3rd Edition of the Roman Missal Implementation Date: November 27, 2011 Diocese of Youngstown Catholic Schools Continue the Tradition of Excellence Click here to view the 2010 Report Card for Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Youngstown. Catholic Relief Services Responds to Floods in Pakistan CRS is involved in the relief effort in Pakistan, providing families with shelter and hygiene materials as well as water purification tablets, plastic sheeting and cookware. Also, CRS engineers are now in the process of repairing seven separate water systems in the region, serving tens of thousands of people. To donate, make check patable to: CRS - Pakistan Flood Relief Office of Social Action, Diocese of Youngstown 144 W. Wood Street, Youngstown, OH 44503 Bishops Encourage Vigilance That Health Care Legislation Protects Conscience, Does Not Fund Abortion Click here to read the statement of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops concerning the Health Care Legislation. Execution Alert! Ohio has set execution dates for the following prisoners: Michael Benge - October 6 Sidney Cornwell - November 16 Frank Spisak, Jr. - February 17, 2011 Johnnie Baston - March 10, 2011 Please pray for victims of violent crimes, their families, and for an end to the death penalty in Ohio. Click here to ask Gov. Strickland to commute their sentences to life in prison without parole. Charismatic Prayer Groups Various charismatic prayer groups meet at different locations throughout the diocese. Click here to view the current list(pdf). For more information about Charismatic prayer please contact Rev. Robert Edwards at 330-424-7648 or e-mail georgelisbon@netscape.net.

Catholic Charities Voice of Hope Celebration Saturday, September 11, 2010 Bishop Murry will celebrate the 5:30 PM Mass at St. Columba Cathedral, recognizing the 100th anniversary of Catholic Charities USA. Immediately following Mass, the Voice of Hope Dinner will be held at Stambaugh Auditorium. Mass is open to the public. Tickets for the Voice of Hope Dinner at Stambaugh Auditorium are $75.00 each. For more information, contact Shellie Sabel at 330-744-8451 or visit the Catholic Charities Website. Catechetical Sunday Matrimony: Sacrament of Enduring Love September 19, 2010 Click here for information on Catechetical Sunday from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Respect Life Sunday October 3, 2010 Click here for the 2010-2011 Respect Life Program from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Lutheran-Catholic Covenant Celebration Sunday, October 31, 6:30 PM St. Columba Cathedral Mark your calendar for the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the local Lutheran-Catholic Covenant. Bishop Murry SJ and Lutheran Bishop Eaton of the NEO Synod ELCA will lead evening prayer followed by a reception in the Cathedral Hall. For more information about the Covenant, visit www.lccovenant.org. Youngstown Vocations Website The Diocesan Vocations Office has launched a website YoungstownVocations.org. Visit the Youngstown Vocations Website to learn more about a vocation to the Priesthood, Religious Life, or Permanent Diaconate. The website contains answers to your frequently asked questions, testimonials, current events, and much more. Click on the logo in the left-hand margin to visit the Youngstown Vocations Website. Getting Married? Click here to learn about the Marriage Preparation Process. Click here to download the 2010 registration form to God's Plan for a Joy-Filled Marriage: One-Day Retreat. Click here to download the 2011 registration form to God's Plan for a Joy-Filled Marriage: One-Day Retreat. Click here to view a list of nearby Engaged Encounter Weekends. For more information, contact the Office of Pro-Life, Marriage & Family at 330-744-8451 ext. 289 Natural Family Planning Many people are searching for a better way to live their married life: a way that is healthier – physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Learn more about Natural Family Planning List of Local NFP Instructors Upcoming NFP Class Series Contact the Office of Pro-Life, Marriage and F ... More

2010 Bishop's Appeal Scriptural Prayer for Autumn 2010 The Office of Religious Education invites you to use Scripture Reflections Autumn 2010 Ordinary Time Year C for personal prayer or for prayer with parish ministry groups. This order of service for the Sunday Gospels is based on the lectio divina method of scriptural prayer. First Friday Club of Greater Youngstown Visit the First Friday Club Website for information on the monthly luncheon series. Today’s Scripture Click here to view the readings for today’s Mass. The Diocese of Youngstown Encourages Victims to Report Abuse The diocese encourages anyone who may have experienced abuse by clergy or others associated with the Church to contact the diocesan victim’s assistance coordinator at 330-744-8451 and to notify civil authorities.

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