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St. Columba Festival Orchestra Concert
Ordination to the Priesthood
Bishop Bonnar to Celebrate Mass and Adoration in Anticipation of Conclave
The conclave to elect the 267th Pope begins on May 7 in Rome
Bishop David J. Bonnar Statement on the Death of Pope Francis
Bishop Bonnar will take questions from the media following Mass
Matthew Hazi Hired as Diocese of Youngstown Director of Human Resources
Mr. Hazi begins his new role in the diocese on April 7
Clergy Official | April 27, 2025
The following Clergy Assignments were announced by Bishop Bonnar and are effective July 1 unless otherwise noted
Official Decree | March 9, 2025
The Most Reverend David Bonnar has appointed Mrs. Christine McCue as Diocesan Pastoral Associate for the parishes of Trumbull North County.
Clergy Official | March 1, 2025
The following Clergy Assignments were announced by Bishop Bonnar on March 1, 2025: Keehner, Hetzel, Muriithi & McCaffrey.
COMMUNIQUÉ: Diocesan Office Announcements
Welcome Rev. William Wainio, Co-Director of Vocations! -NEW
Bishop Bonnar has assigned Fr. Will Wainio as Co-Director of the Office of Church Vocations, in addition to his current responsibilities, and in collaboration with continuing Co-Director Fr. Chad Johnson.
Collection for Seminarian Support (Bulletin Materials)** -NEW
The Seminarian Support Collection will be held the weekend of May 11, 2025. Suggested parish bulletin & pulpit announcements are provided.
Liturgical Notes and Musical Resources for Use Upon the Death of Pope Francis | Notas litúrgicas y recursos musicales para emplearse tras la muerte del Papa Francisco
The USCCB Secretariat on Divine Worship has issued notes and resources for use in memory of Pope Francis, through the Novendiales: nine days of mourning after the funeral, and also during the election of a new Pope.
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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.
