Merger of St. Barbara, St. Joseph, and St. Mary Parishes, Massillon, and Establishment of Divine Mercy Parish
Press Release | After a period of consultation among parish representatives and the diocese’s presbyteral council, The Most Rev. David J. Bonnar, Bishop of Youngstown, has accepted the recommendation of Rev. Maciej (Matthew) Mankowski, pastor of Massillon’s St. Barbara Parish, St. Joseph Parish and St. Mary Parish to merge the three parishes, effective January 1, 2023. The new parish will include all three church buildings which will retain their names as customary in Church tradition, while the parish itself will be known as “Divine Mercy Parish.”
Merger of St. Barbara, St. Joseph, and St. Mary Parishes, Massillon into Divine Mercy Parish | Official Decree
Decree regarding the merger of St. Barbara Parish, St. Joseph Parish, and St. Mary Parish, and the establishment of Divine Mercy Parish, effective January 1, 2023.
Diocese of Youngstown announces The Catholic Echo, a diocesan magazine and multimedia hub, succeeding The Catholic Exponent newspaper
Press Release | The Diocese of Youngstown is pleased to announce a new print product, The Catholic Echo magazine, debuting in Spring 2023. Building on the 77-year legacy of The Catholic Exponent newspaper, which will produce its final issue in February 2023, The Catholic Echo magazine, website and supporting multimedia products will highlight all aspects of Catholic life across the six counties of the diocese.
A New Magazine and More: Adapting to Today’s Needs
Bishop Bonnar: “With The Catholic Echo, we now look forward to extending our reach… so that the echo of our Catholic faith can reverberate to the farthest corners of our diocese.”
Twenty-Five to be Commissioned Lay Leaders of Prayer
Press Release | Twenty-five men and women from around the diocese will be commissioned as Lay Leaders of Prayer on November 16, 2022.
Catholic Charities hosts Breakfast with the Bishop on November 29th
Press Release | Catholic Charities, Diocese of Youngstown hosts Breakfast with the Bishop and Giving Tuesday on November 29th.
Column | Eucharistic Revival is Eye-Opening
Bishop Bonnar: “Studies show that parishes that foster Eucharistic Adoration become a seed bed for religious vocations. It is my hope that more parishes will embrace this tradition.”
Sr. Susanne Gill, HM
Sr. Susanne, 92: “Prayer is the main focus of my life… We need to take care of the sisters who served the diocese all these years.”
Sr. Karen Lindenberger, OSF
Sr. Karen Lindenberger, OSF, entered religious life for opportunities to serve the poor: “My entire religious life has been joyful.”
Homily | Mass for Funeral and Cemetery Workers
Bishop Bonnar: “My brothers and sisters, we too have been chosen to reveal, by our work and ministry, God’s love for the poor, especially those experiencing the poverty of loss and grief.”
