
On Wednesday, March 8, 2023, parishes throughout the Diocese of Youngstown will participate in the annual “The Light is ON for you – An Evening of Reconciliation.” While the Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated throughout the Lenten season and the entire year in local parishes, the Diocese of Youngstown has identified Wednesday, March 8th as a common date when the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available in parishes throughout the diocese through a variety of services or individually. All parishioners are encouraged to participate in these special events at their parish or at a neighboring parish.
During Lent, Catholics are reminded to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation as part of their Lenten observance in preparation for Easter. These services provide an opportunity for all parishioners to embrace and live God’s mercy and love more completely through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Pope Francis has said that all people of faith should be ever mindful of God’s mercy in their lives and that, in turn, all should show and offer that same mercy to one another through the gift of reconciliation.
“The Light is On for You” coincides with the Season of Lent which urges Catholics to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Penance) as part of their Lenten journey in preparation for Easter.
Parishes will be celebrating “The Light is ON for You: An Evening of Reconciliation” in a variety of ways. All parishioners are encouraged to participate in these special events at their parish or at a neighboring parish. A listing of Reconciliation services by county is provided below. This information was last updated on February 21, 2023.
(Parishioners, consult your parish for scheduled times & specific locations)
Spread the Word:
Corpus Christi Parish (Conneaut)
St. Francis Cabrini Church, 6:00-8:00pm
744 Mill St., Conneaut, OH 44030
Our Lady of Hope Parish (Andover/Kinsman)
Our Lady of Victory Church, 6:30-8:00pm
481 Main St., Andover, OH 44003
Our Lady of Peace Parish (Ashtabula)
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 6:30-7:30pm
1200 E. 21st St., Ashtabula, OH 44004
St. Joseph Calasanctius Parish (Jefferson)
6:30-8:00pm
Holy Trinity Parish (East Liverpool)
St. Aloysius Church, 6:00-7:30pm
205 W. 5th St., East Liverpool, OH 43920
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish (East Palestine)
9:30-10:00am
210 East Main St., East Palestine, OH 44413
St. Jude Parish (Columbiana)
6:30-8:00pm
Christ Our Savior Parish (Struthers)
St. Nicholas (Lower Church), 6:30-8:00pm
764 Fifth St., Struthers, OH 44471
Holy Family Parish (Poland)
5:00-6:30pm
2729 Center Rd., Poland, OH 44514
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel & St. Anthony of Padua Parish (Youngstown)
Basilica of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, 6:30-8:00pm
343 Via Mount Carmel Avenue, Youngstown, Ohio 44505
St. ChristineParish (Youngstown)
6:30-7:30pm
3165 South Schenley Avenue, Youngstown, Ohio 44511
St. Luke Parish (Boardman)
6:00-7:00pm
5235 South Ave., Boardman, OH 44512
St. Michael Parish (Canfield)
Multiple priests from neighboring parishes
7:00-8:00pm
300 North Broad St., Canfield, OH 44406
The Cathedral at St. Columba (Youngstown)
Multiple priests from neighboring parishes
6:30-8:00pm
Portage North: St. Joseph Parish (Mantua)
Multiple priests from neighboring parishes
6:30-8:00pm
11045 St. Joseph Blvd., Mantua, OH 44255
Portage South: St. Peter of the Fields Parish (Rootstown)
Multiple priests from neighboring parishes
6:30-8:00pm
Christ the Servant Parish (Canton)
Multiple priests from neighboring parishes
Our Lady of Peace Church, 7:00-8:30pm
833 39th St. NW, Canton, OH 44709
Ss. Philip and James Parish (Canton)
6:30-8:00pm
412 High St. NE, Canal Fulton, OH 44614
St. Anthony/All Saints Parish (Canton)
6:00-8:00pm
1530 11th Street SE, Canton, OH 44707
St. Joan of Arc Parish (Canton)
6:30-8:00pm
4940 Tuscarawas St. W., Canton, OH 44708
St. Louis Parish (Louisville)
5:30-6:15pm – Mass 6:30pm – Confession 7:00-8:30pm
300 N. Chapel St., Louisville, OH 44641
St. Michael the Archangel Parish (Canton)
6:30-8:00pm
3430 St. Michaels Blvd. NW, Canton, OH 44718
St. Paul Parish (North Canton)
Multiple priests from neighboring parishes
6:00-9:00pm
St. Mary & St. Joseph Parish (Warren)
6:30-8:00pm
232 Seneca Ave. NE, Warren, OH 44481
St. Patrick Parish (Hubbard)
6:30-8:00pm
225 North Main St., Hubbard, OH 44425
St. Rose Parish (Girard)
6:00-7:30pm
48 E. Main St., Girard, OH 44420
St. Thomas the Apostle Parish (Vienna)
6:00-8:00pm
4453 Warren – Sharon Rd., Vienna, OH 44473
St. William Parish (Champion)
6:30-8:00pm
5411 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren, OH 44483
Blessed Sacrament Parish (Warren)
DIFFERENT DAY: TUESDAY, MARCH 7th
7:00-8:30pm