Podcasts about catholic sisters

We are pleased to welcome Katie Boller Gosewisch, the Executive Director of the Alliance to End Human Trafficking. The Alliance is a collaborative, faith-based network that raises awareness of human trafficking, supports access to survivor services, and engages in advocacy efforts. It was founded in 2013 by religious sisters and continues to include over 200+ congregations of Catholic Sisters among its members. Katie is not a religious sister herself, but she was drawn to the mission of the Alliance. She talks about what human trafficking is and what it looks like in our country. She reflects on its shocking prevalence throughout the US and the need for raising more awareness of the issue. She also draws the connection between trafficking and forced migration.Brian and Joe reflect on cases of human trafficking that they have encountered in their ministry. Joe shares the cases of Ximena and Yuliet who were both trafficked during their migrant journey. He draws the important distinction between “human trafficking” and “human smuggling,” which too often get conflated and misunderstood. Brian talks about the unaccompanied minors that he has prayed with over the past few years, and the government's deliberate efforts to ensure their safety and prevent their exploitation in the US.To learn more about the Alliance to End Human Trafficking, please visit their website: https://alliancetoendhumantrafficking.org/

3/13/25 7am CT Hour - Laura DeMaria/ Sr. Mary Teresa Bettag John, Glen and Sarah chat about peace talks for Russia/Ukraine, House Budget Bill, Pope Francis' Health/Anniversary and play What's That Sound. Laura shares a recent study that reveals who believes in Christianity or some form of God in US. Sr. Mary Teresa shares her vocation story ad what it means to become a religious sister in today's world.

St. John does not hesitate to speak to us about the beauty and the extraordinary responsibility of the spiritual elder. To find oneself with the care of souls one must take up the work without question. One cannot approach the care of the flock as a hireling. As we have received so we must give. If God has given us the particular gifts to guide others in the spiritual life, then gratitude must compel us to offer the same consolation to others.  One cannot stress enough how great the responsibility is that is placed on the shoulders of the elder. He must be especially sensitive to the most vulnerable and the weakest within the community and understand how to offer guidance to multiple individuals at the same time. He must be able to strengthen the resolve of all the men in his community through timely rebukes and humbling the stronger members of the community even though their actions do not warrant such correction. An elder cannot set aside his identity, even while always seeking to be tender and gentle with those in his care. They must respect him and his life must be respectable in regard to his virtue if they are going to follow his counsel and if they are going to remain obedient. Only in this way will his monks have absolute confidence in his guidance.  He must hold their trust by also holding everything they say as private and not to be shared among others. Such trust is hard won and can be lost in an instant if the elder acts indiscriminately. While he is forbearing, he must deal directly with the disobedient. His failure to do so may, in the end, weaken their commitment or cause them to despise him when they are unable to endure. --- Text of chat during the group: 00:09:32 Adam Paige: https://youtu.be/0uBTKGd3L_g?si=1t1YtY9_ACx02Pd7 00:10:54 Suzanne Romano: Thank you, Adam! That's it! 00:11:44 Zachary Morgan: I love your substack!! 00:12:04 Jacqulyn: Reacted to "I love your substack..." with

What is the humanitarian response for a country in crisis? What is the church's response? Today's guest has experienced the love and hope the people provide each other during times of war, strife, and disaster, and he shares one truth: finding community, even in the midst of war, can help sustain your hope and keep you going.Chris Herlinger is an international correspondent for National Catholic Reporters Global Sisters Report. He has worked in many areas of conflict, including South Sudan, Darfur, Haiti, and Afghanistan, and his most recent work has taken him to Ukraine. His most recent book is Solidarity and Mercy, which highlights the humanitarian efforts of Catholic Sisters in Ukraine. Resources:Buy Solidarity and MercyFind more of Chris's correspondence through Global Sisters Network

What was it like to be orphaned at birth in the winter of 1942 in Munich, to spend the next eleven years as a foster child in the family of a former SS-officer? What was it like, after the death of my foster mother, to live for seven years in a home for children under the aegis of Catholic Sisters? What was it like to immigrate to the United States at age eighteen without family support or knowledge of English? In telling my story, I draw portraits of people that have affected my life for good or ill. I describe the rooms and furniture as silent witnesses to our family's daily struggle. I book-ended my work with critical thoughts about nationality: Being considered German in the United States versus being American in Germany. I close with reflections on today's Germany, with the past intruding on the present, and with my inherited trauma and inherited guilt still pursuing me.

In this episode, Sr Jane Kimathi, shares her stories of the life of the African female religious. In this frank discussion, Sr Jane teaches us how to fall in love with God and how  African religious women are living their religious life faithfully and fruitfully. It is a life that they live on earthen vessels amidst two fires that burn in the religious: the fire of love for God and spirituality, and the fire of one's sexuality and the desire for intimacy with another. In this synodal moment, Sr Jane raises the question that she wants us all to consider: How can our families, clerics,  the laity and the Christian community support the female religious to faithfully live their vowed commitments to God?

Cecilia has an impactful discussion with Angela Howard-McParland, the Justice Resource Manager for Sisters of Mercy of the Americas. The sisters are part of Nuns Against Gun Violence, a coalition of Catholic Sisters and their allies that affirms the value of human life through prayer, education, and advocacy for common sense - evidence-based - gun violence prevention. Angela talks about the sisters' ability to bring a unique perspective to justice issues, and how their work on the ground in communities has fueled a passion for advocacy and fighting for structural change.

Episode 69 of Messy Jesus Business podcast, with Sister Julia Walsh. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Google Podcasts | Email | RSS | More IN THIS EPISODE In this episode of Messy Jesus Business podcast, Sister Julia Walsh, FSPA, talks with Mary J. Novak, executive director of NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice in Washington, D.C. Mary shares life experiences that proved her power to serve and respond to human suffering. They get into the mess of human oneness and the necessity for collaboration in response to existential threats like the climate crisis and the fragility of democracy. Their conversation explores the Catholic tradition to “meddle in politics,” voting rights and why it's essential for us to focus on strengthening democracy. In answer to Sister Julia's question, “are we called to imagine new systems?” Mary responded, “We all need structures in our lives for us to flourish. Maybe there's a better way for us to put democracy together, but much is still working right.” Mary added that “this is an evolutionary moment, and so how do we keep showing up and how do we surround ourselves with community? Democracy is about participating.” ABOUT THE GUEST Mary J. Novak is the sixth executive director of NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice, and the first lay leader to guide the organization founded by Catholic Sisters 50 years ago. She is also an associate member of the Congregation of St. Joseph. Mary's experience as an organizer and activist as well as a trauma-informed lawyer, educator, chaplain and restorative justice practitioner informs her ability to integrate all aspects of the organization to advance NETWORK's mission. These experiences have also inspired her to initiate a shared leadership model for the first time in NETWORK's history. Together the leadership team is positioning NETWORK for the future, strengthening relationships with partners who serve the common good, and ensuring that the NETWORK community flourishes in the shared pursuit of justice. A graduate of Santa Clara University Law School and Washington Theological Union, Mary also studied theology and spirituality at Santa Clara University. Prior to leading NETWORK, Mary served as associate director of mission integration and a law professor at the Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C. Mary served as Catholic Mobilizing Network's founding board chair and is currently chair of the advisory board for the University of St. Thomas Law School's Initiative on Restorative Justice and Healing. MESSY JESUS BUSINESS is hosted by Sister Julia Walsh.  Produced and edited by Colin Wambsgans. Email us at messyjesusbusiness@gmail.com BE SOCIAL:https://www.facebook.com/MessyJesusBusiness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MessyJesusBusiness Twitter: @messyjesusbiz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/messyjesusbusiness SUPPORT US: https://www.patreon.com/messyjesusbusiness

After 20 years of serving in communications ministry for Catholic Sisters (much of it supporting vocations), it became clear to Susan Flansburg that a guide for inquirers and discerners into religious life was desperately needed.   A “one-stop shop” of critical but hard-to-find insights and information, Feels Like Home was written with and for vocation directors from across the country. Their contributions form the heart of the book as they share what it means to belong to a range of institutes, from apostolic and monastic to habited, cloistered, and missionary.  A frequent contributor to many faith-based publications - including Vision Vocation, Horizon journal, and multiple Catholic religious institutes - Susan also writes for non-profit organizations from health care to higher education. (1:38)  Discerning a vocation  (4:00) Being an atheist (6:33) Making vocational moves (11: 42) Sister rock stars (14:41) Sisters United News (20:49) The center of a congregation (22:48) Apostolic communities (24:29) Monastic communities (26.56) The vow of stability (32:11) Contemplative cloistered communities (35:06) Missionary communities (38:10) Which community is right for you? (42:49) A powerful question for discernment (45:41) The importance of changing course (48:17) Cinderella's slippers   Feels Like Home: A Single Catholic Woman's Guide to Religious Life in the U.S. by Susan Flansburg I Surrender: A Memoir of Chile's Dictatorship, 1975 by Kathleen Osberger   Read the transcript here. Subscribe to our newsletter  https://siste.rs/3isP2CZ Check out lots more podcasts  https://siste.rs/2SfnoyS Let us know your thoughts about the podcast! Please take this short survey—your input helps us shape the future In Good Faith podcasts. Click HERE to take the survey. Thank you! Don't forget to call us and leave a message. Tell us what you like, ask a question, or just say hi. Call 913-214-6087.

The Just Politics podcast, a collaboration between NETWORK and U.S. Catholic magazine, will return for a third season on September 11, 2023. This new season will focus on democracy—the threats it faces, specifically, white supremacy and Christian nationalism; its promise; and how people can work to preserve, protect, and expand it.     Launched in 2022, Just Politics is hosted by Colin Martinez Longmore, NETWORK communication and social media coordinator; Joan F. Neal, NETWORK deputy executive director and chief equity officer; and Sister of the Humility of Mary Eilis McCulloh, NETWORK grassroots education and organizing specialist.   “Democracy is one of the most important topics we can be talking about right now. I live in Ohio, and we just went through Issue 1, which was a ballot initiative that threatened to take away the idea of one person, one vote. It terrified me to know that some people really do not understand that democracy, the rule of our country, is hanging by a thread,” McColluh says.   “This is not just a hypothetical or theoretical conversation. The threat is real. Our democracy is at a crossroads. People have been and will be hurt because this is about power, who has it and who hasn't, who wields it and who doesn't, and whose will, rights, lives, and values rule the day and whose don't,” Neal says. “We are talking about democracy with Catholics right now because Catholics have been the swing vote in the last few national elections. To preserve, protect and expand our democracy, we can vote with an informed conscience—concerned not just with one issue but with a holistic understanding of the common good.”     Season 3 of Just Politics will also highlight the good work of pro-democracy advocates, the spiritual nourishment necessary to sustain this work, and the hope for democracy that our faith cultivates.     “How can our faith speak into this moment? I often hear messages coming from parishes and certain church leaders about a society that I don't see myself in, or that doesn't take my family and community into account,” Martinez Longmore says. “I want to find a space and other people talking about how our faith can speak into a multicultural and inclusive society. We have the opportunity to talk to people who see that vision and work for it, and to uplift that picture, so people know it does exist.”    Just Politics can be found on the U.S. Catholic website as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and several other platforms. Listeners can subscribe, sign up for email updates, and find additional reading at www.uscatholic.org/justpolitics and join the conversation about #JustPoliticsPod on social media.  ### NETWORK—advocates for justice inspired by Catholic Sisters—educates, organizes, and lobbies for economic and social transformation. With a 50-year record of accomplishment and more than 100,000 supporters across the country, NETWORK lobbies for federal programs and policies that support those at the margins and prioritize the common good. www.networklobby.org U.S. Catholic magazine puts faith in the context of everyday life, with a strong focus on social justice. Since 1935, U.S. Catholic has been a courageous, forward-thinking forum for discussion among a broad range of voices. U.S. Catholic is published by the Claretian Missionaries, a Roman Catholic congregation of priests and brothers dedicated to seeing the world through the eyes of the poor and to improving the world from these same communities. www.uscatholic.org

Published: March 30, 2022 Today we celebrate Catholic Sisters Week by hearing the vocation story of Sister Jane Wakahiu, LSOSF, Ph.D., the Associate Vice President, Program Operations, and Head of Catholic Sisters at the Conrad Hilton Foundation. Sr. Jane is a member of the Institute of the Little Sisters of Saint Francis, Kenya. She provides leadership and direction of the Hilton Foundation's Program Department operations budget, contracts, consultant management, and policy implementation. She also contributes to the Foundation's strategic planning. Prior to joining the Foundation, Sr. Jane was the executive director of the African Sisters Education Collaborative (ASEC), where she implemented many programs by working closely with leadership conferences, major superiors, religious congregations and institutes, twenty-three partner colleges and universities in the United States and Africa, and major foundations. Sr. Jane has taught extensively at the undergraduate and graduate levels and has a breadth of teaching and administrative experience from leading a high school in Kenya and as a leader of women's organizations. She is the author and editor of two books and serves as a contributing writer for the Global Sisters Report, and her peer-reviewed articles have been published in national and international journals. Sr. Jane holds a Ph.D. in human development from Marywood University, a Master of Arts degree from Saint Bonaventure University, and a Bachelor of Education from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa.  Today we're Celebrating Catholic Sisters Week, a national celebration of Catholic sisters because they shine a light on mission and spirituality while building community together.  Don't miss Changing Our World's FORGING FORWARDDon't miss the webinar series FORGING FORWARD, a virtual philanthropic conference designed to bring you nonprofit experts from around the country who are leading through the COVID-19 crisis. Daily Spiritual Reflection and Prayers on “Kristin's Crosses” Join Jim and Kristin Friend and their family on Kristin's Crosses YouTube Channel for “Today's Catholic Prayers.” Jim and Kristin offer the daily Gospel and Reflection along with the Rosary and Catholic Prayers of the day. Click here to visit the YouTube Page and subscribe. If you would like to join the Kristin's Crosses prayer group on Facebook, click here to request to join.

Published: May 14, 2023 Today we welcome Katie Boller Gosewisch, the Executive Director of the U.S. Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking, which was founded in 2013 by a group of Catholic Sisters who were committed to ending human trafficking and supporting survivors. They've created a national network of resources and support made up of 110 congregations of women religious and another 70+ individuals and groups spread throughout the United States. They are also a member of a much larger global network, Talitha Kum, which is an international network of consecrated life working to end human trafficking. Katie brings over 20 years of experience and great skill to her role, having served as the Executive Director for two Minnesota-based nonprofits: Living at Home Network and WeCab, both of which focused on serving vulnerable populations with important access to resources like transportation, safe and affordable housing, and medical care. I think you'll find during this conversation that Katie is a committed and vision-driven professional. She holds a Master of Arts in Systematic Theology from St. John's University and a Bachelor of Arts in Theology and History from St. Mary's University. During the show, Katie shares about the Bark App, which monitors text messages, YouTube, emails, and 30+ different social networks for potential safety concerns, so busy parents can save time and gain peace of mind. Many thanks to our show's sponsor, Changing Our World. Watch the video presentation of this discussion. https://youtu.be/WcGKcz-DOa8 Recorded May 11, 2023 Don't miss Changing Our World's FORGING FORWARDDon't miss the webinar series FORGING FORWARD, a virtual philanthropic conference designed to bring you nonprofit experts from around the country who are leading through the COVID-19 crisis. Daily Spiritual Reflection and Prayers on “Kristin's Crosses” Join Jim and Kristin Friend and their family on Kristin's Crosses YouTube Channel for “Today's Catholic Prayers.” Jim and Kristin offer the daily Gospel and Reflection along with the Rosary and Catholic Prayers of the day. Click here to visit the YouTube Page and subscribe. If you would like to join the Kristin's Crosses prayer group on Facebook, click here to request to join.

The Daily Signal's Mary Margaret Olohan sat down with field reporter Savanah Hernandez in West Palm Beach to discuss a massive protest against the anti-Catholic "Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence," a group of queer and trans-identifying people mocking the Catholic faith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hour  3 -  Good Wednesday morning! Here's what Nick Reed covers this hour: Chris Christie announced that he's running for President. His main goal is to bash former President Donald Trump. Democratic Party presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., made a surprise visit to the U.S.-Mexico border on Monday night. He says the situation was “unsustainable.” California Democrats on Monday honored a member of the anti-Catholic “Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.” Some Republicans walked off the floors in protest. CNN CEO Chris Licht is out after a little more than a year on the job, as he failed to turn around the long-troubled news network.

Today's Topics: 1) Gospel - Mk 12:13-17 - Some Pharisees and Herodians were sent to Jesus to ensnare Him in His speech. They came and said to Him, "Teacher, we know that You are a truthful Man and that You are not concerned with anyone's opinion. You do not regard a person's status but teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it lawful to pay the census tax to Caesar or not? Should we pay or should we not pay?" Knowing their hypocrisy He said to them, "Why are you testing Me? Bring Me a denarius to look at." They brought one to Him and He said to them, "Whose image and inscription is this?" They replied to Him, "Caesar's." So Jesus said to them, "Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God." They were utterly amazed at Him. Bishop Sheen quote of the day Memorial of Saint Norbert, Bishop Saint Norbert, pray for us! 2) Here are the Bishops who are standing up to the Los Angeles Dodgers https://catholicvote.org/here-are-the-bishops-standing-up-to-the-dodgers/ 3) Fox sponsors group partnering with Dodgers to honor anti-Catholic homosexual men dressed as Catholic Sisters on the so-called "Pride Night https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/fox-corp-sponsors-group-partnering-with-dodgers-to-honor-anti-catholic-drag-nuns-on-pride-night/?utm_source=top_news&utm_campaign=usa 4) Bishop Strickland to lead a Eucharistic procession to Dodger Stadium in reparation for anti-Catholic group of "drag nuns" https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/bp-strickland-to-lead-eucharistic-procession-to-dodger-stadium-in-reparation-for-anti-catholic-drag-nuns/?utm_source=top_news&utm_campaign=usa

Sister Eli Elizabeth Guerrero, a Sister of the Missionary Catechists of Divine Providence, lives in San Antonio, Texas, and is the executive director of AHLMA, the Asociacion de Hermanas Latinas Misioneras en America. This organization works with Catholic Sisters from Latin American communities who are ministering in the US, as well as with Latina Catholic Sisters born in Latin America and those born in the United States who are members of US Catholic communities. AHLMA's mission is to support, accompany, and empower Latina sisters within the context of their ministries in the US Catholic Church. (2:50) The heart of AHLMA (4:25) The power of encuentro (8:17) Differing relationships with God (10:05) Many cultures, one faith (16:26) Rios de Esperanza (18:12) Las Posadas (24:51) Searching for Sisters (30:51) US as mission territory (34:18) Vocation story (en espanol y en ingles) (37:09) Meeting the Missionary Catechists (41:47) Migrant work (43:41) A family of faith   AHLMA - https://en.ahlma.org Mexican American Catholic College - https://maccsa.org/en/   Read the transcript here. https://anunslife.org/podcasts/in-good-faith/igf060-elizabeth-guerrero   Subscribe to our newsletter  https://siste.rs/3isP2CZ Check out lots more podcasts  https://siste.rs/2SfnoyS Let us know your thoughts about the podcast! Please take this short survey—your input helps us shape the future In Good Faith podcasts. Click HERE to take the survey. Thank you! Don't forget to call us and leave a message. Tell us what you like, ask a question, or just say hi. Call 913-214-6087.

A listener has a very simple question: are nuns prayer professionals? But the answer is not so straightforward! Listen as the Nuns discuss. Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-as240-prayer-professionals Listen to the full episode of Ask Sister podcast here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/ask-sister/as240 Don't forget to call us and leave a message. Tell us what you like, ask a question, or just say hi. Call 913-214-6087. Let us know your thoughts about the podcast by taking this short survey! Your input helps us shape the future of our podcasts! Click HERE to take the survey. Thank you!

Today we welcome Katie Boller Gosewisch, the Executive Director of the U.S. Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking, which was founded The post 137. U.S. Catholic Sisters Against Human Trafficking appeared first on Advancing Our Church .

A $15,000 investment is revolutionizing food production in Nigeria. Sister Irene O'Neill explains how Sisters Rising Worldwide empowered Catholic Sisters to empower the people. Host: Sister Maxine Kollasch. Read the transcript here. Hear the full In Good Faith episode here. Don't forget to call us and leave a message. Tell us what you like, ask a question, or just say hi. Call 913-214-6087. Let us know your thoughts about the podcast by taking this short survey! Your input helps us shape the future of the In Good Faith podcast! Click HERE to take the survey. Thank you!  

Meet Sister Pat Bergen and Sister Erin McDonald, members of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph . Sr. Pat is based in La Grange, IL and is known among several local committees and local groups in Chicago. Check out her lenten reflection here. Sr. Erin is University Minister for Service and Social Justice at the University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit, MI and co-host of Beyond the Habit, “a podcast moving beyond everyday assumptions of what it means to be Catholic hosted by two Catholic Sisters.

On March 5th, Sr. Jenn Schaaf, OP, a Sister of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt, New York, reflected on Catholic Sisters Week during Mass at St. Thomas More, The Catholic Chapel & Center at Yale University.*Audio courtesy of St. Thomas More, The Catholic Chapel & Center at Yale University*To watch the live broadcast of our episodes, subscribe to the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt's YouTube channel.To show your support for the Hearts Afire Podcast and the Sisters of Saint Dominic, visit www.opblauvelt.org/giving.

For our January episode, we welcome back Margaret Eigsti, Senior Program Officer for Catholic Sisters and fellow Generative Spirits podcast host. This episode will be an opportunity for review - of the year, of the episodes we released in 2022, and of taking stock of what brought us energy and what propelled the work forward. We will take time to remember our favorite moments, listen to quotes we loved, and talk about what is next for Generative Spirits.We are grateful to have been in conversation with sisters and individuals working in sister ministries who carry the desire for a loving, just world with them. Our time as collaborators on Generative Spirits has evolved from humble beginnings and we learned the world of sister podcasting as we were doing it. We hope you enjoy!Links:1. To listen to all Generative Spirit podcasts, visit https://www.generativespirit.org/podcast Tags: #CatholicSisters#Community #Podcast #GenerativeSpirits 

Preaching for the Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary time, Mary J. Novak encourages us to be a reflection God's justice: "The question almost daily is how are we to act with God's justice in a world that for some of us, is much more comfortable without it? The psalm and the second reading really do provide the essential way. First, the psalm guides us, as does Catholic Social teaching: to center those who are made poor by our systems and structures. And the second reading guides us to pray. We pray for the spiritual freedom called for at the end of the passage in Luke, to serve God and not mammon, the medieval word for the worship of wealth or riches." Mary J. Novak serves as Executive Director of NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice in Washington, D.C. NETWORK was founded 50 years ago by Catholic Sisters to effect structural change at the federal level. Prior to joining NETWORK, Mary served Georgetown University Law Center as a Mission Integrator and Adjunct Professor of Law with a particular focus on Ignatian spirituality and pedagogy at the intersection of psychology, spirituality and the work of justice. Mary studied and trained in theology, spirituality, and spiritual direction at Santa Clara University and the Washington Theological Union. She has extensive experience in pastoral ministry, including the ministry of spiritual direction and circle processes. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/09182022 to learn more about Mary, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.

For our July episode, we are joined by Emily Liptow, a member of the Generative Spirit community who has served as technology facilitator, community member, and co-dreamer of what Generative Spirit could be today and in the future. We are able to explore what it means to be young adults in a world of Catholic Sisters, what unique connections we are able to access and have within these relationships, and what is coming next for us. We discuss our admiration for the national Nuns and Nones movement and how we heard about its impact as the church continues to change.Links:1. To find out more about Generative Spirit, visit https://www.generativespirit.org/ 2. To learn more about Nuns and Nones, visit https://www.nunsandnones.org/ 3. To learn more about and watch Rebel Hearts, visit https://www.rebelheartsfilm.com/ Tags:#CatholicSisters #Community #Youngadults #Nunsandnones #GenerativeSpirit #RebelHearts

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: The Biden Administration is giving millions of dollars to international "organizations committed to the practice and spread of Atheism and Humanism." Congressional Republicans are not happy about it and they've written a letter demanding answers. Author Gordon Chang, joins to discuss the Vatican's deal with China regarding the appointment of bishops, including vocal criticism against it by Cardinal Joseph Zen, former Archbishop of Hong Kong. Additionally, Chang talks about President Xi's visit to Hong Kong last week to celebrate its 25th anniversary of being handed over from Britain, a report that the Pentagon is considering using hot air balloons as a way to track hypersonic missiles, and more. And according to a recent report from the Associated Press, more than 1 million voters in the past year have switched to the Republican party. Associate Professor of Political Science at John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio, Dr. Colin Swearingen, joins to talk more about the 1 million voters changing parties and the factors that may be driving this shift. Finally this evening, an organization of religious sisters from around the world has launched a new initiative called 'New Leaders.' Associate Vice President of Program Operations and Head of Catholic Sisters, Sister Jane Wakahiu, joins to tell us more about this new leadership program and why it started now. Don't miss out on the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Get EWTN News Nightly delivered to your email: https://ewtn.com/enn

Once again, a church is being rocked by allegations of sexual abuse — this time, it's the powerful American Southern Baptists. Hundreds of cases of abuse that have now lasted for decades, and a shocking cover up at the highest echelons of the church organisation. Veteran religion writer Bob Smietana has been closely following the controversy.

Episode 1, Season 6 of Messy Jesus Business podcast, with Sister Julia Walsh. "When you are in a place of paradox, you're on holy ground." - Sister Julia Walsh LISTEN HERE: IN THIS EPISODE: In this very special episode of Messy Jesus Business podcast, Sister Julia Walsh takes on the role of podcast guest, and gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the conceptualization of Messy Jesus Business Podcast. Podcast editor Charish Badzinski serves as host for this episode, and together she and Sister Julia explore the lessons of the past 49 episodes, and what it means to say yes to the mess. Sister Julia explains how the program got its start and its name. She also gets the chance to respond to the questions she frequently asks her guests, including offering her thoughts on what radical discipleship means to her, and what she thinks is especially messy. During this episode, we also hear from past guests who pop in to in the join the celebration, as well as podcast listeners who share what listening to Messy Jesus Business means to them. And lastly, Sister Julia gives a sneak peek into possible future topics she'd like to explore in the next 50 episodes. Please note that the Messy Jesus Business team is taking a break over the summer to plan the next 50 episodes, and the podcast will return with fresh content this fall. ABOUT THE GUEST: Sister Julia Walsh is a Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration and part of a new generation of Catholic Sisters. She's often writing and podcasting about the messiness of following Jesus and being Catholic and doesn't hesitate to ask important questions. She can often be found visiting jails, leading retreats, companioning spiritual seekers, advocating for peace, teaching about social justice, praying in the chapel or camping in the woods. Sister Julia has been frequently featured in the media, and is widely published. Julia Walsh grew up on a goat farm in a small community in Northeast Iowa with her parents: Kevin and Elsie, and three siblings. She attended college in Iowa, starting at Wartburg College in Waverly, then ultimately transferring to Loras College to discern her vocation. While a student at Loras in Dubuque, Iowa Julia studied abroad in South Africa and realized her passion for social justice, equality and Gospel living. In 2003 she graduated from Loras College magna cum laude with a BA in History, Secondary Education and Catholic Studies. After graduation Julia interned with the Iowa Catholic Conference in Des Moines, Iowa, and then moved to California and joined the Jesuit Volunteer Corps. As a Jesuit Volunteer, Julia worked with young parents and their children transitioning from homelessness to healthy interdependence at Waking the Village/Tubman House in Sacramento, California. Her experiences in South Africa, as an intern with the Iowa Catholic Conference and in the Jesuit Volunteer Corps helped her to develop her passions for Gospel-centered systemic change. In 2006 Julia entered the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, (FSPA) based in La Crosse, Wisconsin. She entered the novitiate and received the name Sister in 2007. She professed first vows in 2009 and perpetual vows in 2015. Sister Julia began her teaching ministry at Catholic high schools in Chicago where she lived and served from 2008 to 2012. In 2012, Sister Julia moved to La Crosse, Wisconsin to be closer to her community's motherhouse and minister at Aquinas High School, where she served as a theology teacher until 2016. In the fall of 2016, Sister Julia joined the staff of Marywood Franciscan Spirituality Center on Trout Lake in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, where she presented programs and retreats and served as a freelance writer. In August 2017, Sister Julia graduated from Catholic Theological Union in Chicago with a Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies. Sister Julia returned to Chicago in August 2019 and became a certified spiritual director though the Claret...

Today we celebrate Catholic Sisters Week by hearing the vocation story of Sister Jane Wakahiu, LSOSF, Ph.D., the Associate Vice The post 114. Celebrating Catholic Sisters Week appeared first on Advancing Our Church .

Sister Sharlet Wagner, CSC, talks about ways that Catholic sisters work together on social justice efforts to help people in need. Hear the full In Good Faith episode IGF047 at aNunsLife.org. Subscribe to our newsletter   Check out lots more podcasts

Have you ever felt spiritually attacked during the Lenten season? On the next Practicing Catholic, we'll be learning how to recognize the signs of spiritual warfare, what that might look like specifically during Lent, and how we can combat it. Fr. Joseph Johnson of Holy Family, St. Louis Park joins us. Also, Pope Francis' March intention is dedicated to the defense of life amid the world's newer bioethical challenges. Teresa Tawil of the Curatio Healthcare Apostolate will help us understand how to respond to these concerns as Catholics. Lastly, ahead of Catholic Sisters Week, we have the chance to chat about vocations with Sister Katherine Mullin of the Visitation Sisters and Sister Stephanie Spandl of the School Sisters of Notre Dame! https://relevantradio.com/?s=fr.+joseph+johnson https://curatioapostolate.com/about/board/ https://catholicsistersweek.org/

CATHOLIC SISTERS WEEK - Part 1- Catholic Sisters' Week- featuring Sister Marlene Shapley - On this segment of Faith in Action, co-hosts Jim Ganley and Brigid Ayer are joined by Sister Marlene Shapley, VP of Mission Integration for Franciscan Health who talks about her vocation and ministry at Franciscan Health. For details the website www.franciscanhealth.org Part 2- Catholic Sister's Week- featuring Sister Maria Clare Smith - For part-two of Faith In Action, Gordon Smith, station manager, interviews his daughter Franciscan Sister Maria Clare Smith about her duties on assignment in Austria, the world situation, her vocation and the sister's charism. Sister Maria Clare also talks about discernment and religious life. Sister Maria Clare Smith is from the Franciscan Sisters TOR Penance of the Sorrowful Mother from Steubenville, OH. The website for the order is www.torsister.org

For decades the Dominican Sisters of Springfield have understood, preached, taught and begun to adapt their lives in response to the ecological crisis facing Earth. Now they and hundreds of other congregations of Catholic Sisters around the globe are responding to the cry of Earth and the cry of the poor by joining Pope Francis in a seven-year journey toward sustainable living. Host Jeremiah Washington talks with Sister Marcelline Koch and Sister Elyse Ramirez, who are on the implementation team for the sisters' response to the Vatican's Laudato Si' Action Platform, an initiative to change the way we think and act in relationship with one another and our fragile Earth. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Show Notes available here: https://flowcastlisten.org/episodes/ourcommonhome ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Follow us on social media for exclusive content! And, could you do us a favor? Rate, Review, & Follow on your favorite podcast player - it helps this podcast get seen by more people that would enjoy it! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flowcastpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowcastlisten Twitter: https://twitter.com/flowcastlisten  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9oQ1l_KHP1WBg--LzcbvfA   

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after news from The Dialog, we will talk to Mr. Dennis Turner, author of the book, "What You Do In The War, Sister?: Catholic Sisters in the WWII Nazi Resistance." Based on letters and documents written by Catholic Sisters during the Nazi occupation of Belgium, this book tells the remarkable story of these brave and faithful women, and how they served to resist the German forces.    

"There's nothing that I wouldn't give to just tear that wall down."- Sister Tracey Horan Season 4, Episode 3 of Messy Jesus Business podcast, hosted by Sister Julia Walsh. LISTEN HERE: IN THIS EPISODE: In this episode of Messy Jesus Business, Sister Julia Walsh talks with Sister Tracey Horan about her journey from being a teenager arguing in favor of a border wall, to an educator and minister working on the border who wants the wall torn down. They discuss the problems with Title 42 and the importance of restoring asylum protections for those who need them. They touch on the human rights of migrants and the harsh realities for people traveling at the U.S./Mexico border. "Holding that tension of these painful experiences, and also accompanying people who have that desire to claim that right is a really tough, messy space to live in," Sister Tracey explains. They also discuss how the dangers of organized crime affect the poor and vulnerable, and how to advocate for justice and comprehensive immigration reform. Lastly, they consider community, and how to build it by being authentically present to another and working together in the mess. In this episode, Tracey and Sister Julia reference this blog post on Messy Jesus Business. Since this episode of Messy Jesus Business podcast was recorded, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention renewed Title 42, to remain in effect indefinitely. Contemplative moment is from Luke 18:1-8.   ABOUT THE GUEST: Tracey Horan, S.P., is a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, and Associate Director of Education and Advocacy for the Kino Border Initiative in Nogales, Sonora and Arizona, where she has lived and worked since 2019. Sister Tracey has ministered with Latinx migrant communities in a variety of contexts for over a decade. She previously worked as a teacher and then as a community organizer, and has grappled with the gifts and challenges of intentional community living in a variety of contexts, including with biological family, Catholic Worker companions, and vowed Catholic Sisters from a variety of backgrounds. This fall, Sister Tracey will celebrate seven years as a religious sister. You can connect with Tracey and the Sisters of Providence on several social media channels. Tracey Horan on Facebook: @horantrl Sisters of Providence Facebook: @SistersofProvidence Instagram: @spsmw Twitter: @spsmw MESSY JESUS BUSINESS is produced and hosted by Sister Julia Walsh, and edited by Charish Badzinski. Email us at messyjesusbusiness@gmail.com BE SOCIAL:https://www.facebook.com/MessyJesusBusiness https://www.instagram.com/messyjesusbusiness Twitter: @messyjesusbiz SUPPORT US: https://www.patreon.com/messyjesusbusiness

The funds focus on projects that help vulnerable communities around the world. Learn more at https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/

Welcome to the first episode of our second season! For our first episode of 2021, we are uplifting the stories of sisters working against Food Insecurity in honor of Catholic Sisters Week. We highlight the East Cleveland Community Garden which began in 2007 by East Cleveland resident Gladys Walcott. Gladys serves as the garden's leader today.In 2017, as part of her Golden Jubilee celebration, the 50th anniversary of taking her vows as a Catholic sister, Sr. Marie Manning, SND decided to become more involved in the community where she worships at St. Philomena Church. Sr. Marie began her involvement at E.C. Community garden as a gardener and assistant in planning, as well as a fundraiser. To learn more about the topic of Food Insecurity, we interview Sr. Marie Manning, SND about her experience at the garden and the Coit Road Farmers Market in East Cleveland.Links:1. Visit E. C. Grows Community Garden at 15000 Woodworth Road, Cleveland, Ohio2. Donate or learn more to E. C. Grows Community Garden - https://www.ecgrowscg.org/ 2. Coit Road Farmers Market - http://www.coitmarket.org/ 3. “White Catholics will never change if they don't encounter their marginalized neighbors” - America Magazine. 4. Catholic Sisters week is an annual recognition of the work of women religious standing with the marginalized, including immigrants, children, racial and economic injustice, in an effort to share their work and spirituality, create community, and offer hope. More information can be found at https://catholicsistersweek.org/ 

Join us for a conversation on nuns, nones, and modern day expressions of Benedictine spirituality with Katie Gordon, co-founder, national organizer, and network weaver with Nuns & Nones, a collaboration between Catholic Sisters and spiritually diverse millennials that seeks to create communities of care, contemplation, and courageous action.

Join us for a conversation on nuns, nones, and modern day expressions of Benedictine spirituality with Katie Gordon, co-founder, national organizer, and network weaver with Nuns & Nones, a collaboration between Catholic Sisters and spiritually diverse millennials that seeks to create communities of care, contemplation, and courageous action.

On this podcast, we will explore a specific social issue and how it intersects with racism, migration and climate. Our guests will include Catholic Sisters, friends, and experts in their field offering unique perspectives and invaluable insight on the particular topic through the lens of their spirituality.

Sister Elizabeth Ann Guerrero, MCDP, Missionary Catechists of Divine Providence, Talks about the “Weaving Cultures” (“Entrelezando Culturas”) program based on going beyond the theory of intercultural relationships as Fr. Anthony Gittins, C.Ss.P explains, “living interculturally goes beyond mixing people of different cultures to live together and maybe letting each person cook an authentic meal from their culture once a month. It’s a mutual, authentic and intentional exchange between people. One where we break down the barriers not the differences.” To find out more, visit: https://maccsa.org/responding-to-the-signs-of-our-time/ Sister Ann T. Oestreich, IHM, reports that the Catholic Sisters curriculum has been completed. “Called and Consecrated is a bilingual online curriculum designed for use with middle and high school students. Units cover what sisters do, how sisters pray, how sisters are called, and more. Llamadas y Consagradas: Explorando las Vidas de las Religiosas: El plan de estudio en línea está diseñado para ser usado con estudiantes de escuela primaria y preparatoria. Las lecciones cubren lo que hacen las Hermanas, cómo oran, cómo es su llamada y más. Visit here: https://nationalcatholicsistersproject.org/Curriculum

Co-hosts Rachel Drotar and Margaret Eigsti introduce themselves and what inspired the creation of a podcast centering on conversations with Catholic Sisters.

A trailer for “Generative Spirits: Conversations with Catholic Sisters”, Catholic Sister podcast that explores how members of Northeast Ohio congregations respond to the signs of the times in ways only Sisters can- with personal insights and a collective knowledge of life and ministry over a century old.

Sister Maxine Kollasch with guest Sister Clara Kreis. Joining by phone is Sister Tere Maya. (02:37) From Greek Orthodox to Catholic: Sister Clara's journey (07:30) Attending Greek school while growing up in Germany (10:20) Ministry with children and youth in trauma (13:58)  Research tools for assessing satisfaction with life (18:20) How life satisfaction generally improves as you get older (19:46) Sister Tere talks about the Sisters of Charity of the the Incarnate Word and the Life Satisfaction Survey for Catholic Sisters (22:47) Surprising findings from the Life Satisfaction Survey (33:30) Sister Clara at the intersection of many cultures: German, Greek, the deaf community, the U.S. (36:44) Listener question: How can I move beyond my current friends without it feeling like I'm “holier than thou”? (40:00) Sister Clara's last disco dance before becoming a nun (44:00) Making choices for ourselves vs. judging others for the choices they make (47:00) Listener question: Is unhappiness in my job God's way of saying “Move on.” Links from today's show:  cdpsisters.org, amormeus.org ihmsisters.org Subscribe to our newsletter   Check out lots more podcasts  Intro/outro music by Wild Carrot

Front row tickets to D. Trumps end of the world event. Young Mon wins lottery when police forcefully take her kid. These Chatholic Sisters stole how much? Movie Reviews, History, Trivia, and more. Thank you for listening if you liked the podcast please like, subscribe, share, and leave a review. If you want to stay up to date on new podcast episodes or watch my Twitch channel where I make little projects like puzzle boxes and more follow me on Twitter: @ScottHay86 Instagram at: scotthay86 And tune in tomorrow. Have a good day.

Marie-Louise Muir tells the story of the Nun Study; a pioneering study, started in America in the 1980s, which brought a young epidemiologist together with a group of Catholic Sisters to examine the mysteries of ageing and Alzheimer’s. In 1986 Dr David Snowdon approached the sisters at the convent of the School Sisters of Notre Dame in Minnesota. An order of Catholic sisters with their uniform life-styles were perfect for an examination of the ageing process. It was the beginning of a study which experts still consider to be one of the most innovative efforts to answer questions about who gets Alzheimer's disease and why. An unlikely friendship developed between Snowdon and the sisters. Some of the nuns recall how they would look forward to the annual cognitive and memory tests. "We cared about Dr Snowdon and he cared about us", says one of the nuns. "He would walk with us and talk with us and we looked forward to his visits." A breakthrough came when the Snowdon team came across a filing cabinet full of diaries written by the sisters when they’d entered the order. The team worked out that those sisters who used more complex sentences and ideas were less likely to develop Alzheimer’s later on. As they died, the brain of each sister was analysed for further information and these samples are now stored at the University of Minnesota along with the brains of other sisters who have continued to participate in this extraordinary longitudinal study. We hear the voices of some of the original Snowdon team as well as neurologists working in the field of Alzheimer’s and some of the nuns themselves. Image: Two nuns walk through a forest, Credit: Getty Images

"How many slaves work for you?" It was the provocative, uncomfortable start to Sister Anne's Victory's TEDx talk a few years ago.  If you were to judge her by her looks, you might think she was a grandmother or retiree.  But Sister Anne is at the forefront of a major effort to shine light on the practice of human trafficking.  She's a member of the Catholic Sisters of the Humility of Mary, and also the director education for the Collaborative to End Human Trafficking, in Northeast Ohio. She talks about how faith influences her work, even if it's not obvious. Visit the episode page for links, and transcribed quotes

The whole world saw the picture of Father Edward Daly waving a bloodied handkerchief as he escorted a dying teenager out of the line of fire on Bloody Sunday; many books have been written about the role of Catholic priests and Protestant clergy during 30 years of “The Troubles” in Northern Ireland. But the stories of Catholic Sisters working in schools or living on the Peace Line in Belfast, have not been heard. These are stories of trauma, anger and shaken faith but tales too of laughter, hope and reconciliation.

Host Don Marsh discussed the history and work of the 15 orders of Catholic Sisters in the St. Louis region.

American Catholic religious sisters have had a dramatic impact on the Catholic church. From building parochial schools to pioneering higher education for women, Catholic sisters have expanded their ministries since the Second Vatican Council’s called for renewal in the 1960s. Recently Fordham university hosted a panel discussion that examined how the sisters’ ministry has changed the face of the church and what they are called to do today. Robin Shannon hosts.

This is a preview of the second season of Set Apart, anticipating its arrival and explaining some of the changes to come. Music used in this podcast: Jahzzar: Sometimes http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Message/Sometimes_1587 Set Apart artwork by Rocky Pierson Set Apart is a series about experiencing the habit as a women religious. Brought to you by SisterStory, an organization aimed at broadening awareness of Catholic Sisters, and sponsored by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. SisterStory is the ongoing story of National Catholic Sisters Week aimed at broadening awareness of Catholic sisters through the collection of oral histories, social media outreach, and the creation of additional media content. For more information visit www.SisterStory.org. National Catholic Sisters Week is a celebration of the lives and legacies of Catholic sisters every year from March 8-14 in conjunction with NWHM. If you wish to participate or have events you would like to share please visit www.NationalCatholicSistersWeek.org.

Recorded May 1, 2015 at Stockholm Studios in Bushwick, Brooklyn A few weeks ago I walked over to 10×10's Shashin Zine Fest in Long Island City. Outside the gallery, I ran into Yoshi, who introduced me to Brett A. Davis. Almost immediately, Yoshi said “You should have Brett on the podcast.” That's a strong endorsement. Over the evening Tom and I chatted with Brett, and learned that he's been working on an “ongoing photo/audio project documenting the culture of Catholic Sisters in the United States.” He's also photographing the 

American Catholic religious sisters have had a dramatic impact on the Catholic church. From building parochial schools to pioneering higher education for women, Catholic sisters have expanded their ministries since the Second Vatican Council’s called for renewal in the 1960s. Recently Fordham university hosted a panel discussion that examined how the sisters’ ministry has changed the face of the church and what they are called to do today. On this week's Fordham Conversations, we hear excerpts form "Call and Response": How American Catholic Sisters Shaped the Church Since Vatican 2.

FP005 Feature Podcast on IHM Ministry recorded live on May 15, 2010. Sponsored by aNunsLife.org ministry. Sister Julie Vieira, IHM, discusses what ministry is, the IHM lived experience, the liberating mission of Jesus, and cultivating right relationships. Catholic sisters and nuns minister in a variety of ways. In fact, the ways they can minister are [...]