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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
Pray for the Synod
Not For Sale: Ohio Community Freedom Summit
New Episode of Wineskins
First Step to Service Begins for New School Year
Mass for Life with Bishop Bonnar
Diocesan Library Open
Online Catechist Course Begins: Psalms II: Praying with Jesus
Loyola Institute of Ministry Information Session
Rosary at Diocesan Cemeteries
You’ve Got Mail: My Pastoral Letter | Bishop Bonnar at First Friday Club
Kolbe Gathering | Faith Sharing with Formerly Incarcerated in Youngstown and Ravenna (1st & 3rd Thursdays)
Press Releases
Bishop Bonnar to celebrate Mass for Life on October 1 at 11:30am
Press Release | Mass for Life will take place at St. Paul Parish in North Canton
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”
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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Bishop Bonnar to celebrate Mass for Life on October 1 at 11:30am
Press Release | Mass for Life will take place at St. Paul Parish in North Canton
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