"Literally Unconscionable" The Catholic bishops of the United States called "literally unconscionable" a decision by the Obama Administration to continue to demand that sterilization, abortifacients and contraception be included in virtually all health plans. Never before has the federal government forced individuals and organizations to go out into the marketplace and buy a product that violates their conscience. Click here to learn more. Marriage: Unique for a Reason Execution Alert! Ohio has set execution dates for the following prisoners: Michael Webb - February 22, 2012 Mark Wayne Wiles - April 18, 2012 Abdul Hamin Awkal - June 6, 2012 John Eley - July 26, 2012 Donald Palmer - September 20, 2012 Brett X. Hartman - November 13, 2012

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. 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.

2011 Bishop's Appeal Adult Faith Formation Opportunities Lent and Easter 2012 The Office of Religious Education invites all adults interested in continuing their Catholic faith formation and in deepening their understanding of Church teaching to attend the Adult Faith Formation Opportunities Lent Easter 2012. Courses are offered at various parishes throughout the Diocese. Many sessions offer religious education certification hours. Contact the Office for registration and/or additional information. First Friday Club of Greater Youngstown Visit the First Friday Club Website for information on the monthly luncheon series.

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