YOUNGSTOWN — Bishop David J. Bonnar has appointed Dominic Colucy as vice chancellor of the Diocese of Youngstown to assist Chancellor Joan Lawson in the execution of her duties.
The appointment is effective July 1. Colucy’s title will change from safe environment coordinator to director of the office of safe environment.
He will continue working with Safe Environment compliance officers at diocesan parishes and schools to provide training for clergy, employees, volunteers and parents so that they can identify signs of abuse or grooming behavior and how to report it.
Colucy has worked in the diocese since 2017, previously as director of religious education at the Basilica of St. John the Baptist and St. Peter Parish in Canton.
The Duke University Divinity School and Walsh University graduate said “As vice chancellor, I look forward to assisting our chancellor, Joan Lawson, and I am so grateful for this opportunity to serve the faithful of the Diocese of Youngstown. Additionally, knowing how much Bishop Bonnar supports the ministry of safe environment and child protection, I am honored that he has entrusted me with this important responsibility.
“As the Director of the office of safe environment and victim assistance coordinator, I am excited to continue working closely with our vicar general, Monsignor John Zuraw, and the safe environment compliance officers in our parishes, schools, and institutions to create and maintain a safe environment for our children, young people and vulnerable adults.”
Other clergy assignments announced recently include:
• The Rev. Michael D. Balash as pro-tem administrator of St. Patrick Parish, Hubbard, effective until Sept. 9, in addition to current responsibilities as Vicar for Clergy and Religious Services, Director of the Office of Worship and sacramental minister at Trumbull North parishes.
• The Rev. John Chrysostom Kozlowski, as dean of Trumbull County Deanery, effective immediately, in addition to his current responsibilities as pastor of St. Rose Parish, Girard, diocesan director of formation for the Permanent Diaconate, the Diocesan Tribunal, and the Diocesan Theological Commission.
• The Rev. John Rovnak, from parochial vicar at Holy Family Parish, Poland, and St. Paul Parish, New Middletown, to administrator of St. Patrick Parish, Hubbard, effective Sept. 9. Rovnak also will remain chaplain at Cardinal Mooney High School and continue his studies in canon law at Catholic University of America.