The Most Rev. David J. Bonnar, Bishop of Youngstown, has released the following decree regarding the merger of St. Barbara, St. Joseph, and and St. Mary Parishes, Massillon, and the establishment of Divine Mercy Parish, after a period of consultation and review of pastoral statistics. The merger is effective January 1, 2023.
Official Decree – Divine Mercy Parish, Massillon – effective January 1, 2023
The annual celebration includes a variety of events that run from January 28-February 3
Bishop Bonnar accepts recommendations for new parish mergers
Press Release | New Communications staff member Dennis Biviano, and new roles for Father John-Michael Lavelle, Meagen Farrell, Michael Houy, Cindee Case
Press Release | The Most Reverend David J. Bonnar, Bishop of Youngstown, will celebrate a diocesan Mass for Life on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. at St. Columba Cathedral, 154 West Wood Street, Youngstown. All are invited to pray for a greater respect for human life at every stage and in all circumstances.
Bishop David Bonnar will Bless Remodeled Space at 4 p.m.
Our Lady Guadalupe Mass and Dinner will be held on December 12 and the first diocesan Las Posadas on December 16
