The Catholic Echo Podcast

Episode 119:Remembering St. Matthias and St. Brendan Churches On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Dennis Biviano sits down with Fr. John Jerek to talk about the history and legacy of both churches. We will also have Fr. Jerek’s homily from the closing Mass at St. Matthias Church. Find more about each episode’s t...

Episode 118: Dr. Steven Jones-A.I. Presentation: What's Artificial and What's Intelligent? On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Dennis Biviano speaks with Diocese of Youngstown Superintendent Dr. Steven Jones about the use of A.I. in the classroom. Find more about each episode’s topic, including articles from The...

Episode 117: Bishop David J. Bonnar’s Pastoral Letter On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Bishop David J. Bonnar has the the mic presenting his new pastoral letter, "Take Heart! Do Not Lose Heart! Behold the Sacred Heart!" Find more about each episode’s topic, including articles from The Catholic Echo, at www.ca...

Episode 116: Interview with new Transitional Deacon Arthur Bodenschatz On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Dennis Biviano speaks with Seminarian Arthur Bodenschatz, who will be ordained as Transitional Deacon in our Diocese on June 6. Find more about this episode’s topic, including articles from The Catholic Ech...

Episode 115: Women of Faith 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 speaks with new Diocesan Pastoral Associate Erica Galvin on her new role at Saint Catherine of Siena Parish in Boardman. Find more about this episode’s topic, including articles from The Catholic Echo, at...

Episode 114: Voice of Hope and Eagle of the Cross Award Winners 2026  On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Dennis Biviano speaks with Eagle of the Cross Award winner Very Rev. William Kraynak, and Terence Guerriero, on behalf of the Knights of Columbus Ashtabula Council #360. Dennis will also interview one of the...

Episode 113: Saint Rose K-8 Middle School Esports Program:  On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Dennis Biviano speaks with Saint Rose Catholic School in Girard Principal Anthony Catale, and Esports instructors Evan Davis and Michael Corso about their new program, competition and plans for a future gaming facilit...

Episode 112  We get Bishop David J. Bonnar’s Easter Message On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Dennis Biviano speaks with Bishop David J. Bonnar on the Easter season and his message for the Diocese of Youngstown.  Find more about this episode’s topic, including articles from The Catholic Echo, at www.catholicec...

Episode 111  We learn the history of St. Philip Neri Church in Dungannon. On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Dennis Biviano speaks with Joan Lawson and Dr. Kelly Darney on the history of St. Philip Neri Church in Dungannon.  Find more about this episode’s topic, including articles from The Catholic Echo, at www...

Episode 110  Meet our two new Permanent Deacons 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 speaks with Deacon Richard Hull and Deacon Matthew Richards on their recent Ordination to the Diaconate.  Find more about this episode’s topic, including articles from The Catholic Echo...

Episode 109: Diocesan Director of Extern Priests and Rogationist Fathers On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Dennis Biviano speaks with the Diocesan Director of Extern Priests Father Benson Okpara and Rogationist Priests Father. Bryan Tutas, RCJ and Father Silvestre Robinol, RCJ, parochial vicars of Guardian Ang...

Episode 108:  Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Dennis Biviano speaks with Fr. Frassati Davis OP and Fr. Charles Rooney OP from St. Dominic Parish on Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory.  Find more about this episode’s topic, including articles from The Catholic Echo, at www.catholicecho.or...

Episode 107: Three Principles of Catholic Social Teachings, Part III: Subsidiarity On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Dennis Biviano speaks with the Diocesan Director of Peace and Justice R.J. Mangan in part three of a three part series on the Principles of Catholic Social Teachings. This episode focuses on Sub...

Episode 106: Three Principles of Catholic Social Teachings, Part II: Solidarity On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Dennis Biviano speaks with the Diocesan Director of Peace and Justice R.J. Mangan in part two of a three part series on the Principles of Catholic Social Teachings. This episode focuses on Solidari...

Episode 105: Three Principles of Catholic Social Teachings, Part I: Human Dignity On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Dennis Biviano speaks with the Diocesan Director of Peace and Justice R.J. Mangan in part one of a three part series on the Principles of Catholic Social Teachings. This episode focuses on Human...

Episode 104: Year in Review Episode  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 J. Bonnar on his top five stories of the year. He will also speak with the Diocesan Communications team who discuss their favorite moments and top stories from 2025. Find more about this episode’s topi...

Episode 103: Christmas Episode  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 J. Bonnar, who reflects upon the 2025 Jubilee of Hope, his pilgrimage to Rome and gives his Christmas message to parishioners of the Diocese of Youngstown. Bishop Bonnar also touches on U.S. Bishops approvi...

Episode 102: Recap of the Community Day of Hope 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 Catholic Charities Director Rachel Hrbolich, Saint Teresa of Calcutta Pastor Father Christopher Cicero and others. It serves as a recap for the first annual Day of Hope Event, which took place November 1...

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...