Hope from the Messiah
As we close the 2025 Jubilee year, let us continue as Pilgrims of Hope to rejoice in the birth of Christ.
Welcome to the Digital Communique!
PARISH BULLETINS/PUBLICITY
With the launch of Catholic Social Media (CSM), we are now uploading bulletin blurbs and prayers of the faithful in the “Resources” section of CSM. Between CSM and flyers in the Shared Publicity Folders, this has replaced the Communique Attachments folder.
For full list of bulletin announcements, please download the Text Only Attachments
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.
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 parish and schools 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.
- December 2025 Shared Publicity Folder https://bit.ly/dec2025sharedoy
- January 2026 Shared Publicity Folder https://bit.ly/jan2026sharedoy
- February 2026 Shared Publicity Folder https://bit.ly/feb2026sharedoy
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Start from: April 1, 2026 - 8:00 am
End at: April 30, 2026 - 6:00 pm
National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Events for April
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Start from: April 1, 2026 - 8:00 am
End at: April 30, 2026 - 12:00 am
National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Events for April
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Start from: April 1, 2026 - 8:00 am
End at: April 30, 2026 - 12:00 am
National Child Abuse Prevention Month
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End at: April 30, 2026 - 12:00 am
National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Events for April
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Start from: April 1, 2026 - 8:00 am
End at: April 30, 2026 - 12:00 am
National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Events for April
24th
Start from: April 1, 2026 - 8:00 am
End at: April 30, 2026 - 12:00 am
National Child Abuse Prevention Month
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Virtual Event: IMMIGRATION & THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
Online Meeting - Register for Link
Events for April
25th
Start from: April 1, 2026 - 8:00 am
End at: April 30, 2026 - 12:00 am
National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Start from: April 25, 2026 - 8:00 am
End at: April 26, 2026 - 6:00 pm
Seminarian Support Collection (Good Shepherd Sunday)
All Parishes
- Office of Church Vocations
- Vocation Director
Events for April
26th
Start from: April 1, 2026 - 8:00 am
End at: April 30, 2026 - 12:00 am
National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Start from: April 25, 2026 - 8:00 am
End at: April 26, 2026 - 12:00 am
Seminarian Support Collection (Good Shepherd Sunday)
All Parishes
- Office of Church Vocations
- Vocation Director
Events for April
27th
Start from: April 1, 2026 - 8:00 am
End at: April 30, 2026 - 12:00 am
National Child Abuse Prevention Month
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28th
Start from: April 1, 2026 - 8:00 am
End at: April 30, 2026 - 12:00 am
National Child Abuse Prevention Month
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Eagle of the Cross Award Ceremony
Basilica of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel - St. Anthony of Padua Parish
Events for April
29th
Start from: April 1, 2026 - 8:00 am
End at: April 30, 2026 - 12:00 am
National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Events for April
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Start from: April 1, 2026 - 8:00 am
End at: April 30, 2026 - 12:00 am
National Child Abuse Prevention Month
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Chancery
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.
OFFICE OF SAFE ENVIRONMENT
- 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.
BISHOP'S OFFICE
- Upcoming Events with Bishop Bonnar (Bulletin Materials) – Bulletin materials available for upcoming events with Bishop Bonnar.
CHANCELLOR'S OFFICE
- CHURCH AT HOME COMBINED COLLECTION (Bulletin Materials) – The Diocese of Youngstown will be participating in the Church at Home Combined Collection the weekend of June 6/7, 2026. This important collection supports the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, USCCB Catholic Communications Campaign, and The Catholic University of America/Newman Apostolate.
- Online Resources for Jubilee Year of St. Francis – 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.
- Parish and Shrine Events for Jubilee Year of St. Francis – Celebrate the Jubilee Year of St. Francis with us! Franciscan religious communities and St. Francis of Assisi Parish in the Diocese of Youngstown are planning opportunities to fall more deeply in love with God through Franciscan spiritual practices.
- 2027 Diocesan Collections Announced – The 2027 schedule of diocesan collections are now available and have been sent to parishes and envelope companies.
RURAL LIFE & MINISTRY
No announcements from this office right now
MINISTERIO HISPANO | HISPANIC MINISTRY
No announcements from this office right now
JUBILEE 2025
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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
DEC 12 & 20: TWO DIOCESAN HISPANIC MINISTRY EVENTS
MARRIAGE & FAMILY SERVICES
- 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 Days on October 25 (Bulletin Materials)
PARISH BULLETINS/PUBLICITY
25th, 40th, 50th and over Wedding Anniversary Celebration in Canton on 10/26 (Bulletin Materials)
Registration forms with Pastor’s signature due to parishes by September 26th.
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.
DIOCESAN POSITIONS
PARISH & CAMPUS MINISTRY POSITIONS
- Parish Director of Religious Education | Youngstown City Parishes (3/25/2026)
- St. Carlo Acutis Parish Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Ministry (8/12/2025)
- Facilities Worker | Holy Family Parish (Navarre & Brewster) (10/21/2025)
- Music Director | St. Dominic Church (Youngstown) (9/15/2025)
- Bookkeeper & Human Resource Officer (PT) | Trumbull North Catholic Community (3/17/2025)
- Regional Youth Minister (FT) | Portage County South Parishes (7/18/2024)
CATHOLIC SCHOOL POSITIONS
- Morning Care Supervisor – Sts. Philip and James Elementary School, Canal Fulton (5/27/2025)
- PreSchool Director/Teacher – Sts. Philip and James Elementary School, Canal Fulton (3/24/2026)
- Head Cross Country Coach – Cardinal Mooney High School, Youngstown (4/21/2026)
- K-8 Spanish Teacher – St. Christine School, Youngstown (4/21/2026)
- Educational Aide – Holy Family School, Poland (4/21/2026)
- Principal – John F. Kennedy Upper Campus, Warren (4/15/2026)
- Principal | St. Michael Elementary (Canton, Ohio) (3/23/2026)
- President -Cardinal Mooney High School, Youngstown (4/8/2026)
- President – Ursuline High School, Youngstown (4/16/2026)
- Summer School Math Teacher – Ursuline High School, Youngstown (4/14/2026)
- Summer School Physical Education Teacher – Ursuline High School, Youngstown (4/14/2026)
- Third Grade Teacher – St. Charles School, Boardman (4/13/2026)
- 7-12 Integrated Language Arts Teacher – St. Thomas Aquinas School, Louisville (4/13/2026)
- 7-12 Integrated Science Teacher – St. Thomas Aquinas School, Louisville (4/13/2026)
- 7-12 Integrated Social Studies Teacher – St. Thomas Aquinas School, Louisville (4/13/2026)
- Head Girls Basketball Coach – Cardinal Mooney High School, Youngstown (4/9/2026)
- Early Fives/PreK 5-day Lead Teacher (Full Time) – ECLC @ St. Luke, Boardman (4/9/2026)
- Preschool Lead Teacher (Part Time) – ECLC @ St. Luke, Boardman (4/9/2026)
- Preschool Assistant (Part-Time) – ECLC @ St. Luke, Boardman (4/9/2026)
- Long Term Sub for Middle School Social Studies or ELA – St. Patrick Elementary School, Kent (4/9/2026)
ADDITIONAL CATHOLIC CAREERS
- 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)
- Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center – Program Director (11/25/2025)
- Director of Stewardship & Development | Holy Family Parish & School (Stow) (2/18/2026)
- 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.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES, DIOCESE OF YOUNGSTOWN
- CHURCH AT HOME COMBINED COLLECTION (Bulletin Materials) – The Diocese of Youngstown will be participating in the Church at Home Combined Collection the weekend of June 6/7, 2026. This important collection supports the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, USCCB Catholic Communications Campaign, and The Catholic University of America/Newman Apostolate.
- Voice of Hope Dinner – Get Your Ticket Today! – The Voice of Hope annual event celebrates the unity and identity of Catholic Charities’ Services in the Diocese of Youngstown, and raises funds to support our Basic Needs Assistance program.
PARISH BULLETINS/PUBLICITY
SEASON OF GIVING
Catholic Charities Serving Stark & Portage Counties
Social Hour with the Bishop on 12/4 (Bulletin Materials)**
Click the name of the office to read the full text of the announcements.
OFFICE OF YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
- Save-the-Dates: Youth, Young Adult, and Campus Ministry Events in 2026 – Save these dates, and check in periodically for an updated list of events!
- Theology on Tap – Theology on Tap is an invitation to young adults (18-39) to delve deeper in their faith and in community with other members of the Church.
Click the name of the office to read the full text of the announcements.
MULTIMEDIA
- Chrism Mass-March 31, 2026 – The Chrism Mass will be celebrated on March 31, 2026 at St. Columba Cathedral. Choir members are invited to sing, and priests to concelebrate; please notify the Office of Worship. The Mass will be livestreamed at catholicecho.org/live and broadcast in Stark County on April 2.
- The Catholic Echo Podcast Topics: March 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.
- Wineskins Schedule: March & April 2026 – 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.
INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
- Parish Directory Updates – Please note recent changes to merged parish web addresses, offices, and other directory updates.
- Printable Diocesan Directory Updated from February 2026 – Download the printable diocesan directory or search our interactive, online directory.
PARISH BULLETINS/PUBLICITY
Wineskins & The Catholic Echo Podcast (Bulletin Materials)**
Learn more at catholicecho.org/podcast
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.
OFFICE OF CLERGY & RELIGIOUS SERVICES
- Chrism Mass-March 31, 2026 – The Chrism Mass will be celebrated on March 31, 2026 at St. Columba Cathedral. Choir members are invited to sing, and priests to concelebrate; please notify the Office of Worship. The Mass will be livestreamed at catholicecho.org/live and broadcast in Stark County on April 2.
- SAVE THE DATES! Clergy Ongoing Formation and Fellowship Events in 2026 – Ongoing Education & Formation: 4/20 In-person formation about AI; 4/24 Virtual event on imigration; 5/20 5pm Priest Anniversary Celebration.
OFFICE OF CHURCH VOCATIONS
- Parish Vocation Ministry: Called By Name Initiative Leads to St. Andrew Dinners – The Office of Church Vocations has invited young men nominated through the “Called by Name” initiative to learn more at a Saint Andrew Dinner on either April 13th or 15th. Contact the Office of Vocations at vocations@youngstowndiocese.org.
- 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.
ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL
- News About the Appeal: 67%! – 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.”
OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT AND STEWARDSHIP
- Dec 2025-Mar 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
This information is also posted at www.doy.org/appeal under “Parish Toolkit and Updates.”
Winter 2025 Stewardship Bulletin Thoughts (Bulletin Materials | Materiales del Boletín)
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.
OFFICE OF FAITH FORMATION AND LAY ECCLESIAL MINISTRY
- Let us Pray for Persons With Disabilities including those with mental illness – 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.
- FREE Conference on Disabilities and Mental Health with NCPD – Free two-day workshop, “Disability Ministry Training,” offered May 7 & 8 in Brunswick, Ohio for free by the National Catholic Partnership on Disability
- Lifelong Learning: New Courses For Adults beginning late April through summer 2026 – 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.
- 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 Courses For Adults in late April 2026 – 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 Lay Ecclesial Ministry and for Persons With Disabilities including Autism – 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, as well as for increased vocations to lay ministry.
- Lifelong Learning: Courses For Adults in March 2026 – 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.
- March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month – Our diocesan library offers adaptive learning kits for sacramental preparation and catechesis.
IN THE DIOCESAN LIBRARY
- Library in the Diocesan Office of Faith Formation and Lay Ecclesial Ministry, plus Catechist Cafe’ website (Bulletin Materials)- Updated – Our diocesan library is open to everyone. We have resources for personal reflection, small group study, families, as well as age-level faith formation. Visit any time between 8AM – 4PM, Monday – Friday at 225 Elm Street, Youngstown. We also share resource ideas and links online on our Catechist Cafe’ website.
- Library in the Diocesan Office of Faith Formation and Lay Ecclesial Ministry – (Bulletin Materials) – Our diocesan library is open to everyone. We have resources for small group study, families, as well as age-level faith formation. Visit any time between 8AM – 4PM, Monday – Friday.
OFFICE OF WORSHIP
- Chrism Mass-March 31, 2026 – The Chrism Mass will be celebrated on March 31, 2026 at St. Columba Cathedral. Choir members are invited to sing, and priests to concelebrate; please notify the Office of Worship. The Mass will be livestreamed at catholicecho.org/live and broadcast in Stark County on April 2.
- The Light is On for You – 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.”
- 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.
WORSHIP: MUSIC
- Dinner & Dialogue Events for Musicians | National Association of Parish Musicians (NPM) Youngstown Chapter – NPM Youngstown chapter is invites musicians to Dinner and Dialogue events: 4/28 at 6:30pm Bann Thai (Alliance); Crow’s Nest (Ashtabula) 5/9 at 7pm. Youngstown is a temporary chapter of the National Association of Parish Musicians (NPM). Contact Ralph Holtzhauser at rholtzhauser@youngstowndiocese.org.
- Upcoming Parish Music Events (Bulletin Materials) – Join us for live music events at: the 2026 Cathedral Concert Series; 3/29 Tenebrae Service at Blessed Sacrament Church, St Teresa of Calcutta Parish (Warren); 5/30 St. Columba Cathedral Festival Orchestra Concert
- Chrism Mass-March 31, 2026 – The Chrism Mass will be celebrated on March 31, 2026 at St. Columba Cathedral. Choir members are invited to sing, and priests to concelebrate; please notify the Office of Worship. The Mass will be livestreamed at catholicecho.org/live and broadcast in Stark County on April 2.
- 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.
OFFICE OF YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT ACCOMPANIMENT
- Save-the-Dates: Youth, Young Adult, and Campus Ministry Events in 2026 – Save these dates, and check in periodically for an updated list of events!
- Theology on Tap – Theology on Tap is an invitation to young adults (18-39) to delve deeper in their faith and in community with other members of the Church.
OFFICE OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
- Diocese of Youngstown Celebrates Catholic Schools Week January 25th-January 31 – The annual celebration includes a variety of events running from January 25-31
- Catholic Schools Week 2026: CCO Resources for 2026 EdChoice Campaign (Bulletin Materials) – The Catholic Conference of Ohio has compiled resources which Catholic parishes and schools may share during Catholic Schools Week, or anytime, to highlight EdChoice scholarships that make Catholic education more affordable.
PARISH BULLETINS/PUBLICITY
The Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry is now on social media! Please give it a like and follow!
Miscellaneous
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.
DIOCESAN CEMETERIES
- 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)
Please share these flyers and bulletin announcements as applicable to your location:
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.
BULLETINS/PUBLICITY
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.
- Nov 2025 Shared Publicity Folder https://bit.ly/nov2025sharedoy
- Dec 2025 Shared Publicity Folder https://bit.ly/dec2025sharedoy
- Jan 2026 Shared Publicity Folder https://bit.ly/jan2026sharedoy
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.
