POLANDO, J.C.L., REV. MSGR. PETER

Diocesan Priest ppolando@youngstowndiocese.org Mail: The Cathedral of St. Columba, 159 Rayen Ave, Youngstown 44503-1033 Phone: 330-744-5233 Assignment: Sacramental Minister, Trumbull and Mahoning counties

The Light is On For You ~ An Evening of Reconciliation

On Wednesday, February 28, 2024, parishes throughout the Diocese of Youngstown will offer an “Evening of Reconciliation: The Light is ON for You.” During Lent, Catholics are reminded to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation as part of their Lenten observance in preparation for Easter. As Pope Francis says, “the joy of God is the joy […]

Chrism Mass

The Chrism Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. in Saint Columba Cathedral.  All clergy are invited to concelebrate and parishes are welcomed to send delegations of 5-7 people.  After the Chrism Mass, parishes are invited to obtain the holy oils for use in their parish.  Since there is a […]

Town Hall Discussion on Immigration

The Peace and Justice Committee is hosting a Town Hall Meeting on the topic of Immigration on April 16th, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Dominic Parish Center (Youngstown).   The purpose of this meeting is twofold: 1) To define immigration and its impact on our local community; and 2) To develop a workgroup to […]