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Diocese of Youngstown Archives Center Groundbreaking to be Held September 15
The facility is being built on the campus of the former Saints Cyril and Methodius Church
Diocese of Youngstown to Host Wedding Anniversary Celebration in Canton October 26
Couples are asked to RSVP through parish offices no later than September 26
Diocese of Youngstown Announces Deacon Formation Outreach Program
The first year program is a collaboration with the Diocese of Cleveland and Saint Mary Seminary
Clergy Official | September 13, 2025
The following Clergy Assignments were announced by Bishop Bonnar: Kopp, Lavelle, Luoni, Okpara & Pentello.
Clergy Official | September 5, 2025
The following Clergy Assignments were announced by Bishop Bonnar and are effective September 5, 2025: Balash, Korda.
Decree | July 10, 2025
Bishop David J. Bonnar issues Decree Prot. N. B2-2025 merging the parishes of Saint Stephen in Niles, Ohio and Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Niles, Ohio into Saint Pope John XXIII Parish.
COMMUNIQUÉ: Diocesan Office Announcements
Printable Pilgrim Passports for the Sacred Jubilee Sites
“Passports” are now available to assist pilgrims making a pious pilgrimage to the four sacred Jubilee sites in the Diocese of Youngstown.
Letter from the Most Rev. David J. Bonnar on School Safety and New Task Force
Bishop Bonnar addresses school safety in light of the tragedy in Minneapolis Minnesota. A new special Task Force to address safety and security issues at parishes and schools.
Letter from the Most Rev. David J. Bonnar on Immigration & the Catholic Church
Accompanying the Pastoral Letter from the Catholic Conference of Ohio, Bishop Bonnar urges our diocesan community to learn more about the Catholic Church’s Principles of Immigration and our role in advocating for immigration reform.
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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.
