Diocese library, media center provides materials on Christianity, other faiths

YOUNGSTOWN

Myriad religious resources are available through the Diocese of Youngstown’s Office of Religious Education library and media center.

Carla Hlavac, consultant at the library and media center, said the library has some 14,000 books, mostly Christian in nature. But, she added, there are some books on Judaism, Buddhism and Islam.

The collection includes Bibles, Bible studies, commentaries, scholarly works of theology and books on such topics as Jesus, Mary, saints, grief and self-help. “Many materials do reflect the Catholic perspective,” she said.

DVDs and VHS tapes feature animated Bible stories, seasonal videos for Advent and Lent, family spirituality, life issues, youth ministry, sacraments and adult faith formation. There are audio books, contemporary and classic music CDs, Bible study resources, magazines and journals.

Hlavac said though the diocesan library has existed since the 1970s, it is not well-known. It is available to Catholics and religious educators in parishes in the six-county diocese. It also is open to people of other faiths.

Read more about the library and how to get access to its materials in Wednesday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.