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Simon helps Jesus carry his cross. Living Stations at St. Dominic. Photo by Paulina Montaldo.

Hispanic Community Procession During Holy Week

April 17, 2026

St. Dominic Church in Youngstown Live Via Crucis: Hispanic Community Procession During Holy Week
Experience the powerful Via Crucis (Stations of the Cross) brought to life by the Hispanic community in Youngstown, Ohio. Organized by the Hispanic congregation, Pastor Father Frassati Davis, O.P. and the John XXIII Movement, this moving reenactment invites us to reflect on the passion and sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Participants walked together in prayer, faith, and unity.

Jesus is crucified. Living Stations of the Cross at St. Dominic. Photo by Paulina Montaldo.

St. Dominic Parish in Youngstown Celebrates the Living Stations of the Cross

April 9, 2026

Spanish- and English-speaking parishioners came together to create this annual tradition.

Cumbre Anual del Ministerio Hispano 2026

April 7, 2026

La comunidad católica latina de la Diócesis Youngstown celebró la Cuarta Cumbre Hispana con una Misa en español presidida por el Obispo David Bonnar y un taller sobre catequesis familiar que resaltó la riqueza cultural y la identidad en la fe.
The Latino Catholic community of the Diocese of Youngstown celebrated the Fourth Hispanic Summit with a Mass in Spanish presided over by Bishop David Bonnar, and a workshop on family catechesis that highlighted cultural richness and identity in the faith.

Cristina Hernandez does the reading at the fourth annual hispanic summit. Photo by Paulina Montaldo

The Time is Now

March 16, 2026

Inside the diocese’s fourth annual Hispanic Summit

Father Frassati reads to those gathered for Las Posadas

Tradition opens the door

December 18, 2025

On December 16, parishioners and visitors gathered for the first night of Las Posadas, a nine-day novena reenacting Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter before the birth of Christ.

Episode 99: Spanish Ministry in the Diocese of Youngstown

October 10, 2025

Episode 99: Spanish Ministry in the Diocese of Youngstown

On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Dennis Biviano talks with Paulina Montaldo on her career and her new project SOMOS.