July invites us to plunge into the ocean of God’s mercy by honoring the Most Precious Blood of Jesus, the ultimate source of our redemption, healing, and spiritual renewal.
Priests across the diocese who are celebrating a special jubilee or anniversary were invited to a celebration at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Aurora on May 20.
Welcome to the Digital Communique!
PARISH BULLETINS/PUBLICITY
The Shared Publicity Folders, 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.
- July 2026 Shared Publicity Folder https://bit.ly/july2026sharedoy
- August 2026 Shared Publicity Folder https://bit.ly/aug2026sharedoy
Diocesan Events This Month
- SU
- MO
- TU
- WE
- TH
- FR
- SA
Events for October
1st
Happening Now
All Day
Respect Life Month
All Parishes
Save the Date
12:10 pm
Annual Red Mass for Legal Professions
St. Columba Cathedral Parish (Youngstown)
- Mary Fioramonti
Events for October
2nd
9:00 am
Ohio March for Life
St. Joseph Cathedral
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Divine Mercy Chaplet | Fridays, Alternating Diocesan Cemeteries
Events for October
3rd
11:00 am
St. Francis of Assisi Pet Blessing
Calvary Cemetery (Youngstown)
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Our Sunday Mass from St. Columba Cathedral
Start from: October 3, 2026 - 5:00 pm
End at: October 18, 2026 - 6:00 pm
Parish Presentations After Mass (Warren)
Blessed Sacrament Church
5:30 pm
St. Francis of Assisi Feast Day Mass, Bishop Bonnar presiding
The Shrine of Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted
Events for October
4th
11:00 am
St. Francis of Assisi Feast Day Mass, Bishop Bonnar presiding
St. Francis of Assisi Parish, St. Anthony Church (Canton)
Start from: October 3, 2026 - 5:00 pm
End at: October 18, 2026 - 12:00 am
Parish Presentations After Mass (Warren)
Blessed Sacrament Church
Events for October
5th
Start from: October 3, 2026 - 5:00 pm
End at: October 18, 2026 - 12:00 am
Parish Presentations After Mass (Warren)
Blessed Sacrament Church
Events for October
6th
Start from: October 3, 2026 - 5:00 pm
End at: October 18, 2026 - 12:00 am
Parish Presentations After Mass (Warren)
Blessed Sacrament Church
Events for October
7th
All Day
New Episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast
10:00 am
Rosary at Diocesan Cemeteries
All Souls Cemetery Chapel (Cortland)
Start from: October 3, 2026 - 5:00 pm
End at: October 18, 2026 - 12:00 am
Parish Presentations After Mass (Warren)
Blessed Sacrament Church
Events for October
8th
Start from: October 3, 2026 - 5:00 pm
End at: October 18, 2026 - 12:00 am
Parish Presentations After Mass (Warren)
Blessed Sacrament Church
Events for October
9th
Happening Now
11:00 am
Pray for a Culture of Life in Ohio
Start from: October 3, 2026 - 5:00 pm
End at: October 18, 2026 - 12:00 am
Parish Presentations After Mass (Warren)
Blessed Sacrament Church
Events for October
10th
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Our Sunday Mass from St. Columba Cathedral
Start from: October 3, 2026 - 5:00 pm
End at: October 18, 2026 - 12:00 am
Parish Presentations After Mass (Warren)
Blessed Sacrament Church
Events for October
11th
Start from: October 3, 2026 - 5:00 pm
End at: October 18, 2026 - 12:00 am
Parish Presentations After Mass (Warren)
Blessed Sacrament Church
Events for October
12th
10:00 am
Precious Lives Prayer Service
Calvary Cemetery (Massillon)
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm
Monthly Cemetery Mass
All Diocesan Catholic Cemeteries
Start from: October 3, 2026 - 5:00 pm
End at: October 18, 2026 - 12:00 am
Parish Presentations After Mass (Warren)
Blessed Sacrament Church
Events for October
13th
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm
Monthly Cemetery Mass
All Diocesan Catholic Cemeteries
Start from: October 3, 2026 - 5:00 pm
End at: October 18, 2026 - 12:00 am
Parish Presentations After Mass (Warren)
Blessed Sacrament Church
Events for October
14th
All Day
New Episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm
Monthly Cemetery Mass
All Diocesan Catholic Cemeteries
Start from: October 3, 2026 - 5:00 pm
End at: October 18, 2026 - 12:00 am
Parish Presentations After Mass (Warren)
Blessed Sacrament Church
Events for October
15th
Start from: October 3, 2026 - 5:00 pm
End at: October 18, 2026 - 12:00 am
Parish Presentations After Mass (Warren)
Blessed Sacrament Church
Events for October
16th
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm
Monthly Cemetery Mass
All Diocesan Catholic Cemeteries
Start from: October 3, 2026 - 5:00 pm
End at: October 18, 2026 - 12:00 am
Parish Presentations After Mass (Warren)
Blessed Sacrament Church
Events for October
17th
Start from: October 17, 2026 - 8:00 am
End at: October 18, 2026 - 6:00 pm
World Mission Sunday
All Parishes
8:30 am
Senior Expo
Belden Village Mall
Save the Date
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Ministry Day 2026
St Thomas Aquinas Middle & High School
- Department of Communications
- Diocesan Archives
- Diocese of Youngstown Music Ministry
- Ministerio Hispano
- Office of Catholic Schools
- Office of Faith Formation and Lay Ecclesial Ministry
- Office of Peace and Justice
- Office of Propagation of the Faith & Missions
- Office of Worship
- Office of Youth & Young Adult Accompaniment
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Our Sunday Mass from St. Columba Cathedral
Start from: October 3, 2026 - 5:00 pm
End at: October 18, 2026 - 12:00 am
Parish Presentations After Mass (Warren)
Blessed Sacrament Church
Events for October
18th
Start from: October 17, 2026 - 8:00 am
End at: October 18, 2026 - 12:00 am
World Mission Sunday
All Parishes
Start from: October 3, 2026 - 5:00 pm
End at: October 18, 2026 - 12:00 am
Parish Presentations After Mass (Warren)
Blessed Sacrament Church
Events for October
19th
No Events
Events for October
20th
No Events
Events for October
21st
All Day
New Episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast
Events for October
22nd
No Events
Events for October
23rd
No Events
Events for October
24th
Events for October
25th
10:00 am
Parish Presentations After Mass (Canton)
Guardian Angels Parish (Canton), St. Joan of Arc Church
2:00 pm
25th, 40th, 50th, 55th, 60th and over Wedding Anniversary Celebration
The Basilica of St. John the Baptist and St. Peter Parish (Canton), Basilica of St. John the Baptist
Events for October
26th
No Events
Events for October
27th
No Events
Events for October
28th
Events for October
29th
No Events
Events for October
30th
No Events
Events for October
31st
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 Compliance Reminder for Music Ministers – No child, young person, or vulnerable adult is permitted to interact with a music minister that is not safe environment compliant.
- 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.
ARCHIVES OFFICE
- Archives Request for Anniversary Books or Brochures – For records 70 years or newer, certificates may be provided only for the person named in the sacramental record, a diocesan official involved in canonical investigations, a parent or legal guardian of a minor child, or an individual with valid power of attorney for the person who received the sacrament.
RURAL LIFE & MINISTRY
No announcements from this office right now
MINISTERIO HISPANO | HISPANIC MINISTRY
- Ministry Day 2026 on Saturday, October 17: Have you Registered Yet? Registration Deadline is Friday, October 9 – Ministry Day 2026 on Saturday, October 17. Registration is now open! Early bird pricing until 9/20, deadline to register 10/9. We want to to see YOU at Ministry Day!
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 YEAR OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI
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 – The Diocese of Youngstown has updated their 2026 dates for Marriage Preparation Engaged Couple Retreats.
PARISH BULLETINS/PUBLICITY
Marriage Preparation Retreat Days on October 25 (Bulletin Materials)
PARISH BULLETINS/PUBLICITY
25th, 40th, 50th and over Wedding Anniversary Celebration in Canton on 10/26 (Bulletin Materials)
Registration forms with Pastor’s signature due to parishes by September 26th.
Visit doyorg.wpenginepowered.com/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
- Music Director – St. Blaise Parish – Austintown, OH (9/25/2026)
- Sports Performance Assistant – St. Vincent-St. Mary High School – Akron (9/1/2026)
- Lead Maintenance position – St. Catherine of Sienna, Boardman, OH (6/9/2026)
- Bookkeeper – St. Catherine of Sienna, Boardman, OH (6/9/2026)
- Director of Religious Education – St. Rose Parish – Girard, OH (5/28/2026)
PARISH & CAMPUS MINISTRY POSITIONS
- Music Director – St. Blaise Parish – Austintown, OH (9/25/2026)
- Music Director | St. Dominic Church (Youngstown) (9/15/2025)
- Lead Maintenance position – St. Catherine of Sienna, Boardman, OH (6/9/2026)
- Bookkeeper – St. Catherine of Sienna, Boardman, OH (6/9/2026)
- 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)
- Bookkeeper & Human Resource Officer (PT) | Trumbull North Catholic Community (3/17/2025)
CATHOLIC SCHOOL POSITIONS
- Study Hall Monitor – St. Thomas Aquinas, Louisville (9/29/2026)
- Head Varsity Baseball Coach – St. Thomas Aquinas School, Louisville (9/29/2026)
- Permanent Substitute (K-8) – St. Christine School, Youngstown (9/18/2026)
- Head Softball Coach – Ursuline High School, Youngstown (9/9/2026)
- Preschool Teacher – ECLC @ St. Luke, Boardman (9/9/2026)
- Pre-K Assistant – ECLC @ St. Luke, Boardman (9/9/2026)
- Cafeteria/Office Aide – St. Paul School, Salem (8/28/2026)
- Music Teacher (Part Time)-Our Lady of Peace School, Canton (8/28/2026)
- PreSchool Director/Teacher – Sts. Philip and James Elementary School, Canal Fulton (8/21/2026)
- Pre-School Teacher’s Aide (Part Time) – Villa Maria Teresa School, Hubbard (8/21/2026)
- Primary Teacher – St. Patrick School, Kent (8/11/2026)
- Grades 5-8 Aide – St. Joseph the Provider, Youngstown (8/7/2026)
- Lunch Monitor – St. Thomas Aquinas Middle School, Louisville (7/23/2026)
- Substitute Teachers for All Diocesan Schools 2026-2027 School Year (7/22/2026)
- Intervention Specialist – St. Patrick School, Kent (5/13/2026)
- Preschool Teacher (5-Days) – ECLC, Youngstown (7/16/2026)
- Full-Time Aide – St. Christine School, Youngstown (6/23/2026)
ADDITIONAL CATHOLIC CAREERS
- Sports Performance Assistant – St. Vincent-St. Mary High School – Akron (9/1/2026)
- Bus & Van Driver position – St. Vincent-St. Mary High School – Akron (9/1/2026)
- Music Director – Our Lady of Fatima – West Milton, OH (8/18/2026)
- Boy’s Lacrosse Head Coach at St. Vincent -St. Mary High School, Akron OH (8/3/2026)
- Director of Music Ministry – Holy Family Parish, Stow, OH (7/24/2026)
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 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.
OFFICE OF PEACE AND JUSTICE
- October is RESPECT LIFE MONTH (Bulletin Materials) – In October, the Catholic Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month.
PARISH BULLETINS/PUBLICITY
Office of Peace & Justice
CRS Rice Bowl (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
- The Catholic Echo Podcast Topics: October-December 2026 – Join us for a biweekly discussion of your burning spiritual questions. For more information about the Catholic Echo Podcast topics, visit catholicecho.org/podcast.
- Wineskins Schedule: September – October 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.
INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
- Ministry Day 2026 on Saturday, October 17: Have you Registered Yet? Registration Deadline is Friday, October 9 – Ministry Day 2026 on Saturday, October 17. Registration is now open! Early bird pricing until 9/20, deadline to register 10/9. We want to to see YOU at Ministry Day!
- Parish Directory Updates – Please note recent changes to merged parish web addresses, offices, and other directory updates.
LATEST PRESS RELEASES
- Cristina Hernandez fue nombrada finalista del premio Lumen Christi de la Catholic Extension Society (9/16/2026) – El premio se ha presentado anualmente desde 1978; Hernandez es una de las ocho finalistas
- Cristina Hernandez Named Finalist for Catholic Extension Society Lumen Christi Award (9/16/2026) – The award has been presented annually since 1978; Hernandez is one of eight finalists
- Remaining Saint Francis Jubilee Year Events in Diocese of Youngstown (9/14/2026) – Events take place in parishes across Youngstown, Canton and Navarre
- Rogationist Order Celebrates New Milestone in Diocese of Youngstown (9/8/2026) – Bishop David J. Bonnar will install Father Bryan Tutas as Pastor of Guardian Angels Parish
- Diocese of Youngstown to Celebrate Annual Red Mass for Legal Professions (9/1/2026) – The 13th annual Mass takes place Thursday, October 1 at Saint Columba Cathedral
- Diocese of Youngstown to Host Wedding Anniversary Celebration in Canton October 25 (8/27/2026) – Couples are asked to RSVP through parish offices no later than September 25
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
- Catholic Leadership Institute Update – Parishes whose pastors participated in the Catholic Leadership Institute Intensive Track will retake the Disciple Maker Index survey this fall. Parishes who participated in the virtual track are also invited to retake the DMI. Please contact CLI directly for details.
OFFICE OF CHURCH VOCATIONS
- Ministry Day 2026 on Saturday, October 17: Have you Registered Yet? Registration Deadline is Friday, October 9 – Ministry Day 2026 on Saturday, October 17. Registration is now open! Early bird pricing until 9/20, deadline to register 10/9. We want to to see YOU at Ministry Day!
- The Office of Vocations for Diocese of Youngstown Launches New Branding – The mission is to help men and women discern and respond to God’s call
PARISH BULLETINS/PUBLICITY
Vocations Intercessions and Bulletin Blurbs (Bulletin Materials)**
Watch our social media for more updates.
Vocations Social Media
- Website: www.doyorg.wpenginepowered.com/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: 92.3% – Fr. John-Michael Lavelle emails updates on individual parishes’ performance on the Appeal. This information is also posted online here.
OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT AND STEWARDSHIP
- Oct – Dec 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.doyorg.wpenginepowered.com/appeal under “Parish Toolkit and Updates.”
July-Sept 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
- Personnel Reports and Catechetical Reports Deadline Quickly Approaching! (10/13/26) – 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.
- Ministry Day 2026 on Saturday, October 17: Have you Registered Yet? Registration Deadline is Friday, October 9 – Ministry Day 2026 on Saturday, October 17. Registration is now open! Early bird pricing until 9/20, deadline to register 10/9. We want to to see YOU at Ministry Day!
- Lifelong Learning: New Course For Adults starting in October – 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, their families, and our parishes – Parishes are encouraged to utilize these to add to the Universal Prayers at weekend Masses, and prayer groups are encouraged to utilize these at meetings/gatherings to pray for persons facing challenges or accommodation needs due to disabilities.
- Next Parish Ministers Meeting: September 30, featuring Bishop Bonnar – Parish Ministers Fall Meeting to take place on September 30, 2026. Sponsored by the Office of Faith Formation and Lay Ecclesial Ministry.
- 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.
HISPANIC/LATINO MINISTRY
- Ministry Day 2026 on Saturday, October 17: Have you Registered Yet? Registration Deadline is Friday, October 9 – Ministry Day 2026 on Saturday, October 17. Registration is now open! Early bird pricing until 9/20, deadline to register 10/9. We want to to see YOU at Ministry Day!
OFFICE OF WORSHIP
- SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION FOR ADULTS (Bulletin Materials) – The celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation for adults will be held on Sunday, November 22, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at St. Columba Cathedral.
- Ministry Day 2026 on Saturday, October 17: Have you Registered Yet? Registration Deadline is Friday, October 9 – Ministry Day 2026 on Saturday, October 17. Registration is now open! Early bird pricing until 9/20, deadline to register 10/9. We want to to see YOU at Ministry Day!
WORSHIP: MUSIC
- Ministry Day 2026 on Saturday, October 17: Have you Registered Yet? Registration Deadline is Friday, October 9 – Ministry Day 2026 on Saturday, October 17. Registration is now open! Early bird pricing until 9/20, deadline to register 10/9. We want to to see YOU at Ministry Day!
- Safe Environment Compliance Reminder for Music Ministers – No child, young person, or vulnerable adult is permitted to interact with a music minister that is not safe environment compliant.
OFFICE OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
- Ministry Day 2026 on Saturday, October 17: Have you Registered Yet? Registration Deadline is Friday, October 9 – Ministry Day 2026 on Saturday, October 17. Registration is now open! Early bird pricing until 9/20, deadline to register 10/9. We want to to see YOU at Ministry Day!
- 2026-2027 DOY Catholic Schools Calendar Available – The Office of Catholic Schools has published the calendar for the 2026-2027 school year.
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
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 2026 Shared Publicity Folder https://bit.ly/july2026sharedoy
- August 2026 Shared Publicity Folder https://bit.ly/aug2026sharedoy
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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