On Pilgrimage Together
This July, we continue to honor the Jubilee year as Pilgrims of Hope by starting our county-wide celebrations. May all of us, traveling or at home, experience the power of God’s presence everywhere we go.
Quote of the Month
“Let us turn, then, to the heart of Christ, that core of his being, which is a blazing furnace of divine and human love and the most sublime fulfillment to which humanity can aspire. There, in that heart, we truly come at last to know ourselves and learn how to love.”
-Pope Francis, Dilexit Nos #30 as quoted in Bishop Bonnar’s third pastoral letter
Read the full document: Take Heart! Do not lose heart! Behold the sacred heart! in English or ¡Ánimo! ¡No se desanimen! ¡He aquí el Sagrado Corazón! in Spanish
Photo: Priesthood Ordination of Rev. Travis Seagraves at the Cathedral of St. Columba in June 7, 2025. Taken by Jimmy Joe Savage, courtesy of The Catholic Echo.
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Welcome to the Digital Communique!
PARISH BULLETINS/PUBLICITY
For full list of bulletin announcements, please download the Text Only Attachments
The Communique collects important information provided by diocesan offices for parish ministry leaders. It also includes promotional materials for diocesan events and programs, where applicable.
Questions? Contact Meagen Farrell, Communications Manager, at communications@youngstowndiocese.org or (330) 744-8451 x275.
The printable format publication is sent by email as a PDF or Word file.
Announcements suitable or adaptable for parish bulletins are noted. Where applicable, links to attachments and graphic files are included for each office below: click to save/download the file.
Other Events & Shared Publicity
Events from around the diocese can also be found on The Catholic Echo Events Calendar. You can upload or find publicity for Catholic organizations outside of diocesan offices in our new Shared Publicity Folders. Anyone with the link can view these folders. If you are employed at a DOY-affiliated parish, school or lay organization, you can request Editor access to upload publicity materials.
- July 2025 Shared Publicity Folder https://bit.ly/july2025sharedoy
- August 2025 Shared Publicity Folder https://bit.ly/aug2025sharedoy
- Sept 2025 Shared Publicity Folder https://bit.ly/sept2025sharedoy
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Webinar | How to spot fake Catholic content online
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Kolbe Gathering | Faith Sharing with Formerly Incarcerated in 3 Locations (1st & 3rd Thursdays)
- R. J. Mangan, Director of Peace and Justice
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Click the name of the office to read the announcement titles, and click the headlines for more information. Links to download the parish bulletin/publicity materials are listed below.
- Safe Environment Materiales de Boletín (in Spanish) – The attached bulletin announcement regarding education, screening, reporting, and victim assistance, should be included bi-monthly (every two months) in all parish bulletins.
- Safe Environment Bulletin Announcements (in English) – The attached bulletin announcement regarding education, screening, reporting, and victim assistance, should be included bi-monthly (every two months) in all parish bulletins.
- The Score: Talking sports with Bishop David Bonnar – July 9, 2025 on “The Score” on WFMJ, Dana Balash interviewed Youngstown Bishop David Bonnar about sports, including his favorite teams and players, as well as his experience as the Chaplain for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- DOY County Celebrations for the Jubilee of Hope (Bulletin Materials) – The celebrations take place across all six counties. The next events will be: Stark County on August 10th, 10am Mass at Sancta Clara Monastery (Canton); Portage County on August 14th, 7pm Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto (Mogadore).
- Bishop David J. Bonnar Releases Third Pastoral Letter – The letter is entitled: “Take Heart! Do Not Lose Heart! Behold the Sacred Heart!” It provides prayerful reflections and resources in preparation for an enthronement of the Sacred of Jesus to take place in every church on Sunday, September 28, 2025.
- Upcoming Events with Bishop Bonnar (Bulletin Materials) – Bulletin materials available for upcoming events with Bishop Bonnar.
- Has your parish ever published a recipe book? – Welcome to Jason Long, our new Processing Archivist. Welcome back to Seminarian Daniel Lapolla. The Archives Office would be grateful to preserve recipe books and booklets in our collections.
- DOY County Celebrations for the Jubilee of Hope (Bulletin Materials) – The celebrations take place across all six counties. The next events will be: Stark County on August 10th, 10am Mass at Sancta Clara Monastery (Canton); Portage County on August 14th, 7pm Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto (Mogadore).
- PARISH RESOURCES FOR JUBILEE 2025: YEAR OF HOPE – Resources to help to help parishes prepare for the Jubilee 2025 are available. Our library has been renovated. Please call before your visit to confirm that the resources you need are available, and we are always ready to help: 330-744-8451.
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.
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JUBILEE 2025 EVENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & RESOURCES
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Marriage Preparation Retreat Day on May 10 (Bulletin Materials)
Visit doy.org/jobs to see a full listings of current openings. Click the category to view recent postings, and click the title to view details for each listing. Questions? Contact Matthew Hazi, Human Resources Director, at mhazi@youngstowndiocese.org.
- Parish Director of Religious Education (FT) | Youngstown City parishes (7/17/2025)
- Maintenance Technician & Custodian | St Jude (Columbiana) (6/20/2025)
- Maintenance Technician & Custodian (FT) | St. Patrick Church, Kent (4/2/2025)
- Bookkeeper & Human Resource Officer (PT) | Trumbull North Catholic Community (3/17/2025)
- Parish Pastoral Associate | Youngstown & Campbell Parishes (7/23/2024)
- Parish Director of Faith Formation | Youngstown & Campbell Parishes (7/23/2024)
- Regional Youth Minister (FT) | Portage County South Parishes (7/18/2024)
- Facilities Worker | Holy Family Parish (Navarre & Brewster) (6/14/2024)
- Facilities and Grounds Worker – Christ Our Savior Parish, Struthers (11/27/2023)
- 4th Grade Teacher – Our Lady of Peace Elementary School, Canton (7/29/2025)
- 1st Grade Teacher – St. Rose Elementary School, Girard (7/29/2025)
- Intervention Specialist – Holy Family Elementary School, Poland (7/25/2025)
- Educational Assistant (2) Positions – Holy Family Elementary School, Poland (7/24/2025)
- Library Aide- John F. Kennedy Catholic School Lower Campus, Warren (7/24/2025)
- Prekindergarten Teacher (Full or Part Time) – ECLC @ St. Joseph, Austintown (7/24/2025)
- 5th Grade Teacher – St. Patrick Elementary School, Kent (7/23/2025)
- Building Substitute – St. Thomas Aquinas High and Middle School, Louisville (7/23/2025)
- 6 Grade Teacher – Holy Family Elementary School, Poland (7/22/2025)
- School Secretary – St. Paul Elementary School, North Canton (7/21/2025)
- 4/5th Grade Teacher – St. Paul Elementary School, North Canton (7/16/2025)
- Middle School Math Teacher – St. Patrick Elementary School, Kent (7/15/2025)
- Grades 5-8 Language Arts Grade 7 homeroom – St. Joseph the Provider Elementary School, Youngstown (7/15/2025)
- Middle School Math Teacher – St. Joseph Elementary School, Mogadore (7/9/2025)
- Preschool Teacher – St. Joseph Elementary School, Mogadore (7/9/2025)
- Primary Teacher – St. Patrick Elementary School, Kent (6/27/2025)
- Math Teacher – St. Paul Elementary School, Salem (6/27/2025)
- 4th Grade Teacher – St. Mary Elementary School, Massillon (6/26/2025)
- 1st Grade Teacher – St. Mary Elementary School, Massillon (6/25/2025)
- Physical Education (K-5) Teacher – Our Lady of Peace Elementary School, Canton (6/24/2025)
- Villa Maria Worship Coordinator – Sisters of the Humility of Mary – Part Time Position (7/30/2025)
- Intervention Specialist | St. Vincent-St. Mary High School (Akron) (7/18/2025)
- Spanish Teacher | St. Vincent-St. Mary High School (Akron) (7/18/2025)
- Part-Time Sports Performance Assistant | St. Vincent-St. Mary High School (Akron) (6/17/2025)
- Part-Time Digital Media Specialist | Holy Spirit Parish (Lawrence County, PA) (1/7/2025)
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 Date: Faith and Family Festival ’25! – Diocese of Youngstown to host a signature event that celebrates the beauty of the Catholic faith, the strength of families, and the unity of our diocesan community.
- Save the Date: Community Day of Hope, Catholics United in Service! – Catholic Charities and other Catholic social service organizations, parishes, and volunteers are planning an event that will bring together essential services, spiritual support, and acts of kindness for families and individuals experiencing hardship in our community.
- Community Cupboard Campaign – Help Catholic Charities collect hygiene, cleaning, and paper products for neighbors in need. Items can’t be purchased with SNAP. Drop off donations or shop our Amazon Wish List.
- Catholic Charities of Ashtabula County 2nd Annual Bocce Tournament (Bulletin Materials) – Catholic Charities of Ashtabula County announces 2nd Annual Bocce Tournament on August 30, 2025.
- Seeking Volunteers (Bulletin Materials) – Catholic Charities of Ashtabula County seeks Volunteers for office assistance.
- Save the Date! CHEFS FOR CHARITY ’25 – Catholic Charities Regional Agency announces CHEFS FOR CHARITY ’25!
- URGENT REQUEST – Personal Care Items – Catholic Charities Urgently Seeks Donations to Help Those in Need.
- URGENT REQUEST – Food Support Needed! – Catholic Charities Urgently Seeks Donations to Help Those in Need.
- New Opportunity – Seeking Fundraising Committee Members (Bulletin Materials) – Catholic Charities Serving Portage and Stark Counties is seeking a small but powerful team of fundraising committee members.
- New Program Announcement: Lifting Moms Out of Poverty (LMOP) – Catholic Charities Serving Portage and Stark Counties announces new pilot program.
- Care for Creation Action Plan Webinar Series (Bulletin Materials) – Join R.J. Mangan on August 27th, 2025, 6:00-7:00 p.m. for a webinar to discuss how parishes can care for creation in our diocese.
- Diocese of Youngstown Releases “Care for Creation” Action Plan – The plan is based on the late Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’ & Laudate Deum
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Catholic Charities of Ashtabula County
Volunteers Needed – Join Us in Service and Fellowship! (Bulletin Materials)**
We are actively seeking volunteers to assist with office tasks and upcoming fundraising events in Ashtabula, Ohio during regular office hours. This is a wonderful opportunity to give back to the community, meet new people, and enjoy fellowship and fun while making a meaningful impact.
If you’re interested in sharing your time and talents, please contact us by calling 440-992-2121 – Or, send an email to charities@youngstowndiocese.org.
We’d love to have you join us!
Come and lend a hand! Help others by directly fulfilling just one of the many ways we assist clients in need.
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Office of Peace & Justice: Care for Creation Webinar Series
The Creation Care Team has published an Action Plan for the Diocese of Youngstown. A free webinar series will explore the individual sections and their relevance for diocesan entities. For further information contact R.J. Mangan, Director of Peace and Justice, at 330-744-8451 x245 or rmangan@youngstowndiocese.org.
Click the name of the office to read the full text of the announcements.
- Emmaus: New Young Adult Speaker Series – Emmaus is a series of events put on by collaborating parishes in Stark County for Young Adults, ages 18-39, from various backgrounds/parishes. The mission of Emmaus is inspired by Luke 24; it is for young adults in Stark County within the Diocese of Youngstown to journey together and grow in authentic faith and fellowship, to empower them to go forth and live the Gospel.
- ARISE 2025 – It’s Not Too Late to Register! – ARISE is an opportunity for young adults (ages 18-39) across the diocese to experience authentic community, delve deeper into their faith, and become empowered to go into the world to spread the Gospel message. Questions? Contact Maddie Francisco at mfrancisco@youngstowndiocese.org.
- Save-the-Dates: Youth & Young Adult Ministry Events in 2025 – Save these dates, and check in periodically for an updated list of events!
- NCYC 2025 – The National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis, IN is an annual conference hosted by the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry. The Diocesan Office of Youth and Young Adult Accompaniment is providing the opportunity for youth groups to attend with the larger diocesan Young Church this year!
Click the name of the office to read the full text of the announcements.
- Catholic Echo October Issue – Celebrating Parish Anniversaries & Jubilees – If your parish is celebrating a significant anniversary in 2025, please contact Andrea Taddei at ataddei@youngstowndiocese.org by August 11th. You can also take out an ad by August 22nd to celebrate a retirement or jubilee for a parish priest, deacon, or member of a religious order.
- 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.
- 2025 Mass Intentions for “Our Sunday Mass” filmed at St. Columba Cathedral – “Our Sunday Mass” filmed at St. Columba Cathedral airs online every Saturday at 4 PM EST. Join us in prayer for these Mass intentions.
- The Score: Talking sports with Bishop David Bonnar – July 9, 2025 on “The Score” on WFMJ, Dana Balash interviewed Youngstown Bishop David Bonnar about sports, including his favorite teams and players, as well as his experience as the Chaplain for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- The Catholic Echo Podcast Topics: July & August 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: July & August 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.
- Wineskins Radio Program (Bulletin Materials) -NEW WEBSITE – Wineskins is now available as a podcast! Wineskins airs on local radio stations every Sunday.
- Communications Webinars & Recordings: How to spot fake Catholic content online on 8/5/25 – On 8/5 at Noon, the makers of Catholic Social Media are hosting a special webinar to share the tools and strategies you need to protect your schools and parishes from fake AI-generated content and malicious actors.
- Guarding Against Phishing Attacks -NEW – If you receive an email that is an invitation for an event or offering to share a file/folder with you and it is not something that you were 100% expecting do not click on any link provided.
- Parish Directory Updates – Please note recent changes to merged parish web addresses, offices, and other directory updates.
- Diocesan Directory Updates – Download the printable diocesan directory as we continue to build our interactive, online directory.
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Wineskins & The Catholic Echo Podcast (Bulletin Materials)**
Learn more at catholicecho.org/podcast
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CALL FOR RECIPES! (Bulletin Materials)**
The Catholic Echo magazine would like to feature your favorite recipes in an upcoming print edition! All recipes are welcome. For more information or to submit a recipe, email catholicecho@youngstowndiocese.org.
Catholic Echo logos are included on the DOY Brand page: doy.org/brand
Clergy and Religious Services
Click the name of the office to read the full text of the announcements. Links to download the parish bulletin/publicity materials are listed below.
- SAVE THE DATES! Priest Events in 2025 – The Priest Convocation on September 8 – 11, 2025 is titled “Pilgrims of Hope—Hope does not disappoint… let us be drawn to this hope!” This year’s event will include an Ordination Anniversary and Retirement Celebration and Enthronement to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
- July & August 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.
- Pastoral Internship Year – Bishop Bonnar has assigned Mr. Daniel LaPolla to a pastoral internship year beginning June 2025 with Rev. John-Michael Lavelle, Pastor of St. Michael Parish (Canfield).
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Vocations Intercessions and Bulletin Blurbs (Bulletin Materials)**
Watch our social media for more updates.
Vocations Social Media
- Website: www.doy.org/vocations/
- Facebook: doyvocations
- Instagram: doyvocations
Development and Stewardship Offices
Click the name of the office to read the full text of the announcements. Links to download the parish bulletin/publicity materials are listed below.
- News About the Appeal – 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.”
- 2025 Annual Diocesan Appeal: One in Hope, One in Mission (Bulletin Materials) – Parish resources to promote the Annual Diocesan Appeal are available in the “Appeal 2025” folder in Google Drive and the resources tab in Catholic Social Media.
- Summer 2025 Stewardship Bulletin Thoughts (Bulletin Materials | Materiales de Boletín) – It is recommended that every week, in every parish, a stewardship reflection should be included in the weekly bulletin.
Annual Diocesan Appeal Updates
Fr. John-Michael Lavelle has been emailing updates on individual parishes’ performance on the Appeal. This information is also posted at www.doy.org/appeal under “Parish Toolkit and Updates.”
PARISH BULLETINS/PUBLICITY
Summer 2025 Stewardship Bulletin Thoughts (Bulletin Materials | Materiales del Boletín) -NEW
It is recommended that every week, in every parish, a stewardship reflection should be included in the weekly bulletin.
Pastoral and Educational Services
Click the name of the office to read the full text of the announcements. Links to download the parish bulletin/publicity materials are listed below.
- Universal Prayers for Lay Ministry and for Mental Health Awareness (Bulletin Materials) – Updated – Parishes and prayer groups are encouraged to pray for vocations to lay ministry and for Mental Health Awareness.
- Lifelong Learning Courses (Bulletin Materials) – Updated – All adult faith formation courses are open to anyone wanting to grow in their faith. These courses are offered online and in person.
- Library in the Diocesan Office of Faith Formation and Lay Ecclesial Ministry (Bulletin Materials) – Updated – Our diocesan library is open to everyone. We have resources about bereavement support, bible study, devotionals, faith formation and prayer.
- PARISH RESOURCES FOR JUBILEE 2025: YEAR OF HOPE – Resources to help to help parishes prepare for the Jubilee 2025 are available. Our library has been renovated. Please call before your visit to confirm that the resources you need are available, and we are always ready to help: 330-744-8451.
- Bishop David J. Bonnar Releases Third Pastoral Letter – The letter is entitled: “Take Heart! Do Not Lose Heart! Behold the Sacred Heart!” It provides prayerful reflections and resources in preparation for an enthronement of the Sacred of Jesus to take place in every church on Sunday, September 28, 2025.
- Upcoming Parish Music Events (Bulletin Materials) – Join us for live music events at the Cathedral of Saint Columba and Corpus Christi Parish (Conneaut).
- National Association of Parish Musicians (NPM) Youngstown Chapter – Youngstown is a temporary chapter of the National Association of Parish Musicians (NPM). Contact Ralph Holtzhauser at rholtzhauser@youngstowndiocese.org.
- Emmaus: New Young Adult Speaker Series – Emmaus is a series of events put on by collaborating parishes in Stark County for Young Adults, ages 18-39, from various backgrounds/parishes. The mission of Emmaus is inspired by Luke 24; it is for young adults in Stark County within the Diocese of Youngstown to journey together and grow in authentic faith and fellowship, to empower them to go forth and live the Gospel.
- ARISE 2025 – It’s Not Too Late to Register! – ARISE is an opportunity for young adults (ages 18-39) across the diocese to experience authentic community, delve deeper into their faith, and become empowered to go into the world to spread the Gospel message. Questions? Contact Maddie Francisco at mfrancisco@youngstowndiocese.org.
- Save-the-Dates: Youth & Young Adult Ministry Events in 2025 – Save these dates, and check in periodically for an updated list of events!
- NCYC 2025 – The National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis, IN is an annual conference hosted by the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry. The Diocesan Office of Youth and Young Adult Accompaniment is providing the opportunity for youth groups to attend with the larger diocesan Young Church this year!
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The Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry is now on social media! Please give it a like and follow!
Miscellaneous
The Necrology (In Memoriam) for Diocesan Clergy is now available online!
Many thanks to Robalyne Sciubba for keeping the printable Necrology updated.
Gratitude to Rev. Joseph Ruggieri who has created a Google calendar to help you pray by date.
Diocesan Cemeteries (Bulletin Materials)
Click the name of the office to read the full text of the announcements. Links to download the parish bulletin/publicity materials are listed below.
- Cemetery Open House Week: June 9-13 (Bulletin Materials) – Please join us for our Cemetery Open House on June 9-13 from 9 am-4 pm at all four of the Diocesan Cemeteries. All are welcome!
- Memorial Service for Miscarried or Stillborn Children (Bulletin Materials) – If you know someone who has suffered the loss of a child through miscarriage or stillbirth, please invite them to a Memorial Service on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
- Lunch and Learn: Planning Ahead as a Gift of Love (Bulletin Materials) – Lunch and Learn at All Souls Cemetery (Cortland) or Dinner and Discuss at Calvary Cemetery (Massillon) on June 18.
- 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 2025 Shared Publicity Folder https://bit.ly/july2025sharedoy
- August 2025 Shared Publicity Folder https://bit.ly/aug2025sharedoy
- Sept 2025 Shared Publicity Folder https://bit.ly/sept2025sharedoy
