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Bishop David J. Bonnar Releases Third Pastoral Letter
The letter is entitled: “Take Heart! Do Not Lose Heart! Behold the Sacred Heart!” It provides prayerful reflections and resources in preparation for an enthronement of the Sacred of Jesus to take place in every church on Sunday, September 28, 2025.

Diocese of Youngstown Announces Sale of St. Joseph Care Center to North Canton Development Company
The decision to sell the senior living community was made by the St. Joseph Care Center Corporation in November of 2023.

Diocese of Youngstown Announces Priest Retirements
All three priests will retire from the diocese effective July 1

Reverend Travis Seagraves to be Ordained to the Priesthood in the Diocese of Youngstown
Ordination will take place on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Saint Columba Cathedral

Patrick Lowry Named New President of Saint Joseph the Provider School
Lowry has a long history in Catholic education and community service in the diocese

Diocese of Youngstown to Host Annual Bishop’s Golf Classic June 30
The third annual, sponsor driven event will support and promote Church Vocations

Diocese of Youngstown Releases “Care for Creation” Action Plan
The plan is based on the late Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’ & Laudate Deum

Wedding Anniversary Mass to be Held May 18 at Saint Columba Cathedral
More than 100 couples will take part in the annual tradition

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!

Brendan Considine Named Principal of Cardinal Mooney High School in Youngstown
Considine joins Nick Beyer who remains President of Cardinal Mooney High School

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
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