DECREE
The Most Reverend David J. Bonnar, Bishop of the Diocese of Youngstown, has released the following Decrees:
Merger of Our Lady of Perpetual Help (McDonald) and Saint Mary (Mineral Ridge) into Queen of Heaven Parish, effective January 1, 2026
Merger of Saint Brendan, Saint Christine and Our Lady of Sorrows (Youngstown) into Saint Mary Magdalene Parish, effective January 1, 2026
Saint Brendan Church and Saint Matthias Church (Youngstown) designated as secondary sites for Saint Mary Magdalene Parish, effective January 1, 2026
Saints Peter and Paul Church (Youngstown) designated as secondary site for Saint Columba Cathedral Parish, effective November 3, 2025Â
Saint Peter of the Fields Church original location (Rootstown)Â relegated to profane but not sordid use, effective immediately
Mother of Sorrows Church and Saint Joseph Church (Ashtabula) relegated to profane but not sordid use, effective November 30, 2025
Download the full text of the decrees with signatures as a PDF document.
