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Annual Red Mass for Legal Professions
Diocese of Youngstown to Celebrate Annual Red Mass for Legal Professions
The mass takes place Thursday October 23 at Saint Columba Cathedral
Diocese of Youngstown Archives Center Groundbreaking to be Held September 15
The facility is being built on the campus of the former Saints Cyril and Methodius Church
Diocese of Youngstown to Host Wedding Anniversary Celebration in Canton October 26
Couples are asked to RSVP through parish offices no later than September 26
Clergy Official | September 13, 2025
The following Clergy Assignments were announced by Bishop Bonnar: Kopp, Lavelle, Luoni, Okpara & Pentello.
Clergy Official | September 5, 2025
The following Clergy Assignments were announced by Bishop Bonnar and are effective September 5, 2025: Balash, Korda.
Decree | July 10, 2025
Bishop David J. Bonnar issues Decree Prot. N. B2-2025 merging the parishes of Saint Stephen in Niles, Ohio and Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Niles, Ohio into Saint Pope John XXIII Parish.
COMMUNIQUÉ: Diocesan Office Announcements
111th World Day of Migrants and Refugees: Migrants, missionaries of hope (Bulletin Materials)
The World Day of Migrants and Refugees will be celebrated on October 4 & 5, 2025 on the occasion of the Jubilee of Migrants. Pope
Library in the Diocesan Office of Faith Formation and Lay Ecclesial – (Bulletin Materials) – Updated
Our diocesan library is open to everyone. We have resources for bible study, devotionals, faith formation and prayer. Visit any time between 8AM – 4PM, Monday – Friday.
Universal Prayers for Lay Ecclesial Ministry – updated, Bulletin Materials
Parishes and prayer groups are encouraged to pray for vocations to lay ministry.
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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.
