Remarks | The Meeting of Two Bishops: East and West
Bishop Bonnar: “[T]he Church is more than just bricks and mortar, but people. We need to do a better job building that sense of community.”
Column | Vision, Voices, and Visits of Advent
Bishop Bonnar: “[W]elcome the many visitations that are part of these days, because you just might be in the presence of a prophet, or better yet, Christ himself. Happy Advent!”
Catholic Charities hosts Breakfast with the Bishop on November 29th
Press Release | Catholic Charities, Diocese of Youngstown hosts Breakfast with the Bishop and Giving Tuesday on November 29th.
Homily | Mass for Funeral and Cemetery Workers
Bishop Bonnar: “My brothers and sisters, we too have been chosen to reveal, by our work and ministry, God’s love for the poor, especially those experiencing the poverty of loss and grief.”
Homily | Mass for First Annual Ohio March for Life
Bishop Bonnar at Ohio March for Life: “All life is precious and in the spirit of Saint Joseph, to be ‘welcomed, cherished, and safeguarded.’ But these efforts… must never focus solely on the unborn.”
Homily | Mass for Life 2022
Bishop Bonnar: “Our work is not finished. While we need to accompany our moms in need, we must continue to promote and protect the dignity of every human person.”
Homily | Faith and Family Festival 2022
Bishop Bonnar: “Families in so many ways have much to contribute to the Church. Time and again what they bring is joy.”
Mes de la Herencia Hispana | Hispanic Heritage Month
Para la celebración anual del Mes de la Herencia Hispana, el obispo David Bonnar agradece a la comunidad hispana por compartir sus muchas herencias en una sola expresión de fe.
Reflections on my audience with the Holy Father, Pope Francis
Bishop Bonnar writes from Rome on celebrating Holy Mass at Saint Peter’s Basilica, followed by a private audience with the Holy Father, Pope Francis.
Bella Roma!
Bishop Bonnar writes about his experience at the Formation Course for New Bishops in Rome, and his upcoming meeting with Pope Francis.