Meet Chris Jickess
March 1, 2025
Chris Jickess, diocesan director of accounting and financial reporting, knew she wanted a change in her life, and God heard her prayers—even though she hadn’t started looking for a new job yet.
Tag: Inside Diocesan Offices
Meet Annetta Sweetko
October 2, 2024
If you’ve called in to The Catholic Echo offices—The Catholic Exponent before that—over the past 30 years, the subtle Texas twang you likely heard on the other end of the line belongs to Annetta “Netta” Sweetko, senior designer at The Catholic Echo.
Meet Maddie DiSalvatore
September 1, 2024
Madeleine “Maddie” DiSalvatore, the director of the diocesan Office of Youth and Young Adult Accompaniment, is a home-grown star of the Youngstown Diocese.
Meet Dominic Colucy
June 1, 2024
Dominic Colucy, the Diocese of Youngstown’s Safe Environment and victim assistance coordinator, never expected to find himself working outside a classroom—he was pursuing a teaching career when he realized God had other plans for him.
Meet Ralph Holtzhauser
May 1, 2024
Ralph Holtzhauser’s love of music has always been deeply rooted in his faith, and as the diocesan music director and director of music for St. Columba Cathedral Parish, he wants to bring that joy to every parish.
Meet Barbara Walko
April 1, 2024
Barbara Walko, the diocesan director of the Office of Faith Formation and Lay Ecclesial Ministry, uses the following phrases to describe her office: “far-reaching,” “multi-faceted,” “always interesting” and “never a dull moment.”
Meet Sister Dorothy Pawlus
February 1, 2024
Sister Dorothy Pawlus, executive assistant to Bishop David Bonnar, says she is exactly where she is supposed to be.
Meet Rachel Hrbolich
December 1, 2023
Rachel is the Director of Catholic Charities for the Diocese of Youngstown.
Meet Meagen Farrell
November 1, 2023
Meagen Farrell, the Diocese of Youngstown’s communications specialist, is really something of a cross between a Swiss Army knife and a field medic—she does a little bit of everything, helping to streamline and improve communication between the central offices of the diocese and the parishes.
Meet Dr. Jim King
September 29, 2023
For Dr. Jim King, associate superintendent for Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Youngstown, Catholic education needs some updating. While King has plenty of responsibilities, his biggest goal for the immediate future is reinvigorating the mission of Catholic schools.
