We all aspire to become saints
October 4, 2024
Bishop Bonnar reflects on how his relationship with the saints has changed since becoming a bishop.
Tag: October 2024
Formed by Christ
October 4, 2024
From the outside, life in a seminary might seem a lot like life in a conventional college or university, but Youngstown seminarians describe the differences.
Healer of Our Every Ill
October 4, 2024
The inheritance of the Catholic faith is so rich with incredible people who are still accessible to us now, through our prayers—so who are some to whom you can pray for your health or the health of a loved one?
Diocesan Appeal Update
October 4, 2024
Below is an infographic detailing three specific ministries that givers to the Annual Diocesan Appeal can directly support. To
The Good News: October 2024
October 3, 2024
Mercy Health is named among top hospitals, plus more good news from across the diocese!
Who is my neighbor?
October 3, 2024
The USCCB urges us to reexamine the story of the Good Samaritan, to teach us how to form our consciences on the eve of the election.
Living their baptismal call
October 2, 2024
These cheerful-looking women of the former St. Stanislaus Parish in Youngstown regularly gathered garments in the 1940s to repair and ship to the people of Poland who were suffering the debilitating effects of World War II.
Meet Annetta Sweetko
October 2, 2024
If you’ve called in to The Catholic Echo offices—The Catholic Exponent before that—over the past 30 years, the subtle Texas twang you likely heard on the other end of the line belongs to Annetta “Netta” Sweetko, senior designer at The Catholic Echo.
Pumpkin Roll
October 2, 2024
This recipe was submitted by Brenda Gustovich, Catholic Echo advertising representative and a parishioner of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in McDonald.
Why do the Eucharistic Prayers we hear during Mass sometimes change?
October 1, 2024
In our current Roman Missal there are 10 Eucharistic Prayers. Why are there so many and how are they similar, yet different?
