Eagle of the Cross Award Ceremony

The Eagle of the Cross award is given annually to outstanding juniors and seniors in high school within the Diocese of Youngstown who show particular zeal in the improvement of their own parish ministry programs, high school ministry teams, or youth work in general within the Diocese.

The Eagle of the Cross Awards ceremony will take place on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:00pm at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica with a reception in the Banquet Hall to follow.

For details, please see the program page: https://doy.org/eagle-of-the-cross-2026/

Nominees must be Catholic, and must exemplify the qualities of moral integrity, prayer, good works, and Catholic-Christian leadership. This award was created by the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry, and is the highest honor presented to the youth by the Diocese of Youngstown. Up to 3 awards per county for parish involvement, and up to 2 awards per diocesan Catholic high school are awarded each year.

Nominations for Eagle of the Cross must be received (mailed or delivered) at the Diocesan Offices by 3:00pm on Friday, March 6, 2026.