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.
Congratulations to Father Joseph Rudjak, as he celebrates 25 years in the priesthood! Father Rudjak retired from active ministry in 2023, from his position as pastor at Holy Apostles (now part of St. Columba Cathedral Parish) in Youngstown.
Sister Mary Hurley (Sister Ellen Francis) began her journey as a Humility of Mary Sister in 194
In the Diocese of Youngstown, Sister Maryann Humenik (Sister Mary Ann Joseph) taught at St. Joseph School in Randolph, St. Peter School in Canton, St. Mary School in Warren, St. Aloysius School in East Liverpool and Immaculate Heart of Mary School in Austintown.
Sister Helen has served in a variety of roles on behalf of her religious community over the years, including being a healthcare nurse’s aide.
In the Diocese of Youngstown, Sister Mary Avsec (Sister Mary St. Bernadine) served as a teacher at St. Mary School in Warren and St. Mary School in Massillon.
Sister Rita Mary Perl entered the Sisters of Notre Dame community from St. Mary (now Divine Mercy Parish) in Massillon, where she also taught at the school.
In the Diocese of Youngstown, Sister Joan Marie Piovarcy (Sister Mary Francis Borgia), taught at St. Mary School in Massillon, St. Joseph School in Youngstown, St. Mary Middle School in Warren and Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Austintown.
Sr. Marguerite ministered in education in multiple capacities for 22 years as a teacher and assistant principal at Central Catholic High School in Canton, Ohio.
In the Diocese of Youngstown, Sister Geraldine Marie Tengler (Sister Mary Bernerd), taught at St. Michael School in Canton.
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Located in Northeast Ohio, the Diocese of Youngstown includes six counties; Ashtabula, Columbiana, Mahoning, Portage, Stark and Trumbull.
