Intercessions for Life and Pro-Life Bulletin Briefs
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities prepares intercessions and bulletin briefs for each month.
Students for Life
Any parish, school or campus interested in forming a Students for Life group may contact the Office of Pro-Life, Marriage and Family Life at dschmidt@youngstowndiocese.org or 330-744-8451 ext. 272.
Walking with Moms in Need – Now More than Ever!
Anyone interested in establishing Walking with Moms in Need in their parish or region may contact the Office of Pro-Life, Marriage and Family Life at dschmidt@youngstowndiocese.org or 330-744-8451 ext. 272.
Planning Ahead: Are You Interested in Attending the March for Life? (Bulletin Materials)
The third annual Ohio March for Life will take place on Friday, October 4, 2024 in Columbus. 52nd Annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. will be on Friday, January 24, 2025.
Diocesan Mass for Life to be Celebrated on January 14 at St. Columba Cathedral
Press Release | The Most Reverend David J. Bonnar, Bishop of Youngstown, will celebrate a diocesan Mass for Life on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. at St. Columba Cathedral, 154 West Wood Street, Youngstown. All are invited to pray for a greater respect for human life at every stage and in all circumstances.
Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children
January 22 is observed as a day of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life.
Catholic Bishops of Ohio Statement on Passing of Issue 1
Press Release | Collective statement from Ohio bishops and additional statement from Bishop David Bonnar
Bishop Bonnar to celebrate Mass for Life on October 1 at 11:30am
Press Release | Mass for Life will take place at St. Paul Parish in North Canton
Memorial Service for Miscarried and Stillborn Children
Anyone grieving the loss of a child through miscarriage or stillbirth is invited to Memorial Services on Sunday, May 19, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapels at Calvary Cemeteries in Youngstown or Massillon, or All Souls Cemetery (Cortland).
Mass for Life with Bishop Bonnar
Bishop Bonnar will preside at a Mass for Life at St. Columba Cathedral with a special Blessing of Children in the Womb.