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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Independence Day Mass at Cathedral
St. Columba Cathedral
154 West Wood Street, Youngstown, OH 44503
Rhoda Wise Annual Mass
The Basilica of St. John the Baptist and St. Peter Parish (Canton), St. Peter Church
726 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton, OH 44702
Monthly Cemetery MassRepeating Event
All Diocesan Catholic Cemeteries
Locations in Austintown, Youngstown, Cortland & Massillon
BBQ with the Bishop
Kent Newman Center
1424 Horning Rd, Kent, OH 44240
Monthly Cemetery MassRepeating Event
All Diocesan Catholic Cemeteries
Locations in Austintown, Youngstown, Cortland & Massillon
Marriage Preparation Engaged Couple Retreat Day
St. Columba Social Hall
144 West Wood Street Youngstown, OH 44503
Save the Date
World Mission SundayYearly
All Parishes
See website for a parish near you
Ministry Day 2026
St Thomas Aquinas Middle & High School
2121 Reno Dr., Louisville, OH 44641

Foundress of Religious Order Serving Warren Parish Declared Venerable
Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate (PVMI) have served St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish since 2022

Bishop Bonnar to Preside over Fourth of July Mass at Saint Columba Cathedral
The Knights of Columbus will be in attendance and all are welcome to attend the 9am Mass

Diocese of Youngstown wins 10 Catholic Media Awards for 2026
The annual conference was held in Atlantic City, N.J. on June 16-19

Clergy Official | May 23, 2026
Bishop David J. Bonnar is announcing new Clergy and Personnel Assignments Effective July 1, 2026

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.
COMMUNIQUÉ: Diocesan Office Announcements

Foundress of Religious Order Serving Warren Parish Declared Venerable
Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate (PVMI) have served St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish since 2022

Bishop Bonnar to Preside over Fourth of July Mass at Saint Columba Cathedral
The Knights of Columbus will be in attendance and all are welcome to attend the 9am Mass

News About the Appeal: 88.1%
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.”
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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.
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.







