Mission Statement
Our mission is to invite people into a relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church. We seek to echo the Catholic faith in the six counties of the Diocese of Youngstown. We amplify the voice, plans and priorities of the diocese by utilizing multimedia and a wide range of communication strategies. We proclaim the Gospel, build up the Body of Christ, practice authentic dialogue and support the work of the Church, in a spirit of truth, transparency and consistency.
The Catholic Echo is the official media group of the Diocese of Youngstown.
Announcements
Resources to Support Your Parish Transitions
Recordings of recent Communications webinars are now available: Parish Website Audit Tutorial, Answers to Your Canva Questions, and How to Write & Send a Press Release.
FULL Printable Directory Now Available
THANK YOU for your immense patience this year as we created a fully interactive, online directory! The printable edition is now available at: doy.org/diocesan-directory
Parishes: Where to send parishioner updates for Echo mailing
Please send updated parishioner household contact information to The Catholic Echo by email at catholicecho@youngstowndiocese.org.
Pray the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary with Bishop Bonnar
Our partners at CatholicTV visited St. Columba Cathedral to film Bishop Bonnar’s reflections on the Glorious Mysteries. Watch online any time, or watch The Rosary on CatholicTV Youngstown at 10am weekdays and Saturdays.
CHURCH AT HOME COMBINED COLLECTION (Bulletin Materials)
The Diocese of Youngstown will be participating in the Church at Home Combined Collection the weekend of May 31/June 1, 2025. This important collection supports the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, USCCB Catholic Communications Campaign, and The Catholic University of America/Newman Apostolate.
Parish Directory Updates
Please note recent changes to merged parish web addresses, offices, and other directory updates.
The Catholic Echo Magazine Advertising Deadlines
Stay connected with The Catholic Echo magazine’s advertising schedule to ensure your ad reaches our vibrant Catholic community across the Diocese of Youngstown. Discounts are available for multiple insertions and Catholic organizations.
The Catholic Echo Podcast Topics: June & July 2025
Join us for a weekly discussion of your burning spiritual questions. For more information about the Catholic Echo Podcast topics, visit catholicecho.org/podcast.
Wineskins Schedule: June & July 2025
“Wineskins” features reflections on the lives of the saints and the sacred scriptures, along with thoughts on a variety of topics and issues from a Catholic perspective.
Patron Saints of the Diocese
Listen to The Catholic Echo podcast or follow social media for Bishop Bonnar’s new series, Patron Saints of the Diocese.
Resources
Seasonal Missalettes: Submit New Addresses
The Communications Department mails free missalettes to homebound parishioners to pray along with Our Sunday Mass from St. Columba Cathedral. Please send names and addresses to Bob Gavalier at rgavalier@youngstowndiocese.org.
Find The Catholic Echo Podcast Online & Listen to Our Sunday Mass on the Radio
Join us for a weekly discussion of your burning spiritual questions on The Catholic Echo Podcast at catholicecho.org/podcast. Our Sunday Mass is now on the radio on Sundays in Youngstown at 6:30 a.m.
Communications Webinars & Recordings
Recordings of recent Communications webinars are now available: Parish Website Audit Tutorial, Answers to Your Canva Questions, and How to Write & Send a Press Release.
Catholic Social Media
63% of invited organizations are using this new tool available for free to schools and parishes to help easily find and schedule Catholic content on social media.
School & Parish Resources to Promote School Affordability (Bulletin Materials)
The DOY Communications Department is working with the Office of Catholic Schools to provide promotional resources for schools and parishes to share ways to make Catholic school affordable for all families.
Need Help with Your Website or Social Media?
The Communications Department is going to be proactively reaching out to parishes to offer support that have not yet updated their online presence to reflect recent changes.
Free Resources for Blind/Visually Impaired Parishioners
The XSB is now providing large print Bibles and missalettes (all free-of-charge) to any eligible parishioners. Review the application today!
Diocesan Directory Updates
Download the printable diocesan directory as we continue to build our interactive, online directory.
Call for Recipes! (Bulletin Materials)
The Catholic Echo magazine would like to feature your favorite recipes in an upcoming print edition! All recipes are welcome.
SERVICES OF THE COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT
Internal Communications
Resources
Seasonal Missalettes: Submit New Addresses
The Communications Department mails free missalettes to homebound parishioners to pray along with Our Sunday Mass from St. Columba Cathedral. Please send names and addresses to Bob Gavalier at rgavalier@youngstowndiocese.org.
Find The Catholic Echo Podcast Online & Listen to Our Sunday Mass on the Radio
Join us for a weekly discussion of your burning spiritual questions on The Catholic Echo Podcast at catholicecho.org/podcast. Our Sunday Mass is now on the radio on Sundays in Youngstown at 6:30 a.m.
Communications Webinars & Recordings
Recordings of recent Communications webinars are now available: Parish Website Audit Tutorial, Answers to Your Canva Questions, and How to Write & Send a Press Release.
Catholic Social Media
63% of invited organizations are using this new tool available for free to schools and parishes to help easily find and schedule Catholic content on social media.
School & Parish Resources to Promote School Affordability (Bulletin Materials)
The DOY Communications Department is working with the Office of Catholic Schools to provide promotional resources for schools and parishes to share ways to make Catholic school affordable for all families.
Need Help with Your Website or Social Media?
The Communications Department is going to be proactively reaching out to parishes to offer support that have not yet updated their online presence to reflect recent changes.
Free Resources for Blind/Visually Impaired Parishioners
The XSB is now providing large print Bibles and missalettes (all free-of-charge) to any eligible parishioners. Review the application today!
Diocesan Directory Updates
Download the printable diocesan directory as we continue to build our interactive, online directory.
Call for Recipes! (Bulletin Materials)
The Catholic Echo magazine would like to feature your favorite recipes in an upcoming print edition! All recipes are welcome.
