Decree | March 22, 2026

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The Most Reverend David J. Bonnar, Bishop of the Diocese of Youngstown, has released decrees on the merger of Kent & Ravenna parishes along with the closures of Saint Matthias & Saint Brendan Churches.

Clergy Official | March 7, 2026

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Bishop David J. Bonnar is announcing new Clergy and Personnel Assignments. Effective immediately: Zeigler, Zuraw, Galvin. Effective April 10, 2026: Kopp, Peters, Smith.

Decree | February 19, 2026

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Bishop Bonnar decrees that all the schools and parish religious education programs in the Diocese of Youngstown shall adopt and implement the VIRTUS Empowering God’s Children® annual training program for all children and young people, effective immediately.

Decree | December 2, 2025

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Bishop David J. Bonnar issues a decree regarding the 7th Edition of the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services