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Fe y Vida
Memorial Service for Miscarried and Stillborn Children
Wedding Anniversary Celebration: May 2025
Save the Date
St. Columba Festival Orchestra Concert
Ordination to the Priesthood
Cathedral Organ Concert Series: Olivier Penin
Diocese of Youngstown Releases “Care for Creation” Action Plan
The plan is based on the late Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’ & Laudate Deum Â
Wedding Anniversary Mass to be Held May 18 at Saint Columba Cathedral
More than 100 couples will take part in the annual tradition
Bishop David J. Bonnar’s statement on Pope Robert Francis Prevost
The Church of Youngstown celebrates with gratitude, joy and hope the election of Pope Leo XIV. In thanksgiving, Bishop Bonnar will celebrate Mass on May 12 at 7pm in St. Columba Cathedral and May 14 at 4pm in Immaculate Conception Church in Ravenna. All are welcome!
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
Clergy Official | April 27, 2025
The following Clergy Assignments were announced by Bishop Bonnar and are effective July 1 unless otherwise noted
COMMUNIQUÉ: Diocesan Office Announcements
Letter from the Most Reverend David J. Bonnar about care for our common home
Bishop Bonnar asks all sectors of our diocese to “make decisions for the common good” so “that we can all move forward to promote the care of our common home.”
Universal Prayers for Lay Ministry and for Mental Health Awareness (Bulletin Materials) – Updated
Parishes and prayer groups are encouraged to pray for vocations to lay ministry and for Mental Health Awareness.
Lifelong Learning Courses (Bulletin Materials) – Updated
All adult faith formation courses are open to anyone wanting to grow in their faith. These courses are offered online and in person.
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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.
