Category: Announcements

Called by Name
Announcements

Called by Name

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.

Announcements

Mass for Life & March for Life

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.

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Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) Marketing Toolkit (Bulletin Materials)

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.

Eagle head topped with cross and surrounded by flame. Logo for Eagle of the Cross, Diocese of Youngstown
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Eagle of the Cross 2026

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.