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Wedding Anniversary Celebration Mass to be Held June 28 at Saint Columba Cathedral
The deadline for couples to register at their parishes is Friday, May 22
Sister Mary McCormick Named Interim President of Ursuline High School
Sister Mary is a former instructor and graduate of Ursuline High School
Bishop David Bonnar Releases Statement After Correspondents Dinner Shooting
Bishop Bonnar: “We pray for peace in moments of disagreement and discord. As we celebrate our 250th birthday may we live as a nation under God with liberty and justice for all.”
Decree | May 10, 2026
The Most Reverend David J. Bonnar, Bishop of the Diocese of Youngstown, has released decrees on St. Philip Neri and SS. Peter and Paul Churches
Clergy Official | March 27, 2026
Bishop David J. Bonnar announces the Apostolic Rescript for Peter Haladej, effective immediately.
Clergy Official | March 22, 2026
Bishop David J. Bonnar is announcing new Clergy and Personnel Assignments. Effective May 1st & July 1st.
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Safe Environment Materiales de Boletín (in Spanish)
The attached bulletin announcement regarding education, screening, reporting, and victim assistance, should be included bi-monthly (every two months) in all parish bulletins.
News About the Appeal: 82%!
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.”
Wineskins Schedule: April & May 2026 (Bulletin Materials)
The “Wineskins” radio show features reflections on the lives of the saints and the sacred scriptures, along with thoughts on a variety of topics and issues from a Catholic perspective.
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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.
