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Bishop Bonnar greets young man who brings up the gifts during Mass

We are all farmers

June 1, 2024

Bishop Bonnar reflects on rural ministry and its impact throughout the diocese.

Golden apple award recipients pose for a photo

Inside the Golden Apples

May 23, 2024

Six Catholic School teachers and one principal were honored at this year’s ceremony.

Bishop Bonnar delivers a homily during Holy Thursday 2024. Photo by Brian Keith.

The power of an image

May 1, 2024

Bishop Bonnar encourages us to make space for images of Jesus, Mary, the saints and your loved ones this month.

Archbishop and bishop bonnar sit on a raised platform, with a fireplace in the background.

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.

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.