Annual Diocesan Appeal

HELP US MEET OUR
4 MILLION DOLLAR GOAL

The Annual Diocesan Appeal continues to provide resources for Catholic Charities outreach within the diocese and to support the faith of all parishioners through our many diocesan ministries.

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Catholic Charities
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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
Diocesan Ministries
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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 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.”

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