CHURCH AT HOME COMBINED COLLECTION (Bulletin Materials)
The Diocese of Youngstown will be participating in the Church at Home Combined Collection the weekend of June 6/7, 2026. This important collection supports the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, USCCB Catholic Communications Campaign, and The Catholic University of America/Newman Apostolate.
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.
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.
