Holy Week Photos
May 8, 2026
The Chrism Mass at St. Columba Cathedral in Youngstown (Mahoning County). Palm Sunday Vigil, March 28, at St. Columba
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Why do we use candles in worship?
April 3, 2026
There are few Catholic traditions more ubiquitous than the lighting of candles. From regular Sunday Mass to special occasions—like
Peace be with you
April 3, 2026
Few words in the Gospel are so familiar—and sometimes taken for granted—as Jesus’ greeting to His disciples in the
Fruited Chicken Salad
April 3, 2026
INGREDIENTS 1 can (15 ounces) pineapple chunks 4 cups cooked chicken, diced 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
The Franciscan family tree
April 3, 2026
Holy men and women influenced by Franciscan teaching In honor of the eighth centenary of Saint Francis’ death in
How are we empowering God’s Children?
April 3, 2026
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, which is a time for us to raise awareness about the horrible
Good News: April 2026
April 3, 2026
SECOND CHANCE MONTH April has been declared “Second Chance Month,” a month-long recognition of the critical work of the
From the Archives: Family Time
April 3, 2026
Participants in the Family Time Convocation, a diocesan event held at Cardinal Mooney High School in 1989, are having
Editor column: April 2026
April 3, 2026
– He is risen, Alleluia – Together with The Catholic Echo staff, I’d like to wish you and yours
Bringing Christ to the world
March 6, 2026
The context of our reality is that the Diocese of Youngstown is one of 87 “mission dioceses” in the
