George Murry, S.J. as the fifth bishop of the Diocese of Youngstown. On May 28, 2010, Bishop Murry announced the plan for the reconfiguration of parishes which will reduce their total number to 87 over the next two years. In May 2020, Bishop Murry died of leukemia. Monsignor Robert J. Siffrin became the Diocesan Administrator for the second time from June 6, 2020 - January 12, 2021. Msgr Siffrin also served as administrator from 2005-2007. During the absence of a bishop, Most. Rev. Martin J. Amos, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Davenport filled in for the ordinations for the Diocese of Youngstown. In November 2020, Pope Francis named Reverend David J. Bonnar of the Diocese of Pittsburgh as the 6th Bishop of Youngstown. Bishop-elect Bonnar's Episcopal Ordination will take place on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at the Cathedral of St. Columba at 2:00 p.m. From 2000 to 2018, the Diocese of Youngstown experienced a sharp decline, as baptisms fell by 69%, weddings by 62%, first communion by 61%, and funerals by 25%. The numbers of Catholics overall fell by 36%, while the comparative population of the 6 counties the diocese represents decreased by 4.3%. Bishops Bishops of Youngstown James A. McFadden (1943–1952) Emmet M. Walsh (1952–1968; Coadjutor 1949–1952) James W. Malone (1968–1995) Thomas J. Tobin (1995–2005), appointed Bishop of Providence George V. Murry (2007–2020) David Bonnar (2021–present) Former auxiliary bishops of Youngstown James W. Malone (1960–1968), appointed Bishop of Youngstown William A. Hughes (1974–1979), appointed Bishop of Covington Benedict C. Franzetta (1980–1996) Education Preschools and elementary/middle schools The Diocese of Youngstown operates the following elementary/middle schools (Grades PreK-8 unless otherwise noted): Most of the elementary/middle schools within Mahoning County, plus one school within Trumbull County, are part of a singular system named Lumen Christi Catholic Schools. The Academy is composed of 8 campuses: Early Childhood Learning Center at Holy Family, Poland (PreK-K) Early Childhood Learning Center at St. Christine, Youngstown (PreK-K) Early Childhood Learning Center at St. Joseph, Austintown (PreK-K) Early Childhood Learning Center at St. Luke, Boardman (PreK-K) Holy Family School, Poland Saint Charles School, Boardman Saint Christine School, Youngstown Saint Nicholas School, Struthers Saint Rose School, Girard Most of the elementary/middle schools within Stark County are part of a singular system named Holy Cross Academy. The Academy is composed of 10 campuses: Our Lady of Peace, Canton (PreK-5th.) Regina Coeli-St. Joseph, Alliance (PreK-5th.) Saint Barbara, Massillon (PreK-7th.;