Episode 73 What is the importance of The Annual Diocesan Appeal?
On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal and Cumulus Radio Youngstown, we’re talking about The Annual Diocesan Appeal with Father John-Michael Lavelle and Michael Houy.
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Episode 73 What is the importance of The Annual Diocesan Appeal?
Episode 73 What is the importance of The Annual Diocesan Appeal?
On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal and Cumulus Radio Youngstown, we’re talking about The Annual Diocesan Appeal with Father John-Michael Lavelle and Michael Houy.

The Three Ts of Stewardship
Catholic stewardship outlines three ways that God has endowed His gifts to each of us—time, talent and treasure. Parishioners across the Diocese of Youngstown have put into practice these “three Ts” to help to carry out the spirit of stewardship in their lives.

Diocesan Appeal Update
Below is an infographic detailing three specific ministries that givers to the Annual Diocesan Appeal can directly support. To give to the Appeal, visit the

If you want to really know someone…
… ask them what they pray for! Bishop Bonnar reflects on the prayer intentions of the donors to the annual diocesan appeal.

Meet Michael Houy
Houy helps support the Annual Diocesan Appeal and manages the diocese’s social media presence.

Sunday February 11, 2024
This Sunday, February 11, 2024 at The Cathedral of Saint Columba, Bishop David J. Bonnar celebrates Mass for The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, with Marianne Yeager as lector, Sarah Richards as cantor, and Jason Volovar as the organist. Sunday Masses for The Diocese of Youngstown are prerecorded and posted on Youtube and at cxtholicechol.org.