Category: Communique

Announcements

Eagle of the Cross 2025

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.

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Parish Intentions of Hope for 2025

We invite all to pray along with Bishop Bonnar and our parishes, asking for the Holy Spirit to renew us during this Year of Hope.

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Jubilee Prayer Card 2025

Prayer cards featuring the crucifix from Saint Columba Cathedral are being distributed to all parishes in the Diocese of Youngstown for inclusion in Masses and other events throughout the Jubilee Year of Hope.

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Jubilee Year Hymn | Music Ministry

All parish music directors are encouraged to use the Jubilee Year official hymn “Pilgrims of Hope,” where appropriate within the liturgical year.

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Cecilia Project

The Cecilia Project is a unique opportunity to identify young potential musicians in our parishes and schools and offer them the advantage of furthering their musical education and talent at no cost.

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2025 Marriage Preparation Formation Opportunities

The Diocese of Youngstown has updated their list of Catholic organizations in Ohio and Western Pennsylvania offering marriage preparation formation opportunities for engaged couples in 2025.

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Communique | January 2025

During January we affirm our shared belief in Jesus Christ and pray “that all may be one.”

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Communique | December 2024

In Advent, we wait in joyful hope for the coming Messiah, God of the Universe, who was, and is, and is to come. Oh come, let us adore Him!