Bishop David Bonnar Releases Statement After Correspondents Dinner Shooting
Bishop Bonnar: “We pray for peace in moments of disagreement and discord. As we celebrate our 250th birthday may we live as a nation under God with liberty and justice for all.”
Diocese Announces Closing Masses for St. Brendan, St. Matthias & St. Joseph Churches
Saint Brendan Church (2800 Oakwood Ave, Youngstown) on Monday May 4, 5:00 p.m.; Saint Matthias Church (915 Cornell St, Youngstown) on Monday May 18, 5:00 p.m.; Saint Joseph Church (3312 Lake Ave, Ashtabula) on Thursday June 18, 6:30 p.m
Save the Date: Ministry Day 2026 on Saturday, October 17
As the school year ends, make sure all those serving in ministry Save the Date: Ministry Day 2026 on Saturday, October 17. Registration will open in August. Check for updates as the event being planned!
Online Meeting: Adding Vatican News Widget to Your Catholic Website
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.
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.
Deadline to Sponsor Filming the Chrism Mass
Parishes and other Catholic entities are invited to sponsor the filming for our annual Chrism Mass. Sponsorships are due to diocesan offices or communications@youngstowndiocese.org by March 13, 2026 by 4:00 p.m.
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.
Ministry Day 2026
To assist with your advanced calendar planning: the next diocesan MINISTRY DAY will take place on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Check for updates throughout the year as those involved in almost every ministry in our parishes, schools and institutions will gather for prayer, learning, inspiration and networking with others called to missionary discipleship in northeast […]
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.
