In honor of the Jubilee Year of St Francis, the Diocese of Youngstown suggests these ideas for parish prayer, observances and events to connect to God through Franciscan spirituality.
In honor of the Jubilee Year of St Francis, the Diocese of Youngstown suggests these Franciscan resources to help us to fall more deeply in love with God and neighbor.
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La Diócesis de Youngstown está implementando el programa Proteger a los Hijos de Dios(TM) en todas sus parroquias y escuelas para educar a niños y jóvenes sobre los límites y la seguridad. Se invita a los padres y tutores a participar activamente utilizando estos recursos.
The Diocese of Youngstown is implementing the Empowering God’s Children program across all parishes & schools to educate children and young people on boundaries and safety. Parents and guardians are invited to take an active role by using these resources.
The 2027 schedule of diocesan collections are now available and have been sent to parishes and envelope companies.
Parishes are encouraged to utilize these to add to Universal Prayers this weekend,
and prayer groups are encouraged to pray for persons facing challenges, as well as for increased vocations to lay ministry.
Bishop David J. Bonnar, Bishop of Youngstown, warmly invites you for a Saint Andrew Dinner this April.
Pope Leo XIV has announced the next step towards Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen’s beatification. Look for content on social media and from The Catholic Echo podcast about Archbishop Sheen’s legacy as National Director of The Pontifical Mission Societies USA (TPMS) from 1950 to 1966, and an international media figure.
On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, parishes throughout the Diocese of Youngstown will participate in the annual “The Light is ON for you – An Evening of Reconciliation.”
