Tag: Inside Diocesan Offices

Image of Netta Sweetko, seated by her computer in the Echo offices

Meet Annetta Sweetko

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.

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Meet Maddie DiSalvatore

Madeleine “Maddie” DiSalvatore, the director of the diocesan Office of Youth and Young Adult Accompaniment, is a home-grown star of the Youngstown Diocese.

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Headshot of Dominic Colucy. Photo by Mallory Leann Photo + Design

Meet Dominic Colucy

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. 

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Headshot of Ralph Holtzhauser

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. 

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Headshot of Barbara Walko. Photo by Mallory Leann Photo + Design

Meet Barbara Walko

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.”

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Headshot of Meagen Farrell

Meet Meagen Farrell

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.

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Headshot of Dr. Jim King. Photo by Brian Keith

Meet Dr. Jim King

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. 

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Meet David Schmidt

David Schmidt, director of the Office of Pro-Life, Marriage and Family Life for the Diocese of Youngstown, has a lot on his plate.

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