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Diocese of Youngstown to Host Second Annual Gold Mass Celebration
A reception follows and the deadline to RSVP for the event is October 31
First Annual Diocesan Media Day to be Celebrated on Feast of the Archangels
The mass takes place Thursday, September 19 at Saint Columba Cathedral
Correction: Parishes Collaborating, Not Merging
The parish communities of Regina Coeli, Saint Joseph, located in Alliance along with Saint Joseph Parish, Maximo and Saint Ann Parish, Sebring, are collaborative units in which the parishes continue to function as distinct entities, with shared personnel.
OFFICIAL DECREES & ASSIGNMENTS
Clergy Official | October 11, 2024
The following Clergy Assignments are effective September 2, 2024 unless otherwise noted. Priests: Agostino, Balash, Lavelle, Marneni, Rovnak. Deacons: Smith.
Official Decree | September 21, 2024
The Most Reverend David J. Bonnar, Bishop of the Diocese of Youngstown is announcing the merger of Sacred Heart of Mary Parish and Saint Louis Parish.
Memorandum | September 11, 2024
This letters advises parish and school leaders of actions taken by the Diocese with respect to Scouting organizations.
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News About the Appeal
Fr. John-Michael Lavelle has been emailing updates on individual parishes’ performance on the Appeal. This information is also posted at doy.org/appeal under “Parish Toolkit and Updates.”
Memorials for Guardian Angel Gifts
Bishop Bonnar is remembering dearly departed loved ones in prayer during November, the Month of All Souls. Names were submitted with Guardian Angels gifts to the Annual Diocesan Appeal.
Registration Deadline: 25th, 40th, 50th and over Wedding Anniversary Celebration
Couples observing their 25th, 40th, 50th and over wedding anniversaries will be honored at a wedding anniversary celebration on October 27, 2024 at the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist in Downtown Canton. Reservations required through the parish.
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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.
