News & Media
The coordinator of media relations is the primary point of contact with news media throughout the six-county Diocese of Youngstown. Parishes and schools that receive media inquiries are also asked to consult with the Department of Communications. Please contact Dennis Biviano, Public Relations and Media Specialist, at dbiviano@youngstowndiocese.org or (330) 744-8451 x320.
The Catholic Echo is the official media group of the Diocese of Youngstown.
What's Happening Now
First Friday Divine Mercy Chaplet for Prison Ministry Starts in JulyRepeating Event
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Independence Day Mass at Cathedral
St. Columba Cathedral
154 West Wood Street, Youngstown, OH 44503
Online Course Begins | Becoming a Praying Person
Online Course
Rhoda Wise Annual Mass
The Basilica of St. John the Baptist and St. Peter Parish (Canton), St. Peter Church
726 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton, OH 44702
Online Course Begins | Adolescent Catechesis: Forming Youth as Disciples
Online Course
BBQ with the Bishop
Kent Newman Center
1424 Horning Rd, Kent, OH 44240
Save the Date
“ARISE” – Young Adult Summer Festival
St. John Neumann Parish (Mogadore), St. Joseph Church
2643 Waterloo Rd., Mogadore, OH 44260
St. Francis of Assisi Feast Day Mass, Bishop Bonnar presiding
The Shrine of Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted
517 S Belle Vista Ave, Youngstown, OH 44509
St. Francis of Assisi Feast Day Mass, Bishop Bonnar presiding
St. Francis of Assisi Parish, St. Anthony Church (Canton)
1530 11th St SE, Canton, OH 44707
Ministry Day 2026
St Thomas Aquinas Middle & High School
2121 Reno Dr., Louisville, OH 44641
St. Francis Retreat
St. Francis of Assisi Parish, St. Benedict Church
2207 Third St. SE, Canton, OH 44707
Advent by Candlelight with St. Francis and St. Clare
Holy Family Parish (Navarre), St. Clement Church
216 E Wooster St., Navarre, OH 44662

Diocese to Transition Parish Cemetery Operations to Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services
The transition is intended to strengthen the long-term care, consistency, and sustainability of parish cemeteries across the diocese.

Foundress of Religious Order Serving Warren Parish Declared Venerable
Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate (PVMI) have served St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish since 2022

Bishop Bonnar to Preside over Fourth of July Mass at Saint Columba Cathedral
The Knights of Columbus will be in attendance and all are welcome to attend the 9am Mass

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.
COMMUNIQUÉ: Diocesan Office Announcements

2026 Marriage Preparation Formation Opportunities
Please note changes in location due to Cathedral Hall renovations! The Diocese of Youngstown offers day-long Marriage Preparation Engaged Couple Retreats.

Diocese to Transition Parish Cemetery Operations to Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services
The transition is intended to strengthen the long-term care, consistency, and sustainability of parish cemeteries across the diocese.

News About the Appeal: 89.6%
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.”
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Synod on Synodality
The Synod on Synodality is a multi-year process of listening and dialogue which began in October 2021 with solemn opening liturgies around the world. Reports from the diocesan phase of listening sessions contributed to the global synod meetings. All are encouraged to be part of this process.
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.












