Fr. Zapp, reflecting on priesthood, says that he’d do it all again
February 24, 2023
“At a very young age,” recalls retired pastor Father John Zapp, he concluded that he wanted to become a
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Fr. Edwards retires after more than 40 years of committed service
February 24, 2023
For Father Robert Edwards, the priesthood has meant “experiencing the mystery of God in human life in all its
Dominican Sisters to hold retreat
February 24, 2023
The Dominican Sisters of Peace invite single, Catholic women ages 18 to 45 to attend a free “Come and
Come & See the Seminary Weekend
February 24, 2023
Have you or someone you know ever thought about priesthood? Ever wondered what its like to be at the
First Annual Bishop’s Golf Classic | Vocations
February 24, 2023
Calling all golfers! The First Annual Bishop’s Golf Classic is a fundraiser in support of the education and needs of our Diocesan Seminarians.
Church faces vocation crisis but not only the shortage of priests
February 10, 2023
There is a downward trend in the number of Catholic weddings, both locally and nationally.
Retired priest celebrated for service to Massillon, diocese
February 10, 2023
Father Raymond Paul recently wrapped up 60 years of service to the diocese and announced his retirement in July 2022. For 36 years, he had served as pastor of Massillon St. Joseph Parish.
World Day of Consecrated Life February 5, 2023
February 5, 2023
World Day of Consecrated Life Sunday February 5, 2022 celebrated at The Catherdal of St. Columba with Bishop David J. Bonnar, Bishop of Youngstown
Retired Canton pastor recalls half-century of priestly service as “great adventure.”
January 27, 2023
Msgr. Carfagna served in four of the six counties of the diocese, including three pastorates, two tenures as associate pastor, decades as diocesan director of cemeteries, and he served as a high school teacher and director of plays.
Canton Poor Clares welcome Sr. Thérèse Marie
January 27, 2023
Sister Thérèse Marie entered the contemplative community of the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration with her First Profession Mass Jan. 7 at the Sancta Maria Monastery Chapel in Canton.
