News & Press Releases

National Eucharistic Revival Launch on June 19th
Press Release | On Sunday, June 19, 2022, the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ, the Diocese of Youngstown will begin its participation in the National Eucharistic Revival. The opening celebration in the Diocese of Youngstown will include Mass at Saint Columba Cathedral with a Eucharistic Procession to follow.

Ordination of Rev. Mr. Connor Hetzel to the Priesthood
Press Release | On Saturday, June 18, 2022, the Most Rev. David J. Bonnar, Bishop of Youngstown, will ordain Rev. Mr. Connor Hetzel to the priesthood of Jesus Christ. The ordination liturgy will take place at the Cathedral of Saint Columba in Youngstown at 10:30 a.m., and can also be viewed online at www.doy.org/live/

Diaconate Ordinations for Seminarians Preparing for the Priesthood
Press Release | On Saturday, June 4, 2022, the Most Rev. David J. Bonnar, Bishop of Youngstown, will ordain four seminarians as transitional deacons for the Diocese of Youngstown. The ordination liturgy will take place at the Cathedral of Saint Columba in Youngstown at 10:30 a.m., and can also be viewed online at www.doy.org/live/

Return of Holy Communion from the Chalice
Press Release | After consultation with appropriate medical professionals, the Most Rev. David J. Bonnar, Bishop of Youngstown, has granted permission to return the practice of offering the Precious Blood of the Lord at Mass during Holy Communion, beginning on the Solemnity of Pentecost Sunday, June 5, 2022, for parishes within the Diocese of Youngstown.

Worship Sites for Holy Apostles Parish (Youngstown) and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish (Warren)
Press Release | The Roman Catholic Diocese of Youngstown announces two decisions regarding parish church buildings. Both decisions formalize previous parish and diocesan planning.

Bishop David Bonnar’s Statement on Bishop-elect Michael Woost
Press Release | The Most Rev. David J. Bonnar, Bishop of Youngstown, offers his remarks regarding today’s announcement that Father Michael Woost has been appointed by Pope Francis as auxiliary bishop for the Diocese of Cleveland.