Announcements
Diocese of Youngstown Celebrates Catholic Schools Week January 25th-January 31
The annual celebration includes a variety of events running from January 25-31
January 21, 2026
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Announcements
Collect CRS Rice Bowls During Holy Week
CRS Rice Bowl—Catholic Relief Services’ Lenten faith-in-action program—invites us to reflect on how caring for our neighbor is caring for Christ.
January 15, 2026
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
Announcements
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
News
“Jubilee of Hope” Closing Mass to be Held at Saint Columba Cathedral on December 28
The Jubilee of Hope began on December 24, 2024 and concludes January 6, 2026
December 9, 2025
News
Columbiana County Merged Parishes to be Named “Saint Carlo Acutis”
The merger and new parish name are effective January 1, 2026
December 6, 2025
News
Diocese of Youngstown Announces New Merger in Columbiana County
This merger is effective January 1, 2026; a parish name is forthcoming
November 29, 2025
Announcements
Praise and Worship Nights for Vocations
Join us as we pray for an increase in vocations. For more information contact Fr. William Wainio in the Office of Church Vocations, wwainio@youngstowndiocese.org.
November 26, 2025
Announcements
ENCOUNTER Mercy: Diocesan Youth Convention 2026
ENCOUNTER 26 – Registration CLOSED Join hundreds of teens from across the Diocese of Youngstown
November 20, 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
