Bishops Vow to Fight Coercive Obama Administration Mandate The Catholic bishops of the United States called "literally unconscionable" a decision by the Obama Administration to continue to demand that sterilization, abortifacients and contraception be included in virtually all health plans. Never before has the federal government forced individuals and organizations to go out into the marketplace and buy a product that violates their conscience. Click here to learn more. Who is My Neighbor? A Pastoral Letter on the Occasion of National Poverty Awareness Month Click here to read the Pastoral Letter of the Most Rev. George V. Murry, S.J. on the occasion of national poverty awareness month. Marriage: Unique for a Reason The Diocese of Youngstown Encourages Victims to Report Abuse The diocese encourages anyone who may have experienced abuse by clergy or others associated with the Church to contact the diocesan victim’s assistance coordinator at 330-744-8451 and to notify civil authorities.

Liturgy Day Saturday, February 4, 2012 The annual Liturgy Day sponsored by the Office of Worship of the Diocese of Youngstown will be held from 8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at St. Charles Parish, Boardman. The Reverend Richard Fragomeni, Ph.D. will be the keynote speaker. The cost of the day is $26 per person including lunch. After January 26, the cost is $28 per person and lunch is not guaranteed. Click here for the brochure. World Day for Consecrated Life Sunday, February 19, 2012 The annual celebration of World Day for Consecrated life will be on Sunday, February 19, 2012 at the 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Columba Cathedral. All are welcome to join Bishop George Murry, S.J., the Principle Celebrant, religious women and men, and parish representatives. Light refreshments will follow in the Cathedral hall. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the St. Columba food pantry. Click here to download the Poster and General Intercessions. Getting Married? Click here to learn about the Marriage Preparation Process. Click here to download the registration form to God's Plan for a Joy-Filled Marriage: One-Day Retreat. Execution Alert! Ohio has set execution dates for the following prisoners: Michael Webb - February 22, 2012 Mark Wayne Wiles - April 18, 2012 Abdul Hamin Awkal - June 6, 2012 John Eley - July 26, 2012 Donald Palmer - September 20, 2012 Brett X. Hartman - November 13, 2012

2011 Bishop's Appeal Scriptural Prayer for Winter Ordinary Time 2012 The Office of Religious Education invites you to use Scripture Reflections Winter Ordinary Time 2012 for personal prayer or for prayer with parish ministry groups. This order of service for the Sunday Gospels is based on the lectio divina method of scriptural prayer. First Friday Club of Greater Youngstown Visit the First Friday Club Website for information on the monthly luncheon series.

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