Parish Festival Directory
May 2, 2024
A listing of the parish festivals across the diocese this summer.
Tag: May 2024
The power of an image
May 1, 2024
Bishop Bonnar encourages us to make space for images of Jesus, Mary, the saints and your loved ones this month.
Understanding the Mysteries of the Rosary
May 1, 2024
The rosary windows at Immaculate Conception Parish in Ravenna are used to help explain the mysteries.
The Good News: May 2024
May 1, 2024
The office of Catholic Schools hires a new superintendent, plus more good news!
The Origins of the Rosary
May 1, 2024
While the rosary is certainly not a modern concept, it is a surprisingly recent addition to our spiritual practice. It first appeared in its current form in the 16th century.
Meet Ralph Holtzhauser
May 1, 2024
Ralph Holtzhauser’s love of music has always been deeply rooted in his faith, and as the diocesan music director and director of music for St. Columba Cathedral Parish, he wants to bring that joy to every parish.
From the Archives: First Communion, 1925
May 1, 2024
Both the number and the age of the children in this photograph represent what would have been recent developments in the 1920s—huge population growth and the reception of First Communion around the age of seven.
About Saint Brendan the Navigator
May 1, 2024
Saint Brendan is the patron saint of boaters, divers, mariners, travelers, whales and the U.S. Navy. In the diocese, St. Brendan Parish on the west side of Youngstown bears his name.
Introducing the Voice of Hope Honorees
May 1, 2024
Prison Ministry Volunteers, represented by retired diocesan coordinator of prison and jail ministry Bill Barber, and Humility of Mary Sister Mildred Ely were honored at the 2024 dinner.
