God calls in the ordinary.
May 1, 2025
Bishop Bonnar reflects on the appointment of John Keehner to the episcopacy.
Category: Top Stories
No, It’s Iowa!
May 1, 2025
Learn about the new bishop of Sioux City Iowa, from his friends, family and colleagues at the Diocese of Youngstown.
A Detailed Portrait of the Diocese of Sioux City
May 1, 2025
When he assumes the role of Bishop of Sioux City, Iowa, Bishop-elect John Keehner will find a long-established diocese with a rich history and vibrant laity and clergy committed to evangelization and to facing the challenges that await him, representatives of the Sioux City Diocese said.
The Creation of a Coat of Arms
May 1, 2025
Bishop-elect John Keehner recently received his completed coat of arms by heraldic artist David Burkart—as recommended by Father Andrew Galles, director of worship for the Diocese of Sioux City.
Across the diocese: Good Friday
April 30, 2025
Good Friday is a day of somber reflection and quiet prayer. The Good Friday liturgy contains three distinctive parts: the proclamation of the Passion and Solemn Intercessions; the Adoration of the Holy Cross; and Holy Communion.
Across the Diocese: Holy Thursday
April 30, 2025
This photo essay highlights how parishes across the Diocese of Youngstown celebrated the Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Across the Diocese: Easter Vigil
April 30, 2025
See photos from the Easter Vigil at two parishes: St. Ann Parish in Sebring and St. Patrick Parish in Youngstown.
Remembering Monsignor James Kolp on the 75th Anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood
April 29, 2025
April 29 marks 75 years since the ordination of Monsignor James Kolp. The North Canton native passed away February 6 at age 99. On his diamond jubilee, Monsignor Kolp is remembered as a humble servant of God, and a true presence in the Diocese of Youngstown.
20 Teens to Receive 2025 “Eagle of the Cross” Award from the Diocese of Youngstown
April 22, 2025
The Eagle of the Cross Award is given out annually to juniors and seniors in high school within the six counties of the Diocese of Youngstown. The winners have shown the ability to improve their own parish ministry programs, high school ministry teams or youth work in general within the diocese.
Francis, ‘the pope of tenderness,’ had ‘a heart operating’ on God’s frequency
April 21, 2025
From the first moments of his papacy, Pope Francis was heard using one particular word in his pontifical speeches. For him, it was a reminder that God is not the one who punishes, but the one who loves, and that the church, led by him, should seek to be the same — the church of “tenderness.”
