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
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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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
9 Days for Life
- R. J. Mangan, Director of Peace and Justice
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
9 Days for Life
- R. J. Mangan, Director of Peace and Justice
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
9 Days for Life
- R. J. Mangan, Director of Peace and Justice
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
9 Days for Life
- R. J. Mangan, Director of Peace and Justice
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
9 Days for Life
- R. J. Mangan, Director of Peace and Justice
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
9 Days for Life
- R. J. Mangan, Director of Peace and Justice
Divine Mercy Chaplet | Fridays, Alternating Diocesan Cemeteries
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Church Overseas Combined Collection
- Chancellor's Office
Word of God Sunday
- Office of Worship
- Office of the Permanent Diaconate
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
9 Days for Life
- R. J. Mangan, Director of Peace and Justice
Called By Name | Nominate Someone to Discern God’s Call
Ordination to the Permanent Diaconate
- Office of Worship
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Church Overseas Combined Collection
- Chancellor's Office
Word of God Sunday
- Office of Worship
- Office of the Permanent Diaconate
New Episode of Wineskins
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Called By Name | Nominate Someone to Discern God’s Call
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Celebrate Catholic Schools Week
- Office of Catholic Schools
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Celebrate Catholic Schools Week
- Office of Catholic Schools
Events for January
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New Episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast
Celebrate Catholic Schools Week
- Office of Catholic Schools
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Celebrate Catholic Schools Week
- Office of Catholic Schools
Events for January
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Celebrate Catholic Schools Week
- Office of Catholic Schools
Cathedral Organ Concert Series: Ralph Holtzhauser and Craig Ziobert
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Celebrate Catholic Schools Week
- Office of Catholic Schools
Chancery
Click the name of the office to read the announcement titles, and click the headlines for more information. Links to download the parish bulletin/publicity materials are listed below.
- Safe Environment Materiales de Boletín (in Spanish) – The attached bulletin announcement regarding education, screening, reporting, and victim assistance, should be included bi-monthly (every two months) in all parish bulletins.
- Safe Environment Bulletin Announcements (in English) – The attached bulletin announcement regarding education, screening, reporting, and victim assistance, should be included bi-monthly (every two months) in all parish bulletins.
- Upcoming Events with Bishop Bonnar (Bulletin Materials) – Bulletin materials available for upcoming events with Bishop Bonnar.
- DOY County Celebrations for the Jubilee of Hope-Rescheduled (Bulletin Materials) – The celebrations take place across all six counties. The last event will be: Mahoning County on December 28, 2025, 10:30 am Mass at St. Columba Cathedral (Youngstown).
- Church Overseas Combined Collection (Bulletin Materials) – The Church Overseas Combined Collection will be held the weekend of January 24/25, 2026. Parishes can use these bulletin announcements.
- Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (Bulletin Materials) – The theme for the 2026 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, January 18-25, 2026, is “There is one body, and one spirit, just as you are called to the one hope of your calling.” (Ephesians 4:4).
- DOY County Celebrations for the Jubilee of Hope-Rescheduled (Bulletin Materials) – The celebrations take place across all six counties. The last event will be: Mahoning County on December 28, 2025, 10:30 am Mass at St. Columba Cathedral (Youngstown).
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
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Marriage Preparation Retreat Days on September 6 or October 25 (Bulletin Materials)
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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.
- Administrative Assistant – The Catholic Echo (11/25/2025)
- Financial Services Secretary (11/4/2025)
- Coordinator of Religious Education | St. Dominic Church (Youngstown) (12/9/2025)
- Facilities Worker | Holy Family Parish (Navarre & Brewster) (10/21/2025)
- Music Director | St. Dominic Church (Youngstown) (9/15/2025)
- St. Jude, St. Patrick, Our Lady of Lourdes Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Ministry (8/12/2025)
- Bookkeeper & Human Resource Officer (PT) | Trumbull North Catholic Community (3/17/2025)
- Regional Youth Minister (FT) | Portage County South Parishes (7/18/2024)
- Facilities and Grounds Worker – Christ Our Savior Parish, Struthers (11/27/2023)
- Administrative Assistant- Office of Catholic Schools, Youngstown (1/6/2026)
- Preschool Assistant (Part-time), St. Christine/St. Luke, Youngstown (1/5/2026)
- Custodian – St. Paul Elementary School, Salem (1/5/2026)
- Grades 5-8 Aide – St. Joseph the Provider School, Youngstown (12/12/2025)
- Head Volleyball Coach – Cardinal Mooney High School, Youngstown (12/5/2025)
- Head Football Coach – St. Thomas Aquinas School, Louisville (12/5/2025)
- Student Monitor/Educational Aide – St. Thomas Aquinas School, Louisville (11/17/2025)
- Head Track Coach- Ursuline High School, Youngstown (11/4/2025)
- 7th and 8th Grade Math Teacher – St. Thomas Aquinas School, Louisville (10/30/2025)
- Long Term English Substitute Teacher – Ursuline High School, Younstown (9/16/2025)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- Administrative Assistant – The Catholic Echo (11/25/2025)
- Villa Maria Worship Coordinator – Sisters of the Humility of Mary – Program Director (11/25/2025)
- PRN / Part-Time Substitute Teacher | St. Vincent-St. Mary High School (Akron) (11/5/2025)
- Long-Term Sub (Physical Education) | St. Vincent-St. Mary High School (Akron) (11/5/2025)
- Financial Services Secretary (11/4/2025)
- Director of Faith Formation | St. Joseph Pillar of Families Parish (Shelby County, OH) (10/14/2025)
- Director of Liturgy, Worship and Music | St. Joseph Pillar of Families Parish (Shelby County, OH) (10/14/2025)
- 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.
- February is Catholic Charities Awareness Month – February designated as “Catholic Charities Awareness Month” in the Diocese of Youngstown.
- Stay Home & Support CCAC’s Non-Event 2025 (Bulletin Materials) – Catholic Charities of Ashtabula County asks for your support this holiday season!
- Catholic Relief Services – Rice Bowl Collection – 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.
- February is National Black History Month – February is National Black History Month and provides an opportunity to highlight the National Black Catholic Congress.
- International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking – On February 8, Catholics all over the world are encouraged to host or attend prayer services to create greater awareness about this phenomenon.
- Mass for Life – January 18, 2026 (Bulletin Materials) – Bishop Bonnar will preside at a Mass for Life on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 10:30 am at St. Columba Cathedral, Youngstown (154 W. Wood St.). All are welcome – no reservations needed.
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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.
- SEEK26 – SEEK26 participant waivers are DUE Friday, December 19th. All communications with the Diocesan delegation will be sent via email or GroupMe.
- 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!
- 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.
- Diocesan Collection for The Catholic Echo – January 10 & 11, 2026 (Bulletin Materials) – The offerings made via the “Catholic Echo” envelope in January are to remain in the parish to assist the parish in meeting the prescribed subsidy for providing the Echo to parishioners.
- The Catholic Echo Podcast Topics: December 2025 & January 2026 – 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: December 2025 & January 2026 – “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.
- Parish Directory Updates – Please note recent changes to merged parish web addresses, offices, and other directory updates.
- Spectrum News 1 closings announcement system now available to churches – Spectrum News 1 has opened their closings and delays system to churches in the state of Ohio. Register on their website or contact Aaron Hepker at aaron.hepker@charter.com or 614-307-2703.
- Resources to Support Your Parish Transitions – Here are some resources & reminders to support your parish transitions: Bookmark online Diocesan Directory; Update your parish website; Send us any changes for job postings, Mass time updates, and personal directory listings.
PARISH BULLETINS/PUBLICITY
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 2026 – Ongoing Education & Formation: In-person formation about AI – January 26. Appeal Kick Off Luncheon on January 27 at St Michael (Canfield).
- Called by Name – Called by Name is a prayerful vocation initiative that invites parishioners to name individuals they recognize as living lives of faith, generosity, and leadership. The Called by Name weekend will take place on Saturday, January 24 and Sunday, January 25, 2026. For more information contact Fr. William Wainio in the Office of Church Vocations, wwainio@youngstowndiocese.org.
- Parish Vocation Ministry & Called By Name Initiative – The Office of Church Vocations is sponsoring “Called By Name” on the weekend of January 24 & 25, 2026 and has provided materials for parishes to publicize this initiative. Contact the Office of Vocations at vocations@youngstowndiocese.org.
- 2026 Vocations Bulletin Blurbs – Cycle A (Bulletin Materials) – Please use these weekly reflections to help promote vocations to the priesthood and religious life in your parish community and school.
- Praise and Worship Nights for Vocations – Join us as we pray for an increase in vocations. For more information contact Fr. William Wainio in the Office of Church Vocations, wwainio@youngstowndiocese.org.
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.
- News About the Appeal: CONGRATULATIONS! 100% – 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.”
- Dec 2025-Mar 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
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.
- In-Service on February 10 regarding Mental Health for Parish Ministers – In-Service Day for Parish Ministers regarding Mental Health will take place in Niles on February 10, 2026.
- Welcome to Catechesis: Introduction to the Church’s Vision of Catechesis – Welcome to Catechesis: A Four-Session Online Introduction to the Church’s Vision of Catechesis from NCCL
- Upcoming Training for Level 1 Catechesis of the Good Shepherd – St. Paul in North Canton will host Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level 1 (ages 3 – 6) training in June
- Lifelong Learning: NEW Courses For Adults in February 2026 – 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: NEW Courses For Adults in 2026 – All adult faith formation courses are open to anyone wanting to grow in their faith. The courses are offered online and in-person.
- Let us Pray for Lay Ecclesial Ministry and for Persons With Disabilities — updated prayers, Bulletin Materials – Parishes are encouraged to utilize these to add to Universal Prayers this weekend, and prayer groups are encouraged to pray for persons facing challenges, as well as for increased vocations to lay ministry.
- Library in the Diocesan Office of Faith Formation and Lay Ecclesial Ministry, plus Catechist Cafe’ website (Bulletin Materials)- Updated – 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. We also share resource ideas and links online on our Catechist Cafe’ website.
- 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.
- Upcoming Hispanic Ministry Events – 12/20/25: Diocesan Posada at St Barbara Church, Divine Mercy Parish (Massillon); Jan 9-11, 2026: Fe y Vida: Padre Felices, Hijos Felices, Hogares Felices
- Cathedral Organ Concert Series – 2026 Dates (Bulletin Materials) – We are glad to feature some incredible artistry from around the diocese and beyond who will be participating in the organ concert series for the Cathedral of Saint Columba in Youngstown, Ohio.
- Cathedral Organ Concert Series – 2026 Dates (Bulletin Materials) – We are glad to feature some incredible artistry from around the diocese and beyond who will be participating in the organ concert series for the Cathedral of Saint Columba in Youngstown, Ohio.
- Upcoming Parish Music Events (Bulletin Materials) – Join us for live music events at: Dates have been announced for the 2026 Cathedral Concert Series.
- SEEK26 – SEEK26 participant waivers are DUE Friday, December 19th. All communications with the Diocesan delegation will be sent via email or GroupMe.
- 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!
- 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.
- Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) Marketing Toolkit (Bulletin Materials) – Ohio taxpayers can reduce their 2025 state tax return through a donation to the Good Samaritan Scholarship up to $750 per individual or $1500 married filing jointly. DOY maintains this Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) and distributes it to families based on financial need. Leading up to Catholic Schools Week, parishes & schools are encouraged to use the SGO Marketing toolkit to promote their local Catholic schools.
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.
- 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.
- 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
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