 2026
Discover the Catholic paradox of the Exaltation of the Cross: how Christ transforms suffering, sin, and death into mercy, joy, and eternal life.
Faith After Confirmation: Why Catholic Youth Need A Vocation
August 19, 2026
Too many Catholics leave the Church after Confirmation. Could youth groups change that by teaching them to discern a vocation?
Why Friendship is the “Eighth Sacrament”
August 12, 2026
What can friendship reveal about God? Reflect on the meaning of friendship, Christ’s example, and the friends who stand with us through life’s joys and trials.
From the Editor: August 2026
August 7, 2026
Like many Americans, I’ve often found myself expressing frustration at our country’s two-party system. Sometimes, it feels hard to
Catholic values alive at Walsh
August 7, 2026
Walk onto Founders Plaza at Walsh University, and you will be greeted by a statue of one of the
Barbecue Spareribs
August 7, 2026
Ingredients 2 racks of pork spareribs (about 6 pounds) For the BBQ sauce: 2 small onions, quartered 2-1/4 cups
The heart that endures
August 7, 2026
Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Youngstown looks toward its next chapter The Diocese of Youngstown was still new
The Choirs of Angels
August 7, 2026
Of all the beings created by God, none are more mysterious than angels. Little is mentioned of them in
Good News: August 2026
August 7, 2026
Communications updates Bishop Bonnar has appointed Meagen Farrell as communications and social concerns director of the diocese. In the
