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Announcements

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.

December 17, 2025

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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.

December 15, 2025

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For Parish Ministers: In-Service on February 10 regarding Mental Health

In-Service Day for Parish Ministers regarding Mental Health will take place in Niles on February 10, 2026.

December 11, 2025

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Let us Pray for Lay Ecclesial Ministry and for Persons With Disabilities — updated prayers, Bulletin Materials

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.

December 11, 2025

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Lifelong Learning: NEW Courses For Adults in 2026

All adult faith formation courses are open to anyone wanting to grow in their faith. The courses are offered online and in-person.

December 11, 2025

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Spectrum News 1 closings announcement system now available to churches

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.

December 10, 2025