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The Good News: December 2024
Read about Catholic Charities’ Warm Hearts for Warm Homes campaign, plus more good news.
Called to be “pilgrims of hope”
On Christmas Eve of this year, His Holiness Pope Francis will open a yearlong celebration known as a Jubilee. The Jubilee will be centered on the theme “Pilgrims of Hope.”
Diocese announces plans for new archives center, storage facility
Bishop Bonnar discussed plans for a state-of-the-art, temperature-controlled facility for storing diocesan archival records and documents. The building will also allow for an archives center with exhibit space and public programing space.
Introducing the All Saints Archival Center
Watch the press conference where Bishop Bonnar formally announced the creation of the diocese’s new All Saints Archival Center.
Diocese of Youngstown to Announce Plans for Archive Facility at Former Sts. Cyril & Methodius Church
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.
The Pope’s Astronomer visits Mooney
When Brother Guy Consolmagno, known as “The Pope’s Astronomer,” addressed students at Cardinal Mooney High School, it felt like a cosmic homecoming.
The Good News: November 2024
Catholic Charities Regional Agency raised more than $40,000 at the Chefs for Charity event, plus more good news!
SVDP Mahoning moves dining hall to Broadway Community Campus
In 2024, three organizations in Mahoning County were seeking to relocate to continue serving the community through recovery housing, mental health services, meals, food pantry access and clothing.
The Boo Squad fosters volunteerism in young children
Heather Hrina-Medvec of Poland, a member of Holy Family Parish, wanted her daughters to get involved with charitable work at a young age. So she started her own nonprofit, the Boo Squad.
Diocesan Appeal Update
Below is an infographic detailing three specific ministries that givers to the Annual Diocesan Appeal can directly support. To give to the Appeal, visit the
The Good News: October 2024
Mercy Health is named among top hospitals, plus more good news from across the diocese!
Guided by Faith: Diocesan Pastoral Associates Deacon Greg Wood and Amy Benedetti-Dike
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.
