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Bishop David J. Bonnar Releases Third Pastoral Letter
The letter is entitled: “Take Heart! Do Not Lose Heart! Behold the Sacred Heart!” It provides prayerful reflections and resources in preparation for an enthronement of the Sacred of Jesus to take place in every church on Sunday, September 28, 2025.
Diocese of Youngstown Announces Sale of St. Joseph Care Center to North Canton Development Company
The decision to sell the senior living community was made by the St. Joseph Care Center Corporation in November of 2023.
Diocese of Youngstown Announces Priest Retirements
All three priests will retire from the diocese effective July 1
Clergy Official | June 7, 2025
The following Clergy Assignments were announced by Bishop Bonnar and are effective July 1, 2025. Priests: Brienz, Johnson, Marneni, Rovnak & Seagraves. Additional: Colucy.
Clergy Official | May 9, 2025
The following Clergy Assignments were announced by Bishop Bonnar and are effective July 1 . Priests: Rooney & Rovnak. Deacon: Capitena.
Clergy Official | April 30, 2025
The following Clergy Assignments were announced by Bishop Bonnar and are effective July 1
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Community Cupboard Campaign
Help Catholic Charities collect hygiene, cleaning, and paper products for neighbors in need. Items can’t be purchased with SNAP. Drop off donations or shop our Amazon Wish List.
Parishes: Where to send parishioner updates for Echo mailing -NEW
Please send updated parishioner household contact information to The Catholic Echo by email at catholicecho@youngstowndiocese.org.
Pray the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary with Bishop Bonnar -NEW
Our partners at CatholicTV visited St. Columba Cathedral to film Bishop Bonnar’s reflections on the Glorious Mysteries. Watch online any time, or watch The Rosary on CatholicTV Youngstown at 10am weekdays and Saturdays.
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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.
