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Deacon Tim DeFrange- 25th Jubilee

September 12, 2024

Tim DeFrange is the second of five children born to Nick and Elender DeFrange of St. Patrick Parish in

Bishop Bonnar blesses the bookstore in canfield

Guided by Faith: Saint Paul Monastery Celebrates 80 Years in the Diocese of Youngstown

September 4, 2024

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In May 1944, the first Paulines arrived in Ellsworth Township Ohio, just outside Canfield at the invitation of then-Bishop James McFadden. Decades and generations later, members of Saint Paul Monastery are celebrating 80 years of service to the Mahoning Valley and beyond.

Chefs for Charity

September 1, 2024

The inaugural Chefs for Charity event will be held September 26 at the Eastwood Event Center in Niles.

Image of bishop bonnar, praying a Mass inside a fair pavilion, with quilts hanging on the walls behind him

The Good News: September 2024

September 1, 2024

Diocesan media day and more good news from around the diocese!

Dozens of people, including Monsignor Zuraw, line up with blue shovels to break ground on the new building.

By the Numbers: Catholic Schools

September 1, 2024

A snapshot of the positive, exceptional or interesting events happening around the diocese

For latina women clasp hands in prayer during Mass

US bishops’ diocesan survey sets new baseline for Hispanic ministry in parishes nationwide

August 30, 2024

The U.S. bishops’ Subcommittee on Hispanic Affairs conducted a survey of dioceses and archdioceses in the country’s 14 episcopal regions and released its results Aug. 21.

Image of the large Our Lady of Lebanon Statue from below for the Assumption Pilgrimage in North Jackson. Photo by Brian Keith.

Photo Essay: 59th Annual Assumption Pilgrimage

August 27, 2024

Each year, the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon in North Jackson hosts a pilgrimage around the Feast of the Assumption. On Tuesday, August 13, Bishop David Bonnar celebrated Mass during the pilgrimage, which was themed “The Mother of God, A Gift to Us” this year.

A group of Ursuline nuns stand during a reading at Mass.

Guided by Faith: Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown

August 23, 2024

Since September 18th 1874, the Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown have responded to the most critical needs of the people in northeast Ohio.

Image of Our Lady of Fatima statue in Youngstown. Photo by Courtney Poullas

Diocesan vicar general speaks about Our Lady of Fatima statue as it tours the diocese

August 15, 2024

“Authentic messages produce four signs in people’s lives: God-centeredness, deeper love for others, living the cross and simplicity of lifestyle. If one’s focus moves from being God-centered, there is trouble. Authentic Marian messages lead us to live in total dependence on God.”