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In Person Course | Fratelli Tutti: Fraternity and Social Friendship
Quinceañera Retreat | Retiro Diocesano de Quinceañera
Religious Jubilee Celebration
Save the Date
Deadline for 2024 Tax Return Reduction with Donation to Good Samaritan Scholarship
Chrism Mass
Palm Sunday and Holy Week Events at Saint Columba Cathedral
Couples are asked to RSVP through parish offices no later than Friday, April 25
Wedding Anniversary Celebration Hosted at Saint Columba Cathedral on May 18
Couples are asked to RSVP through parish offices no later than Friday, April 25
Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith Decision on Father Michael Swierz
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith has issued its determination and affirmed the action taken by Bishop David Bonnar in regards to Father Michael Swierz
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.
Official Decree | February 4, 2025
The Most Rev. David J. Bonnar has designated four Sacred Jubilee Sites for pious pilgrimage or visit in 2025: the Cathedral of St. Columba (Youngstown), Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Basilica (Youngstown), Basilica of St. John the Baptist (Canton) and Poor Clare Nuns of Perpetual Adoration (Canton).
COMMUNIQUÉ: Diocesan Office Announcements
Palm Sunday and Holy Week Events at Saint Columba Cathedral
Couples are asked to RSVP through parish offices no later than Friday, April 25
E-Newsletter Archive – OYAYAA
The OYAYAA eNewsletter is sent out every two weeks to youth ministry leaders, young adult ministry leaders, campus ministers, and other priests, deacons, and young adults who want to be “in the know.”
Wedding Anniversary Celebration Hosted at Saint Columba Cathedral on May 18
Couples are asked to RSVP through parish offices no later than Friday, April 25
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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.
