“To all the beloved of God in [the Diocese of Youngstown], called to be holy. Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” -Rom 1:7
As parish transitions go into effect on January 1, 2026, here are some resources and friendly reminders to help smooth the process and keep people connected with our Eucharistic community:
- BOOKMARK ONLINE DIRECTORY: https://doy.org/diocesan-directory/ The printable version is available there as of August 2025, with an update planned in January 2026. The online version is always updated first.
- UPDATE PARISH WEBSITE: Here is a one-page checklist to conduct your own parish website audit.
- Bishop Bonnar has asked all parishes to make it a priority to update your website in a timely manner! If you change the front page of your bulletin, please make it a habit to update your website at the same time.
- JOB POSTINGS: Please review parish openings on DOY.org/jobs and contact Matthew Hazi, HR Director, at mhazi@youngstowndiocese.org if you have positions to add or remove. We can also post new listings on LinkedIn.
- MASS TIME UPDATES: Email communications@youngstowndiocese.org with revised Mass, Adoration or Confession times with the date that changes go into effect: DOY.org/mass-finder
- Our Mass finder & location pages reach the people who are actively seeking to attend Mass in our area.
- PERSONAL DIRECTORY LISTING: Especially for clergy & DPAs whose new assignment covers multiple parishes, please email your preferred mailing address & phone number or submit a directory update form.
- We will schedule official bishop assignments to publish online on the effective date.
Questions or requests about training for Catholic communications? Contact Meagen Farrell, Communications Manager at communications@youngstowndiocese.org or 330-744-8451 x275.
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