Diocese of Youngstown wins 10 Catholic Media Awards for 2026
The annual conference was held in Atlantic City, N.J. on June 16-19
Personnel and Programming Changes Announced for Communications and Peace & Justice
Meagen Farrell appointed as Communications and Social Concerns Director
Janovick, Noelle
Administrative Assistant, The Catholic Echo & Communications NJanovick@youngstowndiocese.org 144 W Wood St, Youngstown, OH 44503 (330)-744-5251 ext. 305
CHURCH AT HOME COMBINED COLLECTION: Remit to Diocese of Youngstown
For The Church at Home Combined Collection on June 6th and 7th of 2026 please remit these to the Diocese of Youngstown rather than to Catholic Charities as in the past.
Vatican News Widget (Publicity Materials)
All Catholic organizations are encouraged to embed the FREE Vatican News widget into your websites. Join DOY for a live meeting about this and other free Catholic resources for your website.
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.
