Diocesan Announcements

Bishop David J. Bonnar’s Homily for Pope Leo XIV Mass at Saint Columba Cathedral
Bishop David J. Bonnar celebrated a Mass for Pope Leo XIV on Monday, May 12 at Saint Columba Cathedral

Bishop David J. Bonnar’s statement on Pope Robert Francis Prevost
The Church of Youngstown celebrates with gratitude, joy and hope the election of Pope Leo XIV. In thanksgiving, Bishop Bonnar will celebrate Mass on May 12 at 7pm in St. Columba Cathedral and May 14 at 4pm in Immaculate Conception Church in Ravenna. All are welcome!

Bishop Bonnar to Celebrate Mass and Adoration in Anticipation of Conclave
The conclave to elect the 267th Pope begins on May 7 in Rome

Bishop David J. Bonnar Statement on the Death of Pope Francis
Bishop Bonnar will take questions from the media following Mass

Bishop Bonnar writes about the heart in America Magazine
America Magazine published a story written by our very own Bishop David J. Bonnar, titled, “The human heart and the Sacred Heart: What Pope Francis can teach us about a holy devotion.” In this reflection, Bishop Bonnar discusses the human heart, Pope Francis’ encyclical on the human heart, titled Dilexit Nos, and the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Bishop Bonnar’s Homily for the Memorial Masses for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Memorial Masses were held at St. Paul’s in North Canton and St. Columba Cathedral in Youngstown on January 3 & 4, 2023.