Spectrum News 1 closings announcement system now available to churches
Spectrum News 1 has opened their closings and delays system to churches in the state of Ohio. Register on their website or contact Aaron Hepker at aaron.hepker@charter.com or 614-307-2703.
Recap: A Catholic Approach to AI in Communications
The DOY Department of Communications is here to provide additional training & technical support for diocesan offices, parishes, Catholic schools, and lay organizations.
Diocesan Communications Retreat
Catholic Communications Professionals are invited to a special day with Mass, lunch, updates, and a spiritual reflection by Very Rev. John-Michael Lavelle. RSVP by 11/10
Recap from Diocesan Communications Retreat
Catholic Communications Professionals in the Diocese of Youngstown met on November 18, 2025 at St. Columba Cathedral (Youngstown) to discuss A Catholic approach to AI in Communications.
Contacted by the Press? Let the Communications Department Know!
Have you been contacted by a member of the press or media about happenings in your parish, school or diocesan office? Contact Dennis Biviano, Media Relations & Multimedia Specialist at dbiviano@youngstowndiocese.org.
Reporting Scams or Fraud
If you have been the target of a scam, whether attempted or successful, here are some steps you can take to report it.
Our Sunday Mass from St. Columba Cathedral
Our Sunday Mass from St. Columba Cathedral premieres at 4pm on Saturdays on Facebook, YouTube and CatholicEcho.org, as well as select area radio and TV stations. Produced by the Department of Communications.
Diocese of Youngstown YouTube Channel URL Change
Please be aware of the tag change on our YouTube channel from @thecatholicecho to @DOYoungstown.
Guarding Against Phishing Attacks
If you receive an email that is an invitation for an event or offering to share a file/folder with you and it is not something that you were 100% expecting do not click on any link provided.
Webinar: Catholic Social Media Platform
Tuesday, February 10 at 12:00-1:00 PM learn how to gain access to the Catholic Social Media platform and resources available to post on social media from the Diocesan Annual Appeal, exclusive content from OSV, and a NEW feature to create “Events” such as a Lenten Fish Fry.
