Why Does July 4 Have Special Catholic Mass Readings?
June 30, 2026
Why do Catholics hear different Mass readings on July 4? Discover why the Church celebrates nations, prays for America, and gives thanks for God’s providence.
Tag: Prayer
I Understood God’s Love When I Became a Father
June 24, 2026
How becoming a father transformed my faith and helped me finally understand God’s love, grace, and what it means to live as His son.
Seeking and Waiting: A New Beginning
June 17, 2026
The Catholic Echo’s Pete Sheehan details his start as a columnist and what a career in Catholic media has taught him about seeking and waiting for God’s Grace.
Bishop David Bonnar invites us to pray for peace
March 7, 2026
Bishop David Bonnar, Bishop of Youngstown, is calling on the Diocese of Youngstown to pray for peace. This request comes from Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for March. You can find more information at ClickToPray.org.
Apps for your prayer life
October 18, 2023
Echo staff writer Collin Vogt talks about some of his favorite prayer apps.
Reader Resources: August 2023
July 28, 2023
Want to learn more about praying? This month, we offer the following resources to help support your prayer life.
Annual Day of Prayer and Preparation
July 27, 2023
Lay ecclesial ministers are invited to spend this day in fellowship and prayer. RSVP required; contact the Office of Faith Formation at (330) 744-8451.
Religious Freedom Week
May 31, 2023
Religious Freedom Week 2023: Embracing the Divine Gift of Freedom takes place from June 22 to 29.
2023 St. Dymphna Feast Day Celebration
May 3, 2023
The Annual St. Dymphna Feast Day on May 21, 2023 celebrates the 85th anniversary of the National Shrine inside St. Mary’s Church, Massillon. Join us for veneration and novena at 1pm and Mass at 2pm.
