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Episode 94: A discussion on church music with Ralph Holtzhauser, Part III.

August 20, 2025

Episode 94: A discussion on church music with Ralph Holtzhauser, Part III.

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

Episode 92: A discussion on church music with Ralph Holtzhauser, Part II.

August 1, 2025

Episode 92: A discussion on church music with Ralph Holtzhauser, Part II.

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

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Episode 94: A discussion on church music with Ralph Holtzhauser, Part III.

Episode 92: A discussion on church music with Ralph Holtzhauser, Part II.

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