The Catholic Echo Podcast

Episode 104: Year in Review Episode

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 Father John Michael Lavelle and Rachel Hrbolich who attended a pilgrimage to Rome. He will also speak with the Diocesan Communications team who discuss their favorite moments and top stories from 2025.
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Episode 103: Christmas Episode

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 approving the consecration of the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in 2026. 
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Episode 102: Recap of the Community Day of Hope

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 15.
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Episode 101: St. Joseph Maximo 175th anniversary and Archives Center Update

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 of the All Saints Diocesan Archives Center on the property of the former Saints Cyril and Methodius Church.
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Episode 100: How do you pray the rosary

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.
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Episode 99: Spanish Ministry in the Diocese of Youngstown

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.
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Episode 98: Vocations Month, Part II

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. 
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Episode 97: Vocations Month, Part I

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.
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Episode 96: An in depth look at The Most Holy Trinity and remembering Father David Bridling.

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 Charlillo from the Bach Project. 
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Episode 95: Find out what the Buzz is about in The Diocese of Youngstown.

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. 
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