The Catholic Echo Podcast
Religion & Spirituality Podcasts
The Catholic Echo Podcast is your official source on what’s happening now in the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown. Bishop David J. Bonnar and members of our diocesan community discuss your burning spiritual questions with your host, Dennis Biviano. Do you have a spiritual question about Catholic topics? Please email communications@youngstowndiocese.org. Youngstown locals can listen to the Catholic Echo Podcast on WHOT-FM 101, WYFM-FM 102.9, WQXK-FM 105.1 on Sundays at 6:30 a.m. The Catholic Echo Podcast is produced by the Communications Department of the Diocese of Youngstown with support from the Annual Diocesan Appeal and Cumulus Radio Youngstown.
Location:
United States
Description:
The Catholic Echo Podcast is your official source on what’s happening now in the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown. Bishop David J. Bonnar and members of our diocesan community discuss your burning spiritual questions with your host, Dennis Biviano. Do you have a spiritual question about Catholic topics? Please email communications@youngstowndiocese.org. Youngstown locals can listen to the Catholic Echo Podcast on WHOT-FM 101, WYFM-FM 102.9, WQXK-FM 105.1 on Sundays at 6:30 a.m. The Catholic Echo Podcast is produced by the Communications Department of the Diocese of Youngstown with support from the Annual Diocesan Appeal and Cumulus Radio Youngstown.
Language:
English
Contact:
330) 744-8451
Episodes
Episode 105: Three Principles of Catholic Social Teachings, Part I: Human Dignity
1/2/2026
Episode 105: Three Principles of Catholic Social Teachings, Part I: Human Dignity
On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to
you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Dennis Biviano speaks with the Diocesan Director of
Peace and Justice R.J. Mangan in part one of a three part series on the Principles of
Catholic Social Teachings. This episode focuses on Human Dignity.
Find more about this episode’s topic, including articles from The Catholic Echo, at www.catholicecho.org/podcast/.
Duration:00:15:20
Episode 104: Year in Review Episode
12/23/2025
Episode 104: Year in Review Episode
On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Dennis Biviano talks with Bishop David J. Bonnar on his top five stories of the year. He will also speak with Father John Michael Lavelle and Rachel Hrbolich who attended a pilgrimage to Rome. He will also speak with the Diocesan Communications team who discuss their favorite moments and top stories from 2025.
Find more about this episode’s topic, including articles from The Catholic Echo, at www.catholicecho.org/podcast/.
Duration:00:32:00
Episode 103: Christmas Episode
12/10/2025
Episode 103: Christmas Episode
On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Dennis Biviano talks with Bishop David J. Bonnar, who reflects upon the 2025 Jubilee of Hope, his pilgrimage to Rome and gives his Christmas message to parishioners of the Diocese of Youngstown. Bishop Bonnar also touches on U.S. Bishops approving the consecration of the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in 2026.
Find more about this episode’s topic, including articles from The Catholic Echo, at www.catholicecho.org/podcast/.
Duration:00:17:53
Episode 102: Recap of the Community Day of Hope
11/19/2025
Episode 102: Recap of the Community Day of Hope
On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Dennis Biviano talks with Catholic Charities Director Rachel Hrbolich, Saint Teresa of Calcutta Pastor Father Christopher Cicero and others. It serves as a recap for the first annual Day of Hope Event, which took place November 15.
Find more about this episode’s topic, including articles from The Catholic Echo, at www.catholicecho.org/podcast/.
Duration:00:26:30
Episode 101: St. Joseph Maximo 175th anniversary and Archives Center Update
11/5/2025
Episode 101: St. Joseph Maximo 175th anniversary and Archives Center Update
On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Dennis Biviano talks with Andrew Conrad, a parishioner and historian at Saint Joseph Maximo Church on the parish’s 175th Anniversary. The Diocesan Chancellor Joan Lawson will also speak on the progress of the All Saints Diocesan Archives Center on the property of the former Saints Cyril and Methodius Church.
Find more about this episode’s topic, including articles from The Catholic Echo, at www.catholicecho.org/podcast/.
Duration:00:19:00
Episode 100: How do you pray the rosary
10/22/2025
Episode 100: How do you pray the rosary
On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Dennis Biviano talks with Sister Martha Reed on the history of the rosary and how you pray the rosary.
Find more about this episode’s topic, including articles from The Catholic Echo, at www.catholicecho.org/podcast/.
Duration:00:22:00
Episode 99: Spanish Ministry in the Diocese of Youngstown
10/8/2025
Episode 99: Spanish Ministry in the Diocese of Youngstown
On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Dennis Biviano talks with Paulina Montaldo on her career and her new project SOMOS.
Find more about this episode’s topic, including articles from The Catholic Echo, at www.catholicecho.org/podcast/.
Duration:00:13:10
Episode 98: Vocations Month, Part II
9/24/2025
Episode 98: Vocations Month, Part II
On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Dennis Biviano talks with Sister Regina Rogers, Father Matt Roehrig, Parochial Vicar of Saint Paul Monastery and Diocesan Pastoral Associate Deacon Greg Wood. This is the second part of a two part series on Vocations Month.
Find more about this episode’s topic, including articles from The Catholic Echo, at www.catholicecho.org/podcast/.
Duration:00:24:10
Episode 97: Vocations Month, Part I
9/10/2025
Episode 97: Vocations Month, Part I
On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Dennis Biviano talks with Bishop David Bonnar, Seminarian Daniel LaPolla, Father Frassati Davis, pastor of Saint Dominic Parish and Deacon William Bancroft, Diocesan Director of the Permanent Diaconate. This is part one of a two part series.
Find more about this episode’s topic, including articles from The Catholic Echo, at www.catholicecho.org/podcast/.
Duration:00:37:02
Episode 96: An in depth look at The Most Holy Trinity and remembering Father David Bridling.
8/27/2025
Episode 96: An in depth look at The Most Holy Trinity and remembering Father David Bridling.
On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Dennis Biviano interviews John Charlillo on his film documentary on the Most Holy Trinity as well as remembering one of the contributors Father David Bridling. Our guest is John Charlillo from the Bach Project.
Find more about this episode’s topic, including articles from The Catholic Echo, at www.catholicecho.org/podcast/.
Duration:00:25:16
Episode 95: Find out what the Buzz is about in The Diocese of Youngstown.
8/20/2025
Episode 95: Find out what the Buzz is about in The Diocese of Youngstown.
On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Dennis Biviano checks out Glory Bee Ministry, a faith based community committed to the love of nature in Portage County. Our guest is Aimee Crane from Glory Bee Ministry.
Find more about this episode’s topic, including articles from The Catholic Echo, at www.catholicecho.org/podcast/.
Duration:00:27:03
Episode 94: A discussion on church music with Ralph Holtzhauser, Part III.
8/13/2025
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.
Find more about this episode’s topic, including articles from The Catholic Echo, at www.catholicecho.org/podcast/.
Duration:00:18:34
Episode 93: How is the Diocese of Youngstown helping local farmers?
8/6/2025
Episode 93: How is the Diocese of Youngstown helping local farmers?
On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Dennis Biviano explores how the Diocese of Youngstown is helping local farmers by restarting the Office of Rural Life and Ministry. Our guests are Father Thomas Dyer, Office of Rural Life and Ministry and Kristy Pero, owner of Pero Dairy Farm.
Find more about this episode’s topic, including articles from The Catholic Echo, at www.catholicecho.org/podcast/.
Duration:00:18:31
Episode 92: A discussion on church music with Ralph Holtzhauser, Part II.
7/30/2025
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.
Find more about this episode’s topic, including articles from The Catholic Echo, at www.catholicecho.org/podcast/.
Duration:00:23:27
Episode 91: March of the Eucharist update publication
7/23/2025
Episode 91: March of the Eucharist update publication
On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Collin Vogt gives us an update on the upcoming release of the “March of the Eucharist” magazine publication. Our guest is Father John-Michael Lavelle, the Diocese Vicar for Missionary Discipleship.
Find more about this episode’s topic, including articles from The Catholic Echo, at www.catholicecho.org/podcast/.
Duration:00:12:56
Episode 90: The Diocese of Youngstown catches up with our diocese representative with special assignments, Sister Joyce Candidi and Father Shawn Conoboy
7/16/2025
Episode 90: The Diocese of Youngstown catches up with our diocese representative with special assignments, Sister Joyce Candidi and Father Shawn Conoboy
On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Dennis Biviano chats with the general counselor of female religious and the Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development. Our guests include Sister Joyce Candidi and Father Shawn Conoboy.
Find more about this episode’s topic, including articles from The Catholic Echo, at www.catholicecho.org/podcast/.
Duration:00:29:05
Episode 89: How do you recognize a Deacon and what is proper etiquette during a funeral?
7/9/2025
Episode 89: How do you recognize a Deacon and what is proper etiquette during a funeral?
On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Dennis Biviano explores how you recognize a Deacon and what the proper etiquette is during a funeral with Deacon Sylvester Frazzini and Deacon William Bancroft. Our guests are Deacon Sylvester Frazzini & Deacon William Bancroft, Permanent Deacons at Saint Columba Cathedral Parish in Youngstown.
Find more about this episode’s topic, including articles from The Catholic Echo, at www.catholicecho.org/podcast/.
Duration:00:16:21
Episode 88: A discussion on church music with Ralph Holzhauser, Part I.
7/2/2025
Episode 88: A discussion on church music with Ralph Holzhauser, 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 Holzhauser. This is part one of a three part series. Our guest is Ralph Holzhauser from Saint Columba Cathedral in Youngstown.
Find more about this episode’s topic, including articles from The Catholic Echo, at www.catholicecho.org/podcast/.
Duration:00:25:51
Episode 87: The Diocese is preparing for the 3rd Annual Bishop’s Golf Classic.
6/25/2025
Episode 87: The Diocese is preparing for the 3rd Annual Bishop’s Golf Classic.
On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Dennis Biviano checks out preparations for the 3rd Annual Bishop’s Golf Classic. Our guests include Bishop David Bonnar and Father William Wainio.
Find more about this episode’s topic, including articles from The Catholic Echo, at www.catholicecho.org/podcast/.
Duration:00:19:46
Episode 86 What is happening at the Catholic Media Conference?
6/18/2025
Episode 86 What is happening at the Catholic Media Conference?
On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Denis Biviano gives us an update on the upcoming Catholic Media Conference held in Phoenix, Arizona. Our guests include CMA Executive Director Rob DeFrancesco and Diocesan staff Meagan Farrell and Katie Wagner.
Duration:00:19:46