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“The Answer: The Musical” Coming to Saint Columba Cathedral March 6-7
The Answer is a rock-opera that tells the story of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus
Bishop Bonnar to Celebrate Annual White Mass on February 11 at Saint Columba Cathedral
The Mass celebrates those in healthcare, mental health and healing professions
Guidance on Sunday Mass this weekend
There is no obligation to attend Holy Mass if weather and/or road conditions are unsafe. Sunday remains the Lord’s day and the diocese provides resources for the faithful to pray in spiritual communion.
Decree | January 17, 2026
Bishop David J. Bonnar issues a decree regarding the closure of Saint Philip Neri Parish
Clergy Official | December 18, 2025
Bishop David J. Bonnar is announcing new Clergy and Personnel Assignments: Balash, Korda, Lavelle, Zuraw, Sheridan, Ziobert & Rose.
Clergy Official | December 14, 2025
Bishop David J. Bonnar is announcing new Clergy and Diocesan Pastoral Associate Assignments
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Eagle of the Cross 2026
The Eagle of the Cross award is given to outstanding juniors and seniors throughout the Roman Catholic Diocese of Youngstown who exemplify particular zeal in their faith and ministry programs. Awardees are chosen annually by a team of youth ministers and DREs who judge nominations from counties in which they are not located. Up to 3 awards per county for parish involvement, and up to 2 awards per diocesan Catholic high school are awarded each year.
Rejoicing with the Church: Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen to be Beatified
Pope Leo XIV has announced the next step towards Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen’s beatification. Look for content on social media and from The Catholic Echo podcast about Archbishop Sheen’s legacy as National Director of The Pontifical Mission Societies USA (TPMS) from 1950 to 1966, and an international media figure.
Lunch & Learn on 2/10: Catholic Social Media Platform
The creators of the Catholic Social Media platform are now making suggested content available from Catholic Charities Diocese of Youngstown, The Pontifical Mission Societies, OSV News and #iGiveCatholic.
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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.
