Eagle of the Cross 2026
The Eagle of the Cross award is given to outstanding juniors and seniors throughout the Roman Catholic Diocese of Youngstown who exemplify particular zeal in their faith and ministry programs. Awardees are chosen annually by a team of youth ministers and DREs who judge nominations from counties in which they are not located. Up to 3 awards per county for parish involvement, and up to 2 awards per diocesan Catholic high school are awarded each year.
Group Registration Opens for ENCOUNTER 2026
Secure your Early Bird group registration prices for ENCOUNTER MERCY 2026 – the diocesan youth convention! Don’t wait to buy your tickets!
Last Day for Early Bird Registration to ENCOUNTER 2026
Secure your Early Bird group registration prices for ENCOUNTER MERCY 2026 – the diocesan youth convention! Don’t wait to buy your tickets!
ENCOUNTER Mercy: Diocesan Youth Convention 2026
ENCOUNTER 26 – Registration is Now OPEN! Join hundreds of teens from across the Diocese of Youngstown for a day-long event where youth groups gather together for a communal and inspirational faith experience. The day features dynamic breakout sessions, a keynote speaker, Mass with Most Reverend David J. Bonnar, praise and worship, Adoration, and time […]
Ministry Day 2026
To assist with your advanced calendar planning: the next diocesan MINISTRY DAY will take place on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Check for updates throughout the year as those involved in almost every ministry in our parishes, schools and institutions will gather for prayer, learning, inspiration and networking with others called to missionary discipleship in northeast […]
NCYC: Youth Digital Experience with Pope Leo XIV
November 21 at 10:15 AM, Online Pope Leo XIV will have his first-ever digital dialogue with young people in the U.S. at NCYC 2025! It will be 45-minutes and accessible to ALL online! The digital experience has three parts, including a pre-NCYC gathering on Tuesday, November 11, at 9:00 pm ET. It’s going to be a joyful, […]
Webinar: Tackling the Volunteer Shortage
Christopher Wesley, Executive Director of Marathon Youth Ministry, will be presenting on the topic of “Tackling the Volunteer Shortage.” Join 9:30 – 11:00 AM or 7:00 – 8:30 PM. Cost is ONLY $10!
NCYC
The National Catholic Youth Conference is taking place in Indianapolis, IN, with the theme, “I AM.” We are grateful and excited to be bringing a diocesan delegation of several different parish groups from across our diocese to NCYC, totaling about 80 people! Visit this page for updates, reminders, and helpful pieces of information for our […]
Youth & Young Adult Ministers Idea Sharing
Mark your calendar for 3 Online Meetings throughout the ministry year! The Office of Youth and Young Adult Accompaniment will be hosting Idea Sharing Sessions in the 2025-2026 ministry year! For anyone who ministers to and with Youth and Young Adults, the sessions will be on the third Wednesday of each month for three months, beginning in […]
Youth & Young Adult Ministers Idea Sharing
Mark your calendar for 3 Online Meetings throughout the ministry year! The Office of Youth and Young Adult Accompaniment will be hosting Idea Sharing Sessions in the 2025-2026 ministry year! For anyone who ministers to and with Youth and Young Adults, the sessions will be on the third Wednesday of each month for three months, beginning in […]
