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Two Rogationists sign a MOU while bishop bonnar watches.

Welcome, Rogationist Fathers!

November 3, 2025

On October 28, 2025, the Diocese of Youngstown signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Congregation of the Rogationists

Guided by Faith: Notre Dame Sisters Mary Lisa Novak and Mary Judith Ostrowski reflect upon their faith, friendship, 65th “Iron Jubilee”

October 20, 2025

Throughout the Diocese of Youngstown this year there are more than 40 sisters who are celebrating their 25th to 80th jubilees.

Sister Mary Faustina smiles at the end of the ceremony

Sister Mary Faustina professes her first vows.

October 7, 2025

“It’s taken 30 years to get here,” Sister Mary said after the ceremony.

Photo of religious during Mass. Photo by Brian Keith.

Celebrations

October 3, 2025

We have a lot to celebrate this year—both as a universal Church and locally. Let’s start with the people.

St. Joseph Parish in Maximo celebrates 175 years

October 3, 2025

St. Joseph Parish in Maximo, celebrating its 175th anniversary this year, can trace its origins back to a group of French immigrants who settled the area as early as 1833

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?”

Sacred Heart stained glass from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, McDonald.

Why do we venerate the Sacred Heart of Jesus?

October 2, 2025

The Sacred Heart of Jesus is one of the most popular—and mysterious—devotions in the Christian faith. The historical development of this devotion traces the evolving path of Christology and our understanding of His divinity throughout the life of the Church.

Father John-Michael Lavelle – 25th Jubilee

October 1, 2025

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.