New Episode of Echoing The Call Vodcast

The Office of Vocations is proud to present the new Vodcast “Echoing the Call”

God has a unique plan for your life—and Echoing the Call is here to help you discover it. Welcome to the vodcast tracking the heartbeat of Catholic vocations.

Brought to you by the Office of Vocations for the Diocese of Youngstown, host Fr. William Wainio, Diocesan Director of Vocations, invites you on a journey to explore what it truly means to live out your divine calling. Every other week, we share inspiring, real-life vocation stories from clergy, religious, and married couples from across the Diocese of Youngstown and beyond.

From the altar to the family home, Echoing the Call offers the insights, encouragement, and spiritual wisdom you need to discern God’s voice in your own life. Subscribe today and never miss an episode! You can find Echoing the Call on our new vocations website at www.doypriesthood.org or your favorite podcasting platforms. 

Surprised by God: The Impact of Campus Ministry

This week on Echoing the Call, Fr. Will welcomes Sister Nicole Varnerin, SND, to share her vocation story and the surprising ways God worked through her college experience. Sister Nicole reflects on the impact of Newman Campus Ministry, how getting involved in campus ministry helped her stay connected to her faith, and how a spiritual director became an important part of her journey.

Through these experiences, God slowly revealed a calling Sister Nicole never expected—the call to become a Sister of Notre Dame. Join us as we discover how God can use the people and experiences in our lives to lead us somewhere we never imagined.