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Across the Diocese: Holy Thursday
This photo essay highlights how parishes across the Diocese of Youngstown celebrated the Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Remembering Monsignor James Kolp on the 75th Anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood
April 29 marks 75 years since the ordination of Monsignor James Kolp. The North Canton native passed away February 6 at age 99. On his diamond jubilee, Monsignor Kolp is remembered as a humble servant of God, and a true presence in the Diocese of Youngstown.
20 Teens to Receive 2025 “Eagle of the Cross” Award from the Diocese of Youngstown
The Eagle of the Cross Award is given out annually to juniors and seniors in high school within the six counties of the Diocese of Youngstown. The winners have shown the ability to improve their own parish ministry programs, high school ministry teams or youth work in general within the diocese.
Francis, ‘the pope of tenderness,’ had ‘a heart operating’ on God’s frequency
From the first moments of his papacy, Pope Francis was heard using one particular word in his pontifical speeches. For him, it was a reminder that God is not the one who punishes, but the one who loves, and that the church, led by him, should seek to be the same — the church of “tenderness.”
Inside the Third Annual Hispanic Ministry Summit
The Hispanic community of the Diocese of Youngstown met with Bishop David Bonnar for the Third Annual Hispanic Ministry Summit at the Immaculate Conception Church in Ravenna on March 22.
Dentro de la Tercera Cumbre Anual del Ministerio Hispano
La comunidad hispana de la Diócesis de Youngstown se reunió con el Obispo David Bonnar para la Tercera Cumbre Anual del Ministerio Hispano en la Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción en Ravena el 22 de marzo.
Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley & Saint Michael Parish Receive 2025 “Voice of Hope” Honors
The Voice of Hope dinner in its current form was first held in 2000. And each year, an award is given out to individuals or organizations who help celebrate the unity and identity of the Catholic Charities’ Services in the Diocese of Youngstown.
What time is it?
When I moved into the bishop’s house, I was delighted to discover a working, ticking grandfather clock. Every 15minutes, the bells would chime and no
The Good News: April 2025
Supporting seminarians, Second Chance Month, CRS rice bowls and more good news!
Child Abuse Prevention Month
It is time to raise awareness about the horrible reality of child abuse and neglect, which happens in every type of environment and socioeconomic class.
Rite of Election 2025
View a collection of photos from the Rite of Election on March 9.
Homily: Rite of Election 2025
My dear catechumens, we long for the day when we can gather around God’s altar as brothers and sisters to receive his presence, his love, and his strength in the Holy Eucharist.
