Reflecting the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Welcome back to school for all students, families, catechists, and staff! This new school and program year is an opportunity for us to renew our faith by contemplating the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Quote of the Month
“The more than 100,000 faithful parishioners of our diocese continue to live a vibrant Eucharistic life, praying, celebrating Sacraments and practicing works of mercy and charity in a spirit of joy, peace, courage, hope and love.”
-Joan Lawson, diocesan Chancellor and Archivist in “The March of the Eucharist, 1951 to 2025” in The Catholic Echo Magazine’s special August 2025 issue: The March of the Eucharist Continues
Photo: Recession during Mass at St. Joseph Parish, Maximo. Credit: Ed Hall, Jr.
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Welcome to the Digital Communique!
PARISH BULLETINS/PUBLICITY
For full list of bulletin announcements, please download the Text Only Attachments
ATTACHMENTS ARE NOW IN THE SHARED PUBLICITY FOLDER: https://bit.ly/sept2025sharedoy
With the launch of Catholic Social Media (CSM), we are now uploading bulletin blurbs and prayers of the faithful in the “Resources” section of CSM. Between CSM and flyers in the Shared Publicity Folders, this has replaced the Communique Attachments folder. I will still create and email a “Text Only” version of the Communique, which will also be uploaded to CSM & the Shared Publicity Folder.
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.
- September 2025 Shared Publicity Folder https://bit.ly/sept2025sharedoy
- October 2025 Shared Publicity Folder https://bit.ly/oct2025sharedoy
- November 2025 Shared Publicity Folder https://bit.ly/nov2025sharedoy
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Start from: October 18, 2025 - 8:00 am
End at: October 19, 2025 - 6:00 pm
World Mission Sunday
All Parishes
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Vocation Ministry Workshop for Parish Vocation Promotion & Ministry Committees
Immaculate Conception Parish Center (Ravenna)
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Start from: October 18, 2025 - 8:00 am
End at: October 19, 2025 - 12:00 am
World Mission Sunday
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12:10 pm - 2:00 pm
Annual Red Mass for Legal Professions
St. Columba Cathedral Parish (Youngstown)
- Msgr. Robert Siffrin
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All Day
Community Day of Hope | Deadline for Assembled Grocery Totes or Hygiene Kits
St Teresa of Calcutta Parish - Blessed Sacrament Church
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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 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
- DOY County Celebrations for the Jubilee of Hope (Bulletin Materials) – The celebrations take place across all six counties. The next event will be: Trumbull County on October 25, 11:00 am Mass at All Souls Cemetery (Cortland).
- Upcoming Events with Bishop Bonnar (Bulletin Materials) – Bulletin materials available for upcoming events with Bishop Bonnar.
- Parishes to Celebrate Enthronement of the Sacred Heart on September 28 – Bishop Bonnar provides resources to encourage greater devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus: “On Sunday, September 28, 2025, we as a diocese will celebrate an enthronement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in every church.” Additional details have been sent directly to parishes about this special liturgy.
- Bishop David J. Bonnar to Speak at the First Friday Club of Greater Youngstown about the Sacred Heart (Bulletin Materials) – Bishop David J. Bonnar will speak at the First Friday Club of Greater Youngstown on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 11:30 am, Avion on the Water Banquet Center. For tickets, visit https://firstfridayclubofgreateryoungstown.org/ or call 330-720-4498.
ARCHIVES OFFICE
- Where can you find sacramental records for a closed or merged parish? – Catechist Café contains guidance on how to find a sacramental record from a closed or merged parish, and the proper keeping of sacramental records.
RURAL LIFE & MINISTRY
No announcements from this office right now
JUBILEE 2025
- Printable Pilgrim Passports for the Sacred Jubilee Sites – “Passports” are now available to assist pilgrims making a pious pilgrimage to the four sacred Jubilee sites in the Diocese of Youngstown.
- DOY County Celebrations for the Jubilee of Hope (Bulletin Materials) – The celebrations take place across all six counties. The next event will be: Trumbull County on October 25, 11:00 am Mass at All Souls Cemetery (Cortland).
- 111th World Day of Migrants and Refugees: Migrants, missionaries of hope (Bulletin Materials) – The World Day of Migrants and Refugees will be celebrated on October 4 & 5, 2025 on the occasion of the Jubilee of Migrants. Pope Leo XIV reflects on the current context “sadly marked by wars, violence, injustice and extreme weather events, which force millions of people to leave their homelands in search of refuge […]
- Pilgrim Days at Basilica of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel for the Jubilee of Hope (Bulletin Materials) – Join the devotions during pilgrim days at the Basilica of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Youngstown on October 7, Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary; November 13, Feast of St. Francis Xavier Cabrini; or December 8, 2025, Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
- 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.
PARISH BULLETINS/PUBLICITY
JUBILEE 2025 EVENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & RESOURCES
MARRIAGE & FAMILY SERVICES
- 25th, 40th, 50th and over Wedding Anniversary Celebration in Canton on 10/26 (Bulletin Materials) – Couples are asked to RSVP through parish offices no later than September 26. The Diocese of Youngstown is sponsoring a Wedding Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, October 26th, 2:00 p.m. at the Basilica of St. John the Baptist in Canton, honoring couples observing their 25th, 40th, 50th, and over wedding anniversaries in 2025.
- Marriage Preparation Engaged Couple Retreat Day (Bulletin Materials) – The next diocesan-sponsored one-day marriage preparation retreat days for engaged couples will be held Saturday, October 25, 2025 in the social hall at St. Columba Cathedral. Reservations are required.
PARISH BULLETINS/PUBLICITY
Marriage Preparation Retreat Days on September 6 or 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 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.
DIOCESAN POSITIONS
PARISH & CAMPUS MINISTRY POSITIONS
- Maintenance – Guardian Angels Parish/St. Joan of Arc Church & School (10/7/2025)
- Music Director | St. Dominic Church (Youngstown) (9/15/2025)
- Part Time Parish Financial Administrator, East Liverpool OH (9/12/2025)
- St. Jude, St. Patrick, Our Lady of Lourdes Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Ministry (8/12/2025)
- Parish Secretary – Kent Catholic Community (8/1/2025)
- Bookkeeper & Human Resource Officer (PT) | Trumbull North Catholic Community (3/17/2025)
- 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)
CATHOLIC SCHOOL POSITIONS
- Maintenance – Guardian Angels Parish/St. Joan of Arc Church & School (10/7/2025)
- Part Time (K-8) Music Teacher – St. Joseph the Provider Elementary School, Youngstown (10/3/2025)
- Grades 4/5 ELA and Social Studies Teacher – St. Peter Elementary School, Canton (10/3/2025)
- Permanent Substitute – St. Christine Elementary School, Youngstown (9/30/2025)
- 7th and 8th Grade Science Teacher – St. Thomas Aquinas School, Louisville (9/26/2025)
- Long Term English Substitute Teacher – Ursuline High School, Younstown (9/16/2025)
- 6-8 Science/Math Teacher – Holy Family Elementary School, Poland (9/15/2025)
- Physical Education Teacher – Ursuline High School, Youngstown (9/9/2025)
- Second Grade Teacher – St. Nicholas Elementary School, Struthers (9/3/2025)
- Part-time Music Teacher – St. Paul Catholic Elementary School, North Canton (9/3/2025)
- Art Teacher – St. James Elementary School, Waynesburg (8/20/2025)
- Music Teacher – St. James Elementary School, Waynesburg (8/20/2025)
- Physical Education Teacher – St. James Elementary School, Waynesburg (8/20/2025)
- Custodian – St. Paul Elementary School, Salem (8/19/2025)
- Middle School Math Teacher – St. Joseph Elementary School, Mogadore (8/19/2025)
- High School Intervention Specialist – Cardinal Mooney High School, Youngstown (8/5/2025)
- High School Math Teacher – St. Thomas Aquinas School, Louisville (8/5/2025)
- Prekindergarten Teacher (Full or Part Time) – ECLC @ St. Joseph, Austintown (7/24/2025)
- Middle School Math Teacher – St. Patrick Elementary School, Kent (7/15/2025)
- Preschool Teacher – St. Joseph Elementary School, Mogadore (7/9/2025)
ADDITIONAL CATHOLIC CAREERS
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, DIOCESE OF YOUNGSTOWN
- Lunch and Learn: Protecting Our Most Vulnerable Neighbors in Ashtabula County (Bulletin Materials) – Catholic Charities, Diocese of Youngstown to host free lunch and learn events throughout the year and at multiple locations around the Diocese of Youngstown.
- SAVE THE DATE – Breakfast with the Bishop (Bulletin Materials) – Catholic Charities, Diocese of Youngstown to host Breakfast with the Bishop at Saint Michael Parish, Canfield
- 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.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF ASHTABULA COUNTY
- Catholic Charities of Ashtabula County HALO (Bulletin Materials) – Catholic Charities of Ashtabula County invites you to attend the HALO Gala—Holiday Angels Loving Others. Support the children who will benefit from this event by visiting our Amazon Toys Wishlist today.
- Seeking Volunteers (Bulletin Materials) – Catholic Charities of Ashtabula County seeks Volunteers for office assistance.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES REGIONAL AGENCY
- URGENT REQUEST – Food Support Needed! – Catholic Charities Urgently Seeks Donations to Help Those in Need.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES SERVING PORTAGE AND STARK COUNTIES
- SAVE THE DATE – Social Hour with the Bishop (Bulletin Materials) – Catholic Charities Serving Portage and Stark County to host 2nd Annual Social Hour with the Bishop.
- 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.
OFFICE OF PEACE AND JUSTICE
- October is RESPECT LIFE MONTH (Bulletin Materials) – The Office of Peace and Justice promotes the themes of Catholic Social Teaching, particularly the dignity of the human person, through education, advocacy, and prayer.
- 111th World Day of Migrants and Refugees: Migrants, missionaries of hope (Bulletin Materials) – The World Day of Migrants and Refugees will be celebrated on October 4 & 5, 2025 on the occasion of the Jubilee of Migrants. Pope Leo XIV reflects on the current context “sadly marked by wars, violence, injustice and extreme weather events, which force millions of people to leave their homelands in search of refuge […]
PARISH BULLETINS/PUBLICITY
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.
PARISH BULLETINS/PUBLICITY
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.
OFFICE OF YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
- SEEK26 – SEEK26 registration opens on October 15th at MIDNIGHT for the first 25 young adults (ages 18-39) to register with the Diocese of Youngstown using the diocesan discount code. Registrants must be parishioners and/or reside in the Diocese of Youngstown to attend.
- 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.
- Save-the-Dates: Youth, Young Adult, and Campus Ministry Events in 2025-2026 – 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!
- 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.
THE CATHOLIC ECHO
- 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.
MULTIMEDIA
- Wineskins Schedule: September & October 2025 – “Wineskins” features reflections on the lives of the saints and the sacred scriptures, along with thoughts on a variety of topics and issues from a Catholic perspective.
- The Catholic Echo Podcast Topics: September & October 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.
SOCIAL MEDIA
- Printable Pilgrim Passports for the Sacred Jubilee Sites – “Passports” are now available to assist pilgrims making a pious pilgrimage to the four sacred Jubilee sites in the Diocese of Youngstown.
- Additional Content Partners Through Catholic Social Media Platform – The creators of the Catholic Social Media platform are now making suggested content available from Catholic Charities Diocese of Youngstown, The Pontifical Mission Societies, OSV News and #iGiveCatholic.
INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
- RSVP for Diocesan Communications Retreat on 11/18 – Catholic Communications Professionals in the Diocese of Youngstown are invited to a special day on November 18, 2025 at St. Columba Cathedral (Youngstown). Invites coming soon!
- Contacted by the Press? Let the Communications Department Know! – Have you been contacted by a member of the press or media about happenings in your parish, school or diocesan office? Contact Dennis Biviano, Media Relations & Multimedia Specialist at dbiviano@youngstowndiocese.org.
- Reporting Scams or Fraud – If you have been the target of a scam, whether attempted or successful, here are some steps you can take to report it.
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.
OFFICE OF CLERGY & RELIGIOUS SERVICES
- SAVE THE DATES! Priest Events in 2025 – Ongoing Education & Formation: “Putting the Heart of Christ in the Ministry of the Priest” – October 28, 1:00 p.m. via WebEx. Advent Day of Recollection on December 16, 2025 (dinner included).
- New Ritual Book – The Order of the Anointing of the Sick and of Their Pastoral Care – Revised Edition – A timeline of implementation has been announced by the USCCB along with publishers who will be offering the new ritual book. The book is currently available for pre-order and may be shipped beginning January 1, 2026.
OFFICE OF CHURCH VOCATIONS
- Parish Vocation Ministry & Called By Name Initiative – Vocation Ministry is hosting a Parishioner Workshop on Saturday, 18 October 2025 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM at Immaculate Conception Parish in Ravenna. Contact the Office of Vocations at vocations@youngstowndiocese.org.
- New Candidate Admitted into Seminary Formation – The Office of Church Vocations is pleased to announce the acceptance of Mr. Derek Linden into Seminary Formation for the Diocese of Youngstown, following the Priestly Formation Board meeting. Mr. Linden will attend St. Mary Seminary.
- September & October 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.
- Seminarian Posters and Prayer Cards: Coming Soon! – Our 2024-2025 Seminarian Posters & Prayer Cards have been delivered to each Parish, High School, and Elementary School in the diocese.
- Bishop Bonnar Calls for a New Class of Permanent Deacons (Bulletin Materials) – The Office of the Permanent Diaconate is now accepting inquiries from men who perceive the Holy Spirit’s call to serve the Church in the ministries of the liturgy, the Word, and charity.
OFFICE OF THE PERMANENT DIACONATE
- Bishop Bonnar Calls for a New Class of Permanent Deacons (Bulletin Materials) – The Office of the Permanent Diaconate is now accepting inquiries from men who perceive the Holy Spirit’s call to serve the Church in the ministries of the liturgy, the Word, and charity.
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.
ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL
- 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.
OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT AND STEWARDSHIP
- Fall 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.
OFFICE OF MISSIONS
- World Mission Sunday on October 18/19 (Bulletin Materials) – Together, through our prayers and financial support, we bring the Lord’s mercy and concrete help to the most vulnerable communities in the Pope’s missions.
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)
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
- NEW: Advent Retreat Day with Steve Angrisano: “Comfort and Joy” – 2025 Advent Retreat Day for parish ministers and leaders featuring Steve Angrisano to be held December 4th in Aurora. Sponsored by the Office of Faith Formation and Lay Ecclesial Ministry
- Personnel Reports and Catechetical Reports (Were Due 10/13/25) – 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.
- Universal Prayers for Lay Ecclesial Ministry – updated, Bulletin Materials – Parishes and prayer groups are encouraged to pray for persons facing challenges, as well as for increased vocations to lay ministry.
- Lifelong Learning: Courses For Adults – All adult faith formation courses are open to anyone wanting to grow in their faith. The courses are offered online and in-person.
- Lifelong Learning: Courses For Adults (Bulletin Materials) – All adult faith formation courses are open to anyone wanting to grow in their faith. The courses are offered online and in-person. Here are upcoming opportunities
- Universal Prayers for Lay Ecclesial Ministry – updated, Bulletin Materials – Parishes and prayer groups are encouraged to pray for vocations to lay ministry.
- NEW: For Parish Ministers: Parish Ministers Meeting on September 30 – All Parish Ministers serving in Diocese of Youngstown parishes are invited to the September 30 meeting at the St. Edward site of St. Columba Parish. RSVPs required.
IN THE DIOCESAN LIBRARY
- Library in the Diocesan Office of Faith Formation and Lay Ecclesial Ministry – (Bulletin Materials) – Our diocesan library is open to everyone. We have resources for personal reflection, small group study, families, as well as age-level faith formation. Visit any time between 8AM – 4PM, Monday – Friday at 225 Elm Street, Youngstown.
- Library in the Diocesan Office of Faith Formation and Lay Ecclesial Ministry – (Bulletin Materials) – Our diocesan library is open to everyone. We have resources for small group study, families, as well as age-level faith formation. Visit any time between 8AM – 4PM, Monday – Friday.
- 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.
OFFICE OF WORSHIP
- Parishes to Celebrate Enthronement of the Sacred Heart on September 28 – Bishop Bonnar provides resources to encourage greater devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus: “On Sunday, September 28, 2025, we as a diocese will celebrate an enthronement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in every church.” Additional details have been sent directly to parishes about this special liturgy.
- FDLC Webinar Series – The webinar series “Ars Celebrandi: Something More is Required” is now posted free on the FLDC website (video and handouts). They would serve as an excellent formation piece for Parish Liturgy Committees and/or Parish Adult Faith Formation sessions.
- Gold Mass: Sunday November 23rd at 4pm at the Cathedral of St. Columba – Organ and choir concert at 2:45pm with Mass at 4pm and dinner afterwards.
- New Ritual Book – The Order of the Anointing of the Sick and of Their Pastoral Care – Revised Edition – A timeline of implementation has been announced by the USCCB along with publishers who will be offering the new ritual book. The book is currently available for pre-order and may be shipped beginning January 1, 2026.
- Low Gluten Hosts – It is important for pastors to make every effort to accommodate the experience of Holy Communion for the faithful, including those suffering from celiac disease.
WORSHIP: MUSIC
- Upcoming Parish Music Events (Bulletin Materials) – Join us for live music events at: Dueling Violins: 10/5 at 1:15pm at St. Patrick Church (Youngstown). Theron Brown Trio: 11/23 at 6:30pm at St. Blaise Parish – St. Joseph Church (Austintown). Dates have been announced for the 2026 Cathedral Concert Series.
- 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.
- FDLC Webinar Series – The webinar series “Ars Celebrandi: Something More is Required” is now posted free on the FLDC website (video and handouts). They would serve as an excellent formation piece for Parish Liturgy Committees and/or Parish Adult Faith Formation sessions.
- Gold Mass: Sunday November 23rd at 4pm at the Cathedral of St. Columba – Organ and choir concert at 2:45pm with Mass at 4pm and dinner afterwards.
OFFICE OF YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT ACCOMPANIMENT
- Save-the-Dates: Youth, Young Adult, and Campus Ministry Events in 2025-2026 – Save these dates, and check in periodically for an updated list of events!
- SEEK26 – SEEK26 registration opens on October 15th at MIDNIGHT for the first 25 young adults (ages 18-39) to register with the Diocese of Youngstown using the diocesan discount code. Registrants must be parishioners and/or reside in the Diocese of Youngstown to attend.
- 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.
- 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!
- 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.
OFFICE OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
- 2025-2026 DOY Catholic Schools Calendar Available – The Office of Catholic Schools has published the calendar for the 2025-2026 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
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.
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
Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Fridays at 3pm (Bulletin Materials)
Rosary at Four Diocesan Cemeteries (Bulletin Materials)
Please share these flyers and bulletin announcements as applicable to your location:
Other Events
FAQ: Where do I send my announcements?
You are invited to submit events and announcements for The Catholic Echo to Editor-in-Chief Katie Wagner at kwagner@youngstowndiocese.org.
Are you planning a parish music event? Please contact/copy Diocesan Director of Music Ralph Holtzhauser at rholtzhauser@youngstowndiocese.org.
BULLETINS/PUBLICITY
Shared Publicity Folders -UPDATED LINKS
Catholic parishes, schools, and lay organizations are invited to share your flyers, images, and bulletin announcements using Google Drive. All @youngstowndiocese.org emails should have access to these folders, and others can request access on a case-by-case basis. We will respond to all requests within one business day and appreciate your patience.
- Sept 2025 Shared Publicity Folder https://bit.ly/sept2025sharedoy
- Oct 2025 Shared Publicity Folder https://bit.ly/oct2025sharedoy
- Nov 2025 Shared Publicity Folder https://bit.ly/nov2025sharedoy
