A Season of Fellowship
August is full of festivals, fellowship, fundraisers, and food from many international traditions. Celebrate the variety of cultures and communities that make up our Catholic Diocese of Youngstown.
Quote of the Month
“Every loss yields an end of sorts. For the person of faith, however, the moment of loss can become an opportunity to grow as a person and to renew our relationship with Jesus Christ who is ‘the way, the truth, and the life’ (John 14:6). In other words, these moments can be an opportunity to ‘take heart.’”
–Bishop Bonnar’s third pastoral letter
Read the full document: Take Heart! Do not lose heart! Behold the sacred heart! in English or ¡Ánimo! ¡No se desanimen! ¡He aquí el Sagrado Corazón! in Spanish
Photo: Sacred Heart statue at St. Ann Parish in Sebring, Ohio.
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Welcome to the Digital Communique!
PARISH BULLETINS/PUBLICITY
For full list of bulletin announcements, please download the Text Only Attachments
The Communique collects important information provided by diocesan offices for parish ministry leaders. It also includes promotional materials for diocesan events and programs, where applicable.
Questions? Contact Meagen Farrell, Communications Manager, at communications@youngstowndiocese.org or (330) 744-8451 x275.
The printable format publication is sent by email as a PDF or Word file.
Announcements suitable or adaptable for parish bulletins are noted. Where applicable, links to attachments and graphic files are included for each office below: click to save/download the file.
Other Events & Shared Publicity
Events from around the diocese can also be found on The Catholic Echo Events Calendar. You can upload or find publicity for Catholic organizations outside of diocesan offices in our new Shared Publicity Folders. Anyone with the link can view these folders. If you are employed at a DOY-affiliated parish, school or lay organization, you can request Editor access to upload publicity materials.
- August 2025 Shared Publicity Folder https://bit.ly/aug2025sharedoy
- September 2025 Shared Publicity Folder https://bit.ly/sept2025sharedoy
- October 2025 Shared Publicity Folder https://bit.ly/oct2025sharedoy
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Click the name of the office to read the announcement titles, and click the headlines for more information. Links to download the parish bulletin/publicity materials are listed below.
- Safe Environment Materiales de Boletín (in Spanish) – The attached bulletin announcement regarding education, screening, reporting, and victim assistance, should be included bi-monthly (every two months) in all parish bulletins.
- Safe Environment Bulletin Announcements (in English) – The attached bulletin announcement regarding education, screening, reporting, and victim assistance, should be included bi-monthly (every two months) in all parish bulletins.
- Upcoming Events with Bishop Bonnar (Bulletin Materials) – Bulletin materials available for upcoming events with Bishop Bonnar.
- Annual Bishop’s Golf Classic on June 22, 2026 – 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.
- CHURCH AT HOME COMBINED COLLECTION: Remit to Diocese of Youngstown – For The Church at Home Combined Collection on June 6th and 7th of 2026 please remit these to the Diocese of Youngstown rather than to Catholic Charities as in the past.
- Sacramental Registers Not Open for Public Viewing – Because confidential information may be contained in them, sacramental registers are not open for public viewing.
- Catholic Mass Opportunities at Six County Fairs This Summer in the Diocese – Masses take place in Trumbull, Mahoning, Columbiana, Ashtabula, Portage and Stark Counties
PARISH BULLETINS/PUBLICITY
Safe Environment Bulletin Announcements (Bulletin Materials | Materiales de Boletín)
The attached bulletin announcement regarding education, screening, reporting, and victim assistance, should be included bi-monthly (every two months) in all parish bulletins.
PARISH BULLETINS/PUBLICITY
JUBILEE 2025 EVENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & RESOURCES
- Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass (Bulletin Materials) – The Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass will take place onSunday, June 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Saint Columba Cathedral, Youngstown. The deadline for couples to register at their parishes is May 22, 2026.
- 2026 Marriage Preparation Formation Opportunities – The Diocese of Youngstown has updated their 2026 dates for Marriage Preparation Engaged Couple Retreats.
PARISH BULLETINS/PUBLICITY
Marriage Preparation Retreat Day on May 10 (Bulletin Materials)
Visit doy.org/jobs to see a full listings of current openings. Click the category to view recent postings, and click the title to view details for each listing. Questions? Contact Matthew Hazi, Human Resources Director, at mhazi@youngstowndiocese.org.
- Coordinator of Religious Education – St. Catherine of Sienna, Boardman, OH (6/9/2026)
- Lead Maintenance position – St. Catherine of Sienna, Boardman, OH (6/9/2026)
- Bookkeeper – St. Catherine of Sienna, Boardman, OH (6/9/2026)
- Office of Vocations/Office of Youth – Programming & Marketing Coordinator (5/29/2026)
- Principal – St. Rose Elementary School, Girard (5/26/2026)
- Director of Religious Education – St. Rose Parish – Girard, OH (5/28/2026)
- SS. Philip & James Parish Secretary – Full time – Canal Fulton, OH (5/26/2026)
- Coordinator of Religious Education – St. Catherine of Sienna, Boardman, OH (6/9/2026)
- Lead Maintenance position – St. Catherine of Sienna, Boardman, OH (6/9/2026)
- Bookkeeper – St. Catherine of Sienna, Boardman, OH (6/9/2026)
- COORDINATOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION – ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA PARISH – BOARDMAN, OH (6/2/2026)
- Regional Youth Minister (FT) | Portage County South Parishes (7/18/2024)
- St. Carlo Acutis Parish Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Ministry (8/12/2025)
- Parish Director of Religious Education | Youngstown City Parishes (3/25/2026)
- Director of Religious Education – St. Rose Parish – Girard, OH (5/28/2026)
- SS. Philip & James Parish Secretary – Full time – Canal Fulton, OH (5/26/2026)
- Music Director | St. Dominic Church (Youngstown) (9/15/2025)
- Bookkeeper & Human Resource Officer (PT) | Trumbull North Catholic Community (3/17/2025)
- Third Grade Teacher – St. Peter School, Canton (5/6/2026)
- Part-Time Gym Teacher – St. Peter School, Canton (5/6/2026)
- STEM Teacher Part-Time – Sts. Philip and James School, Canal Fulton (6/11/2026)
- President – Cardinal Mooney High School, Youngstown (4/8/2026)
- Head Cross Country Coach – St. Thomas Aquinas, Louisville (6/6/2026)
- Full-Time Aide – St. Christine School, Youngstown (6/23/2026)
- Assistant Girls’ Soccer Coach – Ursuline High School, Youngstown (6/2/2026)
- Physical Education Teacher – Our Lady of Peace School, Canton (6/22/2026)
- Permanent Substitute – St. Christine School, Youngstown (6/23/2026)
- Part Time Band Director – St. Thomas Aquinas School, Louisville (6/23/2026)
- Middle School Art Teacher – St. Thomas Aquinas School, Louisville (6/23/2026)
- Music/Band Teacher – St. Thomas Aquinas School, Louisville (6/23/2026)
- STEM Teacher – St. Rose School, Girard (6/22/2026)
- Admissions and Marketing Director – St. Paul School, North Canton (6/12/2026)
- Spanish Teacher Part-Time – St. Rose School, Girard (6/10/2026)
- Middle School Math Teacher – St. Thomas Aquinas School, Louisville (6/9/2026)
- Preschool Teacher – ECLC @ St. Luke, Boardman (6/9/2026)
- Math Teacher – Ursuline High School, Youngstown (4/28/2026)
- High School Spanish – St. John School, Ashtabula (5/4/2026)
- School Secretary – St. Paul School, North Canton (6/8/2026)
- Office of Vocations/Office of Youth – Programming & Marketing Coordinator (5/29/2026)
- College and Career Counselor | St. Vincent-St. Mary High School (Akron) (4/30/2026)
- Administrator of Student Accounts | St. Vincent-St. Mary High School (Akron) (4/1/2026)
- Director of Strength Performance | St. Vincent-St. Mary High School (Akron) (4/1/2026)
- Intervention Specialist | St. Vincent-St. Mary High School (Akron) (2/12/2026)
- Mathematics Teacher | St. Vincent-St. Mary High School (Akron) (2/12/2026)
Click the name of the office to read the full text of the announcements. Links to download the parish bulletin/publicity materials are listed below.
- Christmas In July – Join Catholic Charities, Diocese of Youngstown, for our “Christmas in July”. Your contributions provide vital winter assistance for families and older adults across our diocese.
- Current Needs – Product of the Month! (Bulletin Materials) – Catholic Charities of Ashtabula County presents a program designed to address the most urgent needs of our clients by focusing on specific essential items each month.
- Catholic Charities of Ashtabula County Annual Bocce Tournament (Bulletin Materials) – Catholic Charities of Ashtabula County announces Annual Bocce Tournament on September 5, 2026!
- Christmas in July Kid’s Giveaway! – Catholic Charities Regional Agency announces Kid’s Giveaway Day!
- CHEFS FOR CHARITY ’26 – Catholic Charities Regional Agency announces CHEFS FOR CHARITY ’26!
- URGENT REQUEST – Personal Care Items – Catholic Charities Urgently Seeks Donations to Help Those in Need.
- Women Fore Women: July 13, 2026 – Proceeds from this all-Women’s Golf Classic will benefit the Voice of Hope Shelters for Women and Children operated by Catholic Charities Regional Agency.
- School Supply Drive Supporting Portage County Families (Bulletin Materials) – Catholic Charities Serving Portage and Stark Counties. School Supply Drive in Portage County.
- First Friday Divine Mercy Chaplet for Prison Ministry Starts in July – DOY Prison Ministry invites you to join us in praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3pm for 9 First Fridays starting on July 3rd, 2026.
- Adoration at the Statehouse – June 2nd: For Unity and Healing in Our Country – All are invited to come and pray at the Ohio Statehouse on Tuesday, June 2nd from 10am – 2pm and contribute to 250 Hours of Adoration.
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Catholic Charities of Ashtabula County
Volunteers Needed – Join Us in Service and Fellowship! (Bulletin Materials)**
We are actively seeking volunteers to assist with office tasks and upcoming fundraising events in Ashtabula, Ohio during regular office hours. This is a wonderful opportunity to give back to the community, meet new people, and enjoy fellowship and fun while making a meaningful impact.
If you’re interested in sharing your time and talents, please contact us by calling 440-992-2121 – Or, send an email to charities@youngstowndiocese.org.
We’d love to have you join us!
Come and lend a hand! Help others by directly fulfilling just one of the many ways we assist clients in need.
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Office of Peace & Justice: Care for Creation Webinar Series
The Creation Care Team has published an Action Plan for the Diocese of Youngstown. A free webinar series will explore the individual sections and their relevance for diocesan entities. For further information contact R.J. Mangan, Director of Peace and Justice, at 330-744-8451 x245 or rmangan@youngstowndiocese.org.
Click the name of the office to read the full text of the announcements.
Click the name of the office to read the full text of the announcements.
- Wineskins Schedule: June & July 2026 (Bulletin Materials) – The “Wineskins” radio show features reflections on the lives of the saints and the sacred scriptures, along with thoughts on a variety of topics and issues from a Catholic perspective.
- The Catholic Echo Podcast Topics: May-June 2026 – Join us for a biweekly discussion of your burning spiritual questions. For more information about the Catholic Echo Podcast topics, visit catholicecho.org/podcast.
- CHURCH AT HOME COMBINED COLLECTION: Remit to Diocese of Youngstown – For The Church at Home Combined Collection on June 6th and 7th of 2026 please remit these to the Diocese of Youngstown rather than to Catholic Charities as in the past.
- Ministry Day 2026 on Saturday, October 17 – Registration will open in August – Who should go? – Ministry Day 2026 on Saturday, October 17. Registration will open in August. Check for updates as the event being planned!
- Diocese Announces Closing Masses for St. Brendan, St. Matthias & St. Joseph Churches – Saint Brendan Church (2800 Oakwood Ave, Youngstown) on Monday May 4, 5:00 p.m.; Saint Matthias Church (915 Cornell St, Youngstown) on Monday May 18, 5:00 p.m.; Saint Joseph Church (3312 Lake Ave, Ashtabula) on Thursday June 18, 6:30 p.m
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Wineskins & The Catholic Echo Podcast (Bulletin Materials)**
Learn more at catholicecho.org/podcast
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CALL FOR RECIPES! (Bulletin Materials)**
The Catholic Echo magazine would like to feature your favorite recipes in an upcoming print edition! All recipes are welcome. For more information or to submit a recipe, email catholicecho@youngstowndiocese.org.
Catholic Echo logos are included on the DOY Brand page: doy.org/brand
Clergy and Religious Services
Click the name of the office to read the full text of the announcements. Links to download the parish bulletin/publicity materials are listed below.
- SAVE THE DATES! Clergy Ongoing Formation and Fellowship Events in 2026 – Ongoing Education & Formation: 4/24 Virtual event on imigration; 5/20 5pm Priest Anniversary Celebration.
- Thank you! – I would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the following parishes for their generous support of the 2026 Bishop’s Golf Classic: Saint Michael Parish, Canfield The Parishes of Portage North: Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Saint Joseph, Saint Joan of Arc, and Saint Ambrose Saint Michael the Archangel Parish, Canton Holy Family Parish, Poland […]
- Annual Bishop’s Golf Classic on June 22, 2026 – 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.
- Ministry Day 2026 on Saturday, October 17 – Registration will open in August – Who should go? – Ministry Day 2026 on Saturday, October 17. Registration will open in August. Check for updates as the event being planned!
- Praise and Worship Nights for Vocations – Join us as we pray for an increase in vocations. For more information contact Fr. William Wainio in the Office of Church Vocations, wwainio@youngstowndiocese.org.
PARISH BULLETINS/PUBLICITY
Vocations Intercessions and Bulletin Blurbs (Bulletin Materials)**
Watch our social media for more updates.
Vocations Social Media
- Website: www.doy.org/vocations/
- Facebook: doyvocations
- Instagram: doyvocations
Development and Stewardship Offices
Click the name of the office to read the full text of the announcements. Links to download the parish bulletin/publicity materials are listed below.
- News About the Appeal: 88.1% – Fr. John-Michael Lavelle emails updates on individual parishes’ performance on the Appeal. This information is also posted at doy.org/appeal under “Parish Toolkit and Updates.”
- July-Sept 2026 Stewardship Bulletin Thoughts (Bulletin Materials | Materiales de Boletín) – It is recommended that every week, in every parish, a stewardship reflection should be included in the weekly bulletin.
Annual Diocesan Appeal Updates
Fr. John-Michael Lavelle has been emailing updates on individual parishes’ performance on the Appeal. This information is also posted at www.doy.org/appeal under “Parish Toolkit and Updates.”
PARISH BULLETINS/PUBLICITY
Summer 2025 Stewardship Bulletin Thoughts (Bulletin Materials | Materiales del Boletín) -NEW
It is recommended that every week, in every parish, a stewardship reflection should be included in the weekly bulletin.
Pastoral and Educational Services
Click the name of the office to read the full text of the announcements. Links to download the parish bulletin/publicity materials are listed below.
- Ministry Day 2026 on Saturday, October 17 – Registration will open in August – Who should go? – Ministry Day 2026 on Saturday, October 17. Registration will open in August. Check for updates as the event being planned!
- Prayer Intentions for Pastoral Ministers at Parishes – Prayers of petition for lay ecclesial ministers. Sponsored by the Office of Faith Formation and Lay Ecclesial Ministry.
- Lifelong Learning: New Course For Adults starting July 13 – All adult faith formation courses are open to anyone wanting to grow in their faith and learn more about our Catholic Church. There are courses offered online and in-person.
- Let us Pray for Persons With Disabilities, especially in July – Parishes are encouraged to utilize these to add to the Universal Prayers at weekend Masses, and prayer groups are encouraged to also utilize these at meetings/gatherings to pray for persons facing challenges or accommodation needs due to disabilities.
- Ministry Day 2026 on Saturday, October 17 – Registration will open in August – Who should go? – Ministry Day 2026 on Saturday, October 17. Registration will open in August. Check for updates as the event being planned!
- Ministry Day 2026 on Saturday, October 17 – Registration will open in August – Who should go? – Ministry Day 2026 on Saturday, October 17. Registration will open in August. Check for updates as the event being planned!
- Cathedral Organ Concert Series – 2026 Dates (Bulletin Materials) – We are glad to feature some incredible artistry from around the diocese and beyond who will be participating in the organ concert series for the Cathedral of Saint Columba in Youngstown, Ohio.
- Ministry Day 2026 on Saturday, October 17 – Registration will open in August – Who should go? – Ministry Day 2026 on Saturday, October 17. Registration will open in August. Check for updates as the event being planned!
- Upcoming Parish Music Events (Bulletin Materials) – Join us for live music events at: the 2026 Cathedral Concert Series; 5/30 St. Columba Cathedral Festival Orchestra Concert
- Cathedral Organ Concert Series – 2026 Dates (Bulletin Materials) – We are glad to feature some incredible artistry from around the diocese and beyond who will be participating in the organ concert series for the Cathedral of Saint Columba in Youngstown, Ohio.
- Ministry Day 2026 on Saturday, October 17 – Registration will open in August – Who should go? – Ministry Day 2026 on Saturday, October 17. Registration will open in August. Check for updates as the event being planned!
- Anthony Catale Named Principal at Warren John F. Kennedy Catholic School Upper Campus – Mr. Catale had previously taught and coached at Warren JFK Lower Campus; He starts on July 1
- Sarah Sciarretti Named Principal of Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic School – Mrs Sciarretti is currently employed at the school as Assistant Principal and Teacher
- Sister Mary McCormick Named Interim President of Ursuline High School – Sister Mary is a former instructor and graduate of Ursuline High School
- Reverend Richard Murphy to Retire as President of Ursuline High School – Father Murphy has served his alma mater as president for the past 14 years
- Dr. Lisa Baylor Named New Principal of Regina Coeli Catholic School – Dr. Baylor previously taught at Regina Coeli, Walsh University and Walsh Jesuit
PARISH BULLETINS/PUBLICITY
The Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry is now on social media! Please give it a like and follow!
Miscellaneous
The Necrology (In Memoriam) for Diocesan Clergy is now available online!
Many thanks to Robalyne Sciubba for keeping the printable Necrology updated.
Gratitude to Rev. Joseph Ruggieri who has created a Google calendar to help you pray by date.
Diocesan Cemeteries (Bulletin Materials)
Click the name of the office to read the full text of the announcements. Links to download the parish bulletin/publicity materials are listed below.
- Rosary at the Cemetery Chapel on the 1st Wednesday at 10am (Bulletin Materials) – Pray the Rosary on the first Wednesday of the month at 10:00am in the Chapel of any of our four Diocesan Cemeteries.
- Chaplet of Divine Mercy (Bulletin Materials) – Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services offers the Chaplet of Divine Mercy Prayer Service in the chapels of our four Cemeteries at 3:00p.m. every Friday at alternating locations.
PARISH BULLETINS/PUBLICITY
Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Fridays at 3pm (Bulletin Materials)
Rosary at Four Diocesan Cemeteries (Bulletin Materials)
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Other Events
FAQ: Where do I send my announcements?
You are invited to submit events and announcements for The Catholic Echo to Editor-in-Chief Katie Wagner at kwagner@youngstowndiocese.org.
Are you planning a parish music event? Please contact/copy Diocesan Director of Music Ralph Holtzhauser at rholtzhauser@youngstowndiocese.org.
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Shared Publicity Folders -UPDATED LINKS
Catholic parishes, schools, and lay organizations are invited to share your flyers, images, and bulletin announcements using Google Drive. All @youngstowndiocese.org emails should have access to these folders, and others can request access on a case-by-case basis. We will respond to all requests within one business day and appreciate your patience.
- August 2025 Shared Publicity Folder https://bit.ly/aug2025sharedoy
- Sept 2025 Shared Publicity Folder https://bit.ly/sept2025sharedoy
- Oct 2025 Shared Publicity Folder https://bit.ly/oct2025sharedoy
