News & Press Releases
Twenty-Five to be Commissioned Lay Leaders of Prayer
Press Release | Twenty-five men and women from around the diocese will be commissioned as Lay Leaders of Prayer on November 16, 2022.
Catholic Charities hosts Breakfast with the Bishop on November 29th
Press Release | Catholic Charities, Diocese of Youngstown hosts Breakfast with the Bishop and Giving Tuesday on November 29th.
Vatican Confirms Closure of Saint Lucy Church
Press Release | The Vatican’s Dicastery for the Clergy has confirmed the closure of Saint Lucy Church in Campbell. The decree from the Dicastery was in response to an appeal and was dated September 21, 2022.
Wedding Anniversary Celebration – October 16 in Canton
Press Release | Bishop Bonnar will celebrate a special Mass on October 16, 2022, 2:00 p.m. at the Basilica of St. John the Baptist, Canton to mark the wedding anniversaries of 57 couples who are being honored for a total of 2,725 years of wedded life ranging from 25 to 65 years.
Loyola Institute for Ministry Extension (LIMEX) Program Informational Sessions
Press Release | The Diocese of Youngstown Office of Faith Formation and Lay Ecclesial Ministry invites prospective students interested in the Loyola University New Orleans Institute for Ministry Extension (LIMEX) Program.Two informational meetings will be held this week, both in-person and online.
Rev. Marian Babjak
Press Release | The Diocese of Youngstown reports the death of the Rev. Marian Babjak on Monday, October 3, 2022 in the Houston, Texas area. At the time of his death, Father Babjak was seeking therapeutic assistance at a treatment center in Houston, Texas. (Note: This news release will be difficult for some readers, including victims of abuse and inappropriate conduct.)