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Annual Bishop’s Golf Classic on June 22, 2026
The Annual Bishop’s Golf Classic, benefiting Seminarian Formation and other needs is scheduled for Monday, June 30, 2025 at The Lake Club. Sponsorships due June 18, 2025.
Anthony Catale Named Principal at Warren John F. Kennedy Catholic School Upper Campus
Mr. Catale had previously taught and coached at Warren JFK Lower Campus; He starts on July 1
ARISE Young Adult Summer Festival Takes Place on September 12
ARISE Young Adult Summer Festival Takes Place on September 12
Clergy Official | May 23, 2026
Bishop David J. Bonnar is announcing new Clergy and Personnel Assignments Effective July 1, 2026
Decree | May 10, 2026
The Most Reverend David J. Bonnar, Bishop of the Diocese of Youngstown, has released decrees on St. Philip Neri and SS. Peter and Paul Churches
Clergy Official | March 27, 2026
Bishop David J. Bonnar announces the Apostolic Rescript for Peter Haladej, effective immediately.
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Christmas in July Kid’s Giveaway!
Catholic Charities Regional Agency announces Kid’s Giveaway Day!
Thank you!
I would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the following parishes for their generous support of the 2026 Bishop’s Golf Classic: Saint Michael Parish,
Action Alert: Abolish the Death Penalty in Ohio
Catholic Conference of Ohio Executive Director Reacts to Governor DeWine’s Comments on the Death Penalty COLUMBUS, OHIO – Brian Hickey, executive director of the Catholic Conference
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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.
Bishop Bonnar’s third pastoral letter encourages greater devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
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.
All Saints Archives Center
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.
