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13 Missionaries and Pastoral Workers Killed in 2024: Witnesses to Faith Amid Violence
On December 31, 2024, the Pontifical Mission Societies reported: The year 2024 saw the violent
March 24, 2025
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Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass (Bulletin Materials)
The Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass will take place on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Saint Columba Cathedral in Youngstown. The deadline for couples to register at their parishes is Friday, April 25, 2025.
March 21, 2025
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Catholic Social Media
63% of invited organizations are using this new tool available for free to schools and parishes to help easily find and schedule Catholic content on social media.
March 20, 2025
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2025 OCP Parish Grants
OCP offers parish grants yearly for the promotion and enhancement of parish music programs. Applications for 2025 OCP Parish Grants were accepted through May 30, 2025.
March 18, 2025
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A New Light Shines on an Old Prayer: Ember Days
This year, the Ember Days of spring would be March 12th, 14th and 15th, 2025. This is an opportunity to give thanks, fast and pray to acknowledge God’s gift of earth’s bounty.
March 10, 2025
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April: Child Abuse Prevention Month (Bulletin Materials)
All Catholic parishes, schools, and families are encouraged to recognize National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April. Here are some resources to support your prayerful participation.
March 10, 2025
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Annual Bishop’s Golf Classic on June 30, 2025
The Annual Bishop’s Golf Classic, benefiting Seminarian Formation and other needs is scheduled for Monday, June 30, 2025 at The Lake Club. Sponsorships due June 18, 2025.
March 4, 2025
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School & Parish Resources to Promote School Affordability (Bulletin Materials)
The DOY Communications Department is working with the Office of Catholic Schools to provide promotional resources for schools and parishes to share ways to make Catholic school affordable for all families.
February 24, 2025
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Need Help with Your Website or Social Media?
The Communications Department is going to be proactively reaching out to parishes to offer support that have not yet updated their online presence to reflect recent changes.
February 24, 2025
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Free Resources for Blind/Visually Impaired Parishioners
The XSB is now providing large print Bibles and missalettes (all free-of-charge) to any eligible parishioners. Review the application today!
February 24, 2025
