Pueri Cantores Children’s Choir Festival: The Cathedral of St. Paul in Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh Catholic Youth Choral Festival & Mass for singers in grades 4-12 will be taking place on March 8, 2025 at St. Paul Cathedral in Pittsburgh. Please contact Ralph Holtzhauser if your child is interested in participating.
The Light is On For You ~ An Evening of Reconciliation
Every parish or collaboration should plan to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation the evening of Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
National Association of Parish Musicians (NPM) Youngstown Chapter
Youngstown is officially a temporary chapter of the National Association of Parish Musicians (NPM) as of June 1st, 2024. Contact Ralph Holtzhauser at rholtzhauser@youngstowndiocese.org.
Celebrating the Paschal Triduum (Multiple Parishes/Locations)
Guidance and directives have been sent to all priests and parish liturgy committee contacts.
Upcoming Parish Music Events (Bulletin Materials)
Join us for live music events at St. Patrick Church (Kent) and the Cathedral of Saint Columba.
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday starts the holy season of Lent, marked by 40 days of fasting, prayer and almsgiving before Easter.
Chrism Mass-April 15, 2025
The Chrism Mass is celebrated on April 15
Lenten Regulations
The Season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
Revised Order of Christian Initiation of Adults – Workshop
Reservations are due by February 14
Confirmation of Baptized Catholics at the Easter Vigil
Priests are reminded that the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults gives them the faculty to confirm catechumens and candidates at the Easter Vigil.
