HELP US MEET OUR
4 MILLION DOLLAR GOAL
Become a Guardian Angel
Catholic Charities | Become a Guardian Angel
Catholic Charities assists thousands of individuals and families through a wide range of programs. In 2023, Catholic Charities provided more than 13,000 food bags, boxes, and vouchers to families in need; pregnancy and support services to more than 4,100 clients, including 2,882 children; and basic needs services to nearly 19,000 individuals, which included 149 veterans and 182 military families.
Faith Formation | Become a Guardian Angel
The Office of Faith Formation and Lay Ecclesial Ministry provides resources, consultation, and networking for parish-level catechetical and evangelization ministries. This office provides support for 100 Parish Ministers serving across the diocese, who provide formation opportunities for thousands of young people and adults in 81 parishes.
Seminarian Formation | Become a Guardian Angel
The Office of Church Vocations helps fund seminarians’ tuition, room, board, books, and summer ministry stipends, which amount to approximately $30,000 per seminarian per year. Seminarian formation in the Diocese of Youngstown is a rigorous program encompassing academic study, spiritual growth, and generous service to those in need.
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 –
Almighty Father, ever present source of all Hope.
Lord Jesus, ever present guide for all on Mission.
Holy Spirit, ever present giver of all gifts.
Inspire us in our commitment to serve
the People of God throughout the
Diocese of Youngstown in our support
of the Annual Diocesan Appeal.
One in Hope, may we nurture that same gift in
others as we work to alleviate their physical,
emotional and spiritual poverty.
One in Mission, may we advance that same.
effort of Jesus into the future through the
various ministries of our Parishes and
our Diocesan Church.
Bringing our many gifts and blessings together,
may we offer our communities
renewed Hope and joy-filled Mission,
That All May be One!
Amen
Parish Toolkit and Updates
For Playing Videos at Parishes:
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.”
BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL – NOVEMBER 2024
Thank you for all your hard work to help us reach our goal. Please use these bulletin inserts to encourage some last minute gifts.
