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In Memoriam: Rev. David Bridling
In sure and certain hope of the Resurrection to eternal life through Jesus Christ, the Most Rev. David J. Bonnar, Bishop of the Diocese of
Peace be with you.
Read Bishop Bonnar’s homily from the Mass at St. Columba Cathedral on May 12, celebrating the new Pope Leo XIV.
First American pope: White Sox fan, Villanova grad, Peru missionary, Vatican leader
Standing on loggia of St. Peter’s basilica, newly elected Pope Leo XIV smiled, waved and appeared to hold back emotion May 8 as he introduced himself to the world as the 266th successor to St. Peter—the first American to hold that role.
Leo XIV: Augustinian with Chicago roots elected 267th Pope
In his first address, the Holy Father quoted St. Augustine: “With you I am a Christian, for you a bishop.” ROME, ITALY–In his first address
Across the Diocese: Easter Sunday
This year, Easter Sunday was celebrated on April 20. Across the Diocese of Youngstown, parishes joyfully celebrated the risen Lord.
Across the Diocese: Holy Thursday
This photo essay highlights how parishes across the Diocese of Youngstown celebrated the Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Across the Diocese: Easter Vigil
See photos from the Easter Vigil at two parishes: St. Ann Parish in Sebring and St. Patrick Parish in Youngstown.
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.
