Office of Worship
The Office of Worship exists to enable the People of God in the Diocese of Youngstown to better celebrate the presence of Christ in worship and sacraments. The office serves as a resource to parishes and parish liturgy committees. Assistance is offered through phone consultation, printed resources, parish visits and workshops. The office also plans and coordinates diocesan liturgical celebrations such as ordination ceremonies, the Rite of Election, Holy Week services, Easter and Christmas celebrations and other special liturgies at St. Columba Cathedral.
The Diocesan Liturgical Commission is a consultative body whose purpose is to offer advice and recommendations to the diocesan bishop in liturgical matters within the diocese. The Commission assists the director of the Office of Worship in the implementation of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.
Announcements
Pueri Cantores Children’s Choir Festival: The Cathedral of St. Paul in Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh Catholic Youth Choral Festival & Mass for singers in grades 4-12 will be taking place on March 8, 2025 at St. Paul Cathedral in Pittsburgh. Please contact Ralph Holtzhauser if your child is interested in participating.
The Light is On For You ~ An Evening of Reconciliation
Every parish or collaboration should plan to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation the evening of Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
National Association of Parish Musicians (NPM) Youngstown Chapter
Youngstown is officially a temporary chapter of the National Association of Parish Musicians (NPM) as of June 1st, 2024. Contact Ralph Holtzhauser at rholtzhauser@youngstowndiocese.org.
Celebrating the Paschal Triduum (Multiple Parishes/Locations)
Guidance and directives have been sent to all priests and parish liturgy committee contacts.
Upcoming Parish Music Events (Bulletin Materials)
Join us for live music events at St. Patrick Church (Kent) and the Cathedral of Saint Columba.
Revised Order of Christian Initiation of Adults – Workshop
Reservations are due by February 14
Confirmation of Baptized Catholics at the Easter Vigil
Priests are reminded that the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults gives them the faculty to confirm catechumens and candidates at the Easter Vigil.
Easter Vigil – April 19, 2025 – NEW
The Easter Vigil will be on Saturday, April 19, 2025
The Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion-UPDATED
The Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion for catechumens and candidates will be celebrated on the First Sunday of Lent, March 9, 2025.
Cathedral Organ Concert Series (Bulletin Materials)
We are thrilled to announce the latest group of talented musicians who will be participating in the organ concert series for the Cathedral of Saint Columba in Youngstown, Ohio.
Planning Parish Music Events?
If your parish is having any upcoming musical events you’d like to send out, please email Ralph Holtzhauser, Diocesan Music Director, at rholtzhauser@youngstowndiocese.org!
