Episode 80: How are Catholic Schools using media and podcasting platforms?Â
On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Collin Vogt speaks with Superintendent of Catholic Schools Steven Jones as well as former journalist and diocesan translator Paulina Montaldo.Â
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Episode 99: Spanish Ministry in the Diocese of Youngstown
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SS. Philip and James School Celebrate 150 Years
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