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Inside Walsh’s fireside chat on diplomacy in the Church

April 12, 2024

In an April 3 fireside chat at Walsh University, Archbishop Gabriele Caccia and Bishop David Bonnar discuss important topics for the Church today.

Bishop Bonnar uses a towel to dry a person's foot during Holy Thursday 2024. Photo by Brian Keith.

Holy Thursday at St. Columba Cathedral

April 9, 2024

A photo essay by Catholic Echo Staff Photographer, Brian Keith.

Image of the Holy Chrism and oils. Photo by Jimmy Joe Savage. Chrism Mass 2024.

The Chrism Mass | 2024

April 5, 2024

Parishioners from across the diocese representing the 89 parishes, missions and schools in the six-county Catholic Diocese of Youngstown demonstrated the unity of the diocesan Church at St. Columba Cathedral in Youngstown for the Mass of Holy Chrism on Holy Tuesday March 26.

A group of three parishioners and a priest are seated around a table.

Synod Listening Session | Trumbull & Ashtabula Counties

April 1, 2024

Welcoming new parishioners, keeping communication open among Church communities and clergy, and providing opportunities for parishioners to join each other in faith outside of Mass are three of many goals discussed during the Synod listening session on March 25, dedicated to Catholics in Trumbull and Ashtabula county parishes.

Bishop Bonnar answers questions from the hispanic community at the second annual Hispanic Summit

Let us work together!

April 1, 2024

Bishop Bonnar discusses the beauty of creation and Pope Francis’ mandate to “care for our common home.”

Statue of Saint Patrick with burn marks at St. Patrick Parish in Hubbard, Ohio

Multimedia Essay | St. Patrick Re-Opening 2024

March 18, 2024

St. Patrick Parish in Hubbard, Ohio celebrated a Mass of Blessing to re-open their sanctuary on March 17, 2024 after a fire in 2021 caused millions in damages.

Inside the 2024 Hispanic Ministry Summit

March 16, 2024

Attending the summit were members of the Hispanic Catholic community from the four parishes of the diocese that have Mass in Spanish. The summit was held on March 9, 2024, at St. Michael Parish in Canfield.

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).

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.