On Mission is a new podcast hosted by authors, tv hosts, outreach leaders, and childhood cancer advocates Jay & Kara Jones. On Mission features inspirational interviews with amazing individuals who are truly making a difference during these uncertain times.
In this episode of On Mission, Anthony Mazzeo joins Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. to discuss his experience raising four young adult children in the Faith for the third installment in the year of Saint Joseph fatherhood series.
Jonathan Sitko, the Director of Programs at the Catholic Apostolate Center, joins Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. in this episode of On Mission to discuss Dr. Timoney's book, In Service to the Parish and the Church: A Formation Series for Parish Pastoral Councils, what parish pastoral councils are, and how they may benefit a parish. In Service to the Parish and the Church is available for purchase on the Catholic Apostolate Center website.
Joining Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. is Jonathan Sitko, Director of Programs for the Catholic Apostolate Center, to discuss the topic of church management and what makes a successful parish.
In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discuss how the Church's ministry changed during COVID-19 and what practices should continue both in the parish and in our daily lives.
In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discuss popular culture and Catholic identity: what it means and how Catholics can engage popular culture.
In this episode of On Mission, Kate Fowler, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined by Emily Lomnitzer, a professional vocalist and diocesan youth choir director, to discuss the role of Sacred Music in Liturgy and personal prayer.
In this episode of On Mission, FatherAlexander Boucher, a parochial vicar in the Diocese of Portland, Maine, joins Kate Flower, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. in their discussion on Ordinary Time and its significance in our spiritual growth.
As a continuation of the Year of St. Joseph fatherhood series, Kate Fowler, Chris Pierno, and Father Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined by Brother Finnbar, a Benedictine Monk, to discuss a sponsor's role in spiritual fatherhood during this episode of On Mission.
In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discuss the Rosary: its history and integration into daily life.
In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discuss Pentecost and how everyone is called to be an apostle—everyone is called to be sent.
In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discuss the liturgical season of Easter! This season is fifty days long and is a particularly joyous time culminating in the Solemnity of Pentecost. Join the On Mission team as they share how to keep this a holy Easter season.
Every year before Easter, the Church celebrates a sacred three days called the "Triduum." Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., Tyler Lomnitzer, Kate Fowler, and Chris Pierno talk about the three days in this episode of On Mission. Additional resources about the Triduum: Alex Cranstoun's Blog Post on the Symbols of the Triduum Lenten and Easter Resources Visit us online at https://www.catholicapostolatecenter.org/ for more information and resources!
In this episode of On Mission, Kate Fowler, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined by Joseph Arbie, administrative assistant at the Center, to discuss the Saints, their lives, and the new Saints and Catholic Feast day website.
In this episode of On Mission, Kate Fowler and Father Frank Donio, S.A.C. discuss fatherhood with Chris Pierno who offers personal stories and insight into the vocation of fatherhood. This episode is the first in an occasional series on fatherhood for the Year of St. Joseph.
Pope Francis declared on December 8, 2020 the year of Saint Joseph. While not much is written explicitly about Saint Joseph in the Gospels, he still offers to us an example of holiness, particularly to men and fathers. Join Kate, Chris, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. in this episode of On Mission to learn more about Saint Joseph and his model of holiness during this year.
In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discuss Lenten practices and traditions we can incorporate this coming season.
Together with Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., and William Tishuk, the Center’s Production Associate, discuss the impact transitional periods can have on individuals and how best to navigate those moments in this episode of On Mission.
In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discuss with William Tishuk, the Center’s Production Associate, the role our witness plays in spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discuss with Colleen Campbell, the Center’s Coordinator of Formation Programs, the Directory for Catechesis that came out and how this changes and reminds us of the role cathechesis plays in the lives of Catholics.
You can find The Art of Accompaniment on our website: https://www.catholicapostolatecenter.org/art-of-accompaniment.html
In this episode of On Mission, Kate Fowler, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined by Center Project Coordinator, Brian Rhude, to discuss Funerals and the Christian understanding of death.
In this episode of On Mission, Kate Fowler, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined by special guest, Brian Rhude, Project Coordinator for the Catholic Apostolate Center, to discuss the Church’s teachings pertaining to sickness and suffering.
This episode was originally published on June 24, 2018.
In this episode of On Mission, Kate Fowler, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined by special guest, Fr. Andrew St. Hilaire, a priest who recently celebrated his first anniversary of ordination, to discuss the moving sacrament of Holy Orders.
In this episode of On Mission, Kate, Chris, and Fr. Frank discuss all things on the sacrament of Confirmation: the gifts of the Holy Spirit, the role of the bishop, and personal stories from their own Confirmations.
In this episode of On Mission, Kate Fowler, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discuss the Sacrament of Marriage and role of the family in the Church with guest and colleague, Monica Thom Konschnik.
In this episode of On Mission, Kate Fowler, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discuss self-care with special guest, Dr. Kristin Witte.
Join Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., Kate Fowler, Chris Pierno, and special guest, Joseph Basalla, as they discuss the history of liturgical vestments and the evolution of the garments worn by priests and deacons.
Joe Basalla, a graduate from the Catholic University of America, joins the On Mission team to discuss the fourteen holy helpers and their role during the Middle Ages, especially during the Black Death.
The On Mission team discusses how they are maintaining their spiritual life and prayer during Covid-19.
On this episode of On Mission, the team discusses how we can accompany others during quarantine.
From Twitter to Facebook, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and special guest Connie Poulos talk about the importance of evangelization through social media.
From the Advent Wreath to the O Antiphons, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and special guest John Sitko talk about the importance and history of Advent and its symbols and customs.
From Encyclicals to Exhortations, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., Tyler Lomnitzer, Kate Fowler, and Chris Pierno talk about the way in which the Holy Father teaches within our faith.
From cakes and parties, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., Tyler Lomnitzer, Kate Fowler, and Chris Pierno talk about the traditions and celebrations that mark a Catholic's First Communion in this episode of On Mission.
Every year before Easter, the Church celebrates a sacred three days called the "Triduum." Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., Tyler Lomnitzer, Kate Fowler, and Chris Pierno talk about the three days in this episode of On Mission. Additional resources about the Triduum: Alex Cranstoun's Blog Post on the Symbols of the Triduum Lenten and Easter Resources Visit us online at https://www.catholicapostolatecenter.org/ for more information and resources!
Something was happening in Rome a few months ago? What was this Synod? What does Synod mean? We talked about it on this months On Mission Podcast! This week we are joined by: Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. Chris Pierno Kate Fowler Tyler Lomnitzer For more information about the 2018 Synod on Young People, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment, head over to our Synod Resource Page: https://www.catholicapostolatecenter.org/vocation-synod.html. For more information on this and other topics, visit the Catholic Apostolate Center online at https://www.catholicapostolatecenter.org.
We've heard a lot about the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops recently. What is this organization? Who is in charge? We talk about the USCCB on this month's On Mission Podcast! This week we are joined by: Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. Chris Pierno Alyce Shields Tyler Lomnitzer For more information about this and other topics, visit the Catholic Apostolate Center online at www.catholicapostolatecenter.org.
This episode of On Mission discusses Collaboration and Co-Responsibility.
This episode was originally published on June 24, 2018.
The second episode of On Mission, on the Synod on Young People, the Faith and Vocational Discernment.
The premiere episode of the On Mission podcast series; On Mission: On Lent.
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