Events take place in parishes across Youngstown, Canton and NavarreÂ
NEWS RELEASE
September 14, 2026
Contact: Dennis Biviano, PR & Media Specialist, (330) 744-8451, ext. 320; dbiviano@youngstowndiocese.org
YOUNGSTOWN, OH – In honor of the 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis of Assisi, Pope XIV has declared January 10, 2026-January 10, 2027 as the Jubilee Year of Saint Francis. Our Franciscan religious communities and St. Francis of Assisi Parish in the Diocese of Youngstown are planning opportunities to fall more deeply in love with God through Franciscan spiritual practices. For more information on the Year of Saint Francis, check out the link: https://doy.org/year-of-st-francisÂ
Event: St. Francis of Assisi Feast Day Mass, Bishop Bonnar presiding
Location: Shrine of Our Lady, Comforter of the AfflictedÂ
517 S. Belle Vista Ave, Youngstown, OH 44509
Date/Time: Saturday, October 3, 5:30 pm
Contact: www.shrineofthefriars.org
Event: St. Francis of Assisi Feast Day Mass, Bishop Bonnar presiding
Location: St. Francis of Assisi Parish/St. Anthony Church
1530 11th St. SE; Canton, OH 44707
Date/Time: Sunday, October 4, 11:00 am
Contact: www.stfrancisofassisiparish.com
Event: Advent by Candlelight with St. Francis and St. ClareÂ
Location: Holy Family Parish/St. Clement Church
216 E. Wooster St.; Navarre, OH 44662
Date/Time: Tuesday, December 1, 6:00
RSVP: Cost: $18, Parish Office 330-452-9529; office@stfrancisofassisiparish.com
Contact: Pattie Condello
