What Does It Mean to be Human

Please join our diocesan community for an incredible keynote talk by Brendan McCauley, Co-Founder and President of the Humanum Project, about what it means to be human. All are invited and welcome to attend!
Novemberfest

The Portage County South Catholic Church is kicking off the first gathering of the The Pier Giorgio Frassati Catholic Young Adult Group with a Novemberfest Celebration.
Retreat Ideas

The Office of Youth and Young Adult Accompaniment has compiled a list of retreat sites over the past couple of decades and wants to share them with you in hopes of assisting you in achieving your youth retreat needs.
Eagle of the Cross Award Ceremony

The Eagle of the Cross award is given annually to outstanding juniors and seniors in high school within the Diocese of Youngstown who show particular zeal in the improvement of their own parish ministry programs, high school ministry teams, or youth work in general within the Diocese.
“ARISE” – Young Adult Summer Festival

Hangout with other young adults (ages 18-39) from counties all across the diocese for a day of worship, learning, and community.
Registration Deadline for T-Shirt at “ARISE” – Young Adult Summer Festival

Registration is now open for 18-39 year olds; register by July 4th to receive a t-shirt. See you at Saint Robert Bellarmine Church in Cortland on Saturday, July 26th!
Sponsorship Payments DUE for “ARISE” – Young Adult Summer Festival

Sponsorship packages are now available for ARISE 2025 – the Diocese of Youngstown’s third annual young adult festival! See the website for a description of ARISE. DEADLINE: June 26, 2025 Please submit your payment by credit card or eCheck online or complete the sponsorship form and mail a check to: Diocese of Youngstown Re: ARISE 2025 144 West Wood St Youngstown, […]
The Office of Youth and Young Adult Accompaniment is on Social Media!

The Office is now posting updates, events, and more on Facebook and Instagram, in addition to on the DOY website and the Communique. Please give it a like and a follow!
Madeleine DiSalvatore appointed Diocesan Director of Youth and Young Adult Accompaniment, Discernment, Formation and Missionary Discipleship

Press Release | Expanded mandate of Department of Missionary Discipleship in support of young people
Diocesan “World Youth Day Summer Festival” welcomes Young Adults This Weekend

Local celebration of World Youth Day, in conjunction with international event, will conclude with Mass with Bishop Bonnar on Saturday, August 5 at 7pm