HELP US MEET OUR
4 MILLION DOLLAR GOAL
Become a Guardian Angel
60% Catholic Charities efforts in ministering to 35,000 individuals and families through:
- Catholic Charities of Ashtabula County
- Catholic Charities Regional Agency (serving Columbiana, Mahoning, Trumbull counties)
- Catholic Charities Serving Portage and Stark Counties
- Hispanic Ministry
- Prison Ministry
- Catholic Charities Diocesan Offices
40% Diocesan Ministries, enriching the faith lives of 60,000 families throughout the diocese through:
- Communications and Social Media
- Missionary Discipleship
- Vocations and Seminary Formation
- Diocesan Archives
- Office of Catholic Schools
- Faith Formation & Lay Ecclesial Ministry
- Lay Ministry Formation
- Pro-Life, Marriage, and Family Ministry
- Youth and Young Adult Ministry
- And more!
Your Gift AT work
No matter our particular parish, or focus in ministry – we are all part of this wonderful diocese, with an incredible desire to serve the poor and extend the mission of the Church throughout our six counties and beyond. While specific diocesan collections support particular ministries throughout the year, the Appeal provides the resources for the diocese and Catholic Charities to respond to the needs of our community as they arise. In 2024, those growing needs include homelessness, hunger, supporting seminarian formation, faith formation, and outreach to youth and young adults.
– Appeal Prayer –
HEAVENLY FATHER,
As we journey together as pilgrims
of hope, we give thanks for the many
blessings you have bestowed upon
the Diocese of Youngstown.
Guide us as we walk in faith, and
strengthen our hearts to share
generously for the work of the Church.
Through our support of the Annual
Diocesan Appeal, may we help bring the
light of Christ to those in need, fostering
hope and healing in our communities.
Bless all who give, and inspire us
to be living signs of Your love,
as we continue our shared pilgrimage
toward Your kingdom.
We ask this through Christ, our Lord.
AMEN.
Parish Toolkit and Updates
2025 Appeal Bulletin Cover (PDF) with margin
2025 Appeal Bulletin Cover (PDF) without margin
Coming Soon
Coming Soon
Parish Resources & Announcements
News About the Appeal
Fr. John-Michael Lavelle has been emailing updates on individual parishes’ performance on the Appeal. This information is also posted at doy.org/appeal under “Parish Toolkit and Updates.”
2025 Annual Diocesan Appeal: One in Hope, One in Mission (Bulletin Materials)
Parish resources to promote the Annual Diocesan Appeal are available in the “Appeal 2025” folder in Google Drive and the resources tab in Catholic Social Media.
