"Engaging in Mission:
A Future for the Church"

presented by
Rick Squier, Executive Director
Catholic Charities serving Portage & Stark Counties

Rick Squier is the newly appointed Executive Director of Catholic Charities serving Portage and Stark counties (as of August, 2021). After a two-decade career in business, the Spirit inspired Rick to enter full-time ministry as Director of Faith Formation at St. Joan of Arc in Streetsboro where he served for the last seven years. He received his bachelor’s degree in religious studies and master’s degree in theology from Ursuline College. He feels that the combination of his business and parish experience will serve Portage and Stark counties well. Rick is a father, husband, and self-proclaimed theology “geek.”   

Ticket Reservations Required by October 12th

"The Changing Face
of the Parish"
presented by
Most Reverend David J. Bonnar
Bishop of Youngstown






Ticket Reservations Required by November 1st

Due to the rise in COVID cases
our January and February
Dinner and Doctrine is cancelled.
We will see you all back in October 2022!

"Living the Gospel Challenge:
Solidarity and Community"

presented by
Terry  and Vicki Vicars

Terry and Vicki have both worked in the Diocese of Youngstown in a variety of capacities for over 34 years. No matter what parish or agency they have served through, the focus of their work has always been building the Kingdom of God with ALL of our brothers and sisters, particularly those on the margins who are often not included. For the past 24 years, Terry has worked at Catholic Charities Regional Agency as a case manager for those who are experiencing homelessness. After 30 years in parish ministry, Vicki has two positions. She works as Lead Community Organizer for ACTION, Inc, a faith-based community organizing collaborative. She was also just hired as the Director of Mission, Equity and Resilience for the Ursuline Sisters Mission. Parents of two adult children, foster parents to a gifted 53 year old young man, and grandparents to five incredible kids, the Vicars have discovered that the principle of solidarity is a gift that guides them in their family life, their daily work and in their interaction with many diverse and beautiful communities.

 Ticket Reservations Required by January 4th

Due to the rise in COVID cases
our January and February
Dinner and Doctrine is cancelled.
We will see you all back in October 2022!