
Father Richard Brobst – 60 Years
He was ordained August 14, 1965, by Bishop James Malone in St. Brendan (now St. Mary Magdalene) Parish in Youngstown.

He was ordained August 14, 1965, by Bishop James Malone in St. Brendan (now St. Mary Magdalene) Parish in Youngstown.

Father Lang was ordained on June 7, 1975, by Bishop Malone at St. Columba Cathedral.

He was ordained at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on May 3, 1975, by Bishop James Hogan.

Today, Father Lavelle serves as the vicar for missionary discipleship for the Diocese of Youngstown, as well as the director of diocesan communications, the diocesan director of development and stewardship and the curator of the patrimony. He is also pastor at St. Michael Parish in Canfield.

Congratulations to Father Joseph Rudjak, as he celebrates 25 years in the priesthood! Father Rudjak retired from active ministry in 2023, from his position as pastor at Holy Apostles (now part of St. Columba Cathedral Parish) in Youngstown.

Sister Mary Hurley (Sister Ellen Francis) began her journey as a Humility of Mary Sister in 194

In the Diocese of Youngstown, Sister Mary Therese Hennessey (Sister Mary Francis Therese) served as a teacher at St. Mary School in Warren, St. Joseph School in Youngstown, St. Joseph School in Randolph and Immaculate Heart of Mary School in Austintown.

In the Diocese of Youngstown, Sister Maryann Humenik (Sister Mary Ann Joseph) taught at St. Joseph School in Randolph, St. Peter School in Canton, St. Mary School in Warren, St. Aloysius School in East Liverpool and Immaculate Heart of Mary School in Austintown.

Sister Helen has served in a variety of roles on behalf of her religious community over the years, including being a healthcare nurse’s aide.

Sister Eileen Kernan ministers in spiritual direction, contributing to the Ursuliine Sisters’ community outreach through social media.
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Located in Northeast Ohio, the Diocese of Youngstown includes six counties; Ashtabula, Columbiana, Mahoning, Portage, Stark and Trumbull.