New Web Address: Cathdoy.org The Catholic Diocese of Youngstown has a new address on the World Wide Web. Visit Cathdoy.org for the latest information from the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown. Faithful Citizenship Resources from the USCCB for use this election year. Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship (Full Text) (Bulletin Insert) Conscience and the Catholic Voter (Full Text) (Bulletin Insert) Visit FaithfulCitizenship.org Friday, September 19, 2008 Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship Workshop The Diocese of Youngstown is sponsoring a Faithful Citizenship workshop at St. Michael Parish in Canfield. Click here to view the brochure and registration information. Life and Love Conference Saturday, October 4, 2008 National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon The Diocese of Youngstown Human Life Guild invites you to the Life and Love Conference, featuring Dr. Colleen Kelly Mast and Fr. James Sullivan, O.P. Click here to view the brochure and registration information. Youngstown Vocations Website The Diocesan Vocations Office has launched a website YoungstownVocations.org. Visit the Youngstown Vocations Website to learn more about a vocation to the Priesthood, Religious Life, or Permanent Diaconate. The website contains answers to your frequently asked questions, testimonials, current events, and much more. Click on the logo in the left-hand margin to visit the Youngstown Vocations Website. Getting Married? Consider attending God's Plan for a Joy-Filled Marriage, one-day retreat for engaged couples. This retreat is held in various locations throughout the diocese. Space is limited and advance registration is required. Click here to download the registration form.(pdf) Or contact the Office of Pro-Life, Marriage & Family at 330-744-8451 ext. 289 Natural Family Planning Many people are searching for a better way to live their married life: a way that is healthier – physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Learn more about Natural Family Planning List of Local NFP Instructors Contact the Office of Pro-Life, Marriage and Family at 330-744-8451 for more information. Catholic Charities USA 2008 Hurricane Fund Catholic Charities agencies throughout the Gulf Coast are responding with emergency shelter, food, counseling and general assistance for those persons and families impacted by recent hurricanes, and will continue to respond to help communities rebuild. Monetary donations for Hurricane Relief are most appreciated. Make out check to: Catholic Charities, Diocese of Youngstown. In Memo Line write: Hurricane 2008 Fund. Send check to: Catholic Charities Office, Diocese of Youngstown, 144 W. Wood Street, Youngstown, OH 44503. For more information, contact More Lutheran-Catholic Covenant Bishop George Murry, S.J. and Bishop Eaton of the Northeastern Ohio Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America have approved the Lutheran-Catholic Covenant Action Plan 2008-2011 prepared by the Covenant Commission. For more information, visit the Lutheran-Catholic Covenant Website.

ACTION ALERT! Oppose the "Freedom of Choice Act" Radical abortion rights groups and their allies in Congress are promoting the extreme pro-abortion agenda of the so-called "Freedom of Choice Act" (FOCA). If they have their way, reasonable, widely supported and constitutionally sound abortion regulations will be knocked down nationwide. Unlimited abortion-on-demand will become our national policy. And the abortion rate will go up. Click here to learn more about the "Freedom of Choice Act". Click here for a flyer about FOCA. Bishops respond to House Speaker Pelosi’s misrepresentation of Church teaching against abortion In the course of a "Meet the Press" interview on abortion and other public issues on August 24, 2008, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi misrepresented the history and nature of the authentic teaching of the Catholic Church against abortion. Click here to read the USCCB statement. Click here to read "Respect for Unborn Human Life: The Church's Constant Teaching". Catholic Bishops Voice Concern Regarding State Funding for Embryonic Stem Cell Research The Catholic Conference of Ohio sent an address to Governor Strickland and members of the Ohio General Assembly. The address expresses the Bishops' disappointment with the Governor's veto of a provision within the economic stimulus legislation (HB554) that would have banned the use of state funding for embryonic stem cell research related to human cloning. Click here to read the Bishops' address. On Embryonic Stem Cell Research: A Statement of the USCCB The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops released a new statement concerning embryonic stem cell research. Click here to read the statement, issued June 13, 2008. Child Protection Policy Revised "We re-affirm our deep commitment to creating a safe environment within the Church for children and youth." This quote from the USCCB Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People in 2005 identifies the intention of our diocese with the revision of the Diocese of Youngstown Child Protection Policy. Bishop George V. Murry, S.J., has promulgated the Policy, "Treasured Gifts from God," effective June 15, 2008. The purpose of our Policy is to protect children in our diocese from potential abusers, and to define the diocesan response in cases of alleged or actual abus ... More

2008 Bishop's Appeal Office of Catholic Schools Launches New Website The Office of Catholic Schools has launched a website DOYOCS.org. Visit the Catholic Schools Website for the latest information and job openings. Scriptural Prayer for Autumn 2008 The Office of Religious Education invites you to use Scriptural Reflections Autumn 2008 for personal prayer or for prayer with parish ministry groups. This order of service for the Gospels in Ordinary Time Year A is based on the lectio divina method of scriptural prayer. First Friday Club of Greater Youngstown Visit the First Friday Club Website for information on the monthly luncheon series. Today’s Scripture Click here to view the readings for today’s Mass. Charismatic Prayer Groups Various charismatic prayer groups meet at different locations throughout the diocese. Click here to view the current list(pdf). For more information about Charismatic prayer please contact Rev. Robert Edwards at 330-424-7648 or e-mail georgelisbon@netscape.net.

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