Deacons, Diocesan Pastoral Associates, and Lay Leaders of Prayer should familiarize themselves with the new “The Order of Distributing Holy Communion Outside of Mass” with implementation of the new service no later than December 1, 2024.
On this feast day… the Church proclaims the Kingdom of Christ, already present, but still growing in all its mystery towards its full manifestation … young people are indispensable bearers of the dynamics of the Kingdom of God, the hope of the Church and the world. – St. John Paul II
Catholic Charities assists thousands of individuals and families through a wide range of programs. In 2023, Catholic Charities provided more than 13,000 food bags, boxes, and vouchers to families in need; pregnancy and support services to more than 4,100 clients, including 2,882 children; and basic needs services to nearly 19,000 individuals, which included 149 veterans and 182 military families.
The Safe Envrionment Office and the Office of Catholic Schools have updated requirements for background checks for school employees.
The Diocese of Youngstown shares Our Sunday Mass by distributing DVDs and secure download links to retirement/nursing homes and prisons within our six-counties, providing seasonal Missalettes to the homebound by mail, and posting the Mass online.
Listen Teach Send is a new framework for ministry with Youth and Young Adults approved by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in June of 2024.
Permission slips, medical release forms, permission to publish consent forms, and more are all listed here for youth ministers to access.
OCP offers parish grants yearly for the promotion and enhancement of parish music programs. Applications are submitted online and will be available in early 2025.
Youngstown is officially a temporary chapter of the National Association of Parish Musicians (NPM) as of June 1st, 2024. Contact Ralph Holtzhauser at rholtzhauser@youngstowndiocese.org.
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Youngstown publishes new edition of the Community Resource Guide.
