Called by Name is a prayerful vocation initiative that invites parishioners to name individuals they recognize as living lives of faith, generosity, and leadership. The Called by Name weekend will take place on Saturday, January 24 and Sunday, January 25, 2026. For more information contact Fr. William Wainio in the Office of Church Vocations, wwainio@youngstowndiocese.org.
Bishop Bonnar will preside at a Mass for Life on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 4:00 pm at St. Columba Cathedral, Youngstown (154 W. Wood St.). All are welcome – no reservations needed.
Ohio taxpayers can reduce their 2025 state tax return through a donation to the Good Samaritan Scholarship up to $750 per individual or $1500 married filing jointly. DOY maintains this Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) and distributes it to families based on financial need. Leading up to Catholic Schools Week, parishes & schools are encouraged to use the SGO Marketing toolkit to promote their local Catholic schools.
The Eagle of the Cross award is given to outstanding juniors and seniors throughout the Roman Catholic Diocese of Youngstown who exemplify particular zeal in their faith and ministry programs. Awardees are chosen annually by a team of youth ministers and DREs who judge nominations from counties in which they are not located. Up to 3 awards per county for parish involvement, and up to 2 awards per diocesan Catholic high school are awarded each year.
In-Service Day for Parish Ministers regarding Mental Health will take place in Niles on February 10, 2026.
Parishes are encouraged to utilize these to add to Universal Prayers this weekend,
and prayer groups are encouraged to pray for persons facing challenges, as well as for increased vocations to lay ministry.
All adult faith formation courses are open to anyone wanting to grow in their faith. The courses are offered online and in-person.
Spectrum News 1 has opened their closings and delays system to churches in the state of Ohio. Register on their website or contact Aaron Hepker at aaron.hepker@charter.com or 614-307-2703.
The Jubilee of Hope began on December 24, 2024 and concludes January 6, 2026
The merger and new parish name are effective January 1, 2026
