Feast Day Mass, in Honor of Our Lady of Częstochowa, in Youngstown

Aundréa Cika Heschmeyer August 06, 2024

Polish Youngstown and St. Columba Cathedral are excited to honor the feast day of Eastern Europe's most beloved Marion icons with a special mass on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at 11 AM at St. Columba Cathedral, 159 W Rayen Ave, Youngstown, OH 44503—the Very Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Siffrin will serve as celebrant, and other Diocesan Slavic priests will be invited. Traditional Polish hymns will be part of the English-language mass, including a “community sing” of Czarna Madonna.

A Polish-inspired breakfast reception will follow in the Cathedral Hall featuring a talk by Rev Joseph Rudjak on the miracles associated with the ”Black Madonna” and her role in Catholic lives today. Musical entertainment will be offered by accordionist Luke Politsky. RSVP requested for catering by calling (330) 744-5233. A free-will offering of $15 pp. is suggested. The public is invited.

YSU students with YSU IDs are admitted free. The public is invited. Free parking is available in all lots surrounding the facility. Because of Panerathon, access is recommended from the north via 5th and Wick Avenues.

The Diocese of Youngstown Shrine to Our Lady of Częstochowa, located in the former St. Columba baptistery, was dedicated on October 30, 2012, by the Most Reverend George V. Murry, S.J. This was done to welcome the parishioners of St. Casimir and St. Stanislaus into the cathedral parish upon the closure of their reorganized churches. The parishioners of St. Stanislaus Kostka graciously bestowed their incredible mosaic icon to serve as the shrine's centerpiece. It serves as an enduring symbol of the sacred mission of Our Lady as protector of Poland and her people everywhere.

The icon of Our Lady of Częstochowa has been intimately associated with Poland for more than 600 years. In every Polish church, there is a reproduction of the Black Madonna. When Poles emigrated, they brought their devotion to the Mother of God, creating home altars and innumerable churches, chapels, and shrines in her honor. A special place is always reserved for her.

The attached release contains more information on the event and the miraculous icon.

PHOTO CAPTION: The Most Reverend George V. Murry, S.J. poses in front of the newly installed icon of Our Lady of Częstochowa on October 30, 2012. The Krakowiaki Polish Folk Circle (L-R) members are Bella Khoury of Poland, Millie Heschmeyer, and Sophie Heschmeyer of Liberty.

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