Meet Ralph Holtzhauser
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.
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.
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.”
Sister Dorothy Pawlus, executive assistant to Bishop David Bonnar, says she is exactly where she is supposed to be.
Rachel is the Director of Catholic Charities for the Diocese of Youngstown.
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.
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.
David Schmidt, director of the Office of Pro-Life, Marriage and Family Life for the Diocese of Youngstown, has a lot on his plate.
R.J. is the director of peace and justice for Catholic Charities Diocese of Youngstown.
Geri Deane, lifelong parishioner of St. Patrick Parish in Hubbard, Trumbull County, has been an employee of the Diocese of Youngstown for 20 years. Deane is the secretary to several offices pertaining to vocations and clergy support.
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Located in Northeast Ohio, the Diocese of Youngstown includes six counties; Ashtabula, Columbiana, Mahoning, Portage, Stark and Trumbull.