YOUNGSTOWN — Bishop David J. Bonnar of the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown has appointed Madeleine Francisco as director of campus ministry, effective July 1.

Francisco will oversee Catholic campus ministry at various colleges and universities within the diocese.

Francisco also will continue as diocesan director of the Office of Youth and Young Adult Accompaniment. Degreed in clinical psychology and theology, her responsibility is to accompany, connect, collaborate with, and encourage youth, young adults and campus ministry leaders within the Diocese of Youngstown.

Francisco said, “I am looking forward to immersing myself into the world of college campus ministry by assisting and supporting our diocesan campus ministers however I can. I hope to cultivate and nurture the good work that God has already begun in our colleges and universities.”