Announcements
Parish Directory Updates
Please note recent changes to merged parish web addresses, offices, and other directory updates.
July 1, 2025
Category: Communique
For New Youth Ministers
Welcome to your new role in ministry! Stay connected, supported, and equipped through the Diocese of Youngstown’s Office of Youth & Young Adult Accompaniment, which offers training, resources, and a vibrant community to help you thrive in your journey of forming young disciples.
June 30, 2025
Hiring a Youth Minister
The Diocese of Youngstown invites passionate individuals to consider youth ministry, offering support, formation, and community for those called to accompany young people in faith. This webpage provides guidance for both parishes seeking to hire Youth Ministers and candidates discerning this vital role in the life of the Church.
June 30, 2025
Resources
Resources to Support Your Parish Transitions
Here are some resources & reminders to support your parish transitions: Bookmark online Diocesan Directory; Update your parish website; Send us any changes for job postings, Mass time updates, and personal directory listings.
June 23, 2025
Resources
FULL Printable Directory Now Available
THANK YOU for your immense patience this year as we created a fully interactive, online directory! The printable edition is now available at: doyorg.wpenginepowered.com/diocesan-directory
June 23, 2025
Communique
Communique | July 2025
This July, we continue to honor the Jubilee year as Pilgrims of Hope by starting our county-wide celebrations. May all of us, traveling or at home, experience the power of God’s presence everywhere we go.
June 18, 2025
Resources
Records and certificates for baptisms both before and after adoption
Sacramental records are not open for public viewing.
June 17, 2025
Bishop Bonnar Messages
Bishop David J. Bonnar Releases Third Pastoral Letter
The letter is entitled: “Take Heart! Do Not Lose Heart! Behold the Sacred Heart!” It provides prayerful reflections and resources in preparation for an enthronement of the Sacred of Jesus to take place in every church on Sunday, September 28, 2025.
June 13, 2025
Resources
Eagle of the Cross FAQs
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 in. Up to 3 awards per county for parish involvement, and up to 2 awards per diocesan Catholic high school are awarded each year.
June 10, 2025
Resources
Parishes: Where to send parishioner updates for Echo mailing
Please send updated parishioner household contact information to The Catholic Echo by email at catholicecho@youngstowndiocese.org.
May 23, 2025
