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About Us

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

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.

2023 Statistics

PRIESTS              

Active in Diocese                            53

Active from other Dioceses           2

Active outside Diocese                   1

               Retired                                                   50

RELIGIOUS ORDER PRIESTS           

(Residents in Diocese)                   15

PERMANENT DEACONS

               Serving in Diocese                          55

               Total Permanent Deacons            73

RELIGIOUS BROTHERS                                    6

RELIGIOUS WOMEN                                      134

DIOCESAN SEMINARIANS                             10

DIOCESAN PASTORAL ASSOCIATES            6

PARISHES                                                          81

MISSIONS                                                              1

ORATORY                                                             0

UNIVERSITY                                                         1

               Students                                       2294

HIGH SCHOOLS                                                 6

               Students                                       1706

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS                                21

               Students                                       4503

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS – PRIVATE             1

               Students                                          169

CCD STUDENTS 

               High School Youth Ministry     1639

               Elementary                                  7657

TOTAL STUDENTS

               Under Catholic Education      17,978

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