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God is with us during trials

The battles we face in this world are causing many to be weary. The enemy’s attacks are getting


HEAVEN'S ANGELS

The Revs. Greg Maturi,left, Joseph Rudjak and Stephen Popovich, right, show their motorcyles, which they use mostly for recreational rides. Motorcycle blessings will be offered next weekend at Sts. Peter and Paul Croatian Church in Youngstown.


mass in the grass

mass in the grass Special event Who: Christ Episcopal Church. When: Next Saturday with free


Food choices can be spiritual

Food practices and rituals are a cherished part of our varied religious traditions. During Lent,


C.O.G.I.C events

C.O.G.I.C events youngstown The Right Rev. Emmitt L. Nevels Sr., prelate of the Ohio West


vacation bible school | Sessions in the area

Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public will run on the Religion page. Please include the


GIFTS FROM GOD

By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com warren Helen Garrigus has dug a niche in the Peace


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Prayer, police, social services aim to calm Youngstown streets

A three-faceted effort involving prayer, police and social services will strive to quell the violence and calm the city streets.

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Fired or retired? Sister Jerome: ‘It’s not pleasant’

After 35 years, Sister Jerome Corcoran is out as the head of Millcreek Children’s Center. Sister Jerome says she was fired May 25.

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Rev. Jesse is Zion Lutheran senior pastor

Staff report youngstown Zion Lutheran Church, 3300 Canfield Road, Cornersburg, has called a new


Priests’ assignments are changed

Staff report youngstown Bishop George V. Murry has made the following changes in priests’


vacation bible school | Sessions in the area

Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public will run on the Religion page. Please include the


RELIGION DIGEST || Cleveland official keynote speaker

Keynote speaker youngstown Blaine Griffin, executive director of community relations for the


Mass and reception to honor Rev. Kish

Staff report cortland The Rev. Carl Kish, pastor of St. Robert Bellarmine Church, will celebrate


Priest called to nurture vocations

By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com youngstown As director of vocations for the Catholic