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Statue of the Holy Family outside Holy Family Parish in Poland

Christmas in Our Churches

This collection of images captures likenesses of the Holy Family and moments in the Christmas narrative that are depicted in murals, stained glass and statues across the six counties of the

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Deacon Ron Layko from St. Christine Parish performs the All Souls Remembrance Service for unclaimed cremated remains. Photo by Jimmy Joe Savage.

Dignity in Death

Cremation is an increasingly used option for families burying a loved one. The Catholic Church allows for that option but has provisions to ensure respectful treatment for the deceased.

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Parent holds child's hand

Vote “No” in November

Defeating the proposed Ohio Constitutional amendment on abortion this election day, November 7, won’t be easy—but Catholic leaders and other concerned Ohioans are hopeful that when the “extremist” nature of the proposal is known, many voters will rise in opposition.

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their hands upon the ordinands, signifying the unity of the priesthood. Photo by Brian Keith

Answering the Call

On Saturday, June 17, 2023, Bishop David Bonnar ordained three new priests for the Diocese of Youngstown: Father Bob England, Father John Rovnak and Father Frederick “Fritz” Schleuter.

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Father Conoby unveils the St. Michael Statue from St. Michael Church in Windham (closed in 2022) at its new home at St. Ambrose Parish in Garrettsville.

Preserving, Praying with the Past

One of the first things Bishop David Bonnar did when arriving in the Youngstown Diocese early in 2021 was to establish the Office of Patrimony, which is responsible for the safekeeping, maintenance and dispensation of items from closed churches. Learn more.

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