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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.
Mission Statement revised as of August 2024
Statistics as of January 1, 2025
CATHOLICS IN DIOCESE
Individuals 117,367
DIOCESAN PRIESTS
Active in Diocese 47
Active from other Dioceses 5
Active outside Diocese 2
Retired 56
RELIGIOUS ORDER PRIESTS
(Residents in Diocese) 18
PERMANENT DEACONS
Serving in Diocese 55
Total Permanent Deacons 68
Religious Brothers
Religious Brothers 6
Religious Women
Religious Women 135
DIOCESAN SEMINARIANS
Diocesan Seminarians 8
DIOCESAN PASTORAL ASSOCIATES
Diocesan Pastoral Associates 6
ORATORY
Oratory 0
Parishes
Parishes 67
Missions
Missions 1
Schools
University 1
Students 2192
High Schools 6
Students 1774
Elementary Schools 21
Students 4770
Elementary Schools – Private 1
Students 146
CCD Students
High School Youth Ministry 1166
Elementary 6971
Total Students Under Catholic Education 17,027
