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Episode 88: A discussion on church music with Ralph Holtzhauser, Part I.

July 3, 2025

Episode 88: A discussion on church music with Ralph Holtzhauser, Part I.

On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Collin Vogt talks with the Diocesan Director of Music and Cathedral Musician Ralph Holtzhauser. This is part one of a three part series. Our guest is Ralph Holtzhauser from Saint Columba Cathedral in Youngstown.

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