Announcements
Madeleine Francisco Appointed Diocesan Director of Campus Ministry
Madeleine Francisco is also the Diocesan Director of Youth and Young Adult Accompaniment
June 30, 2025
Category: Bishop Bonnar Messages
Announcements
Bishop David J. Bonnar Releases Third Pastoral Letter
The letter is entitled: “Take Heart! Do Not Lose Heart! Behold the Sacred Heart!” It provides prayerful reflections and resources in preparation for an enthronement of the Sacred of Jesus to take place in every church on Sunday, September 28, 2025.
June 13, 2025
Bishop Bonnar Messages
Statement from the Most Rev. David J. Bonnar on Most Rev. Mark Eckman, Bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh
Bishop Bonnar offers his prayers and congratulations to Bishop Mark Eckman on his election to 13th Bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh.
June 4, 2025
Announcements
Letter from the Most Reverend David J. Bonnar about care for our common home
Bishop Bonnar asks all sectors of our diocese to “make decisions for the common good” so “that we can all move forward to promote the care of our common home.”
May 15, 2025
Bishop Bonnar Messages
Bishop David J. Bonnar’s Homily for Pope Leo XIV Mass at Saint Columba Cathedral
Bishop David J. Bonnar celebrated a Mass for Pope Leo XIV on Monday, May 12 at Saint Columba Cathedral
May 12, 2025
Bishop Bonnar Messages
Bishop David J. Bonnar’s statement on Pope Robert Francis Prevost
The Church of Youngstown celebrates with gratitude, joy and hope the election of Pope Leo XIV. In thanksgiving, Bishop Bonnar will celebrate Mass on May 12 at 7pm in St. Columba Cathedral and May 14 at 4pm in Immaculate Conception Church in Ravenna. All are welcome!
May 8, 2025
Bishop Bonnar Messages
Catholic Bishops of Ohio Statement on Child Tax Credit
The Catholic Bishops of Ohio have issued a signed statement urging lawmakers to include the child tax credit proposed in the Executive Budget
May 1, 2025
Bishop Bonnar Messages
Bishop David J. Bonnar Statement on the Death of Pope Francis
Bishop Bonnar will take questions from the media following Mass
April 21, 2025
Bishop Bonnar Messages
Bishop Bonnar writes about the heart in America Magazine
America Magazine published a story written by our very own Bishop David J. Bonnar, titled, “The human heart and the Sacred Heart: What Pope Francis can teach us about a holy devotion.” In this reflection, Bishop Bonnar discusses the human heart, Pope Francis’ encyclical on the human heart, titled Dilexit Nos, and the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
February 13, 2025
Bishop Bonnar Messages
Letter on Migrants and Refugees and Our Haitian Brothers and Sisters | Catholic Conference of Ohio
Catholic Conference of Ohio: “If we remain true to our principles, we can have a dialogue about immigration without scapegoating groups of people for societal issues beyond their control.”
September 19, 2024
