The Catholic Echo Podcast- Episode 23 RURAL MINISTRY
On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, we’re talking about RURAL MINISTRY with Bishop David Bonnar and Father Kevin Peters.
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Our Sunday Mass from St. Columba Cathedral April 5, 2026
This Sunday, April 5, 2026 at The Cathedral of Saint Columba, Bishop David J. Bonnar celebrates Mass for Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord with Ron Puhalla as lector, Brianne Samson as cantor and Ralph Holtzhauser as organist.
Sunday Masses for The Diocese of Youngstown are prerecorded and posted on Youtube and at catholicecho.org.
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Our Sunday Mass from Saint Columba Cathedral is sponsored by the Mary Catherine Livingston Fund and the Diocesan Annual Appeal.
Mass Intention: Diocese of Youngstown
The Diocese of Youngstown Communications Department films Our Sunday Mass (formerly “Mass for Shut-ins”) in Saint Columba Cathedral, Youngstown, Ohio. The Diocese of Youngstown posts Our Sunday Mass at 4:00 pm EST Saturdays on our YouTube channel and Facebook page, distributes DVDs and secure download links to retirement/nursing homes and prisons within our six-counties, and provides seasonal Missalettes to the homebound by mail.

His good news brings healing to heartache
Do you remember the first time you experienced pain? I was first introduced to physical pain as a little boy. I was prone to toothaches,

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.

Bishop David Bonnar invites us to pray for peace
Bishop David Bonnar, Bishop of Youngstown, is calling on the Diocese of Youngstown to pray for peace. This request comes from Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for March. You can find more information at ClickToPray.org.

Episode 104: Year in Review Episode
Episode 104: Year in Review Episode
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 J. Bonnar on his top five stories of the year. He will also speak with the Diocesan Communications team who discuss their favorite moments and top stories from 2025.

Episode 103: Christmas Episode
Episode 103: Christmas Episode
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 J. Bonnar, who reflects upon the 2025 Jubilee of Hope, his pilgrimage to Rome and gives his Christmas message to parishioners of the Diocese of Youngstown. Bishop Bonnar also touches on U.S. Bishops approving the consecration of the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in 2026.





