Wear Blue for Child Abuse Prevention
Ohioans are encouraged to “Wear Blue” on the second Wednesday in April to support child abuse prevention. All are welcome to 12:10pm Mass at St. Columba Cathedral.
Lay Leader of Prayer Commissioning
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.
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.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
The diocesan Office of Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs invites all parishes to participate in the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity from January 18-25. For more information, please contact Very Rev. Msgr. Robert Siffrin at rsiffrin@youngstowndiocese.org.
National Child Abuse Prevention Month
All Catholic parishes, schools, and families are encouraged to recognize National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April. These resources can support your prayerful participation.
Lutheran-Catholic Covenant Prayer Service October 15 in Alliance
Press Release | Bishop Laura Barbins will preside and Bishop David Bonnar will preach at this evening prayer celebrating the twenty-three years of our Lutheran-Catholic Covenant.
Twenty-Five to be Commissioned Lay Leaders of Prayer
Press Release | Twenty-five men and women from around the diocese will be commissioned as Lay Leaders of Prayer on November 16, 2022.
