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Jubilee: Pilgrim Day at Basilica of Our Lady of Mt Carmel
In Person Course | Fratelli Tutti: Fraternity and Social Friendship
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Jubilee of the Sick & Healthcare WorkersYearly
Deadline for 2024 Tax Return Reduction with Donation to Good Samaritan Scholarship
Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith Decision on Father Michael Swierz
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith has issued its determination and affirmed the action taken by Bishop David Bonnar in regards to Father Michael Swierz
Diocese of Youngstown Announces 2025 Golden Apple Award Winners
Educators from various diocesan Catholic Schools will be honored May 5
Hari Group LLC Acquires House of Loreto
The 50-bed licensed nursing facility is located at 2812 Harvard Avenue, NW, in Canton
Official Decree | March 9, 2025
The Most Reverend David Bonnar has appointed Mrs. Christine McCue as Diocesan Pastoral Associate for the parishes of Trumbull North County.
Clergy Official | March 1, 2025
The following Clergy Assignments were announced by Bishop Bonnar on March 1, 2025: Keehner, Hetzel, Muriithi & McCaffrey.
Official Decree | February 4, 2025
The Most Rev. David J. Bonnar has designated four Sacred Jubilee Sites for pious pilgrimage or visit in 2025: the Cathedral of St. Columba (Youngstown), Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Basilica (Youngstown), Basilica of St. John the Baptist (Canton) and Poor Clare Nuns of Perpetual Adoration (Canton).
COMMUNIQUÉ: Diocesan Office Announcements
Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass (Bulletin Materials)
The Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass will take place on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Saint Columba Cathedral in Youngstown. The deadline for couples to register at their parishes is Friday, April 25, 2025.
2025 Priesthood Ordination
Bishop Bonnar will ordain Rev. Mr. Travis Seagraves to the Order of Priesthood on Saturday, June 7, 2025 in Saint Columba Cathedral at 10:30 a.m.
Annual Summer Conference for School Pastors’ Institute: July 7-10, 2025
The Annual Summer Conference for clergy in parishes with a Catholic School will be held July 7-10, 2025, on the campus of Notre Dame. Registration is now open until May 31, 2025.
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The March of the Eucharist Continues
In 1951, the first Bishop of Youngstown, James McFadden, compiled a book titled The March of the Eucharist. Today, the bishops of the United States have called every diocese to join in a Eucharistic Revival. In the Diocese of Youngstown, we are looking to our early days with the theme The March of the Eucharist Continues.
Cause for Rhoda Wise’s Canonization
Canton native Rhoda Wise is being investigated for potential sainthood. The Diocese of Youngstown Tribunal has compiled testimony of her life of heroic virtue, which has been received by the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints. She is currently considered a Servant of God.
Testify to the Light
Bishop Bonnar’s first pastoral letter invited us to acknowledge the darkness of the time, challenged us to reclaim the light of our sacramental life, and offered five priorities for our journey into the future together.
Practicing Faith, Hope, and Love
Bishop Bonnar’s second pastoral letter focused on living the virtues together in tough times. Faith, hope, and love are presented as the answer to our present moment, and the path through our challenges and grief.
Archives Museum
Historical artifacts, documents, and artwork are lovingly preserved by our Diocesan Archives to tell our story of Catholic faith in the Diocese of Youngstown. The former site of Ss. Cyril and Methodius Church in Youngstown will soon house these collections.
