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.
- Official Decree | February 4, 2025 – The Most Rev. David J. Bonnar has designated four Sacred Jubilee Sites for pious pilgrimage or visit in 2025: the Cathedral of St. Columba (Youngstown), Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Basilica (Youngstown), Basilica of St. John the Baptist (Canton) and Poor Clare Nuns of Perpetual Adoration (Canton).
- Catholic Men’s Conference (Bulletin Materials) – Bulletin materials available for upcoming Catholic Men’s Conference including Mass with Bishop Bonnar.
- Upcoming Events with Bishop Bonnar (Bulletin Materials) – Bulletin materials available for upcoming events with Bishop Bonnar.
- Upcoming Hispanic Ministry Events – Fe y Vida Training, 2025 Dates: January 18, March 1, and May 17 from 9:00 to 6:00 PM; Third Hispanic Summit with Bishop Bonnar on March 22, 2025. All at Immaculate Conception Social Hall in Ravenna.
- 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.
- 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.
- Catholic Leadership Institute Update – As part of a grant to the Catholic Leadership Institute for this initiative, personal coaching is available to all clergy. All priests and deacons are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity.
- Lenten Regulations – NEW – Ash Wednesday is March 5
- Revised Order of Christian Initiation of Adults – Workshop -NEW – Reservations are due by February 14
- Annual Priest Personnel Inventory – NEW – Deadline is February 1
- Upcoming Hispanic Ministry Events – Fe y Vida Training, 2025 Dates: January 18, March 1, and May 17 from 9:00 to 6:00 PM; Third Hispanic Summit with Bishop Bonnar on March 22, 2025. All at Immaculate Conception Social Hall in Ravenna.
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.
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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.
- 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.
- The Catholic Echo Podcast Topics: January & February 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.
- First Step to Service Programs 2024-2025 School Year – Catholic Charities, Diocese of Youngstown launches First Step to Service Program for the 2024/2025 school year.
- February is Catholic Charities Awareness Month – February designated as “Catholic Charities Awareness Month” in the Diocese of Youngstown
- 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.
- New Edition, Community Resource Guide 2024/2025 – Catholic Charities, Diocese of Youngstown publishes new edition of the Community Resource Guide.
- Catholic Charities of Ashtabula County – Men Who Cook – Catholic Charities of Ashtabula County is bringing back a fan favorite! MEN WHO COOK
- URGENT REQUEST – Gloves, Hats, Scarves – Catholic Charities Urgently Seeks Donations of Cold Weather Essentials to Help Those in Need.
- SAVE THE DATE! Women Fore Women: July 14, 2025 (Bulletin Materials) – 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.
- 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
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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 – Diocesan Confirmation Retreat on February 1; [HS] ENCOUNTER on March 8, 2025; April 28 — Eagle of the Cross; NCYC – November 20-23, 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.
- Diocesan Confirmation Retreat on February 1, 2025 – The Office of Youth and Young Adult Accompaniment will collaborate with parishes to host one pilot retreat on February 1, 2025 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica in Youngstown.
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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.
- New in 2025: Parish Profiles & Patron Saints of the Diocese – Parishes, look for an email soon requesting information for your PARISH PROFILE to be published at DOY.org and in a special edition of The Catholic Echo Magazine. Listen to The Catholic Echo podcast or follow social media for Bishop Bonnar’s new series, Patron Saints of the Diocese.
- 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 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.
- The Catholic Echo Podcast Topics: January & February 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.
- 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.
- Wineskins Radio Program (Bulletin Materials) – Wineskins is now available as a podcast! Wineskins airs on local radio stations every Sunday.
- Wineskins Schedule: January & February 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.
- UPCOMING 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.
- School & Parish Resources to Promote School Affordability (Bulletin Materials) – The DOY Communications Department is working with the Office of Catholic Schools to provide promotional resources for schools and parishes to share ways to make Catholic school affordable for all families.
- Parish Directory Updates – Please note recent changes to parish mailing addresses.
- New in 2025: Parish Profiles & Patron Saints of the Diocese – Parishes, look for an email soon requesting information for your PARISH PROFILE to be published at DOY.org and in a special edition of The Catholic Echo Magazine. Listen to The Catholic Echo podcast or follow social media for Bishop Bonnar’s new series, Patron Saints of the Diocese.
- Diocesan Directory Updates – Download the printable diocesan directory as we continue to build our interactive, online directory.
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
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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.
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.
- SAVE THE DATES! Priest Events in 2025 – Lenten Priest Day of Recollection: March 27, 2025; Priest Ordination Anniversary and Retirement Celebration, Wednesday: May 21, 2025; Priest Convocation: September 8 – 11, 2025
- Catholic Leadership Institute Update – As part of a grant to the Catholic Leadership Institute for this initiative, personal coaching is available to all clergy. All priests and deacons are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity.
- The Light is On For You ~ An Evening of Reconciliation -NEW – Every parish or collaboration should plan to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation the evening of Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
- Chrism Mass-April 15, 2025 – NEW – The Chrism Mass is celebrated on April 15
- Lenten Regulations – NEW – Ash Wednesday is March 5
- Revised Order of Christian Initiation of Adults – Workshop -NEW – Reservations are due by February 14
- Annual Priest Personnel Inventory – NEW – Deadline is February 1
- 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.
- 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. Bishop David Bonnar will institute three men as readers on their way to the Order of the Permanent Diaconate.
- 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.
- 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.
- January & February 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.
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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.
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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.
- PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL FOR LAY MINISTRY – Parishes and prayer groups are encouraged to pray for vocations to lay ministry.
- Revised Order of Christian Initiation of Adults – Workshop -NEW – Reservations are due by February 14
- Lifelong Learning Courses-UPDATED – All adult faith formation courses are open to anyone wanting to grow in their faith. These courses are offered online and in person.
- 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.
- The Light is On For You ~ An Evening of Reconciliation -NEW – Every parish or collaboration should plan to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation the evening of Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
- Chrism Mass-April 15, 2025 – NEW – The Chrism Mass is celebrated on April 15
- Lenten Regulations – NEW – Ash Wednesday is March 5
- Revised Order of Christian Initiation of Adults – Workshop -NEW – Reservations are due by February 14
- Confirmation of Baptized Catholics at the Easter Vigil – NEW – Priests are reminded that the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults gives them the faculty to confirm catechumens and candidates at the Easter Vigil.
- Easter Vigil – April 19, 2025 – NEW – The Easter Vigil will be on Saturday, April 19, 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. Bishop David Bonnar will institute three men as readers on their way to the Order of the Permanent Diaconate.
- The Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion-UPDATED – 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.
- 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.
- Chrism Mass-April 15, 2025 – NEW – The Chrism Mass is celebrated on April 15
- Upcoming Parish Music Events (Bulletin Materials) – Join us for live music events at St. Patrick Church (Youngstown) and the Cathedral of Saint Columba.
- 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.
- 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!
- 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.
- School & Parish Resources to Promote School Affordability (Bulletin Materials) – The DOY Communications Department is working with the Office of Catholic Schools to provide promotional resources for schools and parishes to share ways to make Catholic school affordable for all families.
- CCO Resources for 2025 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.
- UPCOMING 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.
- First Step to Service Programs 2024-2025 School Year – Catholic Charities, Diocese of Youngstown launches First Step to Service Program for the 2024/2025 school year.
- 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.
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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.
- Lunch and Learn: Planning Ahead as a Gift of Love (Bulletin Materials)** -NEW – Lunch and Learn at Resurrection Cemetery on February 19
- All Souls Remembrance Funeral Liturgy on March 21 (Bulletin Materials) -NEW – All Souls Remembrance Funeral Liturgy on March 21
- 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.
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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.
- 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