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Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley & Saint Michael Parish Receive 2025 “Voice of Hope” Honors
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.

What time is it?
When I moved into the bishop’s house, I was delighted to discover a working, ticking grandfather clock. Every 15minutes, the bells would chime and no

The Good News: April 2025
Supporting seminarians, Second Chance Month, CRS rice bowls and more good news!

Child Abuse Prevention Month
It is time to raise awareness about the horrible reality of child abuse and neglect, which happens in every type of environment and socioeconomic class.

Rite of Election 2025
View a collection of photos from the Rite of Election on March 9.

Homily: Rite of Election 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.

2025 Fish Fry Directory
A listing of Fish Fries in all six counties of the diocese.

The Good News: March 2025
Catholic Sisters Week, new Adult Faith Formation Courses and more good news from across the diocese!

The Jubilee Prayer
Father in heaven, May the faith You have given us in Your son, Jesus Christ, our brother, and the flame of charity enkindled in our hearts by the Holy

Father Frank Zanni | Obituary
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
On January 16, 2025, America Magazine published a story written by our very own Bishop David J. Bonnar, titled, “The human heart and the Sacred

Reverend John Keehner Named Bishop of Roman Catholic Diocese of Sioux City
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.