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.
If you have been the target of a scam, whether attempted or successful, here are some steps you can take to report it.
October is an opportunity to reflect on how deeply the Sacred Heart of Jesus loves all God’s children. May we respond to the call to respect, defend and cherish those who are most vulnerable, from the beginning of life until its end.
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.
“Passports” are now available to assist pilgrims making a pious pilgrimage to the four sacred Jubilee sites in the Diocese of Youngstown.
The webinar series “Ars Celebrandi: Something More is Required” is now posted free on the FLDC website (video and handouts). They would serve as an excellent formation piece for Parish Liturgy Committees and/or Parish Adult Faith Formation sessions.
The diocese recognizes its parish musicians at the annual Gold Mass near the Feast of St Cecilia (Nov 22nd). Join for an organ and choir concert before Mass and dinner afterwards.
It is important for pastors to make every effort to accommodate the experience of Holy Communion for the faithful, including those suffering from celiac disease.
A timeline of implementation has been announced by the USCCB along with publishers who will be offering the new ritual book. The book is currently available for pre-order and may be shipped beginning January 1, 2026.
The Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, by a decree issued June 24, 2025, has confirmed the English and Spanish translations of the Collect and suggested Lectionary readings for the Optional Memorial of Saint Teresa of Calcutta on September 5th.
