ABOUT US

ABOUT US

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Youngstown extends the love and compassion of Jesus Christ to those who are poor, vulnerable, and without hope.  Through tangible assistance and other essential services, Catholic Charities affirms human dignity, meets basic human needs, strengthens families, builds communities, and empowers others to transform their lives.

VISION STATEMENT

Believing in the presence of God in our midst, we proclaim the sanctity of human life and the dignity of the person by sharing in the mission of Jesus given to the Church. To this end, Catholic Charities works with individuals, families and communities to help them meet their needs, address their issues, eliminate oppression, and build a just and compassionate society.

MISSION STATEMENT

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Youngstown shares the mission held by Catholic Charities USA: to provide service to people in need, to advocate for justice in social structures and to call the entire Church and other people of good will to do the same.

Values

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Youngstown has designated hospitality as its core value. Hospitality flows from charity, the principal gift of the Holy Spirit, and charity, in its purest form, is an expression of love.

Scripture references:

“Let charity be genuine. . . Love one another with brotherly affection. . . Rejoice in your hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality.” -Romans 12:9-13

“Remember to welcome strangers in your homes. There were some who did that and welcomed angels without knowing it.” -Hebrews 13:2

History

The six counties which comprise the Diocese of Youngstown were separated from the Cleveland Diocese by order of the Holy See in 1943. Catholic Charities was established by Bishop James McFadden soon after the formation of the diocese to coordinate the social service efforts already present in five of the six counties. The Catholic Service League of Ashtabula County was added to complete the diocesan presence in each of the counties.

Catholic social service efforts in both the eastern and western regions of the diocese predate the official establishment of Catholic Charities by more than 25 years. Early priorities for Catholic Charities included child welfare, emergency services, and family services.

In 1999, the Diocese of Youngstown Catholic Charities Corporation (DOYCCC) was formed to strengthen the Catholic identity, structure and mission of the social service and housing organizations operating under the auspices of the Catholic Church. Today, the DOYCCC includes three affiliate social service agencies: Catholic Charities of Ashtabula County; Catholic Charities Serving Portage and Stark Counties; and Catholic Charities Regional Agency, serving Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull Counties.

Diocese of Youngstown Catholic Charities Corporation Board of Directors

  • Most Reverend David J. Bonnar, Bishop of Youngstown, Chairman
  • Ms. Rachel A. Hrbolich, President, Secretary/Treasurer
  • Very Reverend Monsignor John A. Zuraw
  • Mrs. Renee Ruman
  • Mr. Christopher George
  • Mr. Nicholas Perkoski

 

* board appointments renew January 1, each calendar year

Diocese of Youngstown Catholic Charities Corporation Executive Leadership

Ms. Rachel A. Hrbolich
Director of Catholic Charities,
Diocese of Youngstown

Mrs. Nancy Voitus
Executive Director,
Catholic Charities Regional Agency,
serving Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull Counties

Mrs. Jill Valentic
Executive Director,
Catholic Charities of Ashtabula County

Mr. Rick Squier
Executive Director,
Catholic Charities Serving Portage and Stark Counties