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Young boy and girl in first holy communion attire bring forward the gifts during the offertory.

Grandparents’ Day in Ashtabula

May 19, 2023

More than 800 people gathered at Saint John School in Ashtabula on May 11 for the K-12 Catholic School’s annual Grandparents’ Day Mass, celebrated by Bishop David J. Bonnar.

Two priests look at a sign that reads "Altar of our First Mass 1817 celebrated by the Rev. Edward Fenwick D.D. First Bishop of Cincinnati and First Pastor of Dungannon" hung on top of a dresser that was once used as an altar.

Celebrating 80 Years

April 28, 2023

Though the Diocese of Youngstown is just 80 years old, Catholics started settling in the region more than 200 years ago.

What’s in a name?

April 28, 2023

Bishop Bonnar’s thoughts on the inaugural issue of The Catholic Echo

Bishop Bonnar washes feet at Holy Thursday Mass

Holy Thursday at St. Columba Cathedral

April 6, 2023

Bishop David J. Bonnar celebrated Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, April 6, 2023, at St. Columba Cathedral.

Bishop Bonnar stands with his hands over several vessels of oil, blessing them.

Priests renew commitment to service in annual Chrism Mass

April 6, 2023

Bishop Bonnar celebrated the annual Chrism Mass for the near-capacity crowd that gathered Tuesday, April 4, in St. Columba Cathedral.

Palm Sunday at St. Columba Cathedral

April 3, 2023

Bishop Bonnar celebrated Palm Sunday Mass on April 2, 2023, at St. Columba Cathedral.

Dr. Ben Safranski speaks at the podium during the Youngstown Catholic Men's Fellowship Conference.

Diocesan men driven to closer relationship with the Eucharist

April 3, 2023

150 priests, deacons and laymen assembled at Warren JFK for the Youngstown Diocese’s Catholic Men’s Fellowship Conference on March 25, 2023.

Bishop Bonnar, wearing rose for the fourth Sunday of lent, delivers his homily.

Offering Support and Hope to East Palestine

March 21, 2023

Bishop Bonnar visited Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in East Palestine to show his support for parishioners after the train derailment that shook the community.