142 persons prepare to become members of the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Youngstown
Press Release | Annual Rite of Election begins Lent and final period of preparation for Easter
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.
Rite of Election
The Rite of Election is part of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. Candidates and catechumens will be presented at St. Columba Cathedral on the First Sunday of Lent.