New Ritual Book – The Order of the Anointing of the Sick and of Their Pastoral Care – Revised Edition
A timeline of implementation has been announced by the USCCB along with publishers who will be offering the new ritual book. The book is currently available for pre-order and may be shipped beginning January 1, 2026.
New Mass Texts for September 5 – Optional Memorial for Saint Teresa of Calcutta
The Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, by a decree issued June 24, 2025, has confirmed the English and Spanish translations of the Collect and suggested Lectionary readings for the Optional Memorial of Saint Teresa of Calcutta on September 5th.
Parishes to Celebrate Enthronement of the Sacred Heart on September 28
Bishop Bonnar provides resources to encourage greater devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus: “On Sunday, September 28, 2025, we as a diocese will celebrate an enthronement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in every church.” Additional details have been sent directly to parishes about this special liturgy.
Taize Prayer Service: National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM)
The Youngstown Chapter of NPM is meeting at three “Dinner & Dialogue” informal gatherings with the purpose of getting to know each other. RSVP to jjvolovar@aol.com.
Webinar Series | The Art of Celebrating: Something More is Required | Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions (FDLC)
FDLC Free Webinar Series: The Art of Celebrating: Something More is Required every Wednesday at 1-2:15 p.m. for five weeks.
Chrism Mass-March 31, 2026
The Chrism Mass will be celebrated on March 31, 2026 at St. Columba Cathedral. Choir members are invited to sing, and priests to concelebrate; please notify the Office of Worship. The Mass will be livestreamed at catholicecho.org/live and broadcast in Stark County on April 2.
2025 OCP Parish Grants
OCP offers parish grants yearly for the promotion and enhancement of parish music programs. Applications for 2025 OCP Parish Grants were accepted through May 30, 2025.
Cathedral Organ Concert Series – 2026 Dates (Bulletin Materials)
We are glad to feature some incredible artistry from around the diocese and beyond who will be participating in the organ concert series for the Cathedral of Saint Columba in Youngstown, Ohio.
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday starts the holy season of Lent, marked by 40 days of fasting, prayer and almsgiving before Easter.
Schola Cantorum Franciscana
Please come and listen to a phenomenal group of singers from the Franciscan University of Steubenville under the direction of Dr. Vincent Rone. Amongst a variety of choral works spanning across different time periods, Durufle’s Requiem will be the featured work, accompanied by organist Jon Tyllian. This event is free and open to the […]
