Deadline to Sponsor Filming the Chrism Mass
Parishes and other Catholic entities are invited to sponsor the filming for our annual Chrism Mass. Sponsorships are due to diocesan offices or communications@youngstowndiocese.org by March 13, 2026 by 4:00 p.m.
Parishes to Celebrate Enthronement of the Sacred Heart on September 28
Bishop Bonnar provides resources to encourage greater devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus: “On Sunday, September 28, 2025, we as a diocese will celebrate an enthronement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in every church.” Additional details have been sent directly to parishes about this special liturgy.
Deadline to Register for 25th, 40th, 50th and over Wedding Anniversary Celebration
The Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass will take place on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Saint Columba Cathedral in Youngstown. The deadline for couples to register at their parishes is Friday, April 25, 2025.
Wedding Anniversary Celebration: May 2025
The Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass will take place on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Saint Columba Cathedral in Youngstown. The deadline for couples to register at their parishes is Friday, April 25, 2025.
Mass for Anniversary of Bishop Bonnar’s Episcopal Ordination
Join the Diocese of Youngstown community in celebrating the fifth anniversary of the episcopal ordination of our Bishop David J. Bonnar. Bishop Bonnar will preside at Mass in the Cathedral of Saint Columba and all are welcome to attend to join in gratitude and prayer for his ministry. Learn more about Bishop David J. Bonnar.
Pawlus, Sister Dorothy
Executive Assistant, Bishop’s Office dpawlus@youngstowndiocese.org 144 W Wood St, Youngstown, OH 44503 (330) 744-8451; ext. 232
Deadline to Register for the 25th, 40th, 50th and over Wedding Anniversary Celebration
Couples observing their 25th, 40th, 50th and over wedding anniversaries in 2024 must make advanced reservations for this diocesan celebration by contacting your parish office and obtaining your pastor’s signature before September 23rd.
BONNAR, MOST REV. DAVID
Bishop, Diocese of Youngstown Learn more about the sixth Bishop of Youngstown
Chrism Mass
Parishioners from across the Diocese representing the parishes, missions and schools in the six county Catholic Diocese of Youngstown will demonstrate the unity of the diocesan Church as they gather at the Cathedral of Saint Columba in Youngstown for the Mass of Holy Chrism on Holy Tuesday, the last Tuesday before Easter.
Wedding Anniversary Celebration
Couples observing their 25th, 40th, 50th and over wedding anniversaries will be honored at a wedding anniversary celebration at St. Columba Cathedral on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. The celebration includes Mass with Bishop Bonnar, renewal of marriage vows, a personalized certificate for each couple, followed by a simple reception for the couples […]
