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WELCOME TO THE CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF YOUNGSTOWN
The Catholic Diocese of Youngstown was established on May 15, 1943, and was canonically erected on July 22, 1943. Located in Northeast Ohio, the diocese includes six counties: Ashtabula, Columbiana, Mahoning, Portage, Stark and Trumbull. This area totals 3,404 square miles.
OUR MISSION
The Catholic Diocese of Youngstown is a Eucharistic community proclaiming the joy of the Gospel and living communion with Jesus Christ and His Church. As daughters and sons of the Father, we grow in faith, hope and charity through the grace of the Holy Spirit, and go forth as missionary disciples.
Statistics as of January 1, 2026
DIOCESAN PRIESTS
Active in Diocese 45
Active from other Dioceses 6
Active outside Diocese 2
Retired 59
RELIGIOUS ORDER PRIESTS
(Residents in Diocese) 16
PERMANENT DEACONS
Active in Diocese 42
Total Permanent Deacons 68
Religious Brothers
Religious Brothers 4
Religious Women
Religious Women 121
DIOCESAN SEMINARIANS
Diocesan Seminarians 8
DIOCESAN PASTORAL ASSOCIATES
Diocesan Pastoral Associates 6
Parishes
Parishes 62
CHURCHES
Churches 88
Missions
Missions 1
Oratory
Oratory 0
Schools
University 1
Students 2,192
High Schools 6
Students 1,749
Elementary Schools 21
Students 4,760
Elementary Schools – Private 1
Students 133
CCD Students
High School Youth Ministry 942
Elementary 5,653
Total Students Under Catholic Education 15,437
