Bishop Bonnar addresses school safety in light of the tragedy in Minneapolis Minnesota. A new special Task Force to address safety and security issues at parishes and schools.
Accompanying the Pastoral Letter from the Catholic Conference of Ohio, Bishop Bonnar urges our diocesan community to learn more about the Catholic Church’s Principles of Immigration and our role in advocating for immigration reform.
Join the devotions during pilgrim days at the Basilica of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Youngstown on October 7, Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary; November 13, Feast of St. Francis Xavier Cabrini; or December 8, 2025, Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
The webinar series “Ars Celebrandi: Something More is Required” is now posted free on the FLDC website (video and handouts). They would serve as an excellent formation piece for Parish Liturgy Committees and/or Parish Adult Faith Formation sessions.
Organ and choir concert at 2:45pm with Mass at 4pm and dinner afterwards.
It is important for pastors to make every effort to accommodate the experience of Holy Communion for the faithful, including those suffering from celiac disease.
Leader of Prayer Formation Series begins at Immaculate Conception Church, Ravenna, Wednesday evenings 9/17/25-11/12/25, 7–9 p.m. Registration deadline is September 1, 2025.
A timeline of implementation has been announced by the USCCB along with publishers who will be offering the new ritual book. The book is currently available for pre-order and may be shipped beginning January 1, 2026.
The Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, by a decree issued June 24, 2025, has confirmed the English and Spanish translations of the Collect and suggested Lectionary readings for the Optional Memorial of Saint Teresa of Calcutta on September 5th.
All Permanent Deacons are invited to a Morning of Reflection on Saturday, September 13, 2025. RSVP by September 3 to Robalyne Sciubba at 330-744-8451 x284 or rsciubba@youngstowndiocese.org.
