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Register for “ENCOUNTER MERCY” Diocesan Youth Convention in North Canton March 14
The group registration deadline is February 1; the waiver deadline is February 8
Diocese of Youngstown Announces Ordination of New Permanent Deacons
Ordination will take place Saturday January 24 at Saint Columba Cathedral
“Jubilee of Hope” Closing Mass to be Held at Saint Columba Cathedral on December 28
The Jubilee of Hope began on December 24, 2024 and concludes January 6, 2026
Clergy Official | December 18, 2025
Bishop David J. Bonnar is announcing new Clergy and Personnel Assignments: Balash, Korda, Lavelle, Zuraw, Sheridan, Ziobert & Rose.
Clergy Official | December 14, 2025
Bishop David J. Bonnar is announcing new Clergy and Diocesan Pastoral Associate Assignments
Decree | December 6, 2025
Bishop David J. Bonnar issues a decree regarding the New Parish Name of “Saint Carlo Acutis”
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In-Service on February 10 regarding Mental Health for Parish Ministers
In-Service Day for Parish Ministers regarding Mental Health will take place in Niles on February 10, 2026.
Welcome to Catechesis: Introduction to the Church’s Vision of Catechesis
Welcome to Catechesis:
A Four-Session Online Introduction to the Church’s Vision of Catechesis
from NCCL
February is Catholic Charities Awareness Month
February designated as “Catholic Charities Awareness Month” in the Diocese of Youngstown.
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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.
