
ENCOUNTER Mercy: Diocesan Youth Convention 2026
ENCOUNTER 26 – Register Today! Join hundreds of teens from across the Diocese of Youngstown

ENCOUNTER 26 – Register Today! Join hundreds of teens from across the Diocese of Youngstown

The Retirement Fund for Religious Appeal and Collection will take place in most parishes on November 23/24, 2025.

The Triennial Collection for the Archdiocese for the Military Services (AMS) will be held on November 8/9, 2025.

This month, we remember in prayer those who have died, and give thanks to God for the “great cloud of witnesses” who accompany us on our journey with Christ.
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.

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.
SEEK26 participant waivers are DUE Friday, December 19th. All communications with the Diocesan delegation will be sent via email or GroupMe.

Catholic Communications Professionals in the Diocese of Youngstown met on November 18, 2025 at St. Columba Cathedral (Youngstown) to discuss A Catholic approach to AI in Communications.

The Office of Church Vocations is sponsoring “Called By Name” on the weekend of January 24 & 25, 2026 and has provided materials for parishes to publicize this initiative. Contact the Office of Vocations at vocations@youngstowndiocese.org.

Have you been contacted by a member of the press or media about happenings in your parish, school or diocesan office? Contact Dennis Biviano, Media Relations & Multimedia Specialist at dbiviano@youngstowndiocese.org.