The Catholic Echo Podcast

Episode 128: Chaplains 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 Bishop David J. Bonnar, Monsignor Robert Siffrin and Father William Wainio about their past and present experiences as chaplains in our diocese.

Episode 127: Jeff and Barbara Bond 
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 former Mahoning Valley residents Jeff and Barbara Bond. The Bond’s speak about past pilgrimages and residing in Lourdes France. 

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 Lawson about the teachings and memories of the now "Blessed" Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. 

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Episode 121:Hearing from retired priest Fr. William KraynakOn 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.
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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.
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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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