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18 Teens to Receive “Eagle of the Cross” Award from Diocese of Youngstown
The annual award is given to juniors and seniors in the DOY since 1999
Diocese Approves Proposals for Kent, Ravenna Parishes to Merge; Saint Brendan & Saint Matthias to Close
The new “St. Mary Magdalene Parish” will remain the primary worship site
Palm Sunday and Holy Week Events at Saint Columba Cathedral
Holy Week Events kick off March 28 and conclude April 5 on Easter Sunday
Clergy Official | March 27, 2026
Bishop David J. Bonnar announces the Apostolic Rescript for Peter Haladej, effective immediately.
Clergy Official | March 22, 2026
Bishop David J. Bonnar is announcing new Clergy and Personnel Assignments. Effective May 1st & July 1st.
Decree | March 22, 2026
The Most Reverend David J. Bonnar, Bishop of the Diocese of Youngstown, has released decrees on the merger of Kent & Ravenna parishes along with the closures of Saint Matthias & Saint Brendan Churches.
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News About the Appeal: 59%!
Fr. John-Michael Lavelle emails updates on individual parishes’ performance on the Appeal. This information is also posted at doy.org/appeal under “Parish Toolkit and Updates.”
Eagle of the Cross 2026
The Eagle of the Cross award is given to outstanding juniors and seniors throughout the Roman Catholic Diocese of Youngstown who exemplify particular zeal in their faith and ministry programs. Awardees are chosen annually by a team of youth ministers and DREs who judge nominations from counties in which they are not located. Up to 3 awards per county for parish involvement, and up to 2 awards per diocesan Catholic high school are awarded each year.
Dinner & Dialogue Events for Musicians | National Association of Parish Musicians (NPM) Youngstown Chapter
NPM Youngstown chapter is invites musicians to Dinner and Dialogue events: 4/28 at 6:30pm Bann Thai (Alliance); Crow’s Nest (Ashtabula) 5/9 at 7pm. Youngstown is a temporary chapter of the National Association of Parish Musicians (NPM). Contact Ralph Holtzhauser at rholtzhauser@youngstowndiocese.org.
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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.
