The Good News: September 2025
September 2, 2025
A new Catholic Charities program, plus more good news from around the diocese!
Tag: Diocesan Cemeteries
Understanding Catholic Funeral Rites
November 1, 2024
In the Catholic Church, a funeral is as much about honoring the life of the faithful departed as it is about consoling those left behind. The funeral rites of the Church—the vigil, funeral liturgy and the committal (burial)—exist to intercede on behalf of those who have passed away and to bring closure to the living.
BY THE NUMBERS: Diocesan Cemeteries
November 1, 2024
A snapshot of the positive, exceptional or interesting events happening around the diocese.
The Good News: October 2024
October 3, 2024
Mercy Health is named among top hospitals, plus more good news from across the diocese!
Photo Essay: Saint Callistus Feast Day
November 8, 2023
Bishop Bonnar celebrated the Feast of Saint Callistus with Diocesan Cemeteries on October 14.
Dignity in Death
November 1, 2023
Cremation is an increasingly used option for families burying a loved one. The Catholic Church allows for that option but has provisions to ensure respectful treatment for the deceased.
From the Archives: Dedication of Resurrection Cemetery
November 1, 2023
On Sunday, October 13, 1985, Bishop Benedict Franzetta, Auxiliary Bishop of Youngstown, led a procession during the dedication of the newly developed Resurrection Cemetery in Austintown.
Honoring Fathers Prayer Service and Cookout
May 31, 2023
Please join us as we honor our fathers at our four diocesan cemeteries with a prayer service in the Chapel at 11am. Doors open at 10:30am with a hotdog cook-out afterwards.
Divine Mercy Chaplet | Fridays, Alternating Diocesan Cemeteries
February 24, 2023
Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services of the Diocese of Youngstown offers the Chaplet of Divine Mercy Prayer Service in the chapels of our 4 Cemeteries at 3:00pm every Friday at alternating locations.
Rosary at Diocesan Cemeteries
February 24, 2023
Join us as religious sisters lead us in praying the Rosary in the cemetery chapels at All Souls Cemetery (Cortland), Calvary Cemetery (Youngstown) and Calvary Cemetery (Massillon).
