
Reader Resources: March 2024
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.

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.

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.

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
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.

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.

Here are some resources to enhance your prayer life during this season of Lent.

This issue of the Catholic Echo is full of ideas for your personal Lenten observances.

Bishop Bonnar celebrated Palm Sunday Mass on April 2, 2023, at St. Columba Cathedral.

Parishioners gather for a communal penance service at St. Michael Parish in Canfield.

On Wednesday, March 8, 2023, parishes throughout the Diocese of Youngstown will offer an “Evening of Reconciliation: The Light