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Cross standing in front of July 4 fireworks display.

Why Does July 4 Have Special Catholic Mass Readings?

June 30, 2026

Why do Catholics hear different Mass readings on July 4? Discover why the Church celebrates nations, prays for America, and gives thanks for God’s providence.

The procession at the annual Diocesan Mass for Life on January 14, 2024, at St. Columba Cathedral.

Young Catholics: Attending Mass

April 1, 2024

An interview with junior high school students at St. Christine School on the topic of attending Mas

Homily: Mass for Respect Life Month 2023

October 1, 2023

“This moment in the cemetery strengthened my conviction that life begins in the womb and that all life is sacred and precious.”

Closing Mass for World Youth Day Summer Festival

August 3, 2023

Bishop David Bonnar will preside at the World Youth Day Mass at St. Robert Bellarmine Parish (Cortland): 6pm Eucharistic Adoration and 7pm Mass.

World Youth Day Summer Festival

June 27, 2023

Young adults ages 18-39 at invited to participate from August 4th at 6pm to August 5th at 8pm, hosted at St. Robert Bellarmine Parish, 4689 Niles-Cortland Rd., Cortland, OH 44410.

St. Anthony Procession, Youngstown, Ohio

Feast of St. Anthony | St. Anthony of Padua Church (Youngstown)

June 1, 2023

Mass and procession of St. Anthony at 6 p.m., followed by an indoor festival, featuring St. Anthony’s Brier Hill pizza, homemade food, and Italian music.

Feast of St. Columba

June 1, 2023

June 9, 2023, is the Solemnity of St. Columba in the Diocese of Youngstown. In honor of our patron, all are invited to Mass at the Cathedral. Check parish bulletins for other celebrations.

2023 St. Dymphna Feast Day Celebration

May 3, 2023

The Annual St. Dymphna Feast Day on May 21, 2023 celebrates the 85th anniversary of the National Shrine inside St. Mary’s Church, Massillon. Join us for veneration and novena at 1pm and Mass at 2pm.