His good news brings healing to heartache
April 3, 2026
Do you remember the first time you experienced pain? I was first introduced to physical pain as a little
Category: Reflections
Walking Where Saint Patrick Walked
March 12, 2026
Saint Patrick’s story reassures us that God does not call the perfectly equipped—He equips those who respond. What matters most is not the size of the commitment, but the generosity of the heart. Even small acts, offered consistently, can become powerful witnesses to God’s love.
Bringing Christ to the world
March 6, 2026
The context of our reality is that the Diocese of Youngstown is one of 87 “mission dioceses” in the
The Symphony of Vocations
October 3, 2025
A vocation is far richer than a career choice or résumé line. The word itself comes from the Latin vocare, meaning “to call.” And the question at the heart of a vocation is not simply, “What do I want to do with my life?” but rather, “What is God calling me to become?”
What is hope?
September 2, 2025
It is so easy to assume that each of us already knows all about hope and understands what part hope plays in our lives, but that might not be the case. The Jubilee will carry much more weight for Catholics if we all understand hope better.
Dedication and Foreword
August 11, 2025
Bishop Bonnar reflects on Christ was brought to the six counties of the diocese of Youngstown.
You say ‘goodbye,’and I Say ‘Hello’
June 1, 2025
So goes the lyrics of a well-known Beatles song. In life, inevitably, there are times when we must all
Grandparents: Impacting Generations for the Next 2,000 Years and Beyond
March 1, 2025
What I do today can and will make an impact on every child to every parent in my family—good or bad, positive or negative—for generations to come.
Embracing God’s Plan
December 2, 2024
The holy season of Advent not only marks the beginning of a new liturgical year, it also presents God’s plan for us.
We all aspire to become saints
October 4, 2024
Bishop Bonnar reflects on how his relationship with the saints has changed since becoming a bishop.
