This three week Lay Ministry Formation Course will address ministry to people that are on the margins of our parishes and communities.  Topics will include ministry to people struggling with drug addiction and their families, ministry to families at the margins, and human trafficking.

This three week Lay Ministry Formation Course will address ministry to people that are on the margins of our parishes and communities.  Topics will include ministry to people struggling with drug addiction and their families, ministry to families at the margins, and human trafficking.

Catholic Charities Regional Agency will hold their 14th Annual Men Who Cook event, “Beach Boys Bash” on Saturday, April 13, 2019, starting at 6:00 p.m. at the Maronite Center on Meridian Road.  The event features notable men in the area preparing their favorite dish for sampling.  A panel of prominent women serves as judges to award the chefs’ dishes based on their unique qualities.  This event benefits the Basic Needs/ Emergency Assistance Program, which combines material and financial assistance with advocacy efforts to people in need regardless of religious affiliation.  Last year alone, this program helped more than 25,000 people in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties.  Since inception, Men Who Cook has raised over $390,000 toward this program.