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 […]
BBQ with the Bishop
On Friday, July 17, 2026 at 6 pm, men high school age and older are invited to meet Bishop Bonnar in a relaxed and informal setting at Kent State Newman Center. It will be an evening of food, fellowship, prayer, and fun. All priests are welcome and encouraged to invite young men from their parishes […]
For New Youth Ministers
Welcome to your new role in ministry! Stay connected, supported, and equipped through the Diocese of Youngstown’s Office of Youth & Young Adult Accompaniment, which offers training, resources, and a vibrant community to help you thrive in your journey of forming young disciples.
Hiring a Youth Minister
The Diocese of Youngstown invites passionate individuals to consider youth ministry, offering support, formation, and community for those called to accompany young people in faith. This webpage provides guidance for both parishes seeking to hire Youth Ministers and candidates discerning this vital role in the life of the Church.
Eagle of the Cross FAQs
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 in. Up to 3 awards per county for parish involvement, and up to 2 awards per diocesan Catholic high school are awarded each year.
Diocesan Vetting Policy for Speakers/Musicians
The Official Diocesan Speaker Vetting Policy for vetting speakers/musicians from outside of the Diocese of Youngstown. Instituted/Updated 2024.
ENCOUNTER 2025 Recap
ENCOUNTER LOVE 2025 On March 8, 2025, over 155 youth, 40 adults, 30 volunteers from parishes and university, numerous priests, deacons, and seminarians came together for an unforgettable experience of Jesus’ great love for us – ENCOUNTER Love 2025 – the Diocesan Youth Convention, led by the Office of Youth and Young Adult Accompaniment. […]
