Decree | January 17, 2026
Bishop David J. Bonnar issues a decree regarding the closure of Saint Philip Neri Parish
Bishop David J. Bonnar issues a decree regarding the closure of Saint Philip Neri Parish
Bishop David J. Bonnar is announcing new Clergy and Personnel Assignments: Balash, Korda, Lavelle, Zuraw, Sheridan, Ziobert & Rose.
Bishop David J. Bonnar is announcing new Clergy and Diocesan Pastoral Associate Assignments
Bishop David J. Bonnar issues a decree regarding the New Parish Name of “Saint Carlo Acutis”
Bishop David J. Bonnar issues a decree regarding the 7th Edition of the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services
Bishop Bonnar approved the proposal to merge the parishes of Saint Jude (Columbiana), Our Lady of Lourdes (East Palestine) and Saint Patrick (Leetonia) effective January 1, 2026. The new parish name will be announced shortly; all three worship sites retain their sacred titles given at their dedication. The merged parish offices and primary worship site will be located at Saint Jude Church, 180 Seventh Street in Columbiana.
Bishop Bonnar welcomes the addition of two priests from the Rogationists of the Heart of Jesus, Reverend Silvestre Robinol, RCJ and Reverend Bryan Tutas, RCJ.
Bishop David J. Bonnar issues a decree regarding funeral visitations in Churches
Bishop David J. Bonnar issues Decrees regarding parishes and sacred sites in McDonald, Mineral Ridge, Youngstown, Rootstown, and Ashtabula
Bishop Bonnar announced the following Priest Assignments: Jerek, Murphy, Zeigler. Deacon Assignments: Kiraly, Layko.