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Protect Your Original Parish Documents

If you have original documents or photographs framed on a wall, protect them as much as possible. If you are deciding which parish records to keep, please note the Diocesan Record  Retention Guidelines, found at: https://doy.org/archives/

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Parish Directory Updates

Please note recent changes to merged parish web addresses, offices, and other directory updates.

For New Youth Ministers

Welcome to your new role in ministry! Stay connected, supported, and equipped through the Diocese of Youngstown’s Office of Youth & Young Adult Accompaniment, which offers training, resources, and a vibrant community to help you thrive in your journey of forming young disciples.

Hiring a Youth Minister

The Diocese of Youngstown invites passionate individuals to consider youth ministry, offering support, formation, and community for those called to accompany young people in faith. This webpage provides guidance for both parishes seeking to hire Youth Ministers and candidates discerning this vital role in the life of the Church.

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Resources to Support Your Parish Transitions

Here are some resources & reminders to support your parish transitions: Bookmark online Diocesan Directory; Update your parish website; Send us any changes for job postings, Mass time updates, and personal directory listings.

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FULL Printable Directory Now Available

THANK YOU for your immense patience this year as we created a fully interactive, online directory! The printable edition is now available at: doyorg.wpenginepowered.com/diocesan-directory

Take Heart! Do Not Lose Heart! Behold the Sacred Heart! Cover of Bishop David J Bonnar's 2025 Pastoral Letter
Bishop Bonnar Messages

Bishop David J. Bonnar Releases Third Pastoral Letter

The letter is entitled: “Take Heart! Do Not Lose Heart! Behold the Sacred Heart!” It provides prayerful reflections and resources in preparation for an enthronement of the Sacred of Jesus to take place in every church on Sunday, September 28, 2025.

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Eagle of the Cross FAQs

The Eagle of the Cross award is given to outstanding juniors and seniors throughout the Roman Catholic Diocese of Youngstown who exemplify particular zeal in their faith and ministry programs. Awardees are chosen annually by a team of youth ministers and DREs who judge nominations from counties in which they are not located in. Up to 3 awards per county for parish involvement, and up to 2 awards per diocesan Catholic high school are awarded each year.