Communique | October 2024

During the month of October, the Church asks us to reflect on our call to cherish, defend, and protect those who are most vulnerable, from the beginning of life to its end.

Communique | September 2024

Bishop David Bonnar elevates the sacred vessels below a line of quialts and folding chairs full of participants in the Columbiana County Fair

Welcome back to school for all students, families, catechists, and staff! We praise God for the Spirit of wisdom to help us recognize and use our God-given talents.

Communique | August 2024

Eucharistic prayer during the Rhoda Wise Mass, St Peter Church in Canton, Ohio, June 28, 2024.

August is full of festivals, fellowship, fundraisers, and food from many international traditions. Celebrate the variety of cultures and communities that make up our Catholic Diocese of Youngstown.

Communique | July 2024

This July, we pray with the pilgrims who will represent the Diocese of Youngstown at the National Eucharistic Congress. May all of us, traveling or at home, experience the power of God’s presence everywhere we go.

Communique | June 2024

Attendees laughing at the Golden Apple Award Ceremony, May 1, 2024 by Brian Keith.

From May into June, we celebrate graduations, ordinations, first communions, and more! Let us continue to follow the promptings of the Holy Spirit within us, and have peace with one another.

Communique | May 2024

Lilies and oil lamp at the celebration of Religious Jubilees on April 13, 2024 at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Warren, Ohio

As we celebrate Mary in the month of May, our hearts prepare for the Holy Spirit’s movement on Pentecost, renewing the face of the earth.

Communique | April 2024

Priests smiling and singing

After 40 days of fasting, we are prepared to begin 50 days of celebration! At the same time, we continue our solidarity with and service to our neighbors in times of poverty in body or spirit.

Communique | February 2024

Students gather for a photo during homecoming week at Saint John School in Ashtabula, Ohio.

Events in February invite us to reflect on God’s universal call to conversion of heart, and one’s specific call to marriage, clergy, religious community, and single life.

Communique | January 2024

The Mathis family celebrates with Bishop David Bonnar at the dedication of their Habitat for Humanity home in Canton, Ohio on December 5, 2023

January is Poverty Awareness Month, when we continue to love Christ incarnate with compassion for all our neighbors.