The Catholic Echo Podcast

Episode 119:Remembering St. Matthias and St. Brendan Churches

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.
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Episode 118: Dr. Steven Jones-A.I. Presentation: What's Artificial and What's Intelligent?

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.
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Episode 117: Bishop David J. Bonnar’s Pastoral Letter

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!"
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Episode 116: Interview with new Transitional Deacon Arthur Bodenschatz

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.
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Episode 115: Women of Faith in the Diocese of Youngstown

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.
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Episode 114: Voice of Hope and Eagle of the Cross Award Winners 2026

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 winners of the annual student Eagle of the Cross Award. 
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Episode 113: Saint Rose K-8 Middle School Esports Program:

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 facility.
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Episode 112 We get Bishop David J. Bonnar’s Easter Message

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. 
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Episode 111 We learn the history of St. Philip Neri Church in Dungannon.

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. 
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Episode 110 Meet our two new Permanent Deacons in the Diocese of Youngstown

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. 
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