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
Diocesan Events This Month
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- SA
Events for October
1st
Events for October
2nd
Respect Life Month
Divine Mercy Chaplet | Fridays, Alternating Diocesan Cemeteries
Events for October
3rd
St. Francis of Assisi Pet Blessing
Our Sunday Mass from St. Columba Cathedral
Parish Presentations After Mass (Warren)
St. Francis of Assisi Feast Day Mass, Bishop Bonnar presiding
Events for October
4th
St. Francis of Assisi Feast Day Mass, Bishop Bonnar presiding
Parish Presentations After Mass (Warren)
Events for October
5th
Parish Presentations After Mass (Warren)
Events for October
6th
Parish Presentations After Mass (Warren)
Events for October
7th
New Episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast
Rosary at Diocesan Cemeteries
Parish Presentations After Mass (Warren)
Events for October
8th
Parish Presentations After Mass (Warren)
Events for October
9th
Pray for a Culture of Life in Ohio
Parish Presentations After Mass (Warren)
Events for October
10th
Our Sunday Mass from St. Columba Cathedral
Parish Presentations After Mass (Warren)
Events for October
11th
Parish Presentations After Mass (Warren)
Events for October
12th
Precious Lives Prayer Service
Monthly Cemetery Mass
Parish Presentations After Mass (Warren)
Events for October
13th
Monthly Cemetery Mass
Parish Presentations After Mass (Warren)
Events for October
14th
New Episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast
Monthly Cemetery Mass
Parish Presentations After Mass (Warren)
Events for October
15th
Parish Presentations After Mass (Warren)
Events for October
16th
Monthly Cemetery Mass
Parish Presentations After Mass (Warren)
Events for October
17th
World Mission Sunday
Senior Expo
Ministry Day 2026
- 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
Our Sunday Mass from St. Columba Cathedral
Parish Presentations After Mass (Warren)
Events for October
18th
World Mission Sunday
Parish Presentations After Mass (Warren)
Events for October
19th
Events for October
20th
Events for October
21st
New Episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast
Events for October
22nd
Events for October
23rd
Events for October
24th
Events for October
25th
Parish Presentations After Mass (Canton)
25th, 40th, 50th, 55th, 60th and over Wedding Anniversary Celebration
Events for October
26th
Events for October
27th
Events for October
28th
Events for October
29th
Events for October
30th
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.
- 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.
- Upcoming Events with Bishop Bonnar (Bulletin Materials) – Bulletin materials available for upcoming events with Bishop Bonnar.
- 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.
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
- 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 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 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.
- 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)
- Bookkeeper & Human Resource Officer (PT) | Trumbull North Catholic Community (3/17/2025)
- PreSchool Director/Teacher – Sts. Philip and James Elementary School, Canal Fulton (10/2/2026)
- John F. Kennedy Upper Campus School – Warren (10/2/2026)
- 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)
- Pre-K Assistant – ECLC @ St. Luke, Boardman (9/9/2026)
- Cafeteria/Office Aide – St. Paul School, Salem (8/28/2026)
- Pre-School Teacher’s Aide (Part Time) – Villa Maria Teresa School, Hubbard (8/21/2026)
- Lunch Monitor – St. Thomas Aquinas Middle School, Louisville (7/23/2026)
- Substitute Teachers for All Diocesan Schools 2026-2027 School Year (7/22/2026)
- 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.
- 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.
- October is RESPECT LIFE MONTH (Bulletin Materials) – In October, the Catholic Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month.
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.
Click the name of the office to read the full text of the announcements.
- 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.
- 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.
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: doyorg.wpenginepowered.com/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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
Fr. John-Michael Lavelle has been emailing updates on individual parishes’ performance on the Appeal. This information is also posted at www.doyorg.wpenginepowered.com/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.
- 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.
- 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!
- 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!
- 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.
- 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
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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