The Catholic Echo Podcast

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...

The Catholic Echo Podcast- Episode 51 Catholic Artists 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 Catholic Artists in the Diocese with Bishop David Bonnar, Father James Daprile, and Joan Bratt.  Find more about this episode’s topic, including articles from...

The Catholic Echo Podcast- Episode 50 Lay Ministry:Catechists 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 Lay Ministry:Catechists with Msgr. John Zuraw, Nicki Uerling, and Nick Perkoski.   Find more about this episode’s topic, including articles from The Catholic Echo, a...

The Catholic Echo Podcast- Episode 49 Diocesan Pastoral Associates  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  Diocesan Pastoral Associates with Bishop David Bonnar, Deacon Gregory Wood, Amy Benedetti-Dike, and Nick Perkoski. Find more about this episode’s topic, includ...

The Catholic Echo Podcast- Episode 48  Diocesan Media Day 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 Diocesan Media Day with Bishop David Bonnar, Fr. John-Michael Lavelle, and other members of our Diocesan Communications Department.  Find more about this episode’s topic,...

The Catholic Echo Podcast- Episode 47 Fr. Popovich’s Life and New Book  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 Fr. Popovich’s life and the new book by his sister, Margie Cretella with Bishop David Bonnar, Margie Cretella and Charlotte Gardiner.

The Catholic Echo Podcast- Episode 46 Catholic High Schools Sports 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 High School Sports with Bob Gavalier and Area Diocesan High School Coaches.   Find more about this episode’s topic, including articles from The Catholic...

The Catholic Echo Podcast- Episode 45 The Society of St. Paul and Cursillo Ministry Anniversaries 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 Society of St. Paul and Cursillo Ministry Anniversaries with Bishop David Bonnar, Fr. Matthew Roehrig,SSP, Fr. Jim Korda and...