Rite of Election

Sponsor has her hand on candidate's right shoulder at the Rite of Election, St. Columba Cathedral, February 18, 2024. Photo credit: Brian Keith.

The Rite of Election of Catechumens and the Call to Continued Conversion of Candidates will take place on the First Sunday of Lent at 2:00 p.m. at Saint Columba Cathedral.

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.

Ordination to the Diaconate

Mass of Ordination to the Sacred Order of the Diaconate With praise and thanksgiving to Almighty for His abundant love and mercy, the Diocese of Youngstown joyfully announces the Ordination of Mr. Travis Seagraves (St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Warren) to the Sacred Order of Deacon through the Imposition of Hands & the Invocation of the […]