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The life of a priest is full, demanding, challenging—and incredibly rewarding. In addition to administering the sacraments and leading prayer, there are many specialized ministries such as being a chaplain or working in diocesan offices. A majority of priests serve in parishes, building relationships with their parishioners and the community they serve.
Teach: Priests instruct others about the faith.
Shepherd: Priests guide, unite, and encourage their parishioners.
Sanctify: Priests administer the sacraments and encourage holiness.
Individual priests have a wide variety of tasks within the church. Below, please find a list of all priests authorized to serve in the Diocese of Youngstown with their current appointments. If you have questions about priests in the Diocese, please contact our Office of Clergy Services If you are considering a vocation to the priesthood, please contact our Office of Vocations.
Page last updated October 10, 2024
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Priests in the Diocese of Youngstown
Agostino, Rev. Steven
Diocesan Priest sagostino@youngstowndiocese.org Assignments: Parochial Vicar, St. William Parish (Champion), Mail: 5411 Mahoning Ave. N.W.,
BALASH, VERY REV. MICHAEL
Diocesan Vicar mbalash@youngstowndiocese.org Residence: St. William Parish (Champion) Mail: 5411 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren 44483
BALASKO, REV. GEORGE
Retired Diocesan Priest Mail: P.O. Box 932, Villa Maria, PA 16155 Phone: 330-406-1034 No photo
BENELEIT, REV. EDWARD
Retired Diocesan Priest Mail: 2427 Tuscarawas St W, Canton 44708-4739 Phone: 330-453-2526 Assignments: Sacramental Minister,
BERTLEFF, REV. KEVIN
Diocesan Priest kbertleff@youngstowndiocese.org Residence (2024-2025) at Immaculate Conception Parish Rectory Mail: 409 W Main St,
BISHOP, REV. THOMAS
Retired Diocesan Priest Mail: 2521 Charing Cross Rd NW, Canton 44708-1594 Phone: 330-495-1655 Pastor Emeritus,
BONNAR, MOST REV. DAVID
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BONNOT, PhD, REV. BERNARD
Retired Diocesan Priest Mail: 131 Bandy Rd, N. Benton 44449 Phone: 330-397-1257 Pastor Emeritus, Christ
BRIDLING, REV. DAVID
Diocesan Priest dbridling@youngstowndiocese.org Residence/Mail: St. Patrick Parish Rectory, 313 N. DePeyster St., Kent 44240 Phone:
BRIENZ, JR., REV. EDWARD
Diocesan Priest ebrienz@youngstowndiocese.org Mail: 159 Rayen Avenue, Youngstown 44503-1033 Phone: 330-744-8451 x277 Assignments: Vice-Rector, St.
BROBST, REV. RICHARD
Retired Diocesan Priest Mail: PO Box 932, Villa Maria, PA 16155-0932
CARFAGNA, REV. MSGR. FRANK
Retired Diocesan Priest Residence: Canton 44706 Director Emeritus of Cemeteries