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
Mrs. Amy Benedetti-Dike abenedetti@youngstowndiocese.org appointed to Regina Coeli Parish (Alliance), St. Joseph Parish (Alliance), St. Joseph Parish (Maximo), and St. Ann Parish (Sebring).
Koval OSU, Sr. Mary Alyce
Sr. Mary Alyce Koval, OSU makoval@youngstowndiocese.org appointed to St Catherine of Siena Parish (Boardman).
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).
Weeks, Anne
Anne Weeks aweeks@youngstowndiocese.org appointed to Holy Spirit Parish (Uniontown).
Wood, Deacon Greg
Deacon Greg Wood gwood@youngstowndiocese.org appointed to Regina Coeli Parish (Alliance), St. Joseph Parish (Alliance), St. Joseph Parish (Maximo), and St. Ann Parish (Sebring).
