A theme for this issue emerged and that is “fatherhood.” It was a coincidence, but I could not have planned it better for the issue hitting around Father’s Day, which is June 15 this year.
On behalf of the Diocese of Youngstown, the Catholic Echo staff and its readers, we extend our hearty congratulations, and we wish you the best as you embark on this journey. God bless you!
“We are an Easter people and Alleluia is our song!” said Saint Augustine of Hippo. Indeed, Easter is the capstone of the liturgical year—an event we look forward to throughout each preceding season. Regardless of the season, we get a small taste of Easter when we gather around the holy table at Mass, and as such, Easter and food and tradition are at the core of who we are.
There is a reason why “preaching to the choir” is such an effective idiom.
The Catholic Church recognizes four callings to vocation: the priesthood, religious life, married life and single life. By that definition, each of us has a vocation.
In honor of this angelic issue, here are some fun facts about angels.
What actually IS a jubilee? Catholic Echo editor Katie Wagner discusses.
Don’t forget about the parish festivals near you this summer!
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Located in Northeast Ohio, the Diocese of Youngstown includes six counties; Ashtabula, Columbiana, Mahoning, Portage, Stark and Trumbull.
