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 boy. I was prone to toothaches,
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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 during Advent, the Easter Vigil and
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 Upper Room after the Resurrection: “Peace be
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 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water
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 1226, Pope Leo XIV has decreed
How are we empowering God’s Children?
April 3, 2026
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, which is a time for us to raise awareness about the horrible reality of child abuse and neglect,
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 communities, agencies and individuals who assist
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 a good time raising their hands
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 a blessed Easter season! This issue
Walking Where Saint Patrick Walked
March 12, 2026
Saint Patrick’s story reassures us that God does not call the perfectly equipped—He equips those who respond. What matters most is not the size of the commitment, but the generosity of the heart. Even small acts, offered consistently, can become powerful witnesses to God’s love.
Bringing Christ to the world
March 6, 2026
The context of our reality is that the Diocese of Youngstown is one of 87 “mission dioceses” in the United States and its territories. A
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