The Catholic Echo Podcast Topics: September-December 2026

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Episode 125: Chefs for Charity Preview (9/16) 

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 Executive Director of Catholic Charities Regional Agency, Nancy Voitus and chefs taking part in the yearly charity event.

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Episode 126: Ministry Day in the Diocese of Youngstown (9/30)

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 Faith Formation and Lay Ecclesial Ministry Consultant Cindee Case and Superintendent Steven Jones, PhD. about the upcoming Ministry Day, which takes place on October 17 at St. Thomas Aquinas School in Louisville.

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Episode 127: Jeff and Barbara Bond (10/14) 

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 former Mahoning Valley residents Jeff and Barbara Bond. The Bond’s speak about past pilgrimages and residing in Lourdes France. 

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Episode 128: Chaplains in the Diocese of Youngstown (10/28) 

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 Bishop David J. Bonnar, Monsignor Robert Siffrin and Father William Wainio about their past and present experiences as chaplains in our diocese 

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Episode 129: Testimonials of Our Blessed Mothers Rosary Makers (11/11) 

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 Our Blessed Mothers Rosary Makers member Maria Dippolito about her ongoing ministry with a dozen other ladies at St. Mary Church (St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish) 

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Episode 130: Servant of God, Mother Mary Teresa Tallon (11/25) 

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 Mother Maria Catherine Iannotti, General Superior of the Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate and Vice Postulator for the Cause. 

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Episode 131: Father James Korda signs off Wineskins (12/9) 

On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Dennis Biviano speaks Father James Korda about his remarkable and award winning career in TV & Radio.

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Episode 132: Christmas Episode & End of the Year Recap (12/23) 

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 about his Christmas message and favorite stories from 2026 in the diocese and beyond. 

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