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The Windsor statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe stands 50 feet and is covered by mosaic tiles.

A Pilgrimage to Windsor

September 2, 2025

Under a summer sun and to the steady rhythm of Hail Marys in Spanish, Bishop David Bonnar of the Diocese

Father Travis Seagraves with Bishop Bonnar and family after his ordination to the priesthood.

Meet Father Travis Seagraves

September 2, 2025

The Diocese of Youngstown’s Newest Priest The Diocese of Youngstown’s newest priest, Father Travis Seagraves, was ordained to the

The Good News – September

September 2, 2025

LIFTING MOMS OUT OF POVERTY Catholic Charities Serving Portage and Stark Counties has been selected to participate in a

Bishop Bonnar accepts the gifts off a young child at the Mass at St. John School's ribbon cutting

Saint John School opens new student center.

August 20, 2025

The new center houses a variety of updated classrooms, tutoring and engagement centers, a high school cafeteria and renewed campus ministry.

Clergy walk in procession, past Knights of Columbus, at the Assumption pilgrimage in North Jackson.

Bishop Bonnar leads liturgy in 60th Assumption Pilgrimage at Our Lady of Lebanon Shrine

August 18, 2025

The pilgrimage drew together Latin and Maronite Catholics from across the diocese and beyond.

Cover of the 2025 March of the Eucharist Book

Diocese of Youngstown releases “The March of the Eucharist Continues”

August 11, 2025

In honor of the Jubilee of Hope, the Diocese of Youngstown is re-issuing “The March of the Eucharist” as the August issue of The Catholic Echo Magazine.

History of the Youngstown Diocese

August 11, 2025

A historical overview of the Diocese of Youngstown, published in the 1951 “March of the Eucharist” book, plus additional information from diocesan archivist Joan Lawson.

Mantua’s Saint Joseph Ox Roast Fair, a Family Tradition Rooted in Faith

July 17, 2025

The Saint Joseph Ox Roast Fair runs Friday July 18th-Sunday July 20th

Bishop Bonnar asks the sisters a question about their renovations. Photo by Michael Houy

Renovations at Ursuline Motherhouse reflect a Legacy of faith, service

July 2, 2025

Construction at the Ursuline Motherhouse in Canfield is nearing completion, transforming parts of the historic facility into a modern assisted living facility.

Young child clutches an Our Lady of Guadalupe Statue

Catholic Echo and diocesan communications department recognized at CMC Phoenix

June 28, 2025

The Diocese of Youngstown and The Catholic Echo received several awards at this year’s Catholic Media Association Awards ceremony, which was held the last day of the association’s conference in Phoenix from June 24 to 27.