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Day: October 28, 2025

Diocese Issues Decree on Funeral Visitation at Churches

Funeral visitation is no longer allowed in church building or facilities effective December 1

Letter from the Most Rev. David J. Bonnar on Funeral Visitation at Churches

Bishop Bonnar addresses the decision behind funeral visitation being eliminated in church buildings or facilities starting December 1

Decree | October 28, 2025

Coat of Arms

Bishop David J. Bonnar issues a decree regarding funeral visitations in Churches

Religious Retirement Fund Collection (Bulletin Materials)

The Retirement Fund for Religious Appeal and Collection will take place in most parishes on November 23/24, 2025.

Collection for the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (Bulletin Materials)

The Triennial Collection for the Archdiocese for the Military Services (AMS) will be held on November 8/9, 2025.

The Catholic Diocese of Youngstown was established on May 15, 1943, and was canonically erected on July 22, 1943. Located in Northeast Ohio, the diocese includes six counties; Ashtabula, Columbiana, Mahoning, Portage, Stark and Trumbull.

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