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Capitol Compass is the official podcast of the New York State Catholic Conference. On the show we dive into public policy debates in Albany and Washington, D.C., of concern to the Church, as well as subjects related to Catholic social teaching. New episod

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    • May 22, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 52 EPISODES


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    #46 | State-Sanctioned Suicide in the U.S.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 19:57


    In episode 46, Gillian chats with Jessica Rodgers from the Patients' Rights Action Fund (PRAF). They discuss state-sanctioned suicide in the United States and the dangers of its legalization. Contact your NYS Senator and tell them you oppose this dangerous bill: https://www.nyscatholic.org/action-center Learn more about why we oppose state-sanctioned suicide: https://www.nyscatholic.org/resources/end-life/assisted-suicide--- Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceX (formerly known as Twitter): https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/

    #45 | A Year of Hope with Bishop Fisher

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 14:14


    In episode 45, Gillian chats with Bishop Michael Fisher of the Diocese of Buffalo. They discuss the 2025 Jubilee Year and its significance to the Catholic Church both globally and locally.Learn more about the Jubilee Year in NYS: https://www.nyscatholic.org/resources/2025-jubilee*This episode was recorded during Holy Week, before the death of Pope Francis--- Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceX (formerly known as Twitter): https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/

    #44 | Hope, Healing & Catholic Safeguards in the Modern World

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 19:42


    In episode 44, Gillian chats with Father Matt Duclos from the Diocese of Albany. They discuss Catholic safeguarding initiatives and the Hope & Healing Committee in the Diocese of Albany.Learn more about the Hope and Healing in the Diocese of Albany: https://www.rcda.org/hopeandhealing--- Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceX (formerly known as Twitter): https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/

    #43 | Foreign-Born Religious Workers Visas & Immigration

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 34:49


    In episode 43, Gillian chats with David Spicer, attorney for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), and Auxiliary Bishop Edmund Whalen of the Archdiocese of New York. They discuss foreign-born religious workers visas and the impact foreign-born priests have on our communities.Read the WSJ Article Mentioned: https://www.wsj.com/opinion/the-catholic-churchs-immigration-crisis-new-york-set-to-lose-priests-visa-bureaucracy-5e12e727--- Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceX (formerly known as Twitter): https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/

    #42 | 2025 Legislative Session Priorities

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 13:46


    In episode 42, Gillian sits down with Dennis Poust, Executive Director of the New York State Catholic Conference. They discuss key pieces of New York State legislation the Conference is focusing on this session, as well as important federal developments affecting the Catholic Church.Learn more about ECCA: https://www.nyscatholic.org/posts/statement-educational-choice-children-act-eccaRead our statement on the proposed expansion of the Child Tax Credit: https://www.nyscatholic.org/posts/nys-catholic-conference-statement-governor-hochuls-proposed-expansion-child-tax-credit--- Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceX (formerly known as Twitter): https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/

    #41 | Proposal 1 & Faithful Citizenship

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 25:37


    In episode 41, Gillian chats with Holly Grant from the Coalition to Protect Kids-NY. They discuss what Proposal 1 is, why parents should be concerned about it, and why a State Constitutional amendment is such a big deal. Read the Bishops Statement on Proposal One: https://www.nyscatholic.org/posts/proposal-1-wolf-sheeps-clothing Learn more about the Coalition to Protect Kids-NY: https://www.protectkidsny.com/ Board of Elections Abstract and Complete Language for Proposal One Constitutional Amendment: https://elections.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2024/08/amended-proposal-one-certification-2024_1.pdf --- Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceX (formerly known as Twitter): https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/

    #40 | Catholic Health on Long Island

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 16:03


    In episode 40, Gillian chats with Father Kevin Creagh, C.M., vice president for mission integration at Catholic Health. They discuss what differentiates Catholic Health from secular medical institutions and their advocacy work.Learn more about Catholic Health: https://www.catholichealthli.org/2024 End of Session Round-Up: https://www.nyscatholic.org/posts/2024-end-session-roundSign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/, or texting 'CAN' to 50457.--- Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceX (formerly known as Twitter): https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/

    #39 | Disabilities & Physician Assisted Suicide

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 21:55


    In episode 39, Gillian chats with Max Rodriguez, manager of government affairs for the Center for Disability Rights. They discuss the dangers of physician assisted suicide legislation and why everyone should be concerned about it. Learn more about the Center for Disability Rights: https://cdrnys.org/Contact your State Senate and Assembly representatives that you oppose this dangerous and deadly practice: https://www.votervoice.net/NYSCATHOLIC/campaigns/110455/respond Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/, or texting 'CAN' to 50457.--- Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceX (formerly known as Twitter): https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/

    #38 | Addiction Treatment & Prevention

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 31:41


    In episode 38, Gillian chats with Shannon Kelly, executive director of Catholic Charities for Orange, Sullivan and Ulster counties. They discuss the opioid epidemic and the different treatment and prevention programs offered by Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan and Ulster counties. Learn more about Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan and Ulster: https://www.cccsos.org/Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/, or texting 'CAN' to 50457.--- Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceX (formerly known as Twitter): https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/

    #37 | The Sisters of Life & Their Ministries

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 21:04


    In episode 37, Gillian chats with Mother Mary Concepta and Sister Virginia Joy. They discuss the mission of the Sisters of Life and their ministries. Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/, or texting 'CAN' to 50457.--- Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceX (formerly known as Twitter): https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/

    #36 | The Migrant Crisis with Bishop DiMarzio

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 18:23


    In episode 36, Gillian chats with Bishop Emeritus Nicholas DiMarzio from the Diocese of Brooklyn. They discuss the current migrant crisis and how we can respond as Catholics. Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/ , or texting 'CAN' to 50457.--- Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceX (formerly known as Twitter): https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/

    #35 | Bilingual Catholic Education with Principal Philip Heide

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 25:33


    In episode 35, Gillian chats with Principal Philip Heide from St. Michael's Catholic Academy in Flushing, Queens. They discuss the school's dual language program and Catholic School's Week. St. Michael's Catholic AcademyWebsite: https://stmichaelsca.org/Address: 136-58 41st Ave Flushing NY 11355Phone: (718) 961-0246 (English / Spanish)Alternate Phone: (347) 399-8500 (English / Chinese)Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/ , or texting 'CAN' to 50457.--- Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceX (formerly known as Twitter): https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/

    #34 | The Crisis in Israel with Bishop Scharfenberger

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 24:57


    In episode 34, Gillian chats with Bishop Edward Scharfenberger from the Diocese of Albany. They discuss  the horrific terrorist attack in Israel, the ensuing war against Hamas in Gaza, and the stain of anti-Semitism emerging here and abroad.Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/ , or texting 'CAN' to 50457.--- Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/

    #33 | Caring for the Terminally Ill with Sister Mary de Paul, O.P.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 17:12


    In episode 33, Gillian chats with Sister Mary de Paul, O.P. from the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne. They discuss Respect Life Month and her order's ministry of caring for those with incurable cancer at the end of their lives.Learn more about the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne: https://hawthorne-dominicans.org/index.htmlLearn about Rosary Hill Home: https://www.rosaryhillhome.org/Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/ , or texting 'CAN' to 50457.--- Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/

    From 9/11 Firefighter to Priest with Fr. Tom Colucci

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 27:31


    In episode 32, Gillian chats with Father Tom Colucci from Most Precious Blood Parish in Walden, NY. They discuss his journey from a 9/11 firefighter to becoming a priest.Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/ , or texting 'CAN' to 50457.--- Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/

    BONUS | Monthly Legislative Update: June 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 7:45


    Learn what has been happening in Albany during the month of June 2023.--- Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/

    #31 | The Eucharistic Revival with Bishop Colacicco

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 24:00


    In episode 31, Gillian chats with Auxiliary Bishop Gerardo Colacicco from the Archdiocese of New York. They discuss the meaning of the Eucharist, the National Eucharistic Revival in Indianapolis, and the NYS Eucharistic Congress in Auriesville.Learn more about the NYS Eucharistic Congress: https://nyseucharisticcongress.org/Learn more about the National Eucharistic Revival: https://www.eucharisticrevival.org/Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/ , or texting 'CAN' to 50457.--- Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/

    BONUS | Monthly Legislative Update: May 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 7:15


    Learn what has been happening in Albany during the month of May 2023.Take action against physician assisted suicide: https://www.votervoice.net/NYSCATHOLIC/campaigns/100173/respond--- Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/

    #30 | Aspiring to Holiness with Bishop Espaillat

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 35:33


    In episode 30, Gillian chats with Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Espaillat from the Archdiocese of New York. They discuss his appointment as a bishop, youth ministry, and the Hispanic Catholic Charismatic Renewal. Learn more about the Hispanic Catholic Charismatic Renewal: https://www.centrobronx.com/Pentecost Vigil Procession: https://www.centrobronx.com/27mayo Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/ , or texting 'CAN' to 50457.--- Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/

    BONUS | Monthly Legislative Update: April 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 3:50


    Learn what has been happening in Albany during the month of April 2023.Tell Governor Hochul you oppose her abortion expansion plans: https://www.votervoice.net/NYSCATHOLIC/campaigns/103840/respondOur full memo of opposition on providing abortion pills on SUNY/CUNY campuses: https://www.nyscatholic.org/abortion-pill-access-on-college-campuses/ Take Action: - Contact NYS Assembly Member to oppose providing abortion pills on SUNY/CUNY campuses- Contact your NYS Senator to oppose providing abortion pills on SUNY/CUNY campuses--- Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/

    #29 | CNEWA's Earthquake Response w/ Michael La Civita

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 31:59


    In episode 29, Gillian chats with Michael La Civita, director of communications for the Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA). We discuss CNEWA's response to the earthquakes in Syria  and their other efforts to support the Eastern Catholic Churches. Learn more about CNEWA: https://cnewa.org/Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/ , or texting 'CAN' to 50457.--- Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/

    BONUS | Monthly Legislative Update: March 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 5:28


    Learn what has been happening in Albany during the month of March 2023.Radical Solidarity: https://www.nyscatholic.org/radical-solidarity/Additional Resources- Help for Moms: https://www.nyscatholic.org/helpformoms/- Abortion: Public Policy and Catholic Teaching Resources: https://www.nyscatholic.org/abortion-public-policy-and-catholic-teaching-resources/--- Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/

    #28 | Assisted Suicide: Learning from Canada with Dr. Catherine Ferrier

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 24:36


    In episode 28, Gillian chats with Dr. Catherine Ferrier, a Canadian physician and president of the Physicians Alliance Against Euthanasia. We discuss why NY and other states should look at Canada as an example of why assisted suicide should NOT be legalized.Take action against assisted suicide in NY: https://www.votervoice.net/NYSCATHOLIC/campaigns/100173/respondProposed NY Legislation:A995/S2445 Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/ , or texting 'CAN' to 50457.--- Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/

    BONUS | Monthly Legislative Update: February 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 7:32


    Learn what has been happening in Albany during the month of February 2023.Our statement on lifting the charter school cap: https://www.nyscatholic.org/statement-charter-school-cap/Our testimony regarding the 2023-2024 elementary and secondary education budget: https://www.nyscatholic.org/elementary-and-secondary-education-budget/--- Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/

    #27 | Abortion Pills Dangers with Joe Zalot

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 34:53


    In episode 27, Gillian chats with Joe Zalot, an ethicist from the National Catholic Bioethics Center. We discuss the dangers of abortion pills and currently proposed NY legislation.  Proposed NY Legislation:A1135: Defining the human embryo as “tissue”S.1066-A : Prescribing Abortion Medication via TelehealthS9444-A: Relates to requiring SUNY and CUNY to offer abortion by medication techniques at all on-campus student health centersSign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/ , or texting 'CAN' to 50457.--- Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/

    BONUS | Monthly Legislative Update: January 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 6:25


    Learn what has been happening in Albany during the month of January 2023.--- Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/

    A New Chapter for Bishop Henning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 17:25


    In episode 26, Gillian chats with Auxiliary Bishop Richard Henning from the Diocese of Rockville Centre. We discuss his new appointment as coadjutor bishop of the Diocese of Providence in Rhode Island. Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/ , or texting 'CAN' to 50457.--- Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/

    Prison Ministry with Deacon Matt Hens

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 19:12


    In episode 25, Gillian chats with Deacon Matt Hens from the Diocese of Buffalo. We discuss the importance of prison ministry and restorative justice. Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/ , or texting 'CAN' to 50457.--- Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/

    A Life of Service with Fr. Mark Reilly

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 27:04


    In episode 24, Gillian chats with Fr. Mark Reilly from St. Peter's Parish in Massena, NY, in the Diocese of Ogdensburg. We discuss his service as a Marine Corps veteran, parish priest and military chaplain. Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/ , or texting 'CAN' to 50457.--- Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/

    Faithful Citizenship with Bishop Lucia

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 30:04


    In episode 23, Gillian chats with Bishop Douglas Lucia from the Diocese of Syracuse. We discuss Catholicism, politics, and our moral and civic duty to be active in the political arena. Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/ , or texting 'CAN' to 50457.--- Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/

    Respecting Life in Blue States

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 32:45


    In episode 22, Gillian chats with Molly Sheahan, associate director for life and family advocacy at the California Catholic Conference. We discuss California's Proposition 1 and how could set precedence for other states, as well as, being pro-life In blue states. California Catholic Conference: https://cacatholic.org/California Catholic Conference on Proposition 1: https://cacatholic.org/prop1Respect Life Resources: Abortion: Public Policy and Catholic Teaching Resources… https://www.nyscatholic.org/abortion-public-policy-and-catholic-teaching-resources/Help for Moms for Women in Crisis Pregnancies or New Parents… https://www.nyscatholic.org/helpformoms/Assisted Suicide… https://www.nyscatholic.org/stop-assisted-suicide/Catholic End of Life… https://www.catholicendoflife.org/Pursuing Justice: Catholic Social Teaching and Issues in Contemporary Society… https://www.nyscatholic.org/pursuing-justice-catholic-social-teaching-and-issues-in-contemporary-society/Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/ , or texting 'CAN' to 50457.--- Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/

    Campus Ministry

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 27:27


    In episode 21, Gillian chats with Paulist Father Larry Rice, chaplain for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI). We discuss campus ministry and young adult involvement in the Church. Rensselaer Newman: https://rensselaernewman.org/Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/ , or texting 'CAN' to 50457.Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/

    Migrants at the Border

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 20:51


    In episode 20, Gillian chats with Beatriz Diaz Taveras, Executive Director of Catholic Charities Community Services of the Archdiocese of New York. We discuss migrants at the border coming to New York City and what Catholic Charities has done to step up and help those in need.Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/, or texting 'CAN' to 50457.Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/

    Labor Day: Catholic Theology and the Spirituality of Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 34:05


    After a brief summer hiatus Capitol Compass is back! In episode 19, Gillian chats with Bishop John O. Barres of the Diocese of Rockville Centre. We discuss Labor Day and the spirituality of work. Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/, or texting 'CAN' to 50457.Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/

    2022 End of Session Round-Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 24:22


    In episode 18, Gillian chats with Dennis Poust, executive director of the New York State Catholic Conference. We discuss the end of the 2022 legislative session and bills of interest to the Conference.  Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/, or texting 'CAN' to 50457.Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/

    Alternatives to Abortion

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 18:07


    In episode 17, Gillian chats with Cheryl Calire, executive director of pro-life ministries for the Diocese of Buffalo. We discuss alternatives to abortion and the Mother Teresa Home in Buffalo's East Side. NYS Bishops Statement on a Pro-Life Future in the Empire State: https://www.nyscatholic.org/nys-bishops-prolife/NYSCC Help for Moms Resources: https://www.nyscatholic.org/helpformoms/ Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/, or texting 'CAN' to 50457.Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/

    Mission to Ukraine

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 26:01


    In episode 16, Gillian chats with Msgr. Kevin Sullivan, executive director of Catholic Charies for the Archdiocese of New York. We discuss his recent trip to visit Ukrainian refugees with Cardinal Dolan and an Archdiocese of New York delegation.Donate to Ukraine through CNEWA: https://cnewa.org/campaigns/ukraine/Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/, or texting 'CAN' to 50457.Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/

    Care for Creation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 20:52


    In episode 15, Gillian chats with Dan Misleh, founder of the Catholic Climate Covenant. We discuss the Catholic Climate Covenant and how to combat climate change through Care for Creation. To learn more about the Catholic Climate Covenant, visit their website, https://catholicclimatecovenant.org/ Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/, or texting 'CAN' to 50457.Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/

    Doctor-Assisted Suicide

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 26:29


    In episode 14, Gillian chats with Dr. Thomas Carroll, general internal and palliative care doctor, and associate professor of medicine at the University of Rochester's School of Medicine and Dentistry. We discuss doctor-assisted suicide, common misconceptions, and more.To learn more about Catholic end-of-life decision making and your legal options visit: https://www.catholicendoflife.org/More resources: Finger Lakes Catholic Medical Association: https://www.fingerlakescma.org/Finger Lakes CMA on Physician-Assisted-Suicided: https://www.fingerlakescma.org/category/physician-assisted-suicide/ Catholic Medical Association: https://www.cathmed.org/The Completed Life Initiative: https://completedlife.org/Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/, or texting 'CAN' to 50457.Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/

    Catholic Federal Advocacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 21:44


    In episode 13, Gillian chats with Lauren McCormack, Executive Director for the Office of Government Relations at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). We chat about Catholic advocacy on the federal level.  Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/, or texting 'CAN' to 50457.Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/

    Protecting Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 24:56


    Warning: the discussions in this episode may be triggering for some survivors of abuse. In episode 12, Gillian chats with Edward Mechmann, the Director of Public Policy and Director of Safe Environment with the Archdiocese of New York. We discuss the clergy sexual abuse crisis in the Catholic Church, how the Church has responded in terms of protection of children and vulnerable adults today, and how we move forward in the future.Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/, or texting 'CAN' to 50457.Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/

    The Saint Next Door

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 21:35


    In episode 11, Gillian chats with Dan Jason, the founder of EF3 LIFE, a company based in using education, faith, fitness and finance to improve ourselves and the lives of others, and author of "The Saint Next Door." We discuss young adult involvement in the Church, specifically mission trips, and his new book "The Saint Next Door." Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/, or texting 'CAN' to 50457.Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/

    Brooklyn's New Bishop

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 19:58


    In episode 10, Gillian chats with Bishop Robert J. Brennan, the newly appointed bishop of the Diocese of Brooklyn. We discuss his return to New York and stepping into his new role. Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/, or texting 'CAN' to 50457.Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/

    Catholic Education & Catholic Schools Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 16:41


    In episode nine, Gillian chats with Giovanni Virgiglio, Diocesan Chancellor and Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Albany. We discuss the importance of Catholic education and Catholic Schools Week (January 31, 2022 - February 5, 2022). Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/, or texting 'CAN' to 50457.Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/

    Advocacy in the Public Square

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 20:03


    In episode eight, Gillian chats with Kathleen Gallagher, Director for Pro-Life Activities, and Kristen Curran, Director of Government Relations, from the NYS Catholic Conference. We discuss Catholic advocacy in the public square.   Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/, or texting 'CAN' to 50457. Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/

    NYSCC & Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 17:40


    In episode seven, Gillian chats with Jim Cultrara, the Director of Education for the NYS Catholic Conference. We discuss the Conference's role in education and how Catholic schools coped throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.  Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/, or texting 'CAN' to 50457. Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/

    Cardinal Dolan on Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 21:51


    In episode six, Gillian chats with special guest His Eminence, Cardinal Timothy Dolan. We reflect on the past year and discuss the Advent and Christmas seasons.  Cardinal Dolan's Christmas Midnight Mass airs on the Catholic Channel on Sirius XM, on channel 129, and on WPIX in the New York City metro area Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/, or texting 'CAN' to 50457. Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/

    Dobbs v. Jackson with Alexis Carra-Tracey

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 21:50


    In episode five, Gillian chats with Alexis Carra-Tracey, attorney for the offices of Public Policy & Safe Environment at the Archdiocese of New York. We discuss the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization case, including common misconceptions of the case and possible outcomes. Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/, or texting 'CAN' to 50457. Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/

    Long Island Charity & Gratitude

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 18:54


    In episode four, Gillian chats with Laura Cassell, the Executive Director/CEO of Catholic Charities of Long Island. We discuss the "hidden" needs in Long Island, pandemic challenges, and the upcoming holiday season.  To get involved with Catholic Charities of Long Island, visit their website, https://www.catholiccharities.cc/, or call them at (516) 733-7000. Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/, or texting 'CAN' to 50457. Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/

    NYSCC & Respect Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 16:17


    In episode three, Gillian chats with Kathy Gallagher, the Director for Pro-Life Activities for the NYS Catholic Conference. We discuss the Conference's role in pro-life activities.  Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/, or texting 'CAN' to 50457. Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/

    Hope of the Poor with Bishop Scharfenberger

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 34:30


    In episode two, Gillian chats with Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger of the Diocese of Albany about his recent mission trip to Mexico City.  The sponsor of Bishop Ed's pilgrimage was Hope of the Poor. Read the Bishop's weekly articles in the Evangelist at https://evangelist.org/Content/Bishop/Columns/17/79 Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/, or texting 'CAN' to 50457. Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/

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