CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
The theme for National Catholic Schools Week 2025, which will be held January 26 to February 1, is “Catholic Schools: United in Faith and Community.” Our schools will celebrate with special Masses, open houses and other activities for students and the community. Visit doy.org/schools/ for more information.
ANNUAL WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY
The diocesan Office of Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs invites all parishes to participate in the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity from Saturday, January 18, to Saturday, January 25. Parishes can find resources from the World Council of Churches
(www.oikoumene.org) and the Graymoor Ecumenical and Interreligious Institute (geii.org). For more information, please contact Monsignor Robert Siffrin at rsiffrin@youngstowndiocese.org.
WARM HEARTS FOR WARM HOMES
Many people come to Catholic Charities for assistance to keep their homes warm during the long, cold winter months. Catholic Charities’ Warm Hearts for Warm Homes campaign runs through January, providing utility assistance to those who need it. Please visit www.ccdoy.org to learn more or to make a gift online. You can also give during the second collection at your parish the weekend of January 11 & 12, or mail a check to: Catholic Charities, 144 West Wood St., Youngstown, Ohio 44503.
9 DAYS FOR LIFE
The 9 Days for Life novena is prayed annually for the protection of life and will be held in 2025 from January 16 to 25. Visit www.respectlife.org for more details. The National March for Life will also be held Friday, January 24, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. For more information on either event, contact R.J. Mangan at rmangan@youngstowndiocese.org.
CATHOLIC ECHO COLLECTION
The Catholic Echo shines a light on local Catholic life through stories in the print magazine, website and diocesan social media. This evangelical effort reaches 52,000 households, inviting all into closer relationships with Jesus Christ and our local Church. To support this ministry, please give to The Catholic Echo second collection at your parish on the Feast of the Epiphany or visit www.catholicecho.org and click Support > Donate.
