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