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.

Bishop David J. Bonnar Releases Third Pastoral Letter

Take Heart! Do Not Lose Heart! Behold the Sacred Heart! Cover of Bishop David J Bonnar's 2025 Pastoral Letter

The letter is entitled: “Take Heart! Do Not Lose Heart! Behold the Sacred Heart!” It provides prayerful reflections and resources in preparation for an enthronement of the Sacred of Jesus to take place in every church on Sunday, September 28, 2025.

Hrbolich, Rachel

Director, Catholic Charities rhrbolich@youngstowndiocese.org 144 W Wood St, Youngstown, OH 44503 (330) 744-8451; ext.328

Lawson, Joan

Chancellor, Archivist jlawson@youngstowndiocese.org 144 W Wood St, Youngstown, OH 44503 (330) 744-8451; ext. 290  

Houy, Michael

Headshot of Michael Houy. By Mallory Leann Photo + Design

Social Media and Development Specialist mhouy@youngstowndiocese.org 144 W Wood St, Youngstown, OH 44503 (330) 744-8451; ext. 365  

LAVELLE, D.MIN., VERY REV. JOHN-MICHAEL

Diocesan Vicar jlavelle@youngstowndiocese.org Mail: 300 North Broad Street, Canfield, OH 44406 Phone: 330-533-6839 Assignments: Pastor, St. Michael Parish (Canfield), 300 North Broad Street, Canfield 44406; Phone: 330-533-6839 Vicar for Clergy and Religious Services Vicar for Missionary Discipleship Director of Seminarians Director of Vowed Religious Diocesan Director of Development and Stewardship Curator of the Patrimony