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Announcements
Upcoming Parish Music Events (Bulletin Materials)
Join us for live music events at: 2/21 6pm Black History Month Concert at the Cathedral, 2/28 Duo Beaux Arts at St Blaise Parish (St Joseph Church) in Austintown, Lenten Organ Series every Wed. at Noon from 2/25 to 3/25 at Divine Mercy Parish (St Joseph Church) in Massillon, and see upcoming dates for the 2026 Cathedral Concert Series.
Chrism Mass-March 31, 2026
The Chrism Mass will be celebrated on March 31, 2026 at St. Columba Cathedral. Choir members are invited to sing, and priests to concelebrate; please notify the Office of Worship. The Mass will be livestreamed at catholicecho.org/live and the deadline to sponsor filming is 3/16.
Cathedral Organ Concert Series – 2026 Dates (Bulletin Materials)
We are glad to feature some incredible artistry from around the diocese and beyond who will be participating in the organ concert series for the Cathedral of Saint Columba in Youngstown, Ohio.
Resources
Save the Date: Ministry Day 2026 on Saturday, October 17
Save the Date: Ministry Day 2026 on Saturday, October 17. Check for updates as the event being planned over this next year!
FDLC Webinar Series
The webinar series “Ars Celebrandi: Something More is Required” is now posted free on the FLDC website (video and handouts). They would serve as an excellent formation piece for Parish Liturgy Committees and/or Parish Adult Faith Formation sessions.
Change in Time for Gold Mass: Sunday November 23rd at 5pm at the Cathedral of St. Columba
Organ and choir concert at 3:45pm with Mass at 5pm and dinner afterwards.
2025 OCP Parish Grants
OCP offers parish grants yearly for the promotion and enhancement of parish music programs. Applications for 2025 OCP Parish Grants were accepted through May 30, 2025.
Cecilia Project
The Cecilia Project is a unique opportunity to identify young potential musicians in our parishes and schools and offer them the advantage of furthering their musical education and talent at no cost.
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!
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