Podcasts about catholic conference

Imagine standing among thousands of faithful Catholics, voices lifted in prayer and praise. In that moment, you can feel the Church fully alive—young, reverent, and on fire for mission. In this short bonus episode, I share a personal story from my family and three compelling reasons why SEEK might be exactly what your heart's been longing for. Whether you're craving hope, community, or a deeper sense of purpose, this isn't just a conference—it's a chance to be renewed. Give it a listen, and let the Spirit stir something new in you. [00:29] Why You Should Attend the Focus Seek Conference [01:17] Personal Family Insights [03:14] Reason 1: See the Church Alive [05:12] Reason 2: Be Equipped for Mission [06:18] Reason 3: Inspirational Speakers [06:48] Special Grants for Omaha Archdiocese Conference Grant Application (https://archdioceseofomaha.formstack.com/forms/conference_grant) for ArchOmaha parish groups of 3 or more. For more practical advice and experiences from real people sharing their mission with the world, go to https://equip.archomaha.org/podcast/. A Production of the Archdiocese of Omaha Editor: Taylor Schroll (ForteCatholic.com)

Assisted suicide bills are making their way through several state legislatures including Illinois. The Catholic Conference of Illinois executive director shares the work the Church is doing to inform voters. Pro-life leaders from Aging with Dignity explain how they're working to combat the false narrative of compassion in these bills. Plus, 40 Days for Life kicks off their largest Lenten campaign ever. #PalliativeCare #40DaysforLife #Lent #AgingwithDignity

Monte is joined by Bob Gilligan with Catholic Conference of Illinois outside the Chicago hearing of pro-suicide legislation.… Continue Reading

Host Pat Reidy had the unique opportunity to sit down to an intimate conversation with Jonathan Roumie in front of a small, live JSerra audience while Jonathan was on campus in August of 2024. The audio of their interview is presented here in its entirety. With both laughter and poignancy, The Chosen actor explains his work and hobbies prior to acting, the crisis moment that led to his total surrender to Christ, and how God's miraculous response to that prayer landed him his first lead role after a 20-year struggle in Hollywood. With humility, sincerity, and approachability, Jonathan discusses why his faith is the center of his life and how playing the role of Jesus has revolutionized not only his career, but his entire life. Jonathan Roumie spent 20 years in Hollywood playing minor roles and doing voice overs when the creator of the hit Christian series, The Chosen, with whom Jonathan had previously work, called and asked Jonathan if he was, “ready to put the sandals back on.” That moment changed the struggling actor's career. The Chosen is the first ever crowdfunded streaming series and has come to be known and loved by Catholics and Christians across the world. Many fans and critics call Jonathan's version of Jesus “the best in any film or television depiction.” Jonathan grew up in a first-generation American family on the east coast and was raised Catholic. His depiction of Jesus demonstrates a personal intimacy with Christ that comes through in the humanity and accessibility he lends to the role. Jonathan talks about this aspect of learning how to play Jesus, from his prayer life to his being overwhelmed to be associated with the God whom he loves and serves. Besides The Chosen, the actor is also known for his role as evangelist Lonnie Frisbee in the 2023 film Jesus Revolution and in the soon-to-be-released Heart of a Servant. He is also a voice artist and a sought-after public speaker, particularly on the Catholic Conference circuit.

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) joins Dan for an exclusive sit-down interview on the importance of electing Republican Gabe Evans to Congress in Colorado's 8th District, replacing the incumbent Rep. Yadira Caraveo (D-CO) in a race which promises to go right down to the wire.Brittany Vessely, executive director of Catholic Education Partners is getting the word out on the extreme ballot initative, Amendment 79. The measure would create a right to abortion in the state constitution and allow for public funds to be used in the practice. 

In this episode of The Open Door (May 29, 2024), panelists Jim Hanink, Mario Ramos-Reyes, and Valerie Niemeyer talk about the work of State Catholic Conference Directors. Our focus will be on the role that they can play in developing Catholic education. Our welcome guest is Tom Venzor. He has served as the Executive Director of the Nebraska Catholic Conference since 2016. Prior to this, he served as the Associate Director for Pro-Life & Family for the Nebraska Catholic Conference. Before joining the NCC, Tom worked as a legislative aide in the State Legislature, as well as in various capacities throughout several other legislative sessions. Tom earned his undergraduate degree in political science, philosophy, and religious studies from Doane College in Crete, his master's degree in philosophy from Mount Saint Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Maryland, and his law degree from the University of Nebraska College of Law in Lincoln. Tom and his wife, Makayla, have four children at home: Monica, Claire, Anthony, and Julia. And they have a little one in heaven: Thérèse. Let's start with an encouraging breakthrough and then move to context. The Nebraska Legislature recently passed school choice legislation! Could you tell us some of the particulars of this legislation? What led to this victory?People of goodwill want public schools to be adequately funded in their service to students, especially the most vulnerable. Could you help us to understand how school choice does NOT undercut support for public school teachers and students?What's involved in serving as the Director of the Nebraska Catholic Conference? And what are some of your current projects? Are any of them related to education?Catholicism has a rich tradition of promoting the liberal arts. Is there a way that the Nebraska Catholic Conference can contribute to that tradition?How does the Catholic Conference work in conjunction with the bishops of Nebraska?In what ways does the Conference seek the collaboration of the laity? Are they tuned in to your work?What sort of press has the Conference had in past years?How does the Conference forge bonds with particular legislators? And how does it engage with legislative opponents?What organizational or advocacy mistakes have you made, and what have you learned from them?True or false: Catholic Social Teaching can build bridges with “wokeism”?

Today Mary and Lauretta are joined by Bob Gilligan, Director of the Catholic Conference of Illinois, to discuss pending legislation in Springfield and what listeners can do to protect the vulnerable. https://www.ilcatholic.org/     St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

Chicao Catholic editor, Joyce Duriga, talks with the executive director of the Catholic Conference of Illinois about assisted suicide legislation in Illinois

First in the House, and now in the Senate, Minnesota Democrats have refused to uphold our first American liberty - religious freedom.The whole point of the New World was escape from religious persecution. Now, Democrats in both chambers have betrayed that promise.As a reminder, last year, they added "gender identity" as a distinct protected class in the Human Rights Act without also adding it to the religious exemption. That had the effect of nullifying your First Amendment rights to religious expression and freedom of association. Churches can now be sued for refusing to hire a trans youth pastor, for instance.Religious groups and Republicans gave Democrats the maximum benefit of doubt, assuming the outcome had to be an oversight. We learned in a House Judiciary committee hearing recently that it was "not an oversight."That was a direct quote from Chair Becker-Finn. It was her intention, by her own admission, to violate her oath of office and conspire against the rights of Minnesotans. A growing list of Democrats in both chambers have affirmed the effect of that conspiracy, including every Democrat member of the House and Senate Judiciary committees, who have each taken an affirmative vote to deny Minnesotans their basic human rights. Soon, every single Democrat in both chambers will be presented with the binary choice to either uphold their oath or break it.Here's the call to action.Sign up to the Catholic Conference email list:https://mncatholic.orgSign up to the Minnesota Family Council email list:https://mfc.orgWatch your email and be ready to take political action when needed. Be ready to respond nimbly and in numbers. Organize your church, synagogue, mosque, and community.A particular word for my brothers and sisters in Christ: Now is the time to pause gospel navel-gazing. We don't need another sermon about how deeply God loves us, how assured we can be of salvation, or how important it is to pray for our enemies.Pray for victory! Then *act* like your God is worth serving. Have no doubt, this is your test. These people have told you to your face that you can not worship your God. To your face! They will not relent. Will you? Will you be Daniel with his windows open on the top floor facing Jerusalem, praying faithfully in defiance of King Darius. Or will you hide behind a false interpretation of "turn the other cheek" and let your children be taken into Babylonian captivity? You probably never imagined you'd be faced with such a choice. But brother, sister, it's here.---

Respect Life: Executive Director of the Catholic Conference of Illinois, Bob Gilligan, joins Raymund Pingoy and Victor Vallejo in a conversation about a recent Illinois Senate Bill that introduces Physician Assisted Suicide. If this SB 3499 (Physician Assisted Suicide) is to pass, it will certainly add to a culture of death here in our state. Learn about this bill and how we can start standing up against it.

Host Bob Gilligan, Executive Director of the Catholic Conference of Illinois, speaks with Bobby Sylvester with Empower Illinois about the status of Tax Credit Scholarships in Illinois. Bob also speaks with Jeanette Malafa about the issue of assisted suicide.

Erin Falbo, Senior Director of Formative Enterprises for FOCUS joins Tom and Debbie to preview SEEK 24 a Catholic youth conference at America's Center next week.     Credit: © Sean Dougherty, xxx - USAT via Imagn Content Services, LLC

SEEK23 Impact SessionPete Burak unpacks how the Holy Spirit is too often overlooked and assists in our efforts to win hearts for Jesus.If you're new around here, SEEK is a multi-day Catholic Conference with prayer, adoration, great speakers and fellowship. This January, come together with your friends, family, fellow students, parishioners, and coworkers to seek the Source of all your heart's desires and find new ways to live and share the Gospel in your daily life. Register for SEEK24. January 1-5th, 2024: https://seek.focus.org/seek24/

SEEK23 Impact SessionDr. Jonathan Reyes talks about what it looks like to serve Christ through serving others.If you're new around here, SEEK is a multi-day Catholic Conference with prayer, adoration, great speakers and fellowship. This January, come together with your friends, family, fellow students, parishioners, and coworkers to seek the Source of all your heart's desires and find new ways to live and share the Gospel in your daily life. Register for SEEK24. January 1-5th, 2024: https://seek.focus.org/seek24/

SEEK23 Impact SessionFr. Chase Hilgenbrinck talks about finding identity in Christ after the jersey comes off.If you're new around here, SEEK is a multi-day Catholic Conference with prayer, adoration, great speakers and fellowship. This January, come together with your friends, family, fellow students, parishioners, and coworkers to seek the Source of all your heart's desires and find new ways to live and share the Gospel in your daily life. Register for SEEK24. January 1-5th, 2024: https://seek.focus.org/seek24/

SEEK23 Impact SessionJackie Francois Angel talks about all things chastity in singleness and marriage through the lens of her own story.If you're new around here, SEEK is a multi-day Catholic Conference with prayer, adoration, great speakers and fellowship. This January, come together with your friends, family, fellow students, parishioners, and coworkers to seek the Source of all your heart's desires and find new ways to live and share the Gospel in your daily life. Register for SEEK24. January 1-5th, 2024: https://seek.focus.org/seek24/

SEEK23 KeynoteHilary Draftz breaks down Acts 2:42, explaining what the 4 habits of the early christians where.If you're new around here, SEEK is a multi-day Catholic Conference with prayer, adoration, great speakers and fellowship. This January, come together with your friends, family, fellow students, parishioners, and coworkers to seek the Source of all your heart's desires and find new ways to live and share the Gospel in your daily life. Register for SEEK24. January 1-5th, 2024: https://seek.focus.org/seek24/

SEEK23 Impact SessionCameron Fradd discusses how to find strength in suffering and reminds us of how Christ sustains us even in our darkest moments.If you're new around here, SEEK is a multi-day Catholic Conference with prayer, adoration, great speakers and fellowship. This January, come together with your friends, family, fellow students, parishioners, and coworkers to seek the Source of all your heart's desires and find new ways to live and share the Gospel in your daily life. Register for SEEK24. January 1-5th, 2024: https://seek.focus.org/seek24/

SEEK23 ImpactDr. Matthew Breuninger talks about how we can clear away our barriers of woundedness to allow God to touch us so that we might taste His freedom.If you're new around here, SEEK is a multi-day Catholic Conference with prayer, adoration, great speakers and fellowship. This January, come together with your friends, family, fellow students, parishioners, and coworkers to seek the Source of all your heart's desires and find new ways to live and share the Gospel in your daily life. Register for SEEK24. January 1-5th, 2024: https://seek.focus.org/seek24/

SEEK23 Impact SessionLisa Cotter discusses how we can discern what God's plan is for our life and the ways He directs us to His plan for us in our lifetime.If you're new around here, SEEK is a multi-day Catholic Conference with prayer, adoration, great speakers and fellowship. This January, come together with your friends, family, fellow students, parishioners, and coworkers to seek the Source of all your heart's desires and find new ways to live and share the Gospel in your daily life. Register for SEEK24. January 1-5th, 2024: https://seek.focus.org/seek24/

SEEK23 Impact SessionFr. Kevin Dyer dives into the cultural and philosophical reasons on why we divide our inner selves in different social settings and how we can work towards a fuller identity in Christ.If you're new around here, SEEK is a multi-day Catholic Conference with prayer, adoration, great speakers and fellowship. This January, come together with your friends, family, fellow students, parishioners, and coworkers to seek the Source of all your heart's desires and find new ways to live and share the Gospel in your daily life. Register for SEEK24. January 1-5th, 2024: https://seek.focus.org/seek24/

Padre Juan Ignacio habla de consejos para el discernimiento vocacional.If you're new around here, SEEK is a multi-day Catholic Conference with prayer, adoration, great speakers and fellowship. This January, come together with your friends, family, fellow students, parishioners, and coworkers to seek the Source of all your heart's desires and find new ways to live and share the Gospel in your daily life. Register for SEEK24. January 1-5th, 2024: https://seek.focus.org/seek24/

SEEK23 Impact SessionFr. Agustino Torres talks about man's relationship to God as adopted sons and challenges the culture of gender roles.If you're new around here, SEEK is a multi-day Catholic Conference with prayer, adoration, great speakers and fellowship. This January, come together with your friends, family, fellow students, parishioners, and coworkers to seek the Source of all your heart's desires and find new ways to live and share the Gospel in your daily life. Register for SEEK24. January 1-5th, 2024: https://seek.focus.org/seek24/

SEEK23 Impact SessionDr. Sri and Beth Sri discuss the challenges of marriage, the goodness that comes from married life, and how the Lord blesses the messiness in it all.If you're new around here, SEEK is a multi-day Catholic Conference with prayer, adoration, great speakers and fellowship. This January, come together with your friends, family, fellow students, parishioners, and coworkers to seek the Source of all your heart's desires and find new ways to live and share the Gospel in your daily life. Register for SEEK24. January 1-5th, 2024: https://seek.focus.org/seek24/

SEEK23 Impact SessionFr. John Ignatius Ezratty shares practical advice on discerning your vocation.If you're new around here, SEEK is a multi-day Catholic Conference with prayer, adoration, great speakers and fellowship. This January, come together with your friends, family, fellow students, parishioners, and coworkers to seek the Source of all your heart's desires and find new ways to live and share the Gospel in your daily life. Register for SEEK24. January 1-5th, 2024: https://seek.focus.org/seek24/

SEEK23 KeynoteCurtis Martin explains the reality of life and why we are called to evangelize those around the world.If you're new around here, SEEK is a multi-day Catholic Conference with prayer, adoration, great speakers and fellowship. This January, come together with your friends, family, fellow students, parishioners, and coworkers to seek the Source of all your heart's desires and find new ways to live and share the Gospel in your daily life. Register for SEEK24. January 1-5th, 2024: https://seek.focus.org/seek24/

SEEK23 Impact SessionIf you're new around here, SEEK is a multi-day Catholic Conference with prayer, adoration, great speakers and fellowship. This January, come together with your friends, family, fellow students, parishioners, and coworkers to seek the Source of all your heart's desires and find new ways to live and share the Gospel in your daily life. Register for SEEK24. January 1-5th, 2024: https://seek.focus.org/seek24/

Catholic Conference tells parishes they aren't allowed to collect signatures for R-101. Governor Inslee called out on his gas price “hogwash.” Brandi gets protested. New poll results from Future 42 give hope for restoring sanity. Shield your eyes, kids! 

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