Wineskins

Wineskins May 10, 2026 Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Rachel Hrbolich from Catholic Charities. Saint: Tom Anderson will inform us about St. Matthias. Interview: Father Jim Korda will interview Father John Sheridan to discuss The Glorious Mysteries as we continue our Five part series on the Rosary. Music: From the CD “Handmaiden of the Lord”  Songs of Mary.  Scripture: Father Matthew Humerickhouse will give us a reflection for The Sixth Sunday of Easter.

Wineskins May 3, 2026 Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Rich Matussi on The St. John Chrysostom Society. Saint: Tom Anderson will inform us about St. Damien of Molokai. Interview: Father Jim Korda will interview Father John Rovnak as we begin a Five part series on the Rosary. Music: From the CD “Handmaiden of the Lord”  Songs of Mary.  Scripture: Father Matthew Humerickhouse will give us a reflection for The Fifth Sunday of Easter.

Wineskins April 26, 2026 Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Father William Wainio on Vocations. Saint: Dennis Biviano will inform us about St. Catherine of Siena. Interview: Father Jim Korda concludes a two part interview with Jennifer Sharpnack on Diocesan Cemeteries.  Music: From the CD “Triumph of The Cross” by The Choir from the Basilica of the National Shrine of Immaculate Conception. Scripture: Father Charles Rooney, OP will give us a reflection for The Fourth Sunday of Easter.

Wineskins April 19, 2026 Current Issue:Father Jim Korda talks with Rick Squier from Catholic Charities.This is part two of a two part conversation. Saint: Dennis Biviano will inform us about St. Mark the Evangelist. Interview: Father Jim Korda begins a two part interview with Jennifer Sharpnack on Diocesan Cemeteries.  Music: From the CD “Triumph of The Cross” by The Choir from the Basilica of the National Shrine of Immaculate Conception. Scripture: Father Charles Rooney, OP will give us a reflection for The Third Sunday of Easter.

Wineskins April 12, 2026 Current Issue:Father Jim Korda talks with Rick Squier from Catholic Charities.This is part one of a two part conversation. Saint: Dennis Biviano will inform us about Pope St. Martin I. Interview: Father Jim Korda will interview Deacon Ed Laubacher on the Hartville Migrant Center.  Music: From the CD “Triumph of The Cross” by The Choir from the Basilica of the National Shrine of Immaculate Conception. Scripture: Father Charles Rooney, OP will give us a reflection for Divine Mercy Sunday.

Wineskins April 5, 2026 Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Sister Valerie Luckey, OSB about The Benedictine Sisters.  Saint: Dennis Biviano will inform us about St. Mary Magdalene. Interview: Father Jim Korda will interview Father John Rovnak on the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Stations as our series on The Stations of the Cross concludes.  Music: From the CD “Triumph of The Cross” by The Choir from the Basilica of the National Shrine of Immaculate Conception. Scripture: Father Charles Rooney, OP will give us a reflection for Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord.

Wineskins March 29, 2026 Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Sister Valerie Luckey, OSB on Emmaus Ministries. Saint: Br. Dominic Calabro, SSP will tell us about St. Isidore. Interview: Father Jim Korda will interview Father John-Michael Lavelle on the Eleventh and Twelfth Stations as our series on the Stations of the Cross continues. Music: From the CD “From The Cross To Glory” by The Kellenberg High School Choir. Scripture: Father William Wainio gives us a reflection for Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord.

Wineskins March 22, 2026 Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Dr. Jim Kravec on A Post Pandemic World. Saint: Br. Dominic Calabro, SSP will tell us about St. Turibius. Interview: Father Jim Korda will interview Father John Sheridan on the Ninth and Tenth Stations as our series on the Stations of the Cross continues. Music: From the CD “From The Cross To Glory” by The Kellenberg High School Choir. Scripture: Father William Wainio gives us a reflection for the Fifth Sunday of Lent.

Wineskins March 15, 2026 Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Nancy Voitus from Catholic Charities Regional Agency. Saint: Br. Dominic Calabro, SSP will tell us about St. Joseph. Interview: Father Jim Korda will interview Father William Wainio on the Seventh and Eighth Stations as our series on the Stations of the Cross continues. Music: From the CD “From The Cross To Glory” by The Kellenberg High School Choir. Scripture: Father William Wainio gives us a reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Lent.

Wineskins March 8, 2026 Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Dr. Steven Jones on Catholic School Safety. Saint: Br. Dominic Calabro, SSP will tell us about St. John of God. Interview: Father Jim Korda will interview Father John-Michael Lavelle on the Fifth and Sixth Stations as our series on the Stations of the Cross continues. Music: From the CD “From The Cross To Glory” by The Kellenberg High School Choir. Scripture: Father William Wainio gives us a reflection for the Third Sunday of Lent.

Wineskins March 1, 2026 Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Vanessa White about her organization Catholic Women Preach. Saint: Br. Dominic Calabro, SSP will tell us about St. Katharine Drexel. Interview: Father Jim Korda will interview Father John Sheridan on the Third and Fourth Stations as our series on the Stations of the Cross continues. Music: From the CD “From The Cross To Glory” by The Kellenberg High School Choir. Scripture: Father William Wainio gives us a reflection for the Second Sunday of Lent.

Wineskins February 22, 2026 Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Dr. Jim Kravec on Holistic Care. Saint: Natalia Wells will tell us about St. Polycarp. Interview: Father Jim Korda will interview Father William Wainio on Stations One and Two. This is part two of an eight-part series on the Stations of the Cross. Music: From the CD “Here With Me Now” by Jean Ann and Joe Hand. Scripture: Deacon Mike Kocjancic gives us a reflection for the First Sunday of Lent.

Wineskins February 15, 2026 Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Jennifer Sharpnack on the Diocesan Catholic Cemeteries. Saint: Natalia Wells will tell us about St. Peter Damian. Interview: Father Jim Korda will interview Father John Rovnak on the Stations of the Cross. This begins an eight-part series on the Stations of the Cross. Music: From the CD “Here With Me Now” by Jean Ann and Joe Hand. Scripture: Deacon Mike Kocjancic gives us a reflection for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Wineskins February 8, 2026 Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Deacon Ed Laubacher about the Hartville Migrant Center, part two of a two-part interview. Saint: Natalia Wells will tell us about St. Cyril and St. Methodius. Interview: Father Jim Korda will interview Dr. Jim Kravec on Catholic Health Care. Music: From the CD “Here With Me Now” by Jean Ann and Joe Hand. Scripture: Deacon Mike Kocjancic gives us a reflection for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Wineskins February 1, 2026 Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Deacon Ed Laubacher about the Hartville Migrant Center, part one of a two-part interview. Saint: Natalia Wells will tell us about St. Blaise. Interview: Father Jim Korda will interview Vanessa White on Spiritual Healing. Music: From the CD “Here With Me Now” by Jean Ann and Joe Hand. Scripture: Deacon Mike Kocjancic gives us a reflection for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Wineskins January 25, 2026 Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Jennifer Fischer on Faith in Catholic Schools. Saint: Tom Anderson will inform us about St. Thomas Aquinas. Interview: Father Jim Korda talks with Superintendent Steven Jones about Catholic Schools Week. Music: From the CD “Reflections Of Christ” by the Kellenberg High School Choir. Scripture: Father Miguel Maya will give us a reflection for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Wineskins January 18, 2026 Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Joan Lawson on her role as Diocesan Chancellor. Saint: Meg Daniluk will inform us about St. Agnes. Interview: Father Jim Korda will interview Dr. Rich Mattiussi on Orthodox-Catholic Dialogue. Music: From the CD “Reflections Of Christ” by the Kellenberg High School Choir. Scripture: Father Miguel Maya will give us a reflection for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Wineskins January 11, 2026 Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Father John Sheridan on The Diocesan Tribunal. Saint: Meg Daniluk will inform us about St. Anthony the Great. Interview: Father Jim Korda will interview Maddie Francisco on Youth and Young Adult Ministry. Music: From the CD “Reflections Of Christ” by the Kellenberg High School Choir. Scripture: Father Miguel Maya will give us a reflection for the Baptism of the Lord.

Wineskins January 4, 2026 Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Mary Ellen Brannigan on the upcoming Speakers for The First Friday Club. Saint: Meg Daniluk will inform us about St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Interview: Father Jim Korda will interview Vanessa White on Spiritual Healing. Music: From the CD “Reflections Of Christ” by the Kellenberg High School Choir. Scripture: Father Miguel Maya will give us a reflection for the Epiphany of the Lord.

Wineskins December 28, 2025 Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Sister Margaret Marszal, HM about her life as a Humility of Mary Sister. Saint: Martha Coulter will tell us about The Solemnity of The Mother of God. Interview: Father Jim Korda will conclude the four part series on Church Mergers with Father William Kraynak. Music: From the CD “Heaven On Earth” by the Kellenberg High School Choir. Scripture: Father Matthew Zwilling gives us a reflection for the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph.

Wineskins December 21, 2025 Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Rachel Hrbolich on Catholic Charities. Saint: Martha Coulter will tell us about St. Stephen the Martyr. Interview: Father Jim Korda has part three of a four part series on Church Mergers with Msgr. John Zuraw. Music: From the CD “Heaven On Earth” by the Kellenberg High School Choir. Scripture: Father Matthew Zwilling gives us a reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Advent.

Wineskins December 14, 2025 Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Rick Squier on Catholic Charities. Saint: Martha Coulter will tell us about St. John of the Cross. Interview: Father Jim Korda has part two of a four part series on Church Mergers with Father Kevin Peters. Music: From the CD “Heaven On Earth” by the Kellenberg High School Choir. Scripture: Father Matthew Zwilling gives us a reflection for the Third Sunday of Advent.

Wineskins December 7, 2025 Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Deacon Bill Bancroft on The Diaconate. Saint: Martha Coulter will tell us about Our Lady of Guadalupe. Interview: Father Jim Korda will begin a four part series on Church Mergers with Father Connor Hetzel. Music: From the CD “Heaven On Earth” by the Kellenberg High School Choir. Scripture: Father Matthew Zwilling gives us a reflection for the Second Sunday of Advent.

  Wineskins November 30, 2025 Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Sister Margaret Marszal, HM on Her Vocation as a Humility of Mary Sister. Saint: Bobbi Bankovich will inform us about St. Andrew. Interview: Father Jim Korda will conclude an interview with Father John-MIchael Lavelle on The Liturgical Calendar, as we finish up the Series on the Mass. Music: From the CD “On Eagles Wings” by Michael Crawford. Scripture: Father Jim Korda will give us a reflection for The First Sunday of Advent.

Wineskins November 23, 2025 Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Father Matthew Roehrig, SSP on St. Paul’s Bookstore. Saint: Bobbi Bankovich will inform us about Blessed James Alberione, SSP. Interview: Father Jim Korda will begin an interview with Father John-MIchael Lavelle on The Liturgical Calendar, as we continue the Series on the Mass. Music: From the CD “On Eagles Wings” by Michael Crawford. Scripture: Father Jim Korda will give us a reflection for The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe.

Wineskins November 16, 2025 Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Jill Valentic on Giving During the Holidays. Saint: Bobbi Bankovich will inform us about St. Elizabeth of Hungary. Interview: Father Jim Korda will interview Father John Sheridan on the Concluding Rites, as we continue the Series on the Mass. Music: From the CD “On Eagles Wings” by Michael Crawford. Scripture: Father Jim Korda will give us a reflection for Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Wineskins  November 9, 2025 Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Jennifer Lucarelli on Catholic Charities. Saint: Bobbi Bankovich will inform us about St. Mother Cabrini. Interview: Father Jim Korda will interview Father William Wainio on the Communion Rite, as we continue the Series on the Mass. Music: From the CD “On Eagles Wings” by Michael Crawford. Scripture: Father Jim Korda will give us a reflection for Dedication of the Lateran Basilica.

Wineskins November 2, 2025 Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Father William Wainio on Vocations. Saint: Bobbi Bankovich will inform us about St. Charles Borromeo. Interview: Father Jim Korda will conclude an interview with Father John Sheridan on the Eucharistic Prayers, as we continue the Series on the Mass. Music: From the CD “On Eagles Wings” by Michael Crawford. Scripture: Father Jim Korda will give us a reflection for All Souls Day.

 Wineskins October 26, 2025 Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Maddie Francisco on Catholic Campus Ministry. Saint: Marianne Yeager will inform us about Sts. Simon and Jude. Interview: Father Jim Korda will begin an interview with Father John Sheridan on the Eucharistic Prayers, as we continue the Series on the Mass.  Music: From the CD “Our Blessing Cup” by John-Michael Talbot. Scripture: Father Ray Thomas will give us a reflection for The Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Wineskins October 19, 2025 Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Margie Hynes on changes to the OCIA. Saint: Marianne Yeager will inform us about Sts. Isaac Jogues, John de Brebeuf and Companions. Interview: Father Jim Korda will conclude an interview with Father John-Michael Lavelle on the Liturgy of the Eucharist, as we continue the Series on the Mass.  Music: From the CD “Our Blessing Cup” by John-Michael Talbot Scripture: Father Ray Thomas will give us a reflection for The Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Wineskins  October 12, 2025 Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Sister Margaret Marszal,HM on her life as a Humility of Mary Sister. Saint: Marianne Yeager will inform us about St. Luke. Interview: Father Jim Korda will begin an interview with Father John-Michael Lavelle on the Liturgy of the Eucharist, as we continue the Series on the Mass.  Music: From the CD “Our Blessing Cup” by John-Michael Talbot. Scripture: Father Ray Thomas will give us a reflection for The Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. 

Wineskins October 5, 2025 Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with R.J. Mangan on Respect Life Month. Saint: Marianne Yeager will inform us about St. John Henry Newman. Interview: Father Jim Korda will conclude an interview with Father John-Michael Lavelle on the Liturgy of the Word, as we continue the Series on the Mass.  Music: From the CD “Our Blessing Cup” by John-Michael Talbot. Scripture: Father Ray Thomas will give us a reflection for The Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Wineskins September 28, 2025 Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Sister Judy Dohner on Immigration. Saint: Br. Dominic Calabro, SSP will inform us about St. Francis of Assisi.  Interview: Father Jim Korda will begin an interview with Father John-Michael Lavelle on the Liturgy of the Word. Music: From the CD “The Glory of God” by The Notre Dame Folk Group. Scripture: Deacon Bill Bancroft will give us a reflection for The Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Wineskins September 21, 2025 Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Jill Valentic from Catholic Charities. Saint: Br. Dominic Calabro, SSP will inform us about St. Padre Pio. Interview: Father Jim Korda will interview Father John Sheridan on the Introductory Rites of The Mass. Music: From the CD “The Glory of God” by The Notre Dame Folk Group. Scripture: Deacon Bill Bancroft will give us a reflection for The Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Wineskins September 14, 2025 Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Heidi Schlumpf about Women’s Roles in the Church. Saint: Br. Dominic Calabro, SSP will inform us about St. Cornelius and St. Cyprian. Interview: Father Jim Korda will conclude an interview with Father William Wainio on The Mass. Music: From the CD “The Glory of God” by The Notre Dame Folk Group. Scripture: Deacon Bill Bancroft will give us a reflection for The Exaltation of the Holy Cross.

Wineskins September 7, 2025 Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Mary Ellen Brannigan from the First Friday Club on their upcoming schedule. Saint: Br. Dominic Calabro, SSP will inform us about St. Peter Claver. Interview: Father Jim Korda will begin an interview with Father William Wainio on The Mass. Music: From the CD “The Glory of God” by The Notre Dame Folk Group. Scripture: Deacon Bill Bancroft will give us a reflection for The Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. 

Wineskins August 31, 2025 Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Bill Joyce, Lay Director of The Cursillo Movement in The Diocese of Youngstown. Saint: Lou Jacquet will inform us about St. Mother Teresa. Interview: Father Jim Korda will interview Jennifer Fischer, Associate Superintendent for The Diocese of Youngstown.  Music: From the CD “Still Quiet Voice” by Jim Papandrea. Scripture: Deacon Ed Laubacher will give us a reflection for The Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Wineskins August 24, 2025 Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with R.J. Mangan from the Office of Peace & Justice. Saint: Lou Jacquet will inform us about St. Monica. Interview: Father Jim Korda will interview Deacon Bill Bancroft, Director of Safety Services for The Diocese of Youngstown.  Music: From the CD “Still Quiet Voice” by Jim Papandrea. Scripture: Deacon Ed Laubacher will give us a reflection for The Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Wineskins August 17, 2025 Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Father Matthew Roehrig, SSP about The Holy Family Institute. Saint: Lou Jacquet will inform us about St. Rose of Lima. Interview: Father Jim Korda interviews Joan Lawson, Diocesan Archivist on The Diocesan Archives Building. Music: From the CD “Still Quiet Voice” by Jim Papandrea. Scripture: Deacon Ed Laubacher will give us a reflection for The Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Wineskins August 10, 2025 Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Msgr. John Zuraw on Parish Mergers. Saint: Lou Jacquet will inform us about the Assumption of Mary. Interview: Father Jim Korda will interview Margie Hynes, Director of Faith Formation and Lay Ecclesial Ministry for The Diocese of Youngstown. Music: From the CD “Still Quiet Voice” by Jim Papandrea. Scripture: Deacon Ed Laubacher will give us a reflection for The Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Wineskins August 3, 2025 Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Father Matthew Roehrig, SSP about the Society of St. Paul Bookstore. Saint: Lou Jacquet will inform us about St. Dominic. Interview: Father Jim Korda will interview Father John-Michael Lavelle as he gives us an update on the Diocesan Appeal.  Music: From the CD “Still Quiet Voice” by Jim Papandrea. Scripture: Deacon Ed Laubacher will give us a reflection for The Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Wineskins July 27, 2025 Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Sister Mary McCormick, OSU on the Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown.  Saint: Joan Lawson will inform us about Sts. Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. Interview: Father Jim Korda will conclude his interview with Sister Judy Dohner on Immigration.  Music: From the CD “Gift of God” by Marty Haugen. Scripture: Msgr. James Clarke will give us a reflection for The Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. 

Wineskins July 20, 2025 Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Breanna Crissman from Catholic Charities. Saint: Joan Lawson will inform us about St. Mary Magdalene. Interview: Father Jim Korda will begin an interview with Sister Judy Dohner on Immigration.  Music: From the CD “Gift of God” by Marty Haugen. Scripture:Msgr. James Clarke will give us a reflection for The Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Wineskins July 13, 2025 Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Greg Wasinski about his podcast Faith and Real Life. Saint: Joan Lawson will inform us on St. Bonaventure. Interview: Father Jim Korda will conclude an interview with Heidi Schlumpf on Women’s Roles in the Church.  Music: From the CD “Gift of God” by Marty Haugen. Scripture: Msgr. James Clarke will give us a reflection for The Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Wineskins July 6, 2025 Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Stan Boney on his career in broadcasting. Saint: Joan Lawson will inform us on St. Benedict. Interview: Father Jim Korda will begin an interview with Heidi Schlumpf on Women’s Roles in the Church.  Music: From the CD “Gift of God” by Marty Haugen. Scripture: Msgr. James Clarke will give us a reflection for The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Wineskins June 29, 2025 Current Issue: Fr. Jim Korda concludes a talk with Judge Robert Rusu, Jr on balancing faith and work. Saint: Martha Coulter will tell us about St. Maria Goretti. Interview: Fr. Jim Korda will interview Sister Mary McCormick, OSU on the Ursuline Sisters. Music: From the CD “Our Blessing Cup” by John Michael Talbot. Scripture: Sister Mary McCormick, OSU  gives us a reflection for the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul.

Wineskins June 22, 2025 Current Issue: Fr. Jim Korda begins a talk with Judge Robert Rusu, Jr on balancing faith and work. Saint: Martha Coulter will tell us about St. Cyril of Alexandria. Interview: Fr. Jim Korda will interview Stan Boney from WKBN TV-27. Music: From the CD “Our Blessing Cup” by John Michael Talbot. Scripture: Sister Mary McCormick, OSU  gives us a reflection for the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.

Wineskins June 15, 2025 Current Issue: Fr. Jim Korda talks with Rick Squier on the work of Catholic Charities. Saint: Martha Coulter will tell us about St. Romuald. Interview: Fr. Jim Korda will interview Carey Dabney from Walsh University. Music: From the CD “Our Blessing Cup” by John Michael Talbot. Scripture: Sister Mary McCormick, OSU  gives us a reflection for the Most Holy Trinity.

Wineskins June 8, 2025 Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Bishop John Keehner, the new Bishop of Sioux City, Iowa. Saint: Martha Coulter will tell us about St. Anthony of Padua. Interview: Father Jim Korda will interview Father Travis Seagrvaes on his recent Ordination to the Priesthood. Music: From the CD “Our Blessing Cup” by John Michael Talbotl. Scripture: Sister Mary McCormick, OSU  gives us a reflection for Pentecost Sunday.

Wineskins June 1, 2025 Current Issue: Father Jim Korda talks with Deacon Travis Seagraves on his upcoming Priest Ordination. Saint: Martha Coulter will tell us about St. Charles Lwanga and Companions. Interview: Father Jim Korda will interview Bishop John Keehner, the new Bishop of Sioux City, Iowa. Music: From the CD “Our Blessing Cup” by John Michael Talbot. Scripture: Sister Mary McCormick, OSU  gives us a reflection for the Ascension of the Lord.