Guided by Faith: Rural Ministry and Fair Masses in the Diocese of Youngstown
June 17, 2025
The Diocese of Youngstown will celebrate Mass at five county fair locations in August
Category: Celebrations
Remembering Monsignor James Kolp on the 75th Anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood
April 29, 2025
April 29 marks 75 years since the ordination of Monsignor James Kolp. The North Canton native passed away February 6 at age 99. On his diamond jubilee, Monsignor Kolp is remembered as a humble servant of God, and a true presence in the Diocese of Youngstown.
20 Teens to Receive 2025 “Eagle of the Cross” Award from the Diocese of Youngstown
April 22, 2025
The Eagle of the Cross Award is given out annually to juniors and seniors in high school within the six counties of the Diocese of Youngstown. The winners have shown the ability to improve their own parish ministry programs, high school ministry teams or youth work in general within the diocese.
Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley & Saint Michael Parish Receive 2025 “Voice of Hope” Honors
April 11, 2025
The Voice of Hope dinner in its current form was first held in 2000. And each year, an award is given out to individuals or organizations who help celebrate the unity and identity of the Catholic Charities’ Services in the Diocese of Youngstown.
Diocese of Youngstown to Announce Plans for Archive Facility at Former Sts. Cyril & Methodius Church
November 15, 2024
Bishop David Bonnar has prioritized an archive facility project for the Diocese of Youngstown since 2022, stressing the importance of the catholic church preserving its rich history that dates back more than two hundred years.
Guided by Faith: Diocesan Pastoral Associates Deacon Greg Wood and Amy Benedetti-Dike
October 2, 2024
Diocesan Pastoral Associates are lay people who are appointed by the Bishop to parish leadership. They work closely with pastors to provide both administrative and pastoral care.
Deacon Tim DeFrange- 25th Jubilee
September 12, 2024
Tim DeFrange is the second of five children born to Nick and Elender DeFrange of St. Patrick Parish in
Guided by Faith: Saint Paul Monastery Celebrates 80 Years in the Diocese of Youngstown
September 4, 2024
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In May 1944, the first Paulines arrived in Ellsworth Township Ohio, just outside Canfield at the invitation of then-Bishop James McFadden. Decades and generations later, members of Saint Paul Monastery are celebrating 80 years of service to the Mahoning Valley and beyond.
Guided by Faith: Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown
August 23, 2024
Since September 18th 1874, the Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown have responded to the most critical needs of the people in northeast Ohio.
Faith and Resilience
August 1, 2024
The Diocese of Youngstown ordains two new priests—Father Kevin Bertleff and Father William Wainio
