Catholic Echo Podcast – Episode 1 (Vocations)

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On this premiere episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast, we’re talking about Vocations with host Father Jim Korda, Bishop David J. Bonnar, Diocesan Director of Vocations Father Chad Johnson, and Transitional Deacon William Wainio.

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Marriage as a vocation.

The Symphony of Vocations

A vocation is far richer than a career choice or résumé line. The word itself comes from the Latin vocare, meaning “to call.” And the question at the heart of a vocation is not simply, “What do I want to do with my life?” but rather, “What is God calling me to become?”

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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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Father Francis Snock assistant pastor of then St. Matthias Parish views vocation posters offered by the 9th Graders of the parishes Junior High School.

From the Archives: Vocations in 1960

This 1960 Catholic Exponent shows Father Frances Snock, assistant pastor at Saint Matthias in Youngstown, viewing the display put together by ninth graders at the parish junior high school.

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Statue of man holding cross, located at Seminary

Formed by Christ

From the outside, life in a seminary might seem a lot like life in a conventional college or university, but Youngstown seminarians describe the differences.

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Justin Huyck is Editor for Pastoral and Parish Resources at Liturgical Press. He is also the author of two books published by Liturgical Press in the Alive in the Word series from Little Rock Scripture Study: "From Home to Home: Finding Meaning in Mobility" and "Baptism: Alive in Christ." Before joining Liturgical Press in January 2024, Justin served for 15 years in parish ministry, and most recently in diocesan ministry as Director of Communications for the Diocese of Youngstown. As Communications Director, he led the integration of the diocese’s publishing, broadcast, digital, social media, strategic communications, and internal communications operations, including the launch of The Catholic Echo magazine and multimedia hub. Justin holds a B.A. in Government from Cornell University and an M.A. in Theology and Liturgy from the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. He and his wife are the parents of two children.

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