November 1, 2023
The Most Rev. David J. Bonnar, Bishop of Youngstown, has made the following Clergy Assignment, effective November 1, 2023.
Reverend John Chrysostom Kozlowski, O.P., as Diocesan Director of Formation for the Permanent Diaconate. Father Kozlowski is the Prior of the Dominican Friars (Order of Preachers) at St. Dominic Priory, Youngstown.
Additional assignments can be found at www.doy.org/official/
Press Release | Bishop Bonnar: “Pope Benedict’s story is one of humble and faithful service to the Church rooted in a passionate commitment to promoting and protecting the Truth of the Gospel.”
Press Release (From Catholic Conference of Ohio) | Brian Hickey Appointed as Executive Director
Press Release | The Most Rev. David J. Bonnar, Bishop of Youngstown, has appointed Rev. Donald King as President of Stark County Catholic Schools. Father King’s appointment as President became effective October 11, 2022. Father King had served as Interim President since July 1, 2022.
Press Release | St. Columba Cathedral presents this annual Advent Festival based on the “O Antiphons” on December 11, 2022 at 6pm. Reception to follow.
Press Release | After a period of consultation among parish representatives and the diocese’s presbyteral council, The Most Rev. David J. Bonnar, Bishop of Youngstown, has accepted the recommendation of Rev. Maciej (Matthew) Mankowski, pastor of Massillon’s St. Barbara Parish, St. Joseph Parish and St. Mary Parish to merge the three parishes, effective January 1, 2023. The new parish will include all three church buildings which will retain their names as customary in Church tradition, while the parish itself will be known as “Divine Mercy Parish.”
Press Release | The Diocese of Youngstown is pleased to announce a new print product, The Catholic Echo magazine, debuting in Spring 2023. Building on the 77-year legacy of The Catholic Exponent newspaper, which will produce its final issue in February 2023, The Catholic Echo magazine, website and supporting multimedia products will highlight all aspects of Catholic life across the six counties of the diocese.