Ordination to the Priesthood on June 1st
Bishop Bonnar will ordain Kevin Bertleff and William Wainio to the Order of Priest on Saturday, June 1, 2024 in Saint Columba Cathedral at 10:30 a.m.
Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate on May 25th
Bishop Bonnar will ordain Travis Seagraves to the Order of Deacon on Saturday, May 25, 2024 in Saint Columba Cathedral at 10:30 a.m.
Priest Retirement and Ordination Anniversary Celebration – Wednesday, May 8, 2024
The Priest Retirement and Ordination Anniversary Celebration will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Saint Christine Church in Youngstown. RSVP to Geri Deane.
Free Webinar Series – “Behold the Lamb”
This free webinar series will focus on the newly approved Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharistic Mystery Outside of Mass ritual book. Register with the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions.
Priest Retirement and Ordination Anniversary Celebration
The evening will begin with Solemn Evening Prayer followed by Social Time and Dinner. Invitations will be sent to all priests in April.
Free Webinar Series – “Behold the Lamb”
The Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions will sponsor a FREE Webinar Series entitled “Behold the Lamb” on Wednesday afternoons in May from 1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. The webinar series will focus on the newly approved Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharistic Mystery Outside of Mass ritual book.
Clergy Convocation – Catholic Leadership Institute: SAVE THE DATE!
Save-the-date for a Clergy Convocation with Catholic Leadership Institute: Thursday, September 12, 2024.
Letters of Suitability Required
Letters of suitability are to be sent from one bishop/superior to another. An electronic form is now available online for diocesan priests to request a letter of suitability from Bishop Bonnar.
Chrism Mass
Parishioners from across our six counties will demonstrate the unity of the diocesan Church as they gather for the Mass of Holy Chrism.