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Bishop David J. Bonnar Echoes Pope Leo in Call for Peace
Bishop David J. Bonnar has released a letter echoing Pope Leo XIV’s call for peace
Parishes in the Diocese of Youngstown to host “The Light is On for You” March 4
The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available throughout the Diocese of Youngstown
282 Persons Prepare to Become Members of the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Youngstown
Annual Rite of Election begins Lent and final period of preparation for Easter
Clergy Official | March 7, 2026
Bishop David J. Bonnar is announcing new Clergy and Personnel Assignments. Effective immediately: Zeigler, Zuraw, Galvin. Effective April 10, 2026: Kopp, Peters, Smith.
Clergy Official | February 28, 2026
Bishop David J. Bonnar is announcing new Clergy and Personnel Assignments effective March 2, 2026: Misbrener, Peters, Condello
Decree | February 19, 2026
Bishop Bonnar decrees that all the schools and parish religious education programs in the Diocese of Youngstown shall adopt and implement the VIRTUS Empowering God’s Children® annual training program for all children and young people, effective immediately.
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News About the Appeal: Commitment Weekends over 28%!
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.”
Parish Directory Updates
Please note recent changes to merged parish web addresses, offices, and other directory updates.
2026 Marriage Preparation Formation Opportunities
The Diocese of Youngstown has updated their 2026 dates for Marriage Preparation Engaged Couple Retreats.
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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.
