Sister Mary Faustina professes her first vows.
October 7, 2025
“It’s taken 30 years to get here,” Sister Mary said after the ceremony.
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Why do we venerate the Sacred Heart of Jesus?
October 2, 2025
The Sacred Heart of Jesus is one of the most popular—and mysterious—devotions in the Christian faith. The historical development of this devotion traces the evolving path of Christology and our understanding of His divinity throughout the life of the Church.
From the Archives: Blessing of the Bells
October 2, 2025
ARCHIVES On Wednesday, November 8, 1899, after a Solemn Mass and a Forty Hours Devotion, three bells were blessed
Sister Ann McManamon | Obituary
October 1, 2025
Sister Ann McManamon, HM, formerly Sister Mary Patrick, 91, died September 29, 2025, at Villa Maria Community Center.
Father David Merzweiler retires from the priesthood after 48 years.
October 1, 2025
Father Merzweiler was ordained on June 18, 1977, at St. Columba Cathedral by Bishop James Malone.
Father Stephen Wassie retires from the priesthood after 45 years
October 1, 2025
Father Wassie was ordained to the priesthood on December 1, 1979, by Bishop Malone at St. Columba Cathedral.
Monsignor David Rhodes – 60 Years
October 1, 2025
Monsignor Rhodes was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop James Malone at St. Columba Cathedral on May 29, 1965.
Father Richard Brobst – 60 Years
October 1, 2025
He was ordained August 14, 1965, by Bishop James Malone in St. Brendan (now St. Mary Magdalene) Parish in Youngstown.
Father James Lang – 50 Years
October 1, 2025
Father Lang was ordained on June 7, 1975, by Bishop Malone at St. Columba Cathedral.
Father Nicholas Mancini – 50 Years
October 1, 2025
He was ordained at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on May 3, 1975, by Bishop James Hogan.
