Eagle of the Cross
The Eagle of the Cross award is given to outstanding juniors and seniors throughout the Roman Catholic Diocese of Youngstown who exemplify particular zeal in their faith and ministry programs. Awardees are chosen annually by a team of youth ministers and DREs who judge nominations from counties in which they are not located. Up to 3 awards per county for parish involvement, and up to 2 awards per diocesan Catholic high school are awarded each year.
OYAYAA Newsletters – Past Issues
The OYAYAA eNewsletter is sent out every two weeks to youth ministry leaders, young adult ministry leaders, campus ministers, and other priests, deacons, and young adults who want to be “in the know” with all things youth, young adult, and campus ministry!
NCYC 2025
The National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis, IN is an annual conference hosted by the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry. The Diocesan Office of Youth and Young Adult Accompaniment is providing the opportunity for youth groups to attend with the larger diocesan Young Church this year!
Eagle of the Cross 2025
The Eagle of the Cross award is given to outstanding juniors and seniors throughout the Roman Catholic Diocese of Youngstown who exemplify particular zeal in their faith and ministry programs. Awardees are chosen annually by a team of youth ministers and DREs who judge nominations from counties in which they are not located. Up to 3 awards per county for parish involvement, and up to 2 awards per diocesan Catholic high school are awarded each year.
Food & Fellowship for Youth & Young Adult Ministers
The topic will be “Thanksgiving: Naming everything we are thankful for.” RSVP to mdisalvatore@youngstowndiocese.org by 3pm on Wed 11/13.
Be Fed on August 13 & 14
“Be Fed” is a new event for Youth Ministers and Campus Ministers to find connection, inspiration, and encouragement for the coming school year. Be Fed is an opportunity for youth and campus ministers to network with one another, as well as “be fed” by a guest speaker.
Youth Ministers & Campus Ministers Conversation
This event has been canceled.
Food & Fellowship for Youth & Young Adult Ministers
Food & Fellowship for Youth & Young Adult Ministers
The Office of Youth & Young Adult Accompaniment is hosting several gatherings to share a meal or coffee with other youth ministers, young adult ministers, campus ministers, and school chaplains as an opportunity for idea sharing with other ministers, to delve into discussion about our ministries, and to brainstorm together about ways we can better […]
Food & Fellowship for Youth & Young Adult Ministers -CANCELLED
The Office of Youth & Young Adult Accompaniment is hosting several gatherings to share a meal or coffee with other youth ministers, young adult ministers, campus ministers, and school chaplains as an opportunity for idea sharing with other ministers, to delve into discussion about our ministries, and to brainstorm together about ways we can better […]
