Deacon Russ O’Neill – 25th Jubilee
October 1, 2025
In 2000, he was ordained a deacon for the Youngstown Diocese by Bishop Tobin and since then has served the community of Holy Spirit Church in Uniontown.
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Episode 89: How do you recognize a Deacon and what is proper etiquette during a funeral?
July 10, 2025
Episode 89: How do you recognize a Deacon and what is proper etiquette during a funeral?
On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Dennis Biviano explores how you recognize a Deacon and what the proper etiquette is during a funeral with Deacon Sylvester Frazzini and Deacon William Bancroft. Our guests are Deacon Sylvester Frazzini & Deacon William Bancroft, Permanent Deacons at Saint Columba Cathedral Parish in Youngstown.
In Order to Serve
November 1, 2023
Deacon Michael Kocjancic explains the role of the permanent diaconate.
All Souls’ Remembrance Funeral Liturgy
August 30, 2023
At all 4 Diocesan Cemeteries, our deacons will offer a dignified funeral liturgy and committal of cremated remains at no charge, to anyone, of any faith.
Answering the Call
July 28, 2023
On Saturday, June 17, 2023, Bishop David Bonnar ordained three new priests for the Diocese of Youngstown: Father Bob England, Father John Rovnak and Father Frederick “Fritz” Schleuter.
Ordination to the Diaconate
April 24, 2023
Bishop Bonnar will preside at the Mass of Ordination for William Wainio and Kevin Bertleff to the Sacred Order of Deacon. The Mass will be live-streamed.
All Souls’ Remembrance Funeral Liturgy
February 24, 2023
At all 4 Diocesan Cemeteries, our deacons will offer a dignified funeral liturgy and committal of cremated remains at no charge, to anyone, of any faith.
