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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.
Diocesan Library Open
Memorial Day (Offices Closed)
First Step for Change Campaign
Online Catechist Course Begins: Introduction to Scripture | Faith Formation & Lay Ecclesial Ministry
Kolbe Gathering | Faith Sharing with Formerly Incarcerated in Youngstown and Ravenna (1st & 3rd Thursdays)
Divine Mercy Chaplet | Fridays, Alternating Diocesan Cemeteries
Church at Home Combined Collection
Ordination to the Diaconate
Bishop Bonnar’s 2023 Pilgrimage | SOLD OUT!
Online Catechist Course Begins: Braving the Thin Places | Faith Formation & Lay Ecclesial Ministry
Rosary at Diocesan Cemeteries
Marriage Preparation Engaged Couple Retreat Day
Press Releases
Kathleen Ott named Consultant for Faith Formation and Lay Ecclesial Ministry
Press Release | As Consultant, Kathleen Ott will work with the Diocesan Director and another Consultant in serving diocesan parishes and schools in catechetical and other pastoral areas.
Memorial Services for Miscarried or Stillborn Children
Press Release | The Diocese of Youngstown announces memorial services for miscarried or stillborn children, held at diocesan cemeteries.
Wedding Anniversary Celebration – May 7 at Saint Columba Cathedral
Press Release | Bishop Bonnar will celebrate a special Mass on Sunday, May 7, 2:00 p.m. at St. Columba Cathedral, Youngstown to mark the wedding anniversaries of 119 couples
Current Decrees and Assignments
Clergy Official | May 20, 2023
Personnel Assignments for Rev. Ernesto Rodriguez; Confirmation of Assignments for Rev. Frassati (Alexander) Davis, O.P. and Rev. Jonah Pollock, O.P. | New assignments for Ashtabula Deanery, St. Dominic (Youngstown), St. Rose (Girard), St. Patrick (Leetonia)
Holy Apostles Parish, Youngstown | Official Decree Closing Saint Stephen of Hungary Church
Decree regarding Saint Stephen of Hungary Church of Holy Apostles Parish.
Standards of Ministerial Behavior Advisory Council | Official Decree
Most Reverend David J. Bonnar | As Bishop of Youngstown, following the review and unanimous recommendation of the Presbyteral Council, I hereby establish the Standards of Ministerial Behavior Advisory Council and promulgate the Bylaws of The Standards of Ministerial Behavior Advisory Council for the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown, effective immediately. . . . Along with the Diocesan Review Board, this Advisory Council will strengthen our existing commitment. to justice for victims and those who are accused of misconduct of any kind.
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
Videos & Livestream
Masses
Watch diocesan events live on the Catholic Echo website or view recorded Masses produced by CatholicTV Youngstown.
Wineskins
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OUR LATEST BLOG
High School Mathematics Instructor – St. John School, Ashtabula
High School Mathematics Instructor Start Date: August 8, 2023 Licensure Requirement: 7-12 Integrated Mathematics Application
Head Football Coach – St. Thomas Aquinas School, Louisville
Head Football Coach Licensure Requirement: PAP Application Deadline: June 30, 2023 Mr. Nick Stanek
6th Grade ELA Teacher – St. Christine School, Youngstown
6th Grade ELA Teacher Start Date: August 7, 2023 Licensure Requirement: 1-8 General Education license