Tag: Confirmation

Episode 64 What does it mean to be a Confirmation Sponsor or Godparent?

Episode 64 What does it mean to be a Confirmation Sponsor or Godparent?

On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal and Cumulus Radio Youngstown, we’re talking about Confirmation Sponsors and Godparents with Father John-Michael Lavelle, vicar of missionary discipleship and Carmen Roebke, director of faith formation at St. Christine Church in Youngstown.

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

Photo Essay | Rite of Election 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.

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

Easter Vigil at St. Jude Parish

St. Jude Parish in Columbiana welcomed five candidates in the faith, and Our Lady of Lourdes in East Palestine welcomed one during the Easter Vigil at St. Jude’s on Saturday, April 9, 2023.

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