Bishop Murry offers sympathy and prayers following the death of Bishop Norman Wagner Click here to read Bishop Murry's statement on the death of Bishop Norman Wagner. Tragedy at St. Dominic Parish Click here to read Bishop Murry's statement on the homicide at St. Dominic Parish. Statement on the situation in Haiti Bishop Murry has issued a statement on the situation in Haiti following the devastating earthquake. The Bishop calls on the faithful of the Diocese of Youngstown to provide assistance through prayers and donations. Click here to read the Bishop's statement. Catholic Relief Services responds to Earthquake in Haiti: Diocese calls for donations Please support the work of CRS in Haiti. Please send your monetary donation to: Catholic Relief Services – Diocese of Youngstown (Haitian Earthquake Fund) c/o Office of Social Action Catholic Diocese of Youngstown 144 W. Wood Street Youngstown, OH 44503 Click here to make an online donation. For more information, contact Brian Corbin at 330-744-8451 ext. 320. U.S. Bishops Call on Parishes to Help Stop Abortion Funding in Health Care Reform In a nationwide call to Catholics to prevent health care reform from being derailed by the abortion lobby, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has sent bulletin inserts and pulpit announcements to almost 19,000 parishes across the country. Click here to read the news release. Action Alert! Oppose Abortion Funding and Mandates in Health Care Reform! Click here to contact Congress. Please act today! H1N1 Flu: Mass Adaptations Not Mandated There is much concern over a possible severe flu outbreak and the effect this may have on our liturgical celebrations. The Diocese of Youngstown continues to monitor this issue with local and national health organizations. At the present time we do not see a need to mandate adaptations at Mass, and consider we are in Stage One which includes reminders regarding hygiene and participation at Mass. If we become aware of the need to implement other steps, information will be provided. Click here for Step One reminders. Click here for additional information from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Execution Alert! Ohio has set execution dates for the following prisoners: Mark Brown - February 4, 2010 Lawrence Reynolds Jr. - March 9, 2010 Darryl Durr - April 20, 2010 Michael Beuke - May 13, 2010 Richard Nields - June 10, 2010 Please pray for victims of violent crimes, their families, and for an end to the death penalty in Ohio. Click here to ask Governor Strickland to commute their sentences to life in prison without parole. 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. The Diocese of Youngstown Encourages Victims to Report Abuse The diocese encourages anyone who may have experienced abuse by clergy or others associated with the Church to contact the diocesan victim’s assistance coordinator at 330-744-8451 and to notify civil authorities.

Women's Spirituality Day Saturday, February 27, 2010 Women's Spirituality Day sponsored by the diocesan Committee on Women's Issues will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2010, from 8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Ursuline Center in Canfield. Sister Carole Riley, CDP, international speaker and retreat master will be the keynote speaker and a number of workshops will follow. Click here for a brochure. For additional information or a printed brochure, please contact the Worship Office at 330-744-8451, ext. 304. Religious Conference/Jubilee Day Saturday, March 6, 2010 This year we will honor our Religious Jubilarians on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Warren. Dominican Sister of Peace, Sister Maryann Wiesemann-Mills, will speak at 2:00 PM followed by Mass at 4:00 PM. Bishop Murry will be the main celebrant. Dinner will follow at 5:15 PM. Click here for the flyer. Year For Priests June 19, 2009 - June 19, 2010 Pope Benedict XVI has declared a "Year for Priests" beginning with the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on June 19, 2009. The year will conclude in Rome with an international gathering of priests with the Holy Father on June 19, 2010. Please pray for our priests that they might always be faithful to their sacred calling. Click here for more information about the Year for Priests. 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? Click here to learn about the Marriage Preparation Process. Click here to download the registration form to God's Plan for a Joy-Filled Marriage: One-Day Retreat. Click here to view a list of nearby Engaged Encounter Weekends. For more information, 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.

2009 Bishop's Appeal Scriptural Prayer for Winter 2010 Ordinary Time The Office of Religious Education invites you to use Scriptural Reflections Winter 2010 Ordinary Time Year C for personal prayer or for prayer with parish ministry groups. This order of service for the Sunday Gospels is based on the lectio divina method of scriptural prayer. Lutheran-Catholic Lent Scripture Reflections The Lutheran-Catholic Covenant Commission offers the Lent 2010 Resources for Discussion and Reflection: Sunday Readings Cycle C to Catholic parishes and Lutheran congregations for personal devotion or group discussion. For more information about this ecumenical dialogue, visit the Lutheran-Catholic Covenant website. Scriptural Prayer for Lent 2010 The Office of Religious Education invites you to use Scriptural Reflections Lent 2010 Year C for personal prayer or for prayer with parish ministry groups. This order of service for the Sunday Gospels 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.

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