Decree | November 29, 2025

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Bishop Bonnar approved the proposal to merge the parishes of Saint Jude (Columbiana), Our Lady of Lourdes (East Palestine) and Saint Patrick (Leetonia) effective January 1, 2026. The new parish name will be announced shortly; all three worship sites retain their sacred titles given at their dedication. The merged parish offices and primary worship site will be located at Saint Jude Church, 180 Seventh Street in Columbiana.

Clergy Official | November 1, 2025

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Bishop Bonnar welcomes the addition of two priests from the Rogationists of the Heart of Jesus, Reverend Silvestre Robinol, RCJ and Reverend Bryan Tutas, RCJ.

Decree | July 10, 2025

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Bishop David J. Bonnar issues Decree Prot. N. B2-2025 merging the parishes of Saint Stephen in Niles, Ohio and Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Niles, Ohio into Saint Pope John XXIII Parish.

Clergy Official | June 7, 2025

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The following Clergy Assignments were announced by Bishop Bonnar and are effective July 1, 2025. Priests: Brienz, Johnson, Marneni, Rovnak & Seagraves. Additional: Colucy.