New Mass Texts for Optional Memorial for St Teresa of Calcutta
The Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, by a decree issued June 24, 2025, has confirmed the English and Spanish translations of the Collect and suggested Lectionary readings for the Optional Memorial of Saint Teresa of Calcutta on September 5th. The texts have been posted on the USCCB website at: […]
Low Gluten Hosts
It is important for pastors to make every effort to accommodate the experience of Holy Communion for the faithful, including those suffering from celiac disease.
New Ritual Book – The Order of the Anointing of the Sick and of Their Pastoral Care – Revised Edition
A timeline of implementation has been announced by the USCCB along with publishers who will be offering the new ritual book. The book is currently available for pre-order and may be shipped beginning January 1, 2026.
New Mass Texts for September 5 – Optional Memorial for Saint Teresa of Calcutta
The Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, by a decree issued June 24, 2025, has confirmed the English and Spanish translations of the Collect and suggested Lectionary readings for the Optional Memorial of Saint Teresa of Calcutta on September 5th.
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.
Taize Prayer Service: National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM)
The Youngstown Chapter of NPM is meeting at three “Dinner & Dialogue” informal gatherings with the purpose of getting to know each other. RSVP to jjvolovar@aol.com.
Upcoming Parish Music Events (Bulletin Materials)
Join us for live music events at: Dates have been announced for the 2026 Cathedral Concert Series.
Webinar Series | The Art of Celebrating: Something More is Required | Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions (FDLC)
FDLC Free Webinar Series: The Art of Celebrating: Something More is Required every Wednesday at 1-2:15 p.m. for five weeks.
Webinar: The Search for Sacred Synergy: A Clergy/Musician Panel Discussion | National Association of Parish Musicians (NPM) Youngstown Chapter
NPM is offering an upcoming clergy/musician panel discussion webinar on February 2, 2026 at 1pm: “The Search for Sacred Synergy”. Youngstown is a temporary chapter of the National Association of Parish Musicians (NPM). Contact Ralph Holtzhauser at rholtzhauser@youngstowndiocese.org.
2025 OCP Parish Grants
OCP offers parish grants yearly for the promotion and enhancement of parish music programs. Applications for 2025 OCP Parish Grants were accepted through May 30, 2025.
