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
County: Ashtabula
Why do we use candles in worship?
April 3, 2026
There are few Catholic traditions more ubiquitous than the lighting of candles. From regular Sunday Mass to special occasions—like
Peace be with you
April 3, 2026
Few words in the Gospel are so familiar—and sometimes taken for granted—as Jesus’ greeting to His disciples in the
Fruited Chicken Salad
April 3, 2026
INGREDIENTS 1 can (15 ounces) pineapple chunks 4 cups cooked chicken, diced 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
The Franciscan family tree
April 3, 2026
Holy men and women influenced by Franciscan teaching In honor of the eighth centenary of Saint Francis’ death in
Good News: April 2026
April 3, 2026
SECOND CHANCE MONTH April has been declared “Second Chance Month,” a month-long recognition of the critical work of the
From the Archives: Family Time
April 3, 2026
Participants in the Family Time Convocation, a diocesan event held at Cardinal Mooney High School in 1989, are having
Editor column: April 2026
April 3, 2026
– He is risen, Alleluia – Together with The Catholic Echo staff, I’d like to wish you and yours
Episode 112 We get Bishop David J. Bonnar’s Easter Message
April 1, 2026
Episode 112 We get Bishop David J. Bonnar’s Easter Message
On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Dennis Biviano speaks with Bishop David J. Bonnar on the Easter season and his message for the Diocese of Youngstown.
Our Sunday Mass from St. Columba Cathedral March 29, 2026
March 28, 2026
This Sunday, March 29, 2026 at The Cathedral of Saint Columba, Father Jim Korda celebrates Mass for Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord with Ron Puhalla as lector, Ralph Holtzhauser as cantor and Ralph Holtzhauser as organist.
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Mass Intention: Carl and Clara Racketa
The Diocese of Youngstown Communications Department films Our Sunday Mass (formerly “Mass for Shut-ins”) in Saint Columba Cathedral, Youngstown, Ohio. The Diocese of Youngstown posts Our Sunday Mass at 4:00 pm EST Saturdays on our YouTube channel and Facebook page, distributes DVDs and secure download links to retirement/nursing homes and prisons within our six-counties, and provides seasonal Missalettes to the homebound by mail.