Catholic Diocese of Youngstown

What Catholic Diocese of Youngstown does

The Catholic Diocese of Youngstown is a nonprofit ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the Roman Catholic Church serving six counties in northeastern Ohio (Ashtabula, Columbiana, Mahoning, Portage, Stark, and Trumbull). Established May 15, 1943 and canonically erected July 22, 1943, it is led by the Most Reverend David J. Bonnar as the Sixth Bishop. The diocese delivers spiritual services (Mass, sacraments, faith formation), K-8 Catholic education through schools such as Saint Christine and Saint Patrick, charitable social services via Catholic Charities Diocese of Youngstown, cemetery services, and a permanent diaconate formation program. It operates a network of more than 100 parishes staffed by over 100 priests and approximately 60 permanent deacons, with central administration at 144 West Wood Street, Youngstown.

The diocese runs no commercial technology products; its digital footprint is limited to the doy.org website (parish finder, mass times, directory, online giving), a dedicated vocations site (DOYPriesthood.org), and 'The Catholic Echo' media publication. Supporting infrastructure includes Blackbaud and Acceptiva for online donations, Follett Software for the diocesan library, and PowerSchool for school registration. The operating model is funded through voluntary recurring contributions: Sunday tithes and offerings, the Annual Diocesan Appeal, targeted diocesan collections (Seminarian Support, Missionary Cooperation Plan, Good Samaritan Scholarship Fund, Retirement Fund for Religious, World Mission Sunday, Catholic Charities appeals), and Catholic school tuition. Distribution to parishioners is delivered through the parish network, the diocesan schools system, Catholic Charities agencies, and online platforms for digital giving and event engagement. Marketing channels include the Catholic Echo publication, the doy.org website, and Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube accounts, supplemented by direct mail appeals for fundraising campaigns.

Name

Catholic Diocese of Youngstown

Legal name

Catholic Diocese of Youngstown

Website

https://doy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1943

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Catholic Diocese of Youngstown is a nonprofit Roman Catholic ecclesiastical jurisdiction founded in 1943, serving Catholics across six counties in northeastern Ohio through 100+ parishes, K-8 Catholic schools, Catholic Charities, and faith formation programs, funded by voluntary tithes, the Annual Diocesan Appeal, and school tuition.

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Product category

Catholic Diocesan Ministries and Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

akta.pro primary industry

Denominational & Ecclesiastical Governance Bodies (Dioceses, Synods, Conferences) (BPAGAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA), Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• Catholic parish ministry
• Catholic school education
• Catholic charitable services
• Faith formation programs
• Sacramental and liturgical services

Headquarters

HQ city

Youngstown, OH

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Voluntary contributions from parish members during Mass collections and through parish giving programs
2. Annual Diocesan Appeal: Annual fundraising campaign supporting diocesan-wide ministries and operations
3. Diocesan Collections: Various collections including Seminarian Support, Missionary Cooperation Plan, Good Samaritan Scholarship Fund, Retirement Fund for Religious, World Mission Sunday, and Catholic Charities appeals
4. Catholic Schools Tuition: Tuition payments from families of students enrolled in Catholic schools operated by the diocese

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Catholic Diocese of Youngstown is a Roman Catholic ecclesiastical jurisdiction that provides Catholic spiritual services (Mass, sacraments, worship), operates K-8 Catholic schools, and delivers charitable social services through Catholic Charities. It serves approximately six counties in northeastern Ohio through a network of over 100 parishes, schools, and affiliated ministries, supporting vocations, faith formation, marriage preparation, youth ministry, Hispanic ministry, cemetery services, and pastoral care.

Product overview

The Catholic Diocese of Youngstown operates primarily as a religious institution providing pastoral services rather than a technology company. Its digital presence consists of the main diocesan website (doy.org) serving as the central portal for parish finder, mass times, ministries, news, events, and clergy information. Related digital products include the dedicated Vocations Website (DOYPriesthood.org) with the Echoing the Call vodcast, The Catholic Echo media platform, Catholic Charities services, and the Diocesan Schools System. Key features include the Mass Finder search tool, Diocesan Directory for clergy and staff, Online Giving Platform powered by Blackbaud/Acceptiva, and the Safe Environment Program for child protection. The diocese also maintains partnerships with Follett Software for library services and Powerschool for school registration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Catholic Echo: Official media group of the Diocese of Youngstown

Products and services

• Catholic Schools System (K-8) Diocesan network of K-8 Catholic schools, including Saint Christine School (Youngstown) and Saint Patrick School (Kent), providing faith-integrated elementary education to families across the six-county territory.
• Catholic Charities Diocese of Youngstown Charitable social-services agency of the diocese delivering counseling referrals, crisis support, material assistance, and community outreach to individuals and families in need across the diocese.
• Catholic Cemeteries Cemetery services operated under the diocese providing Catholic burial grounds and related pastoral services for the faithful and their families in the diocese.
• Permanent Diaconate Formation Program Five-year formation program for permanent deacons, conducted in partnership with St. Mary Seminary and Graduate School of Theology (Diocese of Cleveland). Candidates cover a tiered share of the over-$16,000 program cost.
• Vocations Ministry and Discernment Resources Vocations discernment support for men considering priesthood and for those considering religious life, delivered through the Youngstown Vocations website (DOYPriesthood.org) and the 'Echoing the Call' vodcast.
• Annual Diocesan Appeal Annual diocesan-wide fundraising campaign supporting diocesan-wide ministries and operations, promoted through parishes, direct mail, and digital platforms.
• Diocesan Collections Program Coordinated program of recurring special collections supporting Seminarian Support, Missionary Cooperation Plan, Good Samaritan Scholarship Fund, Retirement Fund for Religious, World Mission Sunday, Catholic Charities appeals, and other designated causes.
• Safe Environment / Child Protection Program Diocesan child-protection and abuse-prevention program including victim assistance coordination, reporting procedures, and safe-environment training for clergy, staff, and volunteers.
• The Catholic Echo Official media publication and communications arm of the diocese producing news, features, and historical documentation (including March of the Eucharist) for parishioners and the broader community.
• DOY Foundation Financial foundation supporting the diocese through planned giving, endowments, and donor stewardship.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, historical, minor and flagship.

• Diocese of Cleveland - St. Mary SeminarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative arrangement for permanent deacon formation. The Diocese of Youngstown partners with the Diocese of Cleveland for the intellectual dimension of diaconal formation. Candidates attend classes at St. Mary Seminary and Graduate School of Theology in Wickliffe, OH. The five-year formation program costs over $16,000, with deacon candidates covering $4,500 of tuition according to a tiered schedule.
• Ursuline Sisters of YoungstownhistoricalStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric religious community that staffed schools in the diocese, including St. Christine School and other educational institutions, contributing to Catholic education since the late 19th century.
• Walsh UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholic university in North Canton where priests from the diocese serve as adjunct professors, including Rev. Msgr. Lewis Gaetano.
• Vatican's Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human DevelopmentflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerRev. Shawn Conoboy, Ph.D., a priest of the Diocese of Youngstown, has been released for service at the Vatican dicastery which works to fulfill the mission that 'all may have life to the full' (Jn 10:10) through attending to material needs of the poor and vulnerable, including issues of economy, health, migration, ecology, and peace.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Diocese of Toledo: Ohio-based Catholic diocese with a comparable mix of urban and rural parishes, Catholic schools, and charitable outreach in a similar Midwestern/Rust Belt context.
• Diocese of Pittsburgh: Catholic diocese serving western Pennsylvania with similar Rust Belt demographic profile, parish network, and Catholic Charities/social service footprint. Highly comparable in scale and operating challenges.
• Diocese of Columbus: Ohio-based Catholic diocese operating parishes, schools, and charities across central Ohio. Comparable ecclesiastical governance structure and diocesan operating model within the same state.
• Diocese of Buffalo: Catholic diocese serving western New York with comparable Rust Belt demographic exposure, parish consolidation history, and Catholic Charities operating model.
• Diocese of Erie: Catholic diocese in northwestern Pennsylvania with comparable regional scale, parish network, schools, and Catholic Charities operations. Similar demographic headwinds and rural-urban mix.
• Diocese of Cleveland: Neighboring Catholic diocese serving northeastern Ohio with a comparable mix of parishes, schools, and Catholic Charities. Most directly comparable to the Diocese of Youngstown in mission, governance structure, and regional operating environment.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities USA: National umbrella organization for Catholic Charities agencies. Comparable through the Diocese of Youngstown's Catholic Charities subsidiary, providing social services, counseling, and community outreach across a national footprint.
• National Catholic Educational Association: National organization supporting Catholic school operations and faith formation. Comparable through the Diocese's Office of Catholic Schools and diocesan schools system (Saint Christine, Saint Patrick, St. Paul, St. James).
• Archdiocese of Cincinnati: Larger Catholic ecclesiastical jurisdiction in Ohio with archdiocesan status, broader geographic reach, and a more extensive institutional footprint. Comparable mission and operating model at greater scale.

Regional players

• Diocese of Steubenville: Adjacent Catholic diocese serving the Ohio Valley along the Ohio-West Virginia-Pennsylvania border. Comparable regional scale, parish network, and operating environment in Appalachian Ohio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC7AW8lZg5qIWRqmnt3Vlx_g
• Facebookfacebook.com/DOYoungstown
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/catholic-diocese-of-youngstown
• Instagraminstagram.com/dioceseofyoungstown

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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