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Diocese of Youngstown 80th Anniversary Mass | Sunday, June 25
The Diocese of Youngstown is celebrating its 80th Anniversary! All are welcome at the 80th Anniversary Mass on Sunday, June 25, at 4 p.m. at Saint Columba Cathedral in Youngstown.
After Mass, there will also include an outdoor tented reception on the cathedral campus, with accessibility for those with disabilities.
The celebration will also feature an indoor historical display of the diocese’s history presented by the Diocesan Archives Office. The historical display will be open at 2pm before Mass, and then again after Mass.
Practicing Faith, Hope, and Love: Living the Virtues Together in Tough Times
Bishop David Bonnar’s Second Pastoral Letter
Image: Coronation of the Virgin with the Trinity and Saints, c. 1440 Olivetan Master (artist) Lombard, active c. 1425 – c. 1450 Public Domain Open Access Image. Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Hispanic Heritage Month
Diocesan Library Open
Not For Sale: Ohio Community Freedom Summit
New Episode of Wineskins
Rosary at Diocesan Cemeteries
Kolbe Gathering | Faith Sharing with Formerly Incarcerated in Youngstown and Ravenna (1st & 3rd Thursdays)
Divine Mercy Chaplet | Fridays, Alternating Diocesan Cemeteries
25th, 40th, 50th and over Wedding Anniversary Celebration
Marriage Preparation Engaged Couple Retreat Day
Solemnity of All Saints (Offices & Library Closed)
Deadline for Organization Registration for #iGiveCatholic 2023
Retirement Fund for Religious
Press Releases

Wedding Anniversary Celebration Planned in Canton by Diocese of Youngstown
Press Release | Wedding Anniversary Celebration in Canton, RSVP by September 15

Rev. Jonah Pollock, O.P., appointed Chaplain and Director of Campus Ministry at Youngstown State University
Press Release | Father Jonah succeeds Father Norbert Keliher, O.P., as Dominican Friars continue their ministry with the “Catholic Penguins”

Madeleine DiSalvatore appointed Diocesan Director of Youth and Young Adult Accompaniment, Discernment, Formation and Missionary Discipleship
Press Release | Expanded mandate of Department of Missionary Discipleship in support of young people
Current Decrees and Assignments

Clergy Official | September 17, 2023
Priest Appointments: Beneleit, Cline, Kopp, Lavelle, Pentello, Polando, Smith

Clergy Official | College of Consultors | September 1, 2023
Appointments to the Council of Consultors: Balash, Celuch, Finnerty, Furlong, Jerek, Kraynak, Lavelle, Murphy, Zuraw

Clergy Official | August 6, 2023
Priest Appointments effective September 1, 2023: Sheridan, Misbrener, Johnson, Balash, Lanterman.
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.
Messages from the Bishop
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Communique | October 2023
This month we pray for the strength to live in radical solidarity, to help vulnerable people both spiritually and materially, and to build a culture of authentic love.

Auditor – Diocese of Youngstown Catholic Schools
The Auditor for Diocesan Catholic Schools reviews the financial records and financial management processes at parishes and schools to ensure compliance with Diocesan standards and policies as well as civil laws and regulations. The auditor also prepares detailed reports on schools internal control findings and makes appropriate recommendations to the Chief Financial Officer to improve internal controls, financial operations and business processes.