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The Scent of the Human
The diocese confronts AI’s promise—and its limits On Monday, April 20, inside the Family Life Center at Saint Michael Parish, a room full of priests

Good News- June/July 2026
Community Cupboard Campaign Providing essential personal hygiene and cleaning products to families in need, the Catholic Charities Community Cupboard Campaign runs throughout the summer months.

First Fridays: A Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
The First Friday devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus stems from Christ’s revelations to Saint Margaret Mary Alocoque, a 17th-century French nun of the

Meet Matthew Hazi
What do a therapist and a human resources professional have in common? It may be a tough call at first glance. But diocesan human resources

Faith Fact – How are saints canonized?
The canonization of saints is a thorough and lengthy process, and you might think it doesn’t affect us here in the Diocese of Youngstown, but

Parish Festivals 2026
Our Lady of Peace Parish FestivalThursday to Sunday, June 11 to 141200 East 21st Street, AshtabulaEnjoy food, games, live bands, rides by Bates Brothers Amusement

Archives: Family Week at Camp Kane in the 1970s
Father William Kane, pastor of Saint Patrick Parish in Youngstown, started a camp at Lake Milton in 1928, primarily for the children of the parish. Eventually,

The Catholic Surge: Why Secularism is Dying
With record numbers of new Catholics entering the church, learn what’s leading the Catholic Surge and what lessons we can take from it.

Immigration Webinar Recap
The dioceses of Michigan and Ohio organized a webinar to inform their team of Church leaders about issues relating to immigration and the Church on April 24. It emphasized human dignity and allowed participants to reflect on how to respond collectively to the immigration crisis of today.

Guided by Faith: Seminarian Arthur Bodenschatz to be ordained as Transitional Deacon on June 6
Seminarian Arthur Bodenschatz will be ordained a Transitional Deacon at his home parish, Saint Paul North Canton, at 10:30 am on June 6th.

Praying to the Blessed Mother
“Do whatever He tells you.” These words, the last of Mary’s to be recorded in the New Testament, have echoed through the millennia of Church

Good News – May 2026
EAGLE OF THE CROSS RECIPIENTSThe Office of Youth & Young Adult Accompaniment presented Eagle of the Cross Awards to teens in the six counties of





