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Advent Retreat Day with Steve Angrisano: “Comfort and Joy”
Diocese of Youngstown Announces New Merger in Columbiana County
This merger is effective January 1, 2026; a parish name is forthcoming
#iGiveCatholic Event Takes Place December 2nd During Giving Tuesday
Since 2015, #iGiveCatholic has inspired faithful stewards to “Give Back and Give Catholic”
La Diócesis de Youngstown ofrece dos eventos del Ministerio Hispano en diciembre
12 de diciembre, Misa y Cena de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe 20 de diciembre, tercera Posada Diocesana
Decree | November 29, 2025
Bishop Bonnar approved the proposal to merge the parishes of Saint Jude (Columbiana), Our Lady of Lourdes (East Palestine) and Saint Patrick (Leetonia) effective January 1, 2026. The new parish name will be announced shortly; all three worship sites retain their sacred titles given at their dedication. The merged parish offices and primary worship site will be located at Saint Jude Church, 180 Seventh Street in Columbiana.
Clergy Official | November 1, 2025
Bishop Bonnar welcomes the addition of two priests from the Rogationists of the Heart of Jesus, Reverend Silvestre Robinol, RCJ and Reverend Bryan Tutas, RCJ.
Decree | October 28, 2025
Bishop David J. Bonnar issues a decree regarding funeral visitations in Churches
ABOUT THE DIOCESE AND OUR MISSION
We are people of God in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Youngstown. Blessed with a rich variety of backgrounds and talents, we are a living reflection of the Universal Church.
Through our baptism, we continue Christ’s mission to further the kingdom of God through the human family.
We share our living faith by proclaiming the Gospel in word and example. Together we celebrate Christ’s presence in worship and sacraments.
In a spirit of justice, mercy and love, we dedicate ourselves not only to minister to the people in the six counties of northeastern Ohio but also to minister to the world community.
MEET BISHOP DAVID BONNAR
The Most Rev. Bishop David J. Bonnar is the Sixth Bishop of the Diocese of Youngstown. He was installed on January 12, 2021. His episcopal motto is “That All May Be One.” Shortly after his ordination and installation as Bishop of Youngstown, he released a Pastoral Letter, Testify to the Light, offering five priorities for the diocesan Church’s journey together.
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