Diocesan Jubilee Pilgrimage to Italy
December 5, 2025
Numbers tell a story. As I reflect on our recent Diocesan Jubilee Pilgrimage to Italy, I would like to
Tag: Rome
Pope Leo’s motto, coat of arms pay homage to St. Augustine
May 12, 2025
Pope Leo XIV’s devotion to St. Augustine, his life and ministry as a member of the Augustinian order and his focus on the unity of the church are reflected in his episcopal motto and coat of arms.
Leo XIV: Augustinian with Chicago roots elected 267th Pope
May 8, 2025
In his first address, the Holy Father quoted St. Augustine: “With you I am a Christian, for you a
Vatican Postulator honors 2024 Rhoda Wise Anniversary Mass with an update on the Cause for canonization
July 15, 2024
On June 28, 2024, devotees of Servant of God Rhoda Wise gathered in Canton, Ohio to celebrate Mass and learn about the current state of her Cause for canonization.
Sister Joyce Candidi accepts assignment in Rome
January 26, 2024
After more than 20 years working at the Diocese of Youngstown in various roles, Sister Joyce will be working as a general counselor of female religious for her order in Rome, starting this spring
At synod prayer service, pope calls for immigration reform with a heart
October 19, 2023
Taking to heart the lesson of the parable of the good Samaritan is the key to assisting the millions of migrants and refugees forced to travel far from their homelands and often exploited along the way, Pope Francis said.
Synod looks at ways to increase participation of all in mission
October 18, 2023
A “synodal church” where all the baptized participate and take responsibility for mission will need structures and processes to help church members listen to the Holy Spirit and to one another, members of the synod on synodality were told.
Synod discussions include addressing pain church has caused people
October 16, 2023
The synodal way is not an invention of Pope Francis, but it is based on Jesus’ way of inclusivity and listening, and on divine revelation itself, said Redemptorist Father Vimal Tirimanna, a leading moral theologian from Sri Lanka.
Synod focus on ‘inclusion’ key for people with disabilities, member says
October 14, 2023
In many places in the world, including in Rome, people with disabilities cannot enter Catholic churches because of the architectural barriers, but even when they do, “we are not asked anything and we are not asked to participate either,” said Enrique Alarcón GarcÃa.
Synod looks at Catholics’ shared mission, but also exclusion of women
October 13, 2023
The life of women in the Catholic Church “is full of scars” and alternating experiences of being encouraged or rejected, the president of Latin America’s religious superiors told members of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops.
