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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.

Photo Essay: World Youth Day Summer Festival

September 19, 2023

The diocese’s Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry welcomed young adults to its first local World Youth Day Summer Festival on August 4 & 5.

Image of Mary is brought into the shrine in North Jackson

Photo Essay: 58th Annual Assumption Pilgrimage

September 19, 2023

Each year, the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon in North Jackson hosts a pilgrimage around the Feast of the Assumption. Bishop David Bonnar celebrated Mass during the pilgrimage on August 13.

Bishop Bonnar waves to a participant as they enter the course.

“Fore” Vocations

September 14, 2023

Deacon William Wainio talks about the first annual Bishop’s Golf Classic, which raised over $35,000 for the Office of Vocations.

Parishioners bring forward flowers to decorate the altar at St. Mary Parish in Orwell. Photo by Brian Keith

Ashtabula County Altar Blessings

June 16, 2023

Bishop David Bonnar celebrated Mass and blessed two Ashtabula County altars on May 7, 2023: St. Mary Parish in Orwell and Sacred Heart Parish in Rock Creek. Please enjoy these photos from both Masses, taken by Catholic Echo Staff Photographer Brian Keith.

Couple holds hands during the renewal of vows.

Celebrating Marriage

June 5, 2023

On May 7, 2023, 119 couples were honored for a total of 5,644 years of wedded life, ranging from 25 to 70 years, in a Mass at St. Columba Cathedral.

A group of four students mop the roof of a building

Ursuline Upperclassmen Spend Easter Break on Mission Trip

May 12, 2023

A large group of local students who are members of Ursuline High school’s SOS Students of Stewardship club travelled to Puerto Rico, to participate in a mission trip.

Mother and daughter light a candle at the Easter Vigil

Easter Vigil at Our Lady of Peace Parish

April 9, 2023

The parish welcomed four candidates in the faith and had four baptisms during the Easter Vigil.

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

Easter Vigil at St. Jude Parish

April 8, 2023

St. Jude Parish in Columbiana welcomed five candidates in the faith, and Our Lady of Lourdes in East Palestine welcomed one during the Easter Vigil at St. Jude’s on Saturday, April 9, 2023.