Announcements
URGENT PLEA – Winter Baby Items Needed (Bulletin Materials)
Catholic Charities Serving Portage and Stark Counties. Urgent plea for donations in Stark County!
October 20, 2025
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Announcements
UPDATED: Advent Retreat Day with Steve Angrisano: “Comfort and Joy”
2025 Advent Retreat Day for parish ministers and leaders, featuring Steve Angrisano, to be held December 4th in Aurora. Sponsored by the Office of Faith Formation and Lay Ecclesial Ministry.
October 16, 2025
Announcements
Personnel Reports and Catechetical Reports (Were Due 10/13/25)
Current leaders are asked to complete and return the personnel lists for all catechetical and pastoral ministers and the program report as soon as possible.
October 16, 2025
Announcements
(Updated) Lifelong Learning: Courses For Adults
All adult faith formation courses are open to anyone wanting to grow in their faith. The courses are offered online and in-person.
October 16, 2025
Announcements
Universal Prayers for Lay Ecclesial Ministry and for Persons With Disabilities — updated, Bulletin Materials
Parishes and prayer groups are encouraged to pray for persons facing challenges, as well as for increased vocations to lay ministry.
October 16, 2025
Announcements
Library in the Diocesan Office of Faith Formation and Lay Ecclesial Ministry, plus Catechist Cafe’ website (Bulletin Materials)- Updated
Our diocesan library is open to everyone. We have resources for personal reflection, small group study, families, as well as age-level faith formation. Visit any time between 8AM – 4PM, Monday – Friday at 225 Elm Street, Youngstown. We also share resource ideas and links online on our Catechist Cafe’ website.
October 15, 2025
SEEK26
SEEK26 registration opens on October 15th at MIDNIGHT for the first 25 young adults (ages 18-39) to register with the Diocese of Youngstown using the diocesan discount code. Registrants must be parishioners and/or reside in the Diocese of Youngstown to attend.
October 14, 2025
Announcements
RSVP for Diocesan Communications Retreat on 11/18
Catholic Communications Professionals in the Diocese of Youngstown are invited to a special day on November 18, 2025 at St. Columba Cathedral (Youngstown). Invites coming soon!
September 23, 2025
Announcements
Parish Vocation Ministry & Called By Name Initiative
SAVE THE DATE: The Office of Church Vocations is sponsoring “Called By Name” on the weekend of January 24 & 25, 2026. Contact the Office of Vocations at vocations@youngstowndiocese.org.
September 23, 2025
Announcements
Library in the Diocesan Office of Faith Formation and Lay Ecclesial Ministry – (Bulletin Materials)
Our diocesan library is open to everyone. We have resources for small group study, families, as well as age-level faith formation. Visit any time between 8AM – 4PM, Monday – Friday.
September 15, 2025
