YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Most Rev. Bishop David J. Bonnar has appointed Meagen Farrell as communications and social concerns director at the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown.
Farrell replaces departing Director R.J. Mangan in the Office of Peace and Justice.
In addition to supervising diocesan multimedia productions, she will take on the responsibilities of supporting diocesan prison ministry and parish respect life initiatives.
Farrell becomes the diocesan contact for legislative advocacy, Catholic Relief Services and the Catholic Campaign for Human Development.
“My goal in this new role is to work closely with the efforts in our parishes and schools to nurture active and faithful citizenship,” Farrell said. “I am honored and blessed to highlight local opportunities for social action on issues of human dignity and other principles of Catholic social teaching.”
She is currently working toward a Doctorate of Philosophy at Kent State University, researching the application of Catholic ethics to AI literacy. She previously earned a Master of Arts degree in theology and religious studies, with a focus on women in Christian ministry, from John Carroll University.
“Meagen’s ability to integrate our multimedia communications with social action will beautifully advance Bishop Bonnar’s vision of a unified, evangelizing church,” the Very Rev. Monsignor John Zuraw said. “I am confident that our priests, parishes and local media partners will find her to be an invaluable collaborator as we continue to share the story of our faith in action.”