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Breakfast with the Bishop
Advent Retreat Day with Steve Angrisano: “Comfort and Joy”
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Diocese of Youngstown Announces New Merger in Columbiana County
This merger is effective January 1, 2026; a parish name is forthcoming
#iGiveCatholic Event Takes Place December 2nd During Giving Tuesday
Since 2015, #iGiveCatholic has inspired faithful stewards to “Give Back and Give Catholic”
La Diócesis de Youngstown ofrece dos eventos del Ministerio Hispano en diciembre
12 de diciembre, Misa y Cena de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe 20 de diciembre, tercera Posada Diocesana
Decree | November 29, 2025
Bishop Bonnar approved the proposal to merge the parishes of Saint Jude (Columbiana), Our Lady of Lourdes (East Palestine) and Saint Patrick (Leetonia) effective January 1, 2026. The new parish name will be announced shortly; all three worship sites retain their sacred titles given at their dedication. The merged parish offices and primary worship site will be located at Saint Jude Church, 180 Seventh Street in Columbiana.
Clergy Official | November 1, 2025
Bishop Bonnar welcomes the addition of two priests from the Rogationists of the Heart of Jesus, Reverend Silvestre Robinol, RCJ and Reverend Bryan Tutas, RCJ.
Decree | October 28, 2025
Bishop David J. Bonnar issues a decree regarding funeral visitations in Churches
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Resources to Support Your Parish Transitions
Here are some resources & reminders to support your parish transitions: Bookmark online Diocesan Directory; Update your parish website; Send us any changes for job postings, Mass time updates, and personal directory listings.
The Answer: The Musical
The Answer: The Musical — Coming Soon! Save the Date for a Diocesan Revival Event on March 6 & 7, 2026! The Answer is a
ENCOUNTER Mercy: Diocesan Youth Convention 2026
ENCOUNTER 26 – Registration is Now OPEN! Join hundreds of teens from across the Diocese of Youngstown for a day-long event where youth groups gather
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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.
