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Youngstown bishop calls for peace after DC dinner shooting
2+ hour, 36+ min ago (274+ words) Bishop David Bonnar of the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown issued a call for national unity and an end to gun violence Saturday following a shooting at the White House Correspondents" Dinner in Washington. In a formal statement released by the…...
Final masses scheduled for St. Brendan, St. Matthias in Youngstown
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (266+ words) The Catholic Diocese of Youngstown will hold final liturgies at three area churches this spring as part of a restructuring plan cited for financial reasons. Officials scheduled closing Masses for Saint Brendan and Saint Matthias in Youngstown and Saint Joseph…...
Catholics in Diocese of Youngstown asked to participate in Prayer for Peace
2+ week, 1+ day ago (216+ words) Bishop David J. Bonnar is encouraging all Catholics within the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown across all six counties participating to take part in Pope Leo XIV's Prayer for Peace on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at noon. According to a news release from the…...
PRESS PASS: St. Brendan & St. Matthias church buildings to close
2+ week, 6+ day ago (66+ words) WFMJ Bishop David Bonnar speaks with Leslie Huff for today's Press Pass, discussing the closure of two local church buildings, the welcoming new members and this year's Easter holiday. Man accused of leading Youngstown police on 90 mph chase East Palestine…...
St. Vincent De Paul: A Night of Hope
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (33+ words) WFMJ. com St. Vincent De Paul: A Night of Hope This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window....
Parishioners come together for 'White Mass' at Saint Columba Cathedral
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (79+ words) WFMJ. com Parishioners come together for 'White Mass' at Saint Columba Cathedral YOUNGSTOWN - Parishioners gathered at Saint Columba Cathedral in Youngstown on Wednesday. The White Mass church service celebrates those who work in healthcare, mental health and healing professions. It…...
St. Brendan parish holds final Sunday mass before merger
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (10+ words) WFMJ. com...
Three parishes set to merge in Columbiana County at the start of new year
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (29+ words) On November 17, 2025, a petition was presented ot the Diocesan Presbyteral Council by three pastoral and financial councils citing the issues, requesting to be merged into one parish....
Bishop of Youngstown addresses parish mergers, Ursuline lawsuits
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (35+ words) When asked if there are any more mergers on the horizon, Bonnar said while "there's always going to be changing dynamics," he believes "things will level off" and "most of that is behind us.". .....
Youngstown polka Mass celebrates faith, tradition
5+ mon, 3+ day ago (32+ words) A Polka Mass is similar to a typical Catholic Mass but includes traditional polka-style music within the hymns; instruments also vary but typically include accordions, guitars and drums. This is all. .....