Implementation of New Ritual Book: The Order of Distributing Holy Communion Outside of Mass

A new ritual book, Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharistic Mystery Outside of Mass has been approved for use no later than December 1, 2024.
Cecilia Project Study Day

The Diocese of Youngstown Cecilia Project will have its introductory study day on December 15th at 2pm in the Parish Hall of the Cathedral of St. Columba.
Deadline to RSVP for the Gold Mass for Musicians

All Church Musicians and Choir Members are invited to the 4:00 p.m. Mass at Saint Columba Cathedral with a light dinner following.
SERIE FORMATIVA DE OCP | OCP Formative Series

LA MÚSICA EN LA LITURGIA: LITURGIA Y PRÁCTICAS EFECTIVAS PARA EL CORO PARROQUIAL. PRESENTADOR: SANTIAGO FERNÁNDEZ.
Annual Gold Mass for Musicians

All Church Musicians and Choir Members are invited to the 4:00 p.m. Mass at Saint Columba Cathedral with a dinner following.
Dinner & Dialogue: Youngstown Chapter of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM)

The Youngstown Chapter of NPM is meeting at a“Dinner & Dialogue” informal gathering with the purpose of getting to know each other. RSVP to jjvolovar@aol.com.
Deadline to Register for Leader of Prayer Formation Series

Lay Leaders of Prayer are a great assistance when a priest is not available to provide an opportunity and lead prayer for the faithful. Lay Leaders of Prayer often preside at Liturgy of the Word services with or without Holy Communion, Morning and Evening Prayer, Vigil Services for deceased members of the parish, Stations of the Cross and other devotional prayer services. Potential candidates must be endorsed by their pastor to serve in this ministry. Registration details will be sent soon.
Rite of Election

The Rite of Election of Catechumens and the Call to Continued Conversion of Candidates will take place on the First Sunday of Lent at 2:00 p.m. at Saint Columba Cathedral.
Chrism Mass

Parishioners from across the Diocese representing the parishes, missions and schools in the six county Catholic Diocese of Youngstown will demonstrate the unity of the diocesan Church as they gather at the Cathedral of Saint Columba in Youngstown for the Mass of Holy Chrism on Holy Tuesday, the last Tuesday before Easter.
Ordination to the Priesthood

Bishop Bonnar will ordain Rev. Mr. Travis Seagraves to the Order of Priesthood on Saturday, June 7, 2025 in Saint Columba Cathedral at 10:30 a.m.