Called to Serve in Collaboration
Diocesan Pastoral Associates (DPAs) are trained lay people appointed by the Bishop to parish leadership. They are authorized to collaborate closely with pastors to provide administrative and pastoral care, while allowing our clergy to focus on their unique call to offer the sacraments.
The Diocese of Youngstown currently has six Diocesan Pastoral Associates with assignments, and ten ministers in formation.
The Office of Faith Formation and Lay Ecclesial Ministry collaborates with multiple departments to provide a thorough discernment process for prospective Diocesan Pastoral Associates. Those called to this ministry have typically already served for years as a director of religious education, parish pastoral associate, or another form of pastoral ministry. God is always calling lay ministers to serve God’s people.
If you have ever wondered about becoming prepared for a parish ministry position, please contact Margie Hynes, Diocesan Director of Faith Formation and Lay Ecclesial Ministry at mhynes@youngstowndiocese.org for assistance in discerning academic and experiential qualifications with a possible path toward meaningful and life giving discipleship, or call the office at (330) 744-8451 x297.
DIRECTORY
Benedetti-Dike, Mrs. Amy
Diocesan Pastoral Associate Email: abenedetti@youngstowndiocese.org Mail: Regina Coeli Parish, 663 Fernwood Blvd, Alliance, Ohio 44601-2728 Assignments: Regina Coeli Parish (Alliance), 663 Fernwood Blvd, Alliance,
HANSHAW, MR. MICHAEL
Permanent Deacon & Diocesan Pastoral Associate mhanshaw@youngstowndiocese.org (330) 307-0182 Assignment: St. Pope John XXIII Parish (Niles), Mail: 381 Robbins Ave Niles, OH 44446-2407, Phone: 330-652-5825
McCue, Mrs. Tina
Mrs. Tina McCue cmccue@youngstowndiocese.org appointed to Trumbull North Catholic Community.
Perkoski, Mr. Nicholas
Mr. Nicholas Perkoski nperkoski@youngstowndiocese.org appointed to Corpus Christi Parish (Conneaut), Our Lady of Peace Parish (Ashtabula), St. Andrew Bobola Parish (Kingsville), and Assumption Parish (Geneva).
SMITH, MR. RANDOLPH G.
Permanent Deacon & Diocesan Pastoral Associate rsmith@youngstowndiocese.org (330) 323-5904 Assignments: Saint Isidore Parish, Louisville, Mail: 8267 Nickel Plate Ave NE, Louisville, Ohio 44436-1163; Phone: 330-875-2827,
Weeks, Anne
Anne Weeks aweeks@youngstowndiocese.org appointed to Holy Spirit Parish (Uniontown).
Wood, Deacon Greg
Permanent Deacon & Diocesan Pastoral Associate gwood@youngstowndiocese.org Phone: (412) 956-6138 Assignments: Regina Coeli Parish (Alliance) 663 Fernwood Blvd Alliance, OH 44601-2728, Phone: 330-821-5880 St. Ann
