Category: Communique

Announcements

Christmas In July

Join Catholic Charities, Diocese of Youngstown, for our “Christmas in July”. Your contributions provide vital winter assistance for families and older adults across our diocese.

April 24, 2026

Announcements

ARISE 2026 Coming Soon!

ARISE 2026 – Registration Opens June 1 ARISE 2026 will take place on Saturday, September

April 23, 2026

Families participate in the candlelight portion of Easter Vigil service at Little Flower Parish, North Canton on April 4, 2026. Photo credit: Bob Rossiter.

Communique

Communique | May 2026

Let us journey together in communion and peace, sharing the light of Christ.

April 23, 2026

Announcements

Diocese Announces Closing Masses for St. Brendan, St. Matthias & St. Joseph Churches

Saint Brendan Church (2800 Oakwood Ave, Youngstown) on Monday May 4, 5:00 p.m.; Saint Matthias Church (915 Cornell St, Youngstown) on Monday May 18, 5:00 p.m.; Saint Joseph Church (3312 Lake Ave, Ashtabula) on Thursday June 18, 6:30 p.m

April 22, 2026

Announcements

Dr. Lisa Baylor Named New Principal of Regina Coeli Catholic School

Dr. Baylor previously taught at Regina Coeli, Walsh University and Walsh Jesuit

April 20, 2026

Announcements

CHURCH AT HOME COMBINED COLLECTION (Bulletin Materials)

The Diocese of Youngstown will be participating in the Church at Home Combined Collection the weekend of June 6/7, 2026. This important collection supports the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, USCCB Catholic Communications Campaign, and The Catholic University of America/Newman Apostolate.

April 16, 2026

Announcements

Let us Pray for Persons With Disabilities including those with mental illness

Parishes are encouraged to utilize these to add to the Universal Prayers at weekend Masses,
and prayer groups are encouraged to also utilize these at meetings/gatherings to pray for persons facing challenges or accommodation needs due to disabilities.

April 15, 2026

Announcements

Lifelong Learning: New Courses For Adults beginning late April through summer 2026

All adult faith formation courses are open to anyone wanting to grow in their faith and learn more about our Catholic Church. There are courses offered online and in-person.

April 15, 2026

Announcements

Prayer Intentions for Pastoral Ministers at Parishes

Prayers of petition for lay ecclesial ministers.
Sponsored by the Office of Faith Formation and Lay Ecclesial Ministry.

April 15, 2026

Announcements

Reverend Richard Murphy to Retire as President of Ursuline High School

Father Murphy has served his alma mater as president for the past 14 years

April 14, 2026

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Category: Communique

Christmas In July

ARISE 2026 Coming Soon!

Communique | May 2026

Diocese Announces Closing Masses for St. Brendan, St. Matthias & St. Joseph Churches

Dr. Lisa Baylor Named New Principal of Regina Coeli Catholic School

CHURCH AT HOME COMBINED COLLECTION (Bulletin Materials)

Let us Pray for Persons With Disabilities including those with mental illness

Lifelong Learning: New Courses For Adults beginning late April through summer 2026

Prayer Intentions for Pastoral Ministers at Parishes

Reverend Richard Murphy to Retire as President of Ursuline High School

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