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The Good News: December 2024

December 2, 2024

Read about Catholic Charities’ Warm Hearts for Warm Homes campaign, plus more good news.

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Called to be “pilgrims of hope”

December 2, 2024

On Christmas Eve of this year, His Holiness Pope Francis will open a yearlong celebration known as a Jubilee. The Jubilee will be centered on the theme “Pilgrims of Hope.”

Diocese announces plans for new archives center, storage facility

November 25, 2024

Bishop Bonnar discussed plans for a state-of-the-art, temperature-controlled facility for storing diocesan archival records and documents. The building will also allow for an archives center with exhibit space and public programing space.

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Introducing the All Saints Archival Center

November 20, 2024

Watch the press conference where Bishop Bonnar formally announced the creation of the diocese’s new All Saints Archival Center.

Diocese of Youngstown to Announce Plans for Archive Facility at Former Sts. Cyril & Methodius Church

November 15, 2024

Bishop David Bonnar has prioritized an archive facility project for the Diocese of Youngstown since 2022, stressing the importance of the catholic church preserving its rich history that dates back more than two hundred years.

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The Pope’s Astronomer visits Mooney

November 15, 2024

When Brother Guy Consolmagno, known as “The Pope’s Astronomer,” addressed students at Cardinal Mooney High School, it felt like a cosmic homecoming.

Visitors line up to taste food at the Chefs for Charity event

The Good News: November 2024

November 1, 2024

Catholic Charities Regional Agency raised more than $40,000 at the Chefs for Charity event, plus more good news!

SVDP Mahoning moves dining hall to Broadway Community Campus

November 1, 2024

In 2024, three organizations in Mahoning County were seeking to relocate to continue serving the community through recovery housing, mental health services, meals, food pantry access and clothing.

A group of young girls stand around dozens of paper bag donations

The Boo Squad fosters volunteerism in young children

November 1, 2024

Heather Hrina-Medvec of Poland, a member of Holy Family Parish, wanted her daughters to get involved with charitable work at a young age. So she started her own nonprofit, the Boo Squad.