Hope from the Messiah
We welcome a new year full of hope, focused on Christ the newborn King.
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.
- January 2026 Shared Publicity Folder https://bit.ly/jan2026sharedoy
- February 2026 Shared Publicity Folder https://bit.ly/feb2026sharedoy
- March 2026 Shared Publicity Folder https://bit.ly/mar2026sharedoy
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Happening Now
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Online Course Begins | Becoming a Praying Person
Online Course
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Happening Now
Start from: July 1, 2026 - 8:00 am
End at: July 31, 2026 - 6:00 pm
Christmas in July
Happening Now
6:00 pm
Rhoda Wise Annual Mass
The Basilica of St. John the Baptist and St. Peter Parish (Canton), St. Peter Church
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Happening Now
Start from: July 1, 2026 - 8:00 am
End at: July 31, 2026 - 6:00 pm
Christmas in July
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Divine Mercy Chaplet | Fridays, Alternating Diocesan Cemeteries
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All Day
New Episode of Wineskins
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Happening Now
Online Course Begins | Adolescent Catechesis: Forming Youth as Disciples
Online Course
Happening Now
Start from: July 1, 2026 - 8:00 am
End at: July 31, 2026 - 6:00 pm
Christmas in July
Happening Now
9:00 am
Women Fore Women
Events for July
14th
Happening Now
Start from: July 1, 2026 - 8:00 am
End at: July 31, 2026 - 6:00 pm
Christmas in July
Events for July
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All Day
New Episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast
Happening Now
Start from: July 1, 2026 - 8:00 am
End at: July 31, 2026 - 6:00 pm
Christmas in July
Events for July
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Happening Now
Start from: July 1, 2026 - 8:00 am
End at: July 31, 2026 - 6:00 pm
Christmas in July
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm
Monthly Cemetery Mass
All Diocesan Catholic Cemeteries
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All Day
New Episode of Wineskins
Happening Now
Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Fridays at 3pm (Bulletin Materials)
Start from: July 1, 2026 - 8:00 am
End at: July 31, 2026 - 6:00 pm
Christmas in July
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Rural Ministry Mass for the Trumbull County Fair
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All Day
New Episode of Wineskins
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New Episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast
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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.
- 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.
CHANCELLOR'S OFFICE
- 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.
ARCHIVES OFFICE
- Sacramental Registers Not Open for Public Viewing – Because confidential information may be contained in them, sacramental registers are not open for public viewing.
RURAL LIFE & MINISTRY
- Catholic Mass Opportunities at Six County Fairs This Summer in the Diocese – Masses take place in Trumbull, Mahoning, Columbiana, Ashtabula, Portage and Stark Counties
MINISTERIO HISPANO | HISPANIC MINISTRY
- 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!
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
MARRIAGE & FAMILY SERVICES
- 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 – Please note changes in location due to Cathedral Hall renovations! The Diocese of Youngstown offers day-long 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
- 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)
PARISH & CAMPUS MINISTRY POSITIONS
- Parish Secretary (PT) – St. Dominic Church, Youngstown (7/2/2026)
- 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)
CATHOLIC SCHOOL POSITIONS
- Principal – St. James School (Waynesburg) (7/2/2026)
- 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)
ADDITIONAL CATHOLIC CAREERS
- 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.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES, DIOCESE OF YOUNGSTOWN
- 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.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF ASHTABULA COUNTY
- 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!
CATHOLIC CHARITIES REGIONAL AGENCY
- 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.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES SERVING PORTAGE AND STARK COUNTIES
- School Supply Drive Supporting Portage County Families (Bulletin Materials) – Catholic Charities Serving Portage and Stark Counties. School Supply Drive in Portage County.
OFFICE OF PEACE AND JUSTICE
- 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.
PARISH BULLETINS/PUBLICITY
SEASON OF GIVING
Office of Peace & Justice
Mass for Life on January 18, 2026 (Bulletin Materials)**
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.
MULTIMEDIA
- 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.
INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
- 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
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
- 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.
OFFICE OF CHURCH VOCATIONS
- 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.
ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL
- News About the Appeal: 89.6% – 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
- 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
This information is also posted at www.doy.org/appeal under “Parish Toolkit and Updates.”
Jan-Mar 2026 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
- 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.
HISPANIC/LATINO MINISTRY
- 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!
OFFICE OF WORSHIP
- 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.
WORSHIP: MUSIC
- 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.
OFFICE OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
- 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
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)
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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.
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.
- Dec 2025 Shared Publicity Folder https://bit.ly/dec2025sharedoy
- Jan 2026 Shared Publicity Folder https://bit.ly/jan2026sharedoy
- Feb 2026 Shared Publicity Folder https://bit.ly/feb2026sharedoy
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.
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