Pilgrim Days at Basilica of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel for the Jubilee of Hope (Bulletin Materials)
Join the devotions during pilgrim days at the Basilica of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Youngstown on November 13, Feast of St. Francis Xavier Cabrini; & December 8, 2025, Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
FDLC Webinar Series
The webinar series “Ars Celebrandi: Something More is Required” is now posted free on the FLDC website (video and handouts). They would serve as an excellent formation piece for Parish Liturgy Committees and/or Parish Adult Faith Formation sessions.
Change in Time for Gold Mass: Sunday November 23rd at 5pm at the Cathedral of St. Columba
Organ and choir concert at 3:45pm with Mass at 5pm and dinner afterwards.
Low Gluten Hosts
It is important for pastors to make every effort to accommodate the experience of Holy Communion for the faithful, including those suffering from celiac disease.
New Ritual Book – The Order of the Anointing of the Sick and of Their Pastoral Care – Revised Edition
A timeline of implementation has been announced by the USCCB along with publishers who will be offering the new ritual book. The book is currently available for pre-order and may be shipped beginning January 1, 2026.
New Mass Texts for September 5 – Optional Memorial for Saint Teresa of Calcutta
The Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, by a decree issued June 24, 2025, has confirmed the English and Spanish translations of the Collect and suggested Lectionary readings for the Optional Memorial of Saint Teresa of Calcutta on September 5th.
Diocese of Youngstown YouTube Channel URL Change
Please be aware of the tag change on our YouTube channel from @thecatholicecho to @DOYoungstown.
Parishes to Celebrate Enthronement of the Sacred Heart on September 28
Bishop Bonnar provides resources to encourage greater devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus: “On Sunday, September 28, 2025, we as a diocese will celebrate an enthronement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in every church.” Additional details have been sent directly to parishes about this special liturgy.
