First Step to Service – March/April Care for Creation

The First Step to Service Program is a service-learning opportunity for students developed by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Youngstown. 2024/2025: The First Step To Service program has been designed with activities and age-appropriate learning opportunities to accommodate two levels of learning – both for grade school students (K-6/8) and students in grades (9-12). To read […]

Mass for Life with Bishop Bonnar

Bishop Bonnar will preside at a Mass for Life at 4:00 pm at St. Columba Cathedral, Youngstown (154 W. Wood St.). All are welcome.

What Does It Mean to be Human

Please join our diocesan community for an incredible keynote talk by Brendan McCauley, Co-Founder and President of the Humanum Project, about what it means to be human. All are invited and welcome to attend!

Respect Life Month

During the month of October, the Church asks us to reflect more deeply on the dignity of every human life.

9 Days for Life

9 Days for Life is a novena for the protection of human life. Each day’s intention is accompanied by a short reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of life. Join today at https://www.9daysforlife.com!  

Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children

On Wednesday, January 22, 2025 in observance of the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children, Bishop Bonnar will celebrate the 12:10 pm Mass at Saint Columba Cathedral. The General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM), no. 373, designates January 22 as a particular day of prayer and penance, called the “Day […]