On Pilgrimage Together
This July, we pray with the pilgrims who will represent the Diocese of Youngstown at the National Eucharistic Congress. May all of us, traveling or at home, experience the power of God’s presence everywhere we go.
Welcome to the Digital Communique!
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 Word file. Attachments are now provided as downloadable files in one folder (including the printable version):
- July Communique Attachments Folder (contains printable version, text-only version, images & flyers): https://bit.ly/july2024comm
- Video: How to Save Communique Attachments https://youtu.be/IAs-FGa6hrQ
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. All at youngstowndiocese dot org emails have access to these folders, and others can request access.
- July 2024 Shared Publicity Folder https://bit.ly/july2024sharedoy
- August 2024 Shared Publicity Folder https://bit.ly/aug2024sharedoy
- September 2024 Shared Publicity Folder https://bit.ly/sept2024sharedoy
Quote of the Month
“God made us for joy. God is joy, and the joy of living reflects the original joy that God felt in creating us.” -Saint Pope John Paul II
Photo: Travis Seagraves’ Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate, May 25, 2024 by Brian Keith.
For more Catholic inspiration, connect with the Diocese of Youngstown and The Catholic Echo on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.
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.
- 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.
- Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (Bulletin Materials) – The theme for the 2025 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, January 18-25, 2025, is “Do You Believe?” (John 11:26).
- Church Overseas Combined Collection (Bulletin Materials) – The Church Overseas Combined Collection will be held the weekend of January 25/26, 2025. Parishes can use these bulletin announcements.
- Coming in February: Deanery Workshops About Parish Records & Archives – There will be deanery workshops in late February about parish records and archives. Questions? Contact Joan Lawson at 330-744-8451 x290, or email jlawson@youngstowndiocese.org.
- Where can you find sacramental records for a closed or merged parish? – Catechist Café contains guidance on how to find a sacramental record from a closed or merged parish, and the proper keeping of sacramental records.
- Upcoming Hispanic Ministry Events – Please see the Office of Hispanic Ministry page or the diocesan event calendar for details on each of the following events, including bulletin blurbs and flyers in both English and Spanish: SERIE FORMATIVA DE OCP | OCP Formative Series Las Posadas el 21 de diciembre CELEBRACIÓN DIOCESANA A LA VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE | DIOCESAN CELEBRATION […]
- La misa en español comienza en la Parroquia de la Divina Misericordia en Massillon | Mass in Spanish opens at Divine Mercy Parish in Massillon – Nos complace en anunciar la apertura de la Misa en Español en La Iglesia de San José, La Parroquia de la Divina Misericordia (Massillon), domingos a la 3:30pm.
- Ecumenical Worship for Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (Bulletin Materials) – Join us for Ecumenical Worship during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity! Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Brecksville, Ohio will host the service on January 23, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
- Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (Bulletin Materials) – The theme for the 2025 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, January 18-25, 2025, is “Do You Believe?” (John 11:26).
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
“Have You Seen My Brother?” New Book About Fr. Popovich (Bulletin Materials)**
“Have You Seen My Brother?: Discovering That God Is Good Even in a Tragedy” is a collection of short stories written by author Margie Cretella about her brother, the late Rev. Steven Popovich. Cretella details her brother’s 40+ years of devotion to the Church, including after a tragic car crash in 2013. Father Steven Popovich passed away on January 14, 2024 at the age of 69.
His memory, generosity and devotion remain alive through stories told by those who loved and knew him well. You can see a video interview with Cretella and other family and friends at CatholicEcho.org (visit https://shorturl.at/TkJXV) or on our Diocesan Facebook and YouTube pages. The book was published by Christian Faith Publishing and can be purchased locally at St. Pauls Books & Gifts in Canfield, Barnes and Noble, or online at Amazon.com or Apple Books.
PARISH BULLETINS/PUBLICITY
Statewide Eucharistic Pilgrimage to Carey, OH, August 14 (Bulletin Materials)**
In this month’s attachment folder, find bulletin/newsletter materials, flyer, poster, social media images and instructions to promote this upcoming Eucharistic Pilgrimage to Carey, Ohio.
PARISH BULLETINS/PUBLICITY
For full list of bulletin announcements, please download the Text Only Attachments
Image and PDF files are available in the monthly Google Drive attachments folder: bit.ly/july2024comm
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.
- 2025 Marriage Preparation Formation Opportunities-NEW RESOURCE – The Diocese of Youngstown has updated their list of Catholic organizations in Ohio and Western Pennsylvania offering marriage preparation formation opportunities for engaged couples in 2025.
- Marriage Preparation Engaged Couple Retreat Day (Bulletin Materials) – The next diocesan-sponsored one-day marriage preparation retreat days for engaged couples will be held Saturday, February 22, 2025 in the social hall at St. Columba Cathedral. Reservations are required.
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 “Warm Hearts for Warm Homes” Campaign (Bulletin Materials) – The Warm Hearts for Warm Homes campaign raises funds to help families with children, working poor adults and older adults on fixed incomes with utility assistance during the cold winter months.
- Season Of Giving – There are a variety of ways to engage with us during this 60-day campaign such as giving online through our website (ccdoy.org), gifts by mail, or by attending an in-person event.
- New Edition, Community Resource Guide 2024/2025 – Catholic Charities, Diocese of Youngstown publishes new edition of the Community Resource Guide.
- URGENT PLEA – Winter Baby Items Needed (Bulletin Materials) – Catholic Charities Serving Portage and Stark Counties. Urgent plea for donations in Canton and Ravenna!
- URGENT PLEA – Volunteers Needed (Bulletin Materials) – Catholic Charities Serving Portage and Stark Counties. Urgent plea for volunteers in Canton and Ravenna!
- Mass for Life & March for Life – Bishop Bonnar will preside at a Mass for Life on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 4:00 pm at St. Columba Cathedral, Youngstown (154 W. Wood St.). All are welcome – no reservations needed.
- Prison Ministry Presents – Kolbe Gathering – Three Locations (Bulletin Materials) – Kolbe Gathering is a place for the formerly incarcerated and their families to join with parish-based volunteers in spiritual support and fellowship.
- Prison and Jail Ministry – Seeking Volunteers (Bulletin Materials) – Kolbe Gathering is a place for the formerly incarcerated and their families to join with parish-based volunteers in spiritual support and fellowship.
PARISH BULLETINS/PUBLICITY
For full list of bulletin announcements, please download the Text Only Attachments
Image and PDF files are available in the monthly Google Drive attachments folder: bit.ly/july2024comm
PARISH BULLETINS/PUBLICITY
ODJFS Seeks Foster Families (Bulletin Materials)**
If you or someone you know might be interested in taking on the challenges and rewards of becoming a foster or adoptive parent, please use this link to learn more.
PARISH BULLETINS/PUBLICITY
CCRA: SAVE THE DATE! Women Fore Women: July 15, 2024 (Bulletin Materials)**
Catholic Charities Regional Agency is once again hosting the annual Golf Classic called Women Fore Women on Monday, July 15th, 2024 at the Links at Firestone in Columbiana.
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.
We are now seeking sponsors. Contact Nancy at nvoitus@ccregional.org or 330.744.3320 ext. 219.
PARISH BULLETINS/PUBLICITY
URGENT PLEA – Volunteers Needed (Bulletin Materials)**
Catholic Charities Serving Portage and Stark Counties is looking for volunteers to help with the increased demand for pantry services in both the Canton location and the Ravenna location. Pantry volunteers will typically work a 2-3 hour shift and can choose to work weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly, depending on their personal availability. Clients will schedule pantry visits in advance, and pantry volunteers will prepare the grocery bags based on client selections. Compare this to the “Giant Eagle Shoppers” that prepare groceries for pick-up customers. However, this is much easier! In addition, volunteers may be asked to assist with other routine tasks such as dating incoming goods, rotating products, and general organization.
Come and lend a hand! Help others by directly fulfilling just one of the many ways we assist clients in need.
Call the Canton office at 330-491-0896
Call the Ravenna office at 330-297-7745 or
Send an email to charities@youngstowndiocese.org and we will forward your information to the proper location!
PARISH BULLETINS/PUBLICITY
Office of Peace & Justice:Catholic Conference of Ohio News Updates (Bulletin Materials)**
Stay Informed on Ohio Legislation from the Catholic Conference of Ohio (CCO)
The Conference works on behalf of the Ohio bishops as an official voice of the Catholic Church in Ohio, primarily in public policy matters. At the end of each month, they send a newsletter summarizing key legislation, action alerts, and relevant information that empowers Catholics across the state to uphold the Church’s beliefs and values. Sign up to receive important updates on legislation and help inform your parishioners to engage as Faithful Citizens.
PARISH BULLETINS/PUBLICITY
Office of Peace & Justice: Prison and Jail Ministry – Seeking Volunteers (Bulletin Materials)**
The Office of Peace and Justice is seeking to expand the volunteer program for prison ministry. If you, or someone you know, is interested in ministering to the incarcerated, please contact us. Volunteer opportunities available in all six counties. For further information contact R.J. Mangan, Director of Peace and Justice, at 330-744-8451 x 245.
Click the name of the office to read the full text of the announcements.
- Save-the-Dates: Youth & Young Adult Ministry Events in 2025 – [YA] Christmas in the Cabin & Christmas at the Orchard on January 3; [HS] Night of Praise on January 12; Diocesan Confirmation Retreat on February 1; [HS] ENCOUNTER on March 8, 2025
- 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.
- FG2G on January 12, 2025 | Youth Ministry | EVENT = POSTPONED – Join youth ministries from across the diocese for this unique event on the Feast of the Baptism of our Lord!
PARISH BULLETINS/PUBLICITY
ARISE: Registration is now OPEN! (Bulletin Materials)**
Join young adults throughout the diocese for the 2nd-annual young adult summer festival on Friday, July 26 through Saturday, July 27, 2024! Taken from last year’s theme, based on World Youth Day’s theme – “Mary AROSE and went in haste” – the ARISE Young Adult Summer Festival tradition has begun! This event includes inspiring talks and speakers, discussion and community-building with other young adults, Mass, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, food and fellowship, and s’mores next to a bonfire under the stars. Confession will be available during Adoration both nights – come experience God’s STEADFAST LOVE for you! All young adults across the diocese are welcome to join together at St. Robert in Cortland to celebrate their faith during this special weekend!
The Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry is now on social media! Please give it a like and follow!
Click the name of the office to read the full text of the announcements.
- The Catholic Echo Magazine 2025 Fish Fry Deadline – Every parish can claim a basic Fish Fry listing for FREE with the option of sponsoring an enhanced listing. Deadlines in January 2025 for printing in the March 2025 magazine.
- The Catholic Echo Magazine Advertising Deadlines – Stay connected with The Catholic Echo magazine’s advertising schedule to ensure your ad reaches our vibrant Catholic community across the Diocese of Youngstown. Discounts are available for multiple insertions and Catholic organizations.
- Diocesan Collection for The Catholic Echo – January 11 & 12, 2025 (Bulletin Materials) – The offerings made via the “Catholic Echo” envelope in January are to remain in the parish to assist the parish in meeting the prescribed subsidy for providing the Echo to parishioners.
- 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.
- The Catholic Echo Podcast Topics: December 2024 & January 2025 – Join us for a weekly discussion of your burning spiritual questions. For more information about the Catholic Echo Podcast topics, visit catholicecho.org/podcast.
- Wineskins Schedule: December 2024 & January 2025 – “Wineskins” 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 (Bulletin Materials) – The Catholic Echo Podcast is your official source for what’s happening now in the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown.
- El NUEVO podcast de The Catholic Echo (Materiales de boletín)** -NEW/NUEVO – El podcast de The Catholic Echo informará y entretendrá a los fieles de la Diócesis de Youngstown discutiendo diversos temas que hoy son relevantes en la iglesia.
- Wineskins Radio Program (Bulletin Materials) – Wineskins is now available as a podcast! Wineskins airs on local radio stations every Sunday.
- SAVE THE DTAES: WEBINARS ON CATHOLIC SOCIAL MEDIA – The diocese is making a new tool available for free to schools and parishes to help easily find and schedule Catholic content on social media.
- Diocesan Directory Updates – Download the printable diocesan directory as we continue to build our interactive, online directory.
- Central Office Updates – Central Offices will be closed for upcoming holidays, and is under construction. Please call before you visit: 330-744-8451.
- Upcoming Communications Webinars & Recordings – We have collected your FAQs about communications for mergers, campaigns, fundraisers, and events. Please RSVP to receive the link to join. Anyone is welcome to participate!
PARISH BULLETINS/PUBLICITY
For full list of bulletin announcements, please download the Text Only Attachments
Image and PDF files are available in the monthly Google Drive attachments folder: bit.ly/july2024comm
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The Catholic Echo (Bulletin Materials)**
Catholic Echo logos are included on the DOY Brand page: doy.org/brand
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.
BULLETINS/PUBLICITY
Mass Finder Now Online – Diocesan Directory Updates -NEW
We have launched a Mass Finder on doy.org to help folks show up for Mass at the right place & time, especially during these transitions. If you change your Mass times, please notify us whenever you update your bulletin! You can notify us of changes at any time by using this form: https://forms.gle/GFX45J5cZt9CuRoQA
Thank you for helping facilitate worship of Lord Jesus, worthy of all praise. If you have any questions, please contact Meagen Farrell, Communications Manager at communications@youngstowndiocese.org or 330-744-8451 x275.
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.
- Jubilee Year 2025 – Pilgrims of Hope | Office of Clergy & Religious Services – In the Diocese of Youngstown the Opening Mass for the Jubilee Year will be held on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. at Saint Columba Cathedral.
- Letters of Suitability Required – Request Now Online – Letters of suitability are to be sent from one bishop/superior to another. An electronic form is now available online for diocesan priests to request a letter of suitability from Bishop Bonnar.
- Priest Advent Day of Recollection – An Advent Day of Recollection for Priests will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
- January 2025 Vocation Intercessions and Bulletin Blurbs (Bulletin Materials) – Please use these vocation intercessions and bulletin blurbs to help promote vocations to the priesthood and religious life in your parish community and school.
- Come and See the Seminary Weekends – Saint Mary Seminary & Borromeo Seminary are once again offering “Come and See” Weekends. Contact Fr. Chad Johnson at cjohnson@youngstowndiocese.org.
- New Candidates Admitted into Seminary Formation – The Office of Church Vocations is pleased to announce the acceptance of Mr. Jacob Huzyak and Mr. Luke Liptak into Seminary Formation for the Diocese of Youngstown, following the Priestly Formation Board meeting. Mr. Huzyak will attend St. Mary Seminary, while Mr. Liptak will attend Borromeo College Seminary.
- Pastoral Internship Year – Bishop Bonnar has assigned Mr. Arthur Bodenschatz to a pastoral internship year beginning June 2024 with Rev. Chad Johnson, Pastor of St. Jude (Columbiana) and Our Lady of Lourdes (East Palestine).
- Vocation Director or Seminarian Visits to Your Parish / School – If you have a special youth ministry, parish, retreat, or vocational event, please remember our current seminiarians are available to speak at your parish or school.
- Seminarian Posters and Prayer Cards – Our 2024-2025 Seminarian Posters & Prayer Cards have been delivered to each Parish, High School, and Elementary School in the diocese.
PARISH BULLETINS/PUBLICITY
Vocations Intercessions and Bulletin Blurbs (Bulletin Materials)**
Second Annual Bishop’s Golf Classic
The Second Annual Bishop’s Golf Classic, benefiting Seminarian Formation and other needs is scheduled for Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at The Youngstown Country Club. Register or sponsor today at doy.org/golf.
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 – Fr. John-Michael Lavelle has been emailing updates on individual parishes’ performance on the Appeal. This information is also posted at doy.org/appeal under “Parish Toolkit and Updates.”
- Gratitude and Congratulations for #iGiveCatholic 2024! – #iGiveCatholic on GivingTuesday 2024 was a tremendous success! 18 minitries raised $120,805 with support from 614 donors. Please save-the-date for December 2, 2025!
- #iGiveCatholic Event Takes Place December 3 During Giving Tuesday – Since 2015, #iGiveCatholic has inspired faithful stewards to “Give Back and Give Catholic”
- Fall 2024 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
Pontifical Mission Societies Podcast: Frontiers of Faith (Bulletin Materials)
Looking for a podcast that explores the important work of the Pontifical Mission Societies? Look no further than the show hosted by Katie Ruvalcaba and Msgr. Kieran Harrington! This dynamic duo delves into the inspiring stories of those who have dedicated their lives to mission work, sharing perspectives that are both insightful and thought-provoking. From discussions on the role of faith in global development to interviews with missionaries in the field, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of faith, service, and social justice. Listen at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2187895
PARISH BULLETINS/PUBLICITY
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.
PARISH BULLETINS/PUBLICITY
Coming Soon: Visiting Missionaries (Bulletin Materials)
Please feel free to add details of dates and names specific to your location.
The Propagation of the Faith and Missions Office is pleased to announce that missionaries from around the world are sending a missionary to each one of our parishes during the months of June, July or August this summer.
20 different missionary groups, from Dominicans to Franciscans and many others, visiting from Capetown in South Africa to Patagonia in South America and even the Middle East – will share with our local parishioners the joys and challenges of evangelizing in lands where the name of Jesus Christ is not yet known, or if it is known it is often suppressed by rebels, unfriendly government or by hostile mobs. These hazards, coupled with poverty, disease and illiteracy make the grass roots evangelization an urgent need.
Each of our parish pastors schedules and welcomes a visiting priest, deacon, sister or layperson to their parish. Please watch your parish weekly bulletin for the Good News of the missionary coming soon to your parish. We always enjoy their presentations, prayers and opportunities to share in their mission. Please remember that when it comes to missions, Some give by going, others go by giving! Please be generous.
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.
- New Order of Christian Initiation of Adults – The new Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) books were released for sale by publishers on November 1, 2024 – The Feast of All Saints. Workshops for clergy and parish OCIA teams will be scheduled in January 2025.
- Lifelong Learning Courses – All adult faith formation courses are open to anyone wanting to grow in their faith. These courses are offered online and in person.
- Personnel and Catechetical Report Requested – Current leaders are asked to complete and return the personnel lists for all catechetical and pastoral ministers and the program report as soon as possible.
- The Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion – The Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion for catechumens and candidates will be celebrated on the First Sunday of Lent, March 9, 2025.
- Official Appointment | October 28, 2024 – Bishop David Bonnar accepts the retirement of Barbara Walko effective January 10, 2025 and appoints Margie Hynes as Director of Faith Formation and Lay Ecclesial Ministry, effective January 11, 2025.
- PARISH RESOURCES FOR JUBILEE 2025: YEAR OF HOPE | DIOCESAN LIBRARY – Books to help to help parishes prepare for the Jubilee 2025 may be borrowed from the Diocesan Library. Due to construction, please call before your visit to confirm that the resources you need are available: 330-744-8451 x296.
- LIBRARY UNDERGOING RENOVATIONS – Books to help you grow in your prayer life may be borrowed from the Diocesan Library. Due to construction, please call before your visit to confirm that the resources you need are available: 330-744-8451 x296.
- Mass for Life & March for Life – Bishop Bonnar will preside at a Mass for Life on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 4:00 pm at St. Columba Cathedral, Youngstown (154 W. Wood St.). All are welcome – no reservations needed.
- Jubilee Year Hymn | Music Ministry – All parish music directors are encouraged to use the Jubilee Year official hymn “Pilgrims of Hope,” where appropriate within the liturgical year.
- Cecilia Project – The Cecilia Project is a unique opportunity to identify young potential musicians in our parishes and schools and offer them the advantage of furthering their musical education and talent at no cost.
- New Order of Christian Initiation of Adults – The new Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) books were released for sale by publishers on November 1, 2024 – The Feast of All Saints. Workshops for clergy and parish OCIA teams will be scheduled in January 2025.
- Cathedral Organ Concert Series (Bulletin Materials) – We are thrilled to announce the latest group of talented musicians who will be participating in the organ concert series for the Cathedral of Saint Columba in Youngstown, Ohio.
- The Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion – The Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion for catechumens and candidates will be celebrated on the First Sunday of Lent, March 9, 2025.
- Sunday of the Word of God: January 25-26, 2025 – This year, January 25/26, 2025 will be designated as “Sunday of the Word of God” and is to be devoted to the celebration, study, and dissemination of the Word of God.
- Jubilee Year Hymn | Music Ministry – All parish music directors are encouraged to use the Jubilee Year official hymn “Pilgrims of Hope,” where appropriate within the liturgical year.
- Cecilia Project – The Cecilia Project is a unique opportunity to identify young potential musicians in our parishes and schools and offer them the advantage of furthering their musical education and talent at no cost.
- Cathedral Organ Concert Series (Bulletin Materials) – We are thrilled to announce the latest group of talented musicians who will be participating in the organ concert series for the Cathedral of Saint Columba in Youngstown, Ohio.
- Upcoming Parish Music Events (Bulletin Materials) – Join us for live music events at Divine Mercy Parish (Massillon), St. Patrick Church (Youngstown) and the Cathedral of Saint Columba.
- FG2G on January 12, 2025 | Youth Ministry | EVENT = POSTPONED – Join youth ministries from across the diocese for this unique event on the Feast of the Baptism of our Lord!
- Planning Parish Music Events? – If your parish is having any upcoming musical events you’d like to send out, please email Ralph Holtzhauser, Diocesan Music Director, at rholtzhauser@youngstowndiocese.org!
- Reduce Your Tax Return with a Donation to the Good Samaritan Scholarship Fund – Donations to the Good Samaritan Scholarship Fund can apply for a potential state tax credit up to $750 (or $1,500 married filing jointly), reducing your state tax return.
PARISH BULLETINS/PUBLICITY
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.
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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.
- July 2024 Shared Publicity Folder https://bit.ly/july2024sharedoy
- August 2024 Shared Publicity Folder https://bit.ly/aug2024sharedoy
- September 2024 Shared Publicity Folder https://bit.ly/sept2024sharedoy
