vocations - The Catholic Echo

September issue cover of Father Seagraves receiving blessing from Bishop Bonnar.

2025 Ordination to the Priesthood: Rev. Travis Seagraves

September 8, 2025

Watch, listen to, and read about the Ordination to the Priesthood of Rev. Travis Seagraves on June 7, 2025 at St. Columba Cathedral.

Father Francis Snock assistant pastor of then St. Matthias Parish views vocation posters offered by the 9th Graders of the parishes Junior High School.

From the Archives: Vocations in 1960

September 2, 2025

This 1960 Catholic Exponent shows Father Frances Snock, assistant pastor at Saint Matthias in Youngstown, viewing the display put together by ninth graders at the parish junior high school.

Statue of man holding cross, located at Seminary

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.

Reader Resources: October 2024

October 1, 2024

The Church has four primary types of vocations: priesthood, religious life, marriage and single life. This month, as we celebrate all vocations, here are some resources to help you discern or embrace your own vocation.

Cover of the October 2024 issue, featuring bishop bonnar blessing a statue at the Poor Clare campus in canton

From the Editor: October 2024

October 1, 2024

The Catholic Church recognizes four callings to vocation: the priesthood, religious life, married life and single life. By that definition, each of us has a vocation.

Father Donald King- 50th Jubilee

August 1, 2024

Father Donald King was ordained to the priesthood on June 27, 1974, while studying in Rome.

Father Thomas Eisweirth- 50th Jubilee

August 1, 2024

Father Thomas Eisweirth, a retired priest, was ordained for the Youngstown Diocese on June 15, 1974, by Bishop James Malone at St. William Parish in Champion.