On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast, host Father Jim Korda discusses Christmas and Christmas music with Bishop David J. Bonnar, Diocesan Director of the Office of Worship Fr. Michael Balash and Diocesan Director of Music Ralph Holtzhauser.
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