On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast, we’re talking about Catholic Charities with host Father Jim Korda, Bishop David J. Bonnar, Rachel Hrbolich, Executive Director of Catholic Charities for the Diocese of Youngstown, and Catholic Charities Project Manager Jennifer Lucarelli.
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Episode 125: Chefs for Charity Preview
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.

Honoring 2026 Voice of Hope awardees
Father William Kraynak, Pastor and Dean of Portage county For Father William Kraynak, charity is a fruit of gratitude. Father Kraynak, Dean of the Portage

Episode 107: Three Principles of Catholic Social Teachings, Part III: Subsidiarity
Episode 107: Three Principles of Catholic Social Teachings, Part III: Subsidiarity
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 Diocesan Director of Peace and Justice R.J. Mangan in part three of a three part series on the Principles of Catholic Social Teachings. This episode focuses on Subsidiarity.

Respite of Hope offers a safe haven to unhomed people during medical recovery
The project is the inaugural medical respite initiative of Catholic Charities Regional Agency and was developed in partnership with Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley, Meridian HealthCare, the Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown, the Sisters of the Humility of Mary and private donors.

Episode 106: Three Principles of Catholic Social Teachings, Part II: Solidarity
Episode 106: Three Principles of Catholic Social Teachings, Part II: Solidarity
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 Diocesan Director of Peace and Justice R.J. Mangan in part two of a three part series on the Principles of Catholic Social Teachings. This episode focuses on Solidarity.

Episode 105: Three Principles of Catholic Social Teachings, Part I: Human Dignity
Episode 105: Three Principles of Catholic Social Teachings, Part I: Human Dignity
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 Diocesan Director of Peace and Justice R.J. Mangan in part one of a three part series on the Principles of Catholic Social Teachings. This episode focuses on Human Dignity.





