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From the Archives
Construction of the enormous Gothic-style granite St. Columba Church on West Wood Street in Youngstown began in 1893 but was soon halted because of a
2026Â Fish Fry Directory
Please note that this directory may not be a full listing of fish fries around the diocese. The fish fries listed here are the ones
Catholic Classrooms: St. Patrick School, Kent
St. Patrick School in Kent was established in the late 1880s, during the pastorate of Father Francis O’Neill, the parish’s first resident pastor. The parish
Good News: February 2026
NATIONAL MARRIAGE WEEK National Marriage Week is February 7 to 14, and World Marriage Day is on Sunday, February 8. This year’s theme is “Man
Father Nicholas Mancini | Obituary
Father Nicholas Mancini died on January 14, 2026, at 79 years old.
Respite of Hope offers a safe haven to unhomed people during medical recovery
The project is the inaugural medical respite initiative of Catholic Charities Regional Agency and was developed in partnership with Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley, Meridian HealthCare, the Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown, the Sisters of the Humility of Mary and private donors.
Tradition opens the door
On December 16, parishioners and visitors gathered for the first night of Las Posadas, a nine-day novena reenacting Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter before the birth of Christ.
Gold Mass Crowns Christ the King at Cathedral
Celebrating the sovereignty of Christ over all creation, the Diocese of Youngstown marked the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe on November 23 with a liturgy centered on the very people who help the Church proclaim that truth in song.
Making Responsible Citizens
Civics education in our Catholic schools Catholic schools strive to not only cultivate faith, spiritual growth and academic rigor but also prepare students for the
Preparing the Way
Advent traditions across the Diocese of Youngstown Your front lawn is awash in a rust and gold-colored quilt of fallen leaves. The windshield of your
The Good News: December 2025
ANNUAL WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY The diocesan Office of Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs invites all parishes to participate in the annual Week of
Behind the All Souls Jubilee Mass
An interview with Bishop David Bonnar, following the All Souls Jubilee observance at All Souls Cemetery Cortland on October 25
