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Bishop Bonnar delivers a homily during the Rite of Election. Photo by Brian Keith.

A gift to our local Church

March 1, 2024

Bishop Bonnar talks about the diocese’s new partnership with the Catholic Leadership Institute (CLI).

Parishioners hold candles during the beginning of Mass at the Easter Vigil in Columbiana

Walking Through Holy Week

March 1, 2024

Father Michael D. Balash gives an in-depth explanation of Holy Week—from Palm Sunday through the Easter Vigil.

God parent stands with two confirmands at the Rite of Election. Photo by Brian Keith.

Photo Essay | Rite of Election 2024

February 23, 2024

One hundred and sixty-one men, women and children from 39 parishes across the six-county Diocese of Youngstown are preparing to become members of the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil this year.

Bishop Bonnar blesses young child at the end of the White Mass. Photo by Brian Keith.

Photo Essay | White Mass

February 17, 2024

On Sunday, February 11, Bishop Bonnar presided over the 28th annual White Mass at St. Columba Cathedral, organized by Catholic Charities.

A golden monstrance sits on the altar at St. Christine Parish.

Ready, set, march!

February 1, 2024

In the February 2024 Issue of The Catholic Echo, Bishop Bonnar discusses the March of the Eucharist Adoration Calendar and how it ties to the season of Lent.

Meet Sister Dorothy Pawlus

February 1, 2024

Sister Dorothy Pawlus, executive assistant to Bishop David Bonnar, says she is exactly where she is supposed to be.

Bishop Bonnar blesses an infant at the annual Diocesan Mass for Life on January 14, 2024, at St. Columba Cathedral.

Photo Essay | Mass for Life

January 22, 2024

Bishop Bonnar celebrated a Mass for Life on January 14, 2024, at St. Columba Cathedral.

A woman dressed as Our Lady of Guadalupe distributes flowers at the 2023 Mass

Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass Celebrated at St. Columba Cathedral

January 5, 2024

Almost 200 people attended the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass held in St. Columba Cathedral on December 12, followed by a banquet at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Basilica hall.

Bishop Bonnar speaks from the Pulpit at Our Lady of Guadalupe 2023

Homily: Our Lady of Guadalupe

December 12, 2023

Happy Feast Day! In this Advent season, we continue our prayerful preparation for the coming of the Christ child at Christmas—Emmanuel—“God is with us.”