Vocations
Vocations at the Diocese of Youngstown
Welcome to the virtual home of the Vocations Office for the Diocese of Youngstown.
God continues to call men and women of all walks of life to accept His invitation to lovingly serve the Church and His People in many different ways. Follow the links below to explore how God could be inviting you.
Could God Be Calling You to Serve?
Announcements
Pastoral Internship Year
Bishop Bonnar has assigned Mr. Arthur Bodenschatz to a pastoral internship year beginning June 2024 with Rev. Chad Johnson, Pastor of St. Jude (Columbiana) and Our Lady of Lourdes (East Palestine).
Ordination to the Priesthood on June 1st
Bishop Bonnar will ordain Kevin Bertleff and William Wainio to the Order of Priest on Saturday, June 1, 2024 in Saint Columba Cathedral at 10:30 a.m.
Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate on May 25th
Bishop Bonnar will ordain Travis Seagraves to the Order of Deacon on Saturday, May 25, 2024 in Saint Columba Cathedral at 10:30 a.m.
May 2024 Vocation Intercessions and Bulletin Blurbs (Bulletin Materials)
Please use these vocation intercessions and bulletin blurbs to help promote vocations to the priesthood and religious life in your parish community and school.
Vocation Director or Seminarian Visits to Your Parish / School
If you have a special youth ministry, parish, retreat, or vocational event, please remember our current seminiarians are available to speak at your parish or school.
Seminarian Posters and Prayer Cards
Our 2023-2024 Seminarian Posters & Prayer Cards have been delivered to each Parish, High School, and Elementary School in the diocese.
Save-the-Date: Second Annual Bishop’s Golf Classic
The Second Annual Bishop’s Golf Classic, benefiting Seminarian Formation and other needs is scheduled for Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at The Youngstown Country Club.