Rite of Election 2025
March 10, 2025
View a collection of photos from the Rite of Election on March 9.
Category: News
Homily: Rite of Election 2025
March 9, 2025
My dear catechumens, we long for the day when we can gather around God’s altar as brothers and sisters to receive his presence, his love, and his strength in the Holy Eucharist.
The Good News: March 2025
March 1, 2025
Catholic Sisters Week, new Adult Faith Formation Courses and more good news from across the diocese!
The Jubilee Prayer
March 1, 2025
Father in heaven, May the faith You have given us in Your son, Jesus Christ, our brother, and the flame of charity enkindled
Father Frank Zanni | Obituary
February 17, 2025
Father Frank Zanni, 69, of Youngstown, peacefully passed away on Friday evening, surround by loved ones. Father Zanni will always be remembered for his humbleness, generosity, leadership and devotion to his family, parishioners and friends.
Bishop Bonnar writes about the heart in America Magazine
February 13, 2025
On January 16, 2025, America Magazine published a story written by our very own Bishop David J. Bonnar, titled,
Reverend John Keehner Named Bishop of Roman Catholic Diocese of Sioux City
February 12, 2025
Pope Francis has named Reverend John Keehner, a priest of the Diocese of Youngstown, Ohio, the eighth Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sioux City, Iowa. This appointment was made public today by Cardinal Christopher Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States.
Remembering Monsignor Kolp
February 7, 2025
Today, we remember life of Monsignor James Kolp who passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at the age of 99. The Canton native served the Diocese of Youngstown for nearly 75 years—he would have celebrated the 75th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood on April 29.
Sister Rose Marie Kramer, HM | Obituary
February 7, 2025
Sister Rose Marie Kramer, HM, formerly Sister Gilmary, 91, died February 3, 2025, at Villa Maria Community Center.
