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.
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Lay Leader of Prayer Commissioning
Save the Date
Retirement Fund for ReligiousYearly
Eighteen to be Commissioned Lay Leaders of Prayer
The event takes place November 13 at Immaculate Conception Church in Ravenna
Diocese of Youngstown Statement on Tony Hinchcliffe
There is no room in the Church of Christ, nor the world, for hatred of ones’ brothers and sisters, or for any malice to be held in one’s heart against them.
National Religious Retirement Office (NRRO) Announces Annual Retirement Fund for Religious Collection
The collection is scheduled in parishes in the Diocese of Youngstown on Nov 23-24
Official Appointment | October 28, 2024
Bishop David Bonnar accepts the retirement of Barbara Walko effective January 10, 2025 and appoints Margie Hynes as Director of Faith Formation and Lay Ecclesial Ministry, effective January 11, 2025.
Clergy Official | October 11, 2024
Bishop David Bonnar assigned Rev. Francis Muriithi to ministry effective September 30, 2024 starting a five-year term of service in the diocese.
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.
COMMUNIQUÉ: Diocesan Office Announcements
ENCOUNTER 2025 Sponsorship Packages Available
Sponsorship packages available for our next diocesan youth convention – titled Encounter LOVE – with a four-year rolling theme of “encounter.” Questions? Please contact Maddie (DiSalvatore) Francisco at mfrancisco@youngstowndiocese.org.
Annual Global Celebration of Youth and Young Adults
On this feast day… the Church proclaims the Kingdom of Christ, already present, but still growing in all its mystery towards its full manifestation … young people are indispensable bearers of the dynamics of the Kingdom of God, the hope of the Church and the world. – St. John Paul II
BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL – NOVEMBER 2024
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.”
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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.
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.