Deadline to Register for Leader of Prayer Formation Series
Lay Leaders of Prayer are a great assistance when a priest is not available to provide an opportunity and lead prayer for the faithful. Lay Leaders of Prayer often preside at Liturgy of the Word services with or without Holy Communion, Morning and Evening Prayer, Vigil Services for deceased members of the parish, Stations of the Cross and other devotional prayer services. Potential candidates must be endorsed by their pastor to serve in this ministry. Registration details will be sent soon.
Youngstown Hymn Sing-July 13th at 11:00am: Trinity United Methodist Church
Join us for “Let There Be Peace on Earth,” a community event on July 13 at 11:00 AM at Trinity United Methodist Church in Youngstown, benefiting Mahoning Valley Sojourn to the Past. Enjoy inspiring music from a special festival chorus and featured organists, and hear impactful stories from students involved in the program. Admission is free, with a free-will offering to support the cause, and refreshments will follow the performance.
Free Webinar Series – “Behold the Lamb”
The Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions will sponsor a FREE Webinar Series entitled “Behold the Lamb” on Wednesday afternoons in May from 1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. The webinar series will focus on the newly approved Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharistic Mystery Outside of Mass ritual book. The series includes: May 1, 2024: History and Theology […]
Deadline for OCP Parish Grant Program
Applications for 2025 OCP Parish Grants are being accepted through May 30, 2025. OCP through its Parish Grant Program is offering grants for liturgical and/or musical purposes.
Planning Parish Music Events?
If your parish is having any upcoming musical events you’d like to send out, please email Ralph Holtzhauser, Diocesan Music Director, at rholtzhauser@youngstowndiocese.org!
Liturgical Directory
The Liturgical Directory contains valuable information about Liturgy Committees; liturgical minister formation guidelines; guidelines for the celebration of sacraments; music in liturgical celebrations; and art and architecture directives.
Twenty-Five to be Commissioned Lay Leaders of Prayer
Press Release | Twenty-five men and women from around the diocese will be commissioned as Lay Leaders of Prayer on November 16, 2022.
