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Institute for Ministry

Institute for Ministry YOUNGSTOWN The Diocese of Youngstown Office of Religious Education will


Ministry weekend

Ministry weekend AUSTINTOWN Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 4490 Norquest Blvd., will conduct a


Jerusalem Lutheran Church marking 200th year

The congregation has a history of community involvement.


jerusalem lutheran church

jerusalem lutheran church History and more Jerusalem Lutheran Church, 415 S. Main St.,


pet blessings at valley locations

The traditional blessing of animals celebrates the life of St. Francis of Assisi, whose Feast Day is


Food sale funds Girard church's free community activities

Cameron Giron, 11, taste tests a pepperoni roll prepared by his parents, Melissa and Chris Giron, center in background, who volunteer on the kitchen crew of a food sale sponsored by First Presbyterian Church of Girard. Looking on is the Rev. Debby Dockstader, pastor, left.


RELIGION DIGEST || 50th anniversary

50th anniversary AUSTINTOWN First Free Will Baptist Church of Austintown, 5530 New Road, will


Butler Memorial Presbyterian Church closing

The final service will be 3 p.m. Sunday.


Rev. Joseph DiStefano is new pastor at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church

The priest begin his ministry at the church Sept. 1.


Send details on animal blessings

Send details on animal blessings The traditional blessing of animals celebrates the life of St.


Joshua’s Haven sets Valley Alive 2015 on Oct. 4

The event will take place at the ministry's new location.


church history

church history Butler Memorial Presbyterian Church, 126 E. Rayen Ave., will conduct its final


Speaker brings message of unity to church leaders at Kingdom Rally

Hundreds came to worship God with singing and arms in the air Thursday night at the Kingdom Rally.


Elated Ursuline students, teacher part of pope history

Ursuline High School students, from left, Rebeka Simon, Alexander Schlosser and Rachel Strollo, along with English teacher Aimee Morrison, traveled to Washington, D.C., to watch Pope Francis’ speech. The students described it as a once-in-a-lifetime experience.


Valley residents make trip with hope of getting close to Pope Francis in Philly

The main events are the Festival of Families and Mass on Sunday.