Episode 84: What have we learned from Archbishop Fulton Sheen?
On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Dennis Biviano explores the teachings of Archbishop Fulton Sheen with Father Jim Korda and Diocesan Chancellor and Archivist Joan Lawson’
Episode 83: Where are some Parish Festivals this summer?
On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Collin Vogt checks out some Parish festivals in the Diocese of Youngstown this summer. Our guests include Debbie Kruis from St. Joseph in Mantua and Scott Schulick from The Basilica of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Episode 82 What is the “Care for Creation” Action Plan
On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal we’re talking about the newly released “Care for Creation” Action Plan. Our Catholic faith teaches that we are to respect our environment and care for God’s creation. The action plan is based on Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’ (2015) and Laudate Deum (2023). Our guests include Bishop David J. Bonnar and Diocese of Youngstown Director of Peace and Justice, RJ Mangan.
Episode 81: The Ordination of Travis Seagraves
On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, we’re talking about the upcoming ordination of Deacon Travis Seagraves. Deacon Seagraves is the only priest to be ordained in the Diocese of Youngstown in 2025. He has spent the past year as a Transitional Deacon at Mount Carmel Church of Our Lady of Peace Parish in Ashtabula. Our guests include Deacon Travis Seagraves and his mentor, Father Raymond Thomas, who retired in 2024 after 52 years as a priest.
Episode 80: How are Catholic Schools using media and podcasting platforms?
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.
Episode 79: The Diocese of Youngstown Remembers Monsignor James Kolp
On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, we’re talking about the memory and legacy of Monsignor James Kolp, who passed away on February 6 at 99 years old. Kolp spent nearly 75 years as a priest in the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown. Our guests include Father Jim Korda and Auxiliary Bishop Neal Buckon from the Archdiocese for the Military Services.
Bishop-elect John Keehner will be ordained and installed as the Bishop of Sioux City, Iowa, on May 1, 2025. Here are the dates relevant to his ministry:
Episode 78 Who are the winners of the Voice of Hope, Eagle of the Cross and Golden Apple Awards?
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 with The various recipients of the The Voice of Hope, Golden Apple, and Eagle of the Cross Awards.
Episode 77 What is the importance of Easter Sunday?
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 Easter Sunday with Bishop David Bonnar and Father Will Wainio.
Episode 76 How does the Diocese of Youngstown celebrate Chrism Mass and Holy Week?
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 Chrism Mass and Holy Week with Father Michael Balash.
