The Power of Hope
February 1, 2025
When I was a young priest, my pastor was kind enough to give me a Sunday morning off so that I could run in the 6.2-mile Great Race in Pittsburgh…
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Tradition and Renewal
February 1, 2025
Embodying the Church’s responsibility to preserve its cultural and spiritual heritage, St. Michael Parish in Canfield dedicated its new Saint Joseph the Provider Gallery in September 2024, preserving for future generations the beautiful stained-glass windows salvaged from the closed St. Joseph the Provider Church in Campbell.
Catholic Charities’ 2025 Resource Guide
February 1, 2025
It is Catholic Charities Awareness Month across the Diocese of Youngstown. All are welcome to contact Catholic Charities in their time of need—not just Catholics—and
The Good News: February 2025
February 1, 2025
National Marriage Week, World Day for Consecrated Life and more!
Wellness on Wheels
February 1, 2025
In this issue’s “From the Archives,” “Pedal Pushing Pupils” from Saints Cyril and Methodius School in Youngstown took a two-hour break from school to get on their bikes and explore Mill Creek Park in 1971.
About Saints Cyril & Methodius
February 1, 2025
More than a millennium before the Second Vatican Council established Mass in the vernacular, rather than Latin, as the norm, Saints Cyril and Methodius—now known as the Apostles to the Slavs and co-patrons of Europe—set about offering Mass in the Slavonic languages.
Why do priests put a piece of the host in with the Precious Blood before Communion?
February 1, 2025
Father Manning talks about the post-apostolic Church, the Eucharistic prayers and the commingling of the Body and Blood.
Boyd-Pentello Peanut Butter Fudge
February 1, 2025
This recipe was submitted by Denise Boyd, parishioner at St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Canton and niece of Father Richard Pentello.
Acting on God’s Call to Serve
February 1, 2025
Jim Zwick, 89, is never surprised to hear the gentle whisper of the Holy Spirit—asking him to help a fellow resident at St. Joseph Senior Living in Louisville—anytime.
Reader Resources- February 2025
February 1, 2025
Within the month of February are National Marriage Week and World Marriage Day. To honor these observances, below are resources focused on promoting marriage and the family.
From the Editor: February 2025
February 1, 2025
What, exactly, does Catholic Charities do?
Embracing God’s Plan
December 2, 2024
The holy season of Advent not only marks the beginning of a new liturgical year, it also presents God’s plan for us.
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