The Catholic Echo Podcast

With the cancellation of Ministry Day events and its companion podcast, the communications team has selected an encore presentation of an episode we ran last summer titled: "What have we learned from Archbishop Fulton Sheen?"  In the episode, host Dennis Biviano talks with Father James Korda, retired diocesan priest and former president of CTNY, as well as the diocesan Chancellor/Archivist Joan La...

Episode 125: Chefs for Charity Preview  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 Executive Director of Catholic Charities Regional Agency, Nancy Voitus and chefs taking part in the yearly charity event. Find more about each episode’s topic, including articles from The Catholic Echo, at...

Episode 124: Retirement of Sister Regina Rogers  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 retiring Ursuline Sister Regina Rogers who is retiring after spending nearly 60 years in service to the Diocese of Youngstown. Find more about each episode’s topic, including articles from The Catholic...

Episode 123: Meet the new Communications and Social Concerns Director for 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 Meagen Farrell on her appointment as Communications and Social Concerns Director for the Diocese of Youngstown. Find more about each episode’s topic,...

Episode 122: Celebrating with Fr. Thomas McCarthy in his 65th year as a Diocesan Priest. 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. Thomas McCarthy as he celebrates 65 years in priestly ministry. Find more about each episode’s topic, including articles from The Catholic Echo, at www.catho...

Episode 121:Hearing from retired priest Fr. William Kraynak 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. William Kraynak to talk about his retirement. We will also have Fr. Kraynak’s speech from the Voice Of Hope Awards. Find more about each episode’s topic, including articles from The C...

Episode 120: Meet the new Associate Director for the Office of Worship Craig Ziobert. 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 Craig Ziobert on his new role as Associate Director for The Office of Worship along with his role as a meteorologist for WKBN TV 27. Find more about each episode’s...

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...