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

We are people of God in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Youngstown. Blessed with a rich variety of backgrounds and talents, we are a living reflection of the Universal Church.

Through our baptism, we continue Christ’s mission to further the kingdom of God through the human family.

We share our living faith by proclaiming the Gospel in word and example. Together we celebrate Christ’s presence in worship and sacraments.

In a spirit of justice, mercy and love, we dedicate ourselves not only to minister to the people in the six counties of northeastern Ohio but also to minister to the world community.

2022 Statistics

PRIESTS              

Active in Diocese                             58

               Active from other Dioceses           2

               Active outside Diocese                   2

               Retired                                               48

RELIGIOUS ORDER PRIESTS           

(Residents in Diocese)                   15

PERMANENT DEACONS

               Serving in Diocese                          65

               Total Permanent Deacons            80

RELIGIOUS BROTHERS                                    9

RELIGIOUS WOMEN                                      147

DIOCESAN SEMINARIANS                             14

DIOCESAN PASTORAL ASSOCIATES            7

PARISHES                                                          84

MISSIONS                                                              1

ORATORY                                                             0

UNIVERSITY                                                         1

               Students                                       2320

HIGH SCHOOLS                                                 6

               Students                                       1626

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS                                21

               Students                                       4416

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS – PRIVATE             1

               Students                                          159

CCD STUDENTS 

               High School Youth Ministry     1412

               Elementary                                  7829

TOTAL STUDENTS

               Under Catholic Education      17766