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Nominate youth for Eagle of the Cross award

Nominees must be active in parishes or schools and exemplify Christian leadership.


St. Anthony lived in solitude, prayer

In a BBC television show, “Extreme Pilgrim,” an English vicar of 14 years seeks to find himself.


Send information on Ash Wednesday

Send information on Ash Wednesday Lent, a season of spiritual renewal, begins Ash Wednesday, which


Sister Jerome retiring, Kubik named director

Maraline Kubik, center, will take over as director of Sister Jerome’s Mission, a ministry affiliated with the Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown. Sister Jerome Corcoran, right, who founded the mission in 2012, announced Thursday that she’s retiring. Also attending the event is Sister Mary McCormick, left, a longtime member of the Ursuline Sisters' leadership team.


Book of homilies offers inspiring messages

A committee at St. Luke church compiled works of the Rev. Joseph Fata


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from mass to mission | Collected homilies

Who: The Rev. Joseph. A. Fata, pastor of St. Luke Church, 5235 South Ave., Boardman. What: Book on


MVAC to mark 100th year with special programs

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning Valley Association of Churches marks its centennial this year.


Heaven may be mystical place

Many Christians may be surprised to find that the Bible offers a very limited description of heaven.


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Masses for Life planned

Masses for Life planned YOUNGSTOWN Bishop George V. Murry will celebrate two diocesan Masses


Peace Stations part of prayer life

By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com WARREN Reciting the Stations of the Cross for Peace


Horizon Science Academy recognizes St. Dom's Father Maturi

The priest is waiting to be reassigned, or not.


Annual blessing altered because of bacteria in Lake Glacier

Clergy read various sections of the Blessing of the Waters service that took place Wednesday on the shore of Lake Glacier in Mill Creek Park.


When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.

When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. Matthew 2:10