Clergy Official | December 19, 2024
The following Clergy Assignments are effective January 1, 2025
Diocesan Directory Updates
Download the printable diocesan directory as we continue to build our interactive, online directory.
Jubilee Year Hymn | Music Ministry
All parish music directors are encouraged to use the Jubilee Year official hymn “Pilgrims of Hope,” where appropriate within the liturgical year.
PARISH RESOURCES FOR JUBILEE 2025: YEAR OF HOPE | DIOCESAN LIBRARY
Books to help to help parishes prepare for the Jubilee 2025 may be borrowed from the Diocesan Library. Due to construction, please call before your visit to confirm that the resources you need are available: 330-744-8451 x296.
Strength & Conditioning Coach- Ursuline High School, Youngstown
Strength & Conditioning Coach Start Date: April 01, 2025 Licensure Requirements: Exercise Science or related degree preferred/ Personal Trainer Certification Application Deadline: Until Filled Mr. Matthew Sammartino, principal Ursuline High School 750 Wick Avenue Youngstown, Ohio 44505 ursulinehigh@youngstowndiocese.org
SAVE THE DATES: WEBINARS ON CATHOLIC SOCIAL MEDIA
The diocese is making a new tool available for free to schools and parishes to help easily find and schedule Catholic content on social media.
Cecilia Project
The Cecilia Project is a unique opportunity to identify young potential musicians in our parishes and schools and offer them the advantage of furthering their musical education and talent at no cost.
Gratitude and Congratulations for #iGiveCatholic 2024!
#iGiveCatholic on GivingTuesday 2024 was a tremendous success! 18 minitries raised $120,805 with support from 614 donors. Please save-the-date for December 2, 2025!
News About the Appeal
Fr. John-Michael Lavelle has been emailing updates on individual parishes’ performance on the Appeal. This information is also posted at doy.org/appeal under “Parish Toolkit and Updates.”
New Order of Christian Initiation of Adults
The new Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) books were released for sale by publishers on November 1, 2024 – The Feast of All Saints. Workshops for clergy and parish OCIA teams will be scheduled in January 2025.