Joining Jesus in the Desert
Events in March support your Lenten practices of fasting, prayer, and almsgiving.
Quote of the Month
“I stand before you today truly humbled by the Holy Father’s decision to name me a bishop and truly grateful to be here among you […] and truly grateful that the Holy Spirit is in charge and that my best course of action is to get out of the way and to allow the Holy Spirit to guide me and to allow myself to decrease that Christ might increase.”
-Bishop-elect John Keehner
Photo: Press Conference introducing Bishop-elect John Keehner Feb. 12, 2025. Source: SiouxCity Journal on YouTube. Watch the full press conference on the Diocese of Sioux City’s YouTube Channel.
For more Catholic inspiration, connect with the Diocese of Youngstown and The Catholic Echo on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.
Welcome to the Digital Communique!
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/mar2025comm
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. Attachments are now provided as downloadable files in one folder (including the printable version):
- Communique Attachments Folder (contains printable version, text-only version, images & flyers): https://bit.ly/mar2025comm
- Video: Saving Communique Attachments https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nz8Uim_okAE
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.
- March 2025 Shared Publicity Folder https://bit.ly/mar2025sharedoy
- April 2025 Shared Publicity Folder https://bit.ly/apr2025sharedoy
- May 2025 Shared Publicity Folder https://bit.ly/may2025sharedoy
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Catholic Sisters Week
CRS Rice Bowl
- R. J. Mangan, Director of Peace and Justice
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Catholic Sisters Week
CRS Rice Bowl
- R. J. Mangan, Director of Peace and Justice
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Catholic Sisters Week
CRS Rice Bowl
- R. J. Mangan, Director of Peace and Justice
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Catholic Sisters Week
New Episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast
CRS Rice Bowl
- R. J. Mangan, Director of Peace and Justice
Spring Ember Days
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Catholic Sisters Week
CRS Rice Bowl
- R. J. Mangan, Director of Peace and Justice
Spring Ember Days
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Catholic Sisters Week
CRS Rice Bowl
- R. J. Mangan, Director of Peace and Justice
Spring Ember Days
Divine Mercy Chaplet | Fridays, Alternating Diocesan Cemeteries
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CRS Rice Bowl
- R. J. Mangan, Director of Peace and Justice
Spring Ember Days
Events for March
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New Episode of Wineskins
CRS Rice Bowl
- R. J. Mangan, Director of Peace and Justice
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CRS Rice Bowl
- R. J. Mangan, Director of Peace and Justice
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CRS Rice Bowl
- R. J. Mangan, Director of Peace and Justice
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New Episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast
CRS Rice Bowl
- R. J. Mangan, Director of Peace and Justice
Lunch & Learn: Planning Ahead is a Gift of Love
The Light is On For You ~ An Evening of Reconciliation
- Office of Worship
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Deadline for Ad Placement in The Catholic Echo May Magazine
CRS Rice Bowl
- R. J. Mangan, Director of Peace and Justice
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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CRS Rice Bowl
- R. J. Mangan, Director of Peace and Justice
All Souls Remembrance Funeral Liturgy
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Third Hispanic Summit with Bishop Bonnar
CRS Rice Bowl
- R. J. Mangan, Director of Peace and Justice
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New Episode of Wineskins
CRS Rice Bowl
- R. J. Mangan, Director of Peace and Justice
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CRS Rice Bowl
- R. J. Mangan, Director of Peace and Justice
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CRS Rice Bowl
- R. J. Mangan, Director of Peace and Justice
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New Episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast
CRS Rice Bowl
- R. J. Mangan, Director of Peace and Justice
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CRS Rice Bowl
- R. J. Mangan, Director of Peace and Justice
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CRS Rice Bowl
- R. J. Mangan, Director of Peace and Justice
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Seminary Come & See Weekend
CRS Rice Bowl
- R. J. Mangan, Director of Peace and Justice
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New Episode of Wineskins
Seminary Come & See Weekend
CRS Rice Bowl
- R. J. Mangan, Director of Peace and Justice
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CRS Rice Bowl
- R. J. Mangan, Director of Peace and Justice
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National Child Abuse Prevention Month
CRS Rice Bowl
- R. J. Mangan, Director of Peace and Justice
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New Episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast
National Child Abuse Prevention Month
CRS Rice Bowl
- R. J. Mangan, Director of Peace and Justice
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National Child Abuse Prevention Month
CRS Rice Bowl
- R. J. Mangan, Director of Peace and Justice
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National Child Abuse Prevention Month
CRS Rice Bowl
- R. J. Mangan, Director of Peace and Justice
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National Child Abuse Prevention Month
CRS Rice Bowl
- R. J. Mangan, Director of Peace and Justice
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.
- April: Child Abuse Prevention Month (Bulletin Materials) – All Catholic parishes, schools, and families are encouraged to recognize National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April. Here are some resources to support your prayerful participation.
- 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.
- Annual Bishop’s Golf Classic on June 30, 2025 (Bulletin Materials) – The Annual Bishop’s Golf Classic, benefiting Seminarian Formation and other needs is scheduled for Monday, June 30, 2025 at The Lake Club. Sponsorships due June 18, 2025.
- Upcoming Hispanic Ministry Events – Fe y Vida Training, 2025 Dates: 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.
- Upcoming Events with Bishop Bonnar (Bulletin Materials) – Bulletin materials available for upcoming events with Bishop Bonnar.
- 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.
- Good Friday Collection for the Holy Land (Bulletin Materials) – The Good Friday Collection will be held April 18, 2025. This Pontifical Collection supports Christians in the Holy Land.
- 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.
- 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.
- Diocese of Youngstown Announces County Celebrations for the Jubilee of Hope – The celebrations take place across all six counties and conclude January 4, 2026
- 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).
- Parish Intentions of Hope for 2025 – We invite all to pray along with Bishop Bonnar and our parishes, asking for the Holy Spirit to renew us during this Year of Hope.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
- New Investment Option Quarterly Summary – A new quarterly investment option summary from June 30, 2024 is available for the Principal 403(b) plan.
- Updated Finance Office Mailing Address – All payments and correspondence to the Diocese of Youngstown Central Office in Youngstown should be mailed to: 144 West Wood Street, Youngstown, OH 44503. The former P.O. Box is permanently closed.
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.
- Printable Guide to Catholic Charities Services – Print one or all pages of this handy guide to refer anyone to Catholic Charities services in your area.
- Voice of Hope Dinner – Save the Date – The Voice of Hope annual event celebrates the unity and identity of Catholic Charities’ Services in the Diocese of Youngstown, and raises funds to support our Basic Needs Assistance program.
- 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!
- Catholic Relief Services – Rice Bowl (Bulletin Materials) – CRS Rice Bowl—Catholic Relief Services’ Lenten faith-in-action program—invites us to reflect on how caring for our neighbor is caring for Christ.
- 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.
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Catholic Charities Awareness Month (Bulletin Materials)**
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URGENT PLEA – Winter Baby Items Needed (Bulletin Materials)**
Catholic Charities Serving Portage and Stark Counties is desperately seeking donations for their First Step Program for women & children.
The items currently needed most are:
- Winter Wear – Hats, Gloves, Boots, Socks
- Winter Clothing for Babies & Toddlers
- Sizes 6 mos. through 5T
- New or Gently Used
- All used clothing should be freshly washed.
- Boys & Girls Styles needed!
Please drop off donations at either location, but please call first.
Call the Canton office at 330-491-0896
Call the Ravenna office at 330-297-7745 or
Alternatively, please ship directly using our AMAZON WISHLIST.
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: Prison and Jail Ministry (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 – [HS] ENCOUNTER on March 8, 2025; March 20 – Lenten Retreat; 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.
Click the name of the office to read the full text of the announcements.
- Submit Your Parish Profile by April 1, 2025 – The Catholic Echo Magazine is planning a commemorative edition in honor of the 2025 Jubilee year. Submit your parish profile by April 1, 2025.
- Printable Guide to Catholic Charities Services – Print one or all pages of this handy guide to refer anyone to Catholic Charities services in your area.
- 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.
- Wineskins Schedule: March & April 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.
- Free Resources for Blind/Visually Impaired Parishioners -NEW – The XSB is now providing large print Bibles and missalettes (all free-of-charge) to any eligible parishioners. Review the application today!
- The Catholic Echo Podcast Topics: March 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.
- Patron Saints of the Diocese – Listen to The Catholic Echo podcast or follow social media for Bishop Bonnar’s new series, Patron Saints of the Diocese.
- Need Help with Your Website or Social Media? – The Communications Department is going to be proactively reaching out to parishes to offer support that have not yet updated their online presence to reflect recent changes.
- Access & Post 100% FREE Content Through 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.
- Upcoming Communications Webinar: Press Releases – Join Dennis Biviano on March 6, 2025 at 11 a.m. to learn more about effective ways to connect with local media outlets.
- Parish Directory Updates – Please note recent changes to merged parish web addresses.
PARISH BULLETINS/PUBLICITY
Wineskins & The Catholic Echo Podcast (Bulletin Materials)**
Learn more at catholicecho.org/podcast
PARISH BULLETINS/PUBLICITY
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.
- Chrism Mass-April 15, 2025 – The Chrism Mass will be celebrated on April 15, 2025.
- The Light is On For You ~ An Evening of Reconciliation – Every parish or collaboration should plan to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation the evening of Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
- 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
- Lenten Regulations – The Season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
- Revised Order of Christian Initiation of Adults – Workshop – Reservations are due by February 14
- 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.
- Annual Bishop’s Golf Classic on June 30, 2025 (Bulletin Materials) – The Annual Bishop’s Golf Classic, benefiting Seminarian Formation and other needs is scheduled for Monday, June 30, 2025 at The Lake Club. Sponsorships due June 18, 2025.
- Come and See the Seminary Weekends (Bulletin Materials) – Saint Mary Seminary & Borromeo Seminary are once again offering “Come and See” Weekends. Contact Fr. Chad Johnson at cjohnson@youngstowndiocese.org.
- March 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.
- 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.
PARISH BULLETINS/PUBLICITY
Vocations Intercessions and Bulletin Blurbs (Bulletin Materials)**
Watch our social media for more updates.
Vocations Social Media
- Website: www.doy.org/vocations/
- Facebook: doyvocations
- Instagram: doyvocations
Development and Stewardship Offices
Click the name of the office to read the full text of the announcements. Links to download the parish bulletin/publicity materials are listed below.
- 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.
- 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.”
- Winter 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
Winter 2025 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.
- 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.
- UNIVERSAL PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL FOR LAY MINISTRY – Parishes and prayer groups are encouraged to pray for vocations to lay ministry and for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.
- NCPD Parish Leadership Meeting: Adapting Faith Formation – The National Catholic Partnership on Disabilities (NCPD) invites parish leaders to a formation meeting focused on “Adapting Faith Formation.”
- Revised Order of Christian Initiation of Adults – Workshop – Reservations are due by February 14
- 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.
- 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.
- Upcoming Hispanic Ministry Events – Fe y Vida Training, 2025 Dates: 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.
- Chrism Mass-April 15, 2025 – The Chrism Mass will be celebrated on April 15, 2025.
- The Light is On for You: 2025 Times & Locations – March 19, 2025 is marked as a common date when the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available in parishes throughout the Diocese of Youngstown.
- The Light is On For You ~ An Evening of Reconciliation – Every parish or collaboration should plan to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation the evening of Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
- Celebrating the Paschal Triduum (Multiple Parishes/Locations) – Guidance and directives have been sent to all priests and parish liturgy committee contacts.
- Lenten Regulations – The Season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
- Revised Order of Christian Initiation of Adults – Workshop – Reservations are due by February 14
- Confirmation of Baptized Catholics at the Easter Vigil – 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
- 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 – The Chrism Mass will be celebrated on April 15, 2025.
- National Association of Parish Musicians (NPM) Youngstown Chapter – Youngstown is officially a temporary chapter of the National Association of Parish Musicians (NPM) as of June 1st, 2024. Contact Ralph Holtzhauser at rholtzhauser@youngstowndiocese.org.
- Pueri Cantores Children’s Choir Festival: The Cathedral of St. Paul in Pittsburgh – The Pittsburgh Catholic Youth Choral Festival & Mass for singers in grades 4-12 will be taking place on March 8, 2025 at St. Paul Cathedral in Pittsburgh. Please contact Ralph Holtzhauser if your child is interested in participating.
- Upcoming Parish Music Events (Bulletin Materials) – Join us for live music events at St. Patrick Church (Kent) 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.
- 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.
- 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!
- Save-the-Dates: Youth & Young Adult Ministry Events in 2025 – [HS] ENCOUNTER on March 8, 2025; March 20 – Lenten Retreat; 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.
- Access & Post 100% FREE Content Through 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.
- 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.
- 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
Resources to Promote School Affordability (Bulletin Materials) **
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Theology on Tap is BACK! (Bulletin Materials) **
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.
- Lunch and Learn: Planning Ahead as a Gift of Love (Bulletin Materials) – Lunch and Learn at All Souls Cemetery (Cortland) on March 19 and Calvary Cemetery (Youngstown) on April 9.
- 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.
PARISH BULLETINS/PUBLICITY
Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Fridays at 3pm (Bulletin Materials)
Rosary at Four Diocesan Cemeteries (Bulletin Materials)
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Other Events
FAQ: Where do I send my announcements?
You are invited to submit events and announcements for The Catholic Echo to Editor-in-Chief Katie Wagner at kwagner@youngstowndiocese.org.
Are you planning a parish music event? Please contact/copy Diocesan Director of Music Ralph Holtzhauser at rholtzhauser@youngstowndiocese.org.
BULLETINS/PUBLICITY
Shared Publicity Folders -UPDATED LINKS
Catholic parishes, schools, and lay organizations are invited to share your flyers, images, and bulletin announcements using Google Drive. All @youngstowndiocese.org emails should have access to these folders, and others can request access on a case-by-case basis. We will respond to all requests within one business day and appreciate your patience.
- March 2025 Shared Publicity Folder https://bit.ly/mar2025sharedoy
- April 2025 Shared Publicity Folder https://bit.ly/apr2025sharedoy
- May 2025 Shared Publicity Folder https://bit.ly/may2025sharedoy
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