Saint Francis of Assisi: A saint for the environment
September 9, 2026
Associating a saint with a particular cause is usually the work of the people in the pews. They hear
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Recognizing our jubilarians, retirees and church dedication anniversaries
September 9, 2026
Catholics across the six counties of the Diocese of Youngstown have a lot to celebrate this year! Let’s start
Retiring with God
September 9, 2026
Remember how, during school days, as summer approached, a sister or other teacher might encourage you to “enjoy your
Respect Life … With an Open Heart
September 9, 2026
Coming up in October is Respect Life Month. It is an annual reminder to reflect on the question, “How
Rekindling Joy in Our Vocations
September 9, 2026
In his 2013 encyclical, The Joy of the Gospel, Pope Francis warned Catholics, and pastoral workers in particular, of
Meet Saint Jerome
September 9, 2026
You may know little about Saint Jerome, a fourth to fifth century translator, scholar and Doctor of the Church,
How Cry Rooms Help Parents Focus on Their Faith
September 2, 2026
A young Catholic mother reflects on cry rooms, the stress of Mass without one, and why noisy children still belong in church.
Exaltation of the Cross: God’s Paradox Made Visible
August 26, 2026
Discover the Catholic paradox of the Exaltation of the Cross: how Christ transforms suffering, sin, and death into mercy, joy, and eternal life.
Faith After Confirmation: Why Catholic Youth Need A Vocation
August 19, 2026
Too many Catholics leave the Church after Confirmation. Could youth groups change that by teaching them to discern a vocation?
Why Friendship is the “Eighth Sacrament”
August 12, 2026
What can friendship reveal about God? Reflect on the meaning of friendship, Christ’s example, and the friends who stand with us through life’s joys and trials.
