Communique | April 2024
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After 40 days of fasting, we are prepared to begin 50 days of celebration! At the same time, we continue our solidarity with and service to our neighbors in times of poverty in body or spirit.
Pontifical Mission Societies Podcast: Frontiers of Faith (Bulletin Materials)**
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From discussions on the role of faith in global development to interviews with missionaries in the field, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of faith, service, and social justice.
Appeal Posts (Bulletin Materials)**
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Catholic Charities and Michael Houy worked together to come up with fifteen posts/inserts that provide short facts about Catholic Charities.
OCP Parish Grant Program -NEW
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The Parish Grant Program is open to all Roman Catholic parishes and campus ministries within the United States. Applications for 2024 OCP Parish Grants are being accepted through May 30, 2024.
New Ritual Book – Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharistic Mystery Outside of Mass -NEW
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A new ritual book, Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharistic Mystery Outside of Mass has been approved for use no later than December 1, 2024.
New Ritual Book – Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharistic Mystery Outside of Mass
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A new ritual book, Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharistic Mystery Outside of Mass has been approved for use no later than December 1, 2024.
New Parish Merger or Collaboration? We’re here to help! 🔗-NEW
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Set up a meeting to discuss how we can help transition your website and other online listings with examples of what has worked for other multi-site collaborations and mergers.
Parish Merging or Collaborating? Secure Your Online Accounts! -NEW
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Your parish web address is your “internet real estate.” Remember to secure and transfer your online accounts during any merger or assignment change.
El NUEVO podcast de The Catholic Echo (Materiales de boletín)** -NEW/NUEVO
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El podcast de The Catholic Echo informará y entretendrá a los fieles de la Diócesis de Youngstown discutiendo diversos temas que hoy son relevantes en la iglesia.
Yes, the Diocese of Youngstown is Still Sending Seasonal Missalettes! -NEW
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Through a partnership with CatholicTV, we are now offering their televised content in all six counties of the diocese as CatholicTV Youngstown. The Catholic Diocese of Youngstown will continue to mail Seasonal Missalettes.