The Catholic Echo Podcast

Episode 76 How does the Diocese of Youngstown celebrate Chrism Mass and Holy Week?  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 Chrism Mass and Holy Week with Father Michael Balash. Find more about this episode’s topic, including articles from The Catholic Echo, at www.c...

Episode 75  What has changed in 20 years of the Catholic Church since Pope John Paul II death?  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  Pope John Paul II and Bishop Elect John Keehner with Father John-Michael Lavelle, Father Jim Korda and Bishop Elect John Keehner. F...

Episode 74  How does the Diocese of Youngstown celebrate Jubilee Celebrations for Vowed Religious?  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 Jubilee Celebrations with Bishop David Bonnar, Sr. Martha Cadden, CDS and Sr. Jane Fulton, CDS. Find more about this episode’s...

Episode 73  What is the importance of The Annual Diocesan Appeal? 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 The Annual Diocesan Appeal with Father John-Michael Lavelle and Michael Houy. Find more about this episode’s topic, including articles from The Catholic Echo, at...

Episode 72 What is the importance of The Light is on For You?  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 The Light is on For You with Bishop David Bonnar, Father Chad Johnson and Karen Nelsen. Find more about this episode’s topic, including articles from The Catholic Ec...

Episode 71 How does the Diocese of Youngstown celebrate Catholic Sisters Week?  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 Catholic Sisters Week with Sr. Karen Lindenberger, Sr. Ellen Marie Schlueter and Sr. Martha Reed. Find more about this episode’s topic, including a...

Episode 70  Where can we find Parish Fish Fries and Lenten programming?  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 Parish Fish Fries and Lenten programming with ChoirBishop Anthony Spinosa and Gloria Stack. Find more about this episode’s topic, including articles from T...

Episode 69  What is the history of Stained Glass Windows in the Catholic Church? 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 Stained Glass Windows in the Catholic Church with Father John-Michael Lavelle, Joan Lawson and Michael Irwin.

Episode 68 What is the importance of Catholic Charities Month?  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 Catholic Charities Month with Rachel Hrbolich. Find more about this episode’s topic, including articles from The Catholic Echo, at www.catholicecho.org/podcast/ .

Episode 67 How does the Diocese of Youngstown celebrate National Marriage Week?  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  National Marriage Week with Father John Sheridan, Miros and Theresa Maszczak, Madeleine Francisco and Hannah Shaw. Find more about this episode’s...

Episode 66  Who or what can be blessed in the Catholic Church?  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 Who or what can be blessed in the Catholic Church? With Father John-Michael Lavelle, Meagen Farrell and Deacon Syl Frazzini    Find more about this episode’s topic,...

Episode 65 How are we celebrating Catholic Schools Week? 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 Catholic Schools Week with Bishop David Bonnar and Superintendent Steven Jones, PhD. Find more about this episode’s topic, including articles from The Catholic Echo, at w...

Episode 64 What does it mean to be a Confirmation Sponsor or Godparent? 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 Confirmation Sponsors and Godparents with Father John-Michael Lavelle, vicar of missionary discipleship and Carmen Roebke, director of faith formation at St...

Episode 63 How has the Diocese of Youngstown partnered with CatholicTV?  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 the CatholicTV Partnership with Bishop David Bonnar, Jay Fadden, general manager of CatholicTV and former CTNY President Father Jim Korda. Find more about...

Episode 62 How is the Catholic Church approaching A.I.?  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 the Catholic Church and A.I. with Bishop David Bonnar, Grace Morris, PhD, and Superintendent Steven Jones, PhD. Find more about this episode’s topic, including articles fr...

The Catholic Echo Podcast- Episode 61 2025 Jubilee of Hope  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 the 2025 Jubilee of Hope with Bishop David Bonnar, Father John-Michael Lavelle, and Msgr. James Kolp. Find more about this episode’s topic, including articles from The...

The Catholic Echo Podcast- Episode 60 Year in Review  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 the Year in Review with Bishop David Bonnar, Katie Wagner, and Meagen Farrell. Find more about this episode’s topic, including articles from The Catholic Echo, at www.cathol...

The Catholic Echo Podcast- Episode 59  Our Lady of Guadalupe 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 Our Lady of Guadalupe with Msgr. John Zuraw, Christina Hernandez, and Father Frassati Davis, OP. Find more about this episode’s topic, including articles from The Cath...

The Catholic Echo Podcast- Episode 58 Feast of the Immaculate Conception  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 the Feast of the Immaculate Conception with Bishop David Bonnar, and Father John-Michael Lavelle. Find more about this episode’s topic, including article...

The Catholic Echo Podcast- Episode 57 Preparing for Catholic end of life and burial  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 Preparing for Catholic end of life and burial with Msgr. John Zuraw, Jim Peterson, and Father Michael Balash. Find more about this episode’s to...

The Catholic Echo Podcast- Episode 56 Catholic Charities: Giving Tuesday  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 Catholic Charities: Giving Tuesday with Father John-Michael Lavelle, Rachel Hrbolich and Jennifer Lucarelli.  Find more about this episode’s topic, inclu...

The Catholic Echo Podcast- Episode 55  Diocese Archive Museum 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 The Diocese Archive Museum with Bishop David Bonnar, Joan Lawson, and Hannah Shaw.  Find more about this episode’s topic, including articles from The Catholic Echo, a...

The Catholic Echo Podcast- Episode 54 Blessed Carlo Acutis 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 Blessed Carlo Acutis with Bishop David Bonnar, Fr. William Wainio, and Thomas Valent. Find more about this episode’s topic, including articles from The Catholic Echo, at...

The Catholic Echo Podcast- Episode 53 Saints in the Diocese  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 Saints in the Diocese with Bishop David Bonnar, Sr. Mary Alyce Koval, OSU, and Father Michael Balash. Find more about this episode’s topic, including articles from The...

The Catholic Echo Podcast- Episode 52 National Vocations Week  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  National Vocations Week  with Bishop David Bonnar, Father Chad Johnson, and Sister Eva Marie.  Find more about this episode’s topic, including articles from The Ca...