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.”
Communique | November 2022
At the end of the Liturgical Year, we remember in prayer those who have died. We support each other in our grief while praising God for the promise of eternal life with Jesus Christ.
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.”
Vatican Confirms Closure of Saint Lucy Church
Press Release | The Vatican’s Dicastery for the Clergy has confirmed the closure of Saint Lucy Church in Campbell. The decree from the Dicastery was in response to an appeal and was dated September 21, 2022.
Wedding Anniversary Celebration – October 16 in Canton
Press Release | Bishop Bonnar will celebrate a special Mass on October 16, 2022, 2:00 p.m. at the Basilica of St. John the Baptist, Canton to mark the wedding anniversaries of 57 couples who are being honored for a total of 2,725 years of wedded life ranging from 25 to 65 years.
Loyola Institute for Ministry Extension (LIMEX) Program Informational Sessions
Press Release | The Diocese of Youngstown Office of Faith Formation and Lay Ecclesial Ministry invites prospective students interested in the Loyola University New Orleans Institute for Ministry Extension (LIMEX) Program.Two informational meetings will be held this week, both in-person and online.
Homily | Mass for First Annual Ohio March for Life
Bishop Bonnar at Ohio March for Life: “All life is precious and in the spirit of Saint Joseph, to be ‘welcomed, cherished, and safeguarded.’ But these efforts… must never focus solely on the unborn.”
Rev. Marian Babjak
Press Release | The Diocese of Youngstown reports the death of the Rev. Marian Babjak on Monday, October 3, 2022 in the Houston, Texas area. At the time of his death, Father Babjak was seeking therapeutic assistance at a treatment center in Houston, Texas. (Note: This news release will be difficult for some readers, including victims of abuse and inappropriate conduct.)
Homily | Mass for Life 2022
Bishop Bonnar: “Our work is not finished. While we need to accompany our moms in need, we must continue to promote and protect the dignity of every human person.”