News & Press Releases

138 Prepare to Become Members of the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Youngstown at Easter
Press Release | Details about the March 6 Rite of Election and the Lenten Period of Preparation before Easter

Rev. Shawn Conoboy, Ph.D. Appointed Director of Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs
Press Release | Bishop Bonnar has appointed Father Shawn Conoboy Director of Ecumenical and Interreligious affairs, succeeding Father Joseph Witmer and Father George Balasko.

New Name for Diocesan Office of Faith Formation and Lay Ecclesial Ministry
Press Release | The Most Rev. David J. Bonnar, Bishop of Youngstown, announces the newly re-named Office of Faith Formation and Lay Ecclesial Ministry. This office will expand its services to recruit, support, and oversee lay ecclesial ministers in all areas of parish life.

Msgr. Robert Siffrin Statement | Elm Street Church
Press Release | Statement from Msgr. Robert J. Siffrin, Vicar General for the Diocese of Youngstown, on the recent history of the Elm Street Church in Youngstown

White Mass for Healthcare Professionals
Press Release | The Twenty-sixth Annual White Mass, celebrating health professionals, will be on Sunday, February 20, 2022.

Catholic Charities Launches “Warm Hearts for Warm Homes” Campaign
Press Release | This campaign raises funds to help families with children, working poor adults and older adults on fixed incomes with utility assistance during the cold winter months.