About Saint John Neumann
December 2, 2024
He was the third American saint to be canonized, in 1977. His feast day is January 5.
Tag: Saint of the Season
About Saint Michael the Archangel
September 1, 2024
Saint Michael—whose name in Hebrew means “Who is like God?”—is generally recognized as the chief archangel of the heavenly choir of angels.
About Saint Anthony of Padua
June 1, 2024
If you ever prayed to Saint Anthony for help in finding a missing key, ring or checkbook, you’re already connected to the story of one of the most famous saints of them all.
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.
About Saint Bernadette
April 1, 2024
The story of Lourdes—the famous French village believed to be the site of appearances by Mary, mother of Jesus, and of miraculous healings—begins with a mid-19th century French peasant girl.
About Saint Patrick
March 1, 2024
Forget the legends about expelling snakes, duels with Druid priests or using the shamrock to teach about the Trinity. The facts about the life and ministry of Saint Patrick, often referred to as “The Apostle of Ireland,” are impressive enough.
About Saint Thomas Aquinas
December 1, 2023
Today, Saint Thomas, “The Angelic Doctor,” is revered as a philosopher and theologian, and the school of thought rooted in his writings is known as “Thomism.”
About Saint Cecelia
November 1, 2023
We celebrate her feast day on November 22, and she is the patron saint of musicians.
About Saint Francis of Assisi
September 29, 2023
In the Diocese of Youngstown, a newly merged parish in Canton was designated St. Francis of Assisi Parish earlier this year. Various religious communities of women and men bearing the name of Francis have, over the decades, served Catholics in many ministries in the Franciscan spirit.
About Saint John Vianney
July 28, 2023
Saint Jean-Baptiste-Marie Vianney, known as “John” in English, “the Cure of Ars,” was a 19th century French priest known for sanctity, pastoral zeal, supernatural gifts and unique insights as a confessor.
