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Decree | November 29, 2025
Bishop Bonnar approved the proposal to merge the parishes of Saint Jude (Columbiana), Our Lady of Lourdes (East Palestine) and Saint Patrick (Leetonia) effective January 1, 2026. The new parish name will be announced shortly; all three worship sites retain their sacred titles given at their dedication. The merged parish offices and primary worship site will be located at Saint Jude Church, 180 Seventh Street in Columbiana.
Clergy Official | November 1, 2025
Bishop Bonnar welcomes the addition of two priests from the Rogationists of the Heart of Jesus, Reverend Silvestre Robinol, RCJ and Reverend Bryan Tutas, RCJ.
Decree | October 28, 2025
Bishop David J. Bonnar issues a decree regarding funeral visitations in Churches
Decree | October 4, 2025
Bishop David J. Bonnar issues Decrees regarding parishes and sacred sites in McDonald, Mineral Ridge, Youngstown, Rootstown, and Ashtabula
Clergy Official | October 4, 2025
Bishop Bonnar announced the following Priest Assignments: Jerek, Murphy, Zeigler. Deacon Assignments: Kiraly, Layko.
Clergy Official | September 22, 2025
The following Clergy Assignment was announced by Bishop Bonnar: Frazzini.
Clergy Official | September 13, 2025
The following Clergy Assignments were announced by Bishop Bonnar: Kopp, Lavelle, Luoni, Okpara & Pentello.
Clergy Official | September 5, 2025
The following Clergy Assignments were announced by Bishop Bonnar and are effective September 5, 2025: Balash, Korda.
Decree | July 10, 2025
Bishop David J. Bonnar issues Decree Prot. N. B2-2025 merging the parishes of Saint Stephen in Niles, Ohio and Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Niles, Ohio into Saint Pope John XXIII Parish.
Clergy Official | June 7, 2025
The following Clergy Assignments were announced by Bishop Bonnar and are effective July 1, 2025. Priests: Brienz, Johnson, Marneni, Rovnak & Seagraves. Additional: Colucy.
Clergy Official | May 9, 2025
The following Clergy Assignments were announced by Bishop Bonnar and are effective July 1 . Priests: Rooney & Rovnak. Deacon: Capitena.
Clergy Official | April 30, 2025
The following Clergy Assignments were announced by Bishop Bonnar and are effective July 1
Decree | March 22, 2026
The Most Reverend David J. Bonnar, Bishop of the Diocese of Youngstown, has released the following Decrees:
2026-03-22 Decree-Kent Ravenna
Clergy Official | March 7, 2026
Bishop Bonnar is announcing the following Clergy and Diocesan Pastoral Associate Assignments, effective immediately:
Priest Assignments
Reverend Stephen Zeigler from Parochial Vicar to Pastor of Saint Catherine of Siena Parish in Boardman, with Worship Sites at Saint Charles Church and Saint Luke Church, both in Boardman.
Very Reverend Monsignor John A. Zuraw, JCL, VG is relieved of his responsibilities as Administrator Pro-Tem of Saint Catherine of Siena Parish, Boardman. He remains Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia, Director of Pastoral and Educational Services, with Diocesan Tribunal responsibilities as Defender of the Bond, Promotor of Justice and Judge, in addition to his role as Rector-Pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica / Saint Anthony Parish, Youngstown.
Diocesan Pastoral Associate Assignments
Mrs. Erica Galvin is appointed Diocesan Pastoral Associate of Saint Catherine of Siena Parish, Boardman, with Worship Sites at Saint Charles Church and Saint Luke Church, both in Boardman.
Bishop Bonnar is also announcing the following Clergy Assignments, effective April 10, 2026:
Priest Assignments
Reverend Scott Kopp from Sacramental Minister in Portage County to Parochial Vicar of Saint Joan of Arc, Streetsboro, Saint Joseph, Mantua, Saint Ambrose, Garrettsville, and Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Aurora, with residence at Saint Joseph, Mantua.
Very Reverend Kevin Peters, VF, to be relieved of his role as Administrator Pro-Tem of Saint John Basilica / Saint Peter Parish, Canton. He remains Pastor of Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, Canton, Holy Family Parish, Navarre and Brewster, and Saint James Parish, Waynesburg, and his diocesan responsibilities as Director of Rural Life and Dean of Stark County East.
Reverend Brian Smith from Parochial Vicar of Saint Joan of Arc, Streetsboro, Saint Joseph, Mantua, Saint Ambrose, Garrettsville, and Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Aurora to Administrator of Saint John Basilica / Saint Peter Parish, Canton.
Clergy Official | February 28, 2026
Bishop Bonnar is announcing the following Clergy and Personnel Assignments Effective March 2, 2026:
Priest Assignments
Reverend David Misbrener has resigned the Pastoral of Saint John Basilica / Saint Peter Parish, Canton and has requested a personal leave of absence. Bishop Bonnar has granted the personal leave of absence.
Very Reverend Kevin Peters, V.F., to Administrator Pro-Tem of Saint John Basilica / Saint Peter Parish, Canton. This is in addition to his pastoral role as Pastor of Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, Canton, Holy Family Parish, Navarre and Brewster, and Saint James Parish, Waynesburg, and his diocesan responsibilities as Director of Rural Life and Dean of Stark County East.
Personnel Assignments
Mrs. Pattie Condello continues as the part-time Diocesan Pastoral Associate of Saint John Basilica / Saint Peter Parish, Canton, in addition to Diocesan Pastoral Associate of Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, Canton, Holy Family Parish, Navarre and Brewster, and Saint James Parish, Waynesburg.
