DOY Releases New Parish Merger Names in Mahoning, Ashtabula Counties

New parish names were voted on by parishioners and the final names were chosen by Bishop Bonnar. The new names take effect on January 1
DOY Announces Plans for Archive Facility at Former Saints Cyril and Methodius Church

The project also adds a new facility to house diocesan archives
#iGiveCatholic Event Takes Place December 3 During Giving Tuesday

Since 2015, #iGiveCatholic has inspired faithful stewards to “Give Back and Give Catholic”
Diocese of Youngstown Statement on Tony Hinchcliffe

There is no room in the Church of Christ, nor the world, for hatred of ones’ brothers and sisters, or for any malice to be held in one’s heart against them.
National Religious Retirement Office (NRRO) Announces Annual Retirement Fund for Religious Collection

The collection is scheduled in parishes in the Diocese of Youngstown on Nov 23-24
Catholic Charities Announces Annual Season of Giving Campaign

Various in-person & online events, including Giving Tuesday, Breakfast with Bishop Bonnar
Diocese of Youngstown to Host Second Annual Gold Mass Celebration

A reception follows and the deadline to RSVP for the event is October 31
First Annual Diocesan Media Day to be Celebrated on Feast of the Archangels

The mass takes place Thursday, September 19 at Saint Columba Cathedral
Merger of St. Louis & Sacred Heart of Mary Parishes in Louisville

Saint Isidore Parish established as new name after merger
Update on Independent Review Board Investigation of Father Michael Swierz

The Independent Review Board unanimously agreed in its recommendation to Bishop Bonnar that Father Swierz is unsuitable for ministry, and, therefore, should not be allowed to return to active ministry.