School & Parish Resources to Promote School Affordability (Bulletin Materials)

The DOY Communications Department is working with the Office of Catholic Schools to provide promotional resources for schools and parishes to share ways to make Catholic school affordable for all families.
Deadline for 2025 Tax Return Reduction with Donation to Good Samaritan Scholarship

Donations to the Good Samaritan Scholarship Fund can apply for a potential state tax credit of up to $750 (or $1,500 if married filing jointly).
Catholic Schools Week 2026: CCO Resources for 2026 EdChoice Campaign (Bulletin Materials)

The Catholic Conference of Ohio has compiled resources which Catholic parishes and schools may share during Catholic Schools Week, or anytime, to highlight EdChoice scholarships that make Catholic education more affordable.
Jennifer Fischer Named New Associate Superintendent for the Diocese of Youngstown

Jennifer Fischer is the former Director of Curriculum and Instruction for the Diocese of Youngstown
Merdich, Richele

Administrative Assistant, Office of Catholic Schools rmerdich@youngstowndiocese.org 144 W Wood St, Youngstown, OH 44503 (330) 744-8451; ext. 286
Lipkovich, Susan

Administrative Assistant, Office of Worship and Office of Catholic Schools slipkovich@youngstowndiocese.org 144 W Wood St, Youngstown, OH 44503 (330) 744-8451; ext. 304
Jones, PhD., Steven

Superintendent of Catholic Schools sjones@youngstowndiocese.org 144 W Wood St, Youngstown, OH 44503 (330) 744-8451; ext. 291
Fischer, Jennifer

Associate Superintendent, Office of Catholic Schools jfischer@youngstowndiocese.org 144 W Wood St, Youngstown, OH 44503 (330) 744-8451; ext. 339
Capper, Christa

Coordinator of Technology & Licensure, Office of Catholic Schools ccapper@youngstowndiocese.org 144 W Wood St, Youngstown, OH 44503 (330) 744-8451; ext. 346
Safe Environment: Updated Background Check Requirements

The Safe Envrionment Office and the Office of Catholic Schools have updated requirements for background checks for school employees.