"Christ My Light" is the Episcopal motto of the Most Reverend George V. Murry, S.J.

Upon his appointment, Bishop Murry stated: "I am honored to accept the Holy Father's appointment to serve as Bishop of Youngstown and I look forward to meeting and working with the priests, deacons, religious and laity of the diocese." Later during Mass in the Cathedral, he preached about remaining in God's love by holding on to Jesus and walking with him.

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The Catholic Diocese of Youngstown was established on May 15, 1943, and was canonically erected on July 22, 1943. Located in Northeast Ohio, the diocese includes six counties, namely, Ashtabula, Columbiana, Mahoning, Portage, Stark and Trumbull. This area totals 3,404 square miles.

The Catholic population of the diocese numbers 216,151 ( out of a total population of 1,223,958 ).

Clergy of the diocese number 117 diocesan clergy and 19 religious order clergy. Some of these priests, however, work outside the diocese in a variety of ministries such as a military chaplain or director of a national organizations. Priests may be on "leave of absence" for a variety of reasons. Retired clergy (62) may live inside or outside the diocese. Although retired from active ministry, these senior priests are a valuable resource as they offer their services when needed to help in parishes by celebrating the Liturgy and Sacraments.