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Statue of Saint Patrick with burn marks at St. Patrick Parish in Hubbard, Ohio

Multimedia Essay | St. Patrick Re-Opening 2024

March 18, 2024

St. Patrick Parish in Hubbard, Ohio celebrated a Mass of Blessing to re-open their sanctuary on March 17, 2024 after a fire in 2021 caused millions in damages.

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

Walking Through Holy Week

March 1, 2024

Father Michael D. Balash gives an in-depth explanation of Holy Week—from Palm Sunday through the Easter Vigil.

Good Friday at St. William Parish in Champion, 2023. Father Balash stands at the altar. Photo by Robert Zajack.

In this month, which contains both the solemn observance of Lent and the joyous celebration of Easter, we will often find ourselves in prayer. Here are some resources to help enhance your prayer life.

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

Photo Essay | Rite of Election 2024

February 23, 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.

Father Leo Wehrlin says the Eucharistic Prayers on Ash Wednesday at Holy Trinity Parish in East Liverpool

Ash Wednesday Around the Diocese

February 16, 2024

A collection of photos from the Newman Center Parish in Kent, Holy Trinity Parish in East Liverpool and St. Columba Cathedral in Youngstown.

The Catholic Echo Podcast- Episode 16 THE SEASON OF LENT

February 12, 2024

The Catholic Echo Podcast- Episode 16 THE SEASON OF LENT
On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, we’re talking about THE SEASON OF LENT with Bishop David Bonnar, Father Michael Balash and Msgr. David Rhodes.

All kneel before the monstrance at St. Joan of Arch Parish.

March of the Eucharist Lenten Adoration Schedule

February 1, 2024

In addition to receiving the Eucharist at Mass, we also need to enter into a greater spirit of prayer, bringing ourselves before the Blessed Sacrament—not only voicing our prayer, but listening for God’s voice in prayerful silence.