The Catholic Echo Podcast

Episode 101: St. Joseph Maximo 175th anniversary and Archives Center Update On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Dennis Biviano talks with Andrew Conrad, a parishioner and historian at Saint Joseph Maximo Church on the parish’s 175th Anniversary. The Diocesan Chancellor Joan Lawson will also speak on the progress...

Episode 100: How do you pray the rosary  On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Dennis Biviano talks with Sister Martha Reed on the history of the rosary and how you pray the rosary.  Find more about this episode’s topic, including articles from The Catholic Echo, at www.catholicecho.org/podcast/ .

Episode 99: Spanish Ministry in the Diocese of Youngstown On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Dennis Biviano talks with Paulina Montaldo on her career and her new project SOMOS.  Find more about this episode’s topic, including articles from The Catholic Echo, at www.catholicecho.org/podcast/ .

Episode 98: Vocations Month, Part II  On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Dennis Biviano talks with Sister Regina Rogers, Father Matt Roehrig, Parochial Vicar of Saint Paul Monastery and Diocesan Pastoral Associate Deacon Greg Wood. This is the second part of a two part series on Vocations Month.   Find more abo...

Episode 97: Vocations Month, Part I On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Dennis Biviano talks with Bishop David Bonnar, Seminarian Daniel LaPolla, Father Frassati Davis, pastor of Saint Dominic Parish and Deacon William Bancroft, Diocesan Director of the Permanent Diaconate. This is part one of a two part series....

Episode 96: An in depth look at The Most Holy Trinity and remembering Father David Bridling.  On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Dennis Biviano interviews John Charlillo on his film documentary on the Most Holy Trinity as well as remembering one of the contributors Father David Bridling. Our guest is John Charl...

Episode 95: Find out what the Buzz is about in The Diocese of Youngstown.  On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Dennis Biviano checks out Glory Bee Ministry, a faith based community committed to the love of nature in Portage County. Our guest is Aimee Crane from Glory Bee Ministry.  Find more about this episode’s...

Episode 94: A discussion on church music with Ralph Holtzhauser, Part III.  On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Collin Vogt concludes his interview with the Diocesan Director of Music and Cathedral Musician Ralph Holtzhauser. This is part three of a three part series. Our guest is Ralph Holtzhauser from Saint Co...

Episode 93: How is the Diocese of Youngstown helping local farmers?  On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Dennis Biviano explores how the Diocese of Youngstown is helping local farmers by restarting the Office of Rural Life and Ministry. Our guests are Father Thomas Dyer, Office of Rural Life and Ministry and Kri...

Episode 92: A discussion on church music with Ralph Holtzhauser, Part II.  On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Collin Vogt continues his interview with the Diocesan Director of Music and Cathedral Musician Ralph Holtzhauser. This is part two of a three part series. Our guest is Ralph Holtzhauser from Saint Colum...

Episode 91: March of the Eucharist update publication  On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Collin Vogt gives us an update on the upcoming release of the “March of the Eucharist” magazine publication. Our guest is Father John-Michael Lavelle, the Diocese Vicar for Missionary Discipleship.  Find more about this ep...

Episode 90: The Diocese of Youngstown catches up with our diocese representative with special assignments, Sister Joyce Candidi and Father Shawn Conoboy   On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Dennis Biviano chats with the general counselor of female religious and the Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Hum...

Episode 89: How do you recognize a Deacon and what is proper etiquette during a funeral?  On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Dennis Biviano explores how you recognize a Deacon and what the proper etiquette is during a funeral with Deacon Sylvester Frazzini and Deacon William Bancroft. Our guests are Deacon Sylv...

Episode 88: A discussion on church music with Ralph Holtzhauser, Part I.  On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Collin Vogt talks with the Diocesan Director of Music and Cathedral Musician Ralph Holtzhauser. This is part one of a three part series. Our guest is Ralph Holtzhauser from Saint Columba Cathedral in You...

Episode 87: The Diocese is preparing for the 3rd Annual Bishop’s Golf Classic. On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Dennis Biviano checks out preparations for the 3rd Annual Bishop’s Golf Classic. Our guests include Bishop David Bonnar and Father William Wainio. Find more about this episode’s topic, including art...

Episode 86 What is happening at the Catholic Media Conference?  On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Denis Biviano gives us an update on the upcoming Catholic Media Conference held in Phoenix, Arizona.  Our guests include CMA Executive Director Rob DeFrancesco and Diocesan staff Meagan Farrell and Katie Wagner.

Episode 85: The Diocese of Youngstown celebrates Priest Retirements.  On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Dennis Biviano chats with three Diocesan priests who are retiring in July. Our guests include Msgr. Michael Cariglio, Father Stephen Wassie and Father David Merzweiler. Find more about this episode’s topic,...

Episode 84: What have we learned from Archbishop Fulton Sheen?  On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Dennis Biviano explores the teachings of Archbishop Fulton Sheen with Father Jim Korda and Diocesan Chancellor and Archivist Joan Lawson’ Find more about this episode’s topic, including articles from The Catholic...

Episode 83: Where are some Parish Festivals this summer?  On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Collin Vogt checks out some Parish festivals in the Diocese of Youngstown this summer. Our guests include Debbie Kruis from St. Joseph in Mantua and Scott Schulick from The Basilica of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel     Find mo...

Episode 82  What is the “Care for Creation” Action Plan  On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal we’re talking about the newly released “Care for Creation” Action Plan. Our Catholic faith teaches that we are to respect our environment and care for God’s creation. The action plan is based on Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’...

Episode 81: The Ordination of Travis Seagraves  On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, we’re talking about the upcoming ordination of Deacon Travis Seagraves. Deacon Seagraves is the only priest to be ordained in the Diocese of Youngstown in 2025. He has spent the past year as a Transitional Deacon at Mount Carmel...

Episode 80: How are Catholic Schools using media and podcasting platforms?  On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Collin Vogt speaks with Superintendent of Catholic Schools Steven Jones as well as former journalist and diocesan translator Paulina Montaldo.  Find more about this episode’s topic, including articles...

Episode 79: The Diocese of Youngstown Remembers Monsignor James Kolp  On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, we’re talking about the memory and legacy of Monsignor James Kolp, who passed away on February 6 at 99 years old. Kolp spent nearly 75 years as a priest in the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown. Our guests incl...

Episode 78  Who are the winners of the Voice of Hope, Eagle of the Cross and Golden Apple Awards? On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal and Cumulus Radio Youngstown, we’re talking with The various recipients of the The Voice of Hope, Golden Apple, and Eagle of the Cross Awards. Find more about this episode’s topic,...

Episode 77  What is the importance of Easter Sunday?  On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal and Cumulus Radio Youngstown, we’re talking about Easter Sunday with Bishop David Bonnar and Father Will Wainio. Find more about this episode’s topic, including articles from The Catholic Echo, at www.catholicecho.org/podcas...