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About the Diocese and Our Mission
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Current Events
Practicing Faith, Hope, and Love: Living the Virtues Together in Tough Times
Bishop David Bonnar’s Second Pastoral Letter
Image: Coronation of the Virgin with the Trinity and Saints, c. 1440 Olivetan Master (artist) Lombard, active c. 1425 – c. 1450 Public Domain Open Access Image. Courtesy National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Rice Bowl | Plato de Arroz | Catholic Relief Services
Disciple Maker Index Survey
Shamrocks for Socks | Catholic Charities
Diocesan Library Open
March of the Eucharist at St. Joan of Arc Parish, Streetsboro
March of the Eucharist at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, Niles
March of the Eucharist at St. Joseph Parish, Austintown
Kolbe Gathering | Faith Sharing with Formerly Incarcerated in 3 Locations (1st & 3rd Thursdays)
Come & See the Seminary Weekend
March of the Eucharist at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Geneva
Divine Mercy Chaplet | Fridays, Alternating Diocesan Cemeteries
Cathedral Organ Recital: Josh Kraybill
Press Releases
Diocese of Youngstown Announces Palm Sunday and Holy Week Events at Saint Columba Cathedral
Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Mass on Saturday, March 23
Diocese of Youngstown Announces New Parish Collaborations
Bishop Bonnar accepts recommendations for sharing resources and staff
Newly restored St. Patrick Church in Hubbard to reopen March 17
Bishop Bonnar accepts recommendations for sharing resources and staff
Current Decrees and Assignments
Clergy Official | March 9, 2024
Bishop David Bonnar has approved new priest and deacon assignments, retirements.
Clergy Official | January 12, 2024
Priest Appointment: Balash, Kopp, Lavelle
Clergy Official | January 2, 2024
Priest Appointment: Cline
Meet Bishop David Bonnar
The Most Rev. Bishop David J. Bonnar is the Sixth Bishop of the Diocese of Youngstown. He was installed on January 12, 2021. His episcopal motto is “That All May Be One.” Shortly after his ordination and installation as Bishop of Youngstown, he released a Pastoral Letter, Testify to the Light, offering five priorities for the diocesan Church’s journey together.
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Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship
The Office of Peace and Justice promotes the themes of Catholic Social Teaching, particularly the dignity of the human person, through education, advocacy, and prayer.
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The Office of Peace and Justice promotes the themes of Catholic Social Teaching, particularly the dignity of the human person, through education, advocacy, and prayer.