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Maria Morera Johnson interviews CatholicMom.com contributor Tami Urcia. Tami is a Western Michigander who spent early adulthood as a missionary in Mexico, studying theology and philosophy, then worked and traveled extensively before finishing her bachelor's degree in Western Kentucky. She loves finding fun ways to keep her five kiddos occupied and quiet conversation with the hubby. Tami works at Diocesan and does Spanish/English translations and guest blogs. Links in Show:  Read all articles by Tami Urcia.

We're live with Rhonda Gruenewald, Founder and President of Vocations Ministry talks about how we can support vocations this Valentine's Day, Nicole Jones, Digital Media Manager in the Diocese of Baton Rouge updates us on DIOBR news and Donna Bodin, Pilgrimage Group Leader, talks about the upcoming pilgrimage to Medjugorje.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a new update from Joe Owens of The Dialog, we are joined by Diocese of Wilmington Archivist, Susan Kirk Ryan. Susan tells us about the important work of a diocesan archives and shares some of the remarkable documents and items that make up the Diocese of Wilmington's collection. We will see the Vatican document that established the Diocese of Wilmington in 1868, a beautiful pectoral cross from one of our past bishops, a hand-written note from Saint Mother Teresa and more. You can see a video of this interview, including the historic items from our archives, on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube channel - YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm.  Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communications of the Diocese of Wilmington. Please like and share.

Our Parish Evangelization Course for Leaders is available now: https://courses.huntleyleadership.com  ___ In this episode of the Huntley Leadership Podcast, Ron Huntley speaks with Father Declan McNicholas about his journey from parish priest to the director of missionary discipleship evangelization for the Diocese of Gary. They discuss the challenges and opportunities of leadership, the importance of building trust within a team, and the necessity of embracing risk and faith in ministry. Father Declan shares insights on fostering a collaborative environment and the significance of consistency in leadership, as well as the need to inspire others to take on leadership roles in their parishes. In this conversation, Ron Huntley and Fr. Declan McNicholas explore the vital themes of community, leadership, and the importance of psychological safety in fostering trust within teams. They discuss the challenges faced by clergy leaders in creating a supportive environment where individuals feel heard and valued. The dialogue emphasizes the need for consistency in leadership practices, the significance of understanding individual feedback preferences, and the collaborative nature of effective ministry. Fr. Declan shares insights on the current challenges and opportunities within the Diocese of Gary, highlighting the importance of pastoral planning and the role of Catholic education in nurturing future disciples. ___ Listen on Spotify ⇥ https://spoti.fi/3PYXGa6 Listen on Apple ⇥ https://apple.co/3vjltcS Subscribe on YouTube ⇥ @huntleyleadership ___ Work with Huntley Leadership! Contact us to inquire about coaching or speaking: https://www.huntleyleadership.com/contact-us Visit our course website ⇥ https://courses.huntleyleadership.com ___ Connect with Huntley Leadership! Connect on LinkedIn ⇥ / huntleyleadership Follow on Twitter ⇥ / ron_huntley Follow on Instagram ⇥ / huntleyleadership Follow on Facebook ⇥ / huntleyleadership Subscribe on YouTube channel ⇥ @huntleyleadership __ QUESTION: What kinds of videos and podcasts would you like to see from us?

Join co-hosts, Jerusalem Greer and Brian Sellers-Petersen for a conversation with Jesse Zink about his new book, Faithful, Creative, Hopeful: Fifteen Theses for Christians in a Crisis-Shaped World.  We especially hone in on Thesis 12: Food is at the center of the church and must be at the center of Christian witness. 

Deacon Paul Friedrich is the Diocesan representative to the  North State Ecumenical Conference 

We're live with Eric Miller with the Louisiana Knights of Columbus, Beth Bubik, CEO of The Catholic Fasting Coach, talks about Delay and Pray, Nicole Jones, Digital Media Manager in the Diocese of Baton Rouge updates us on DIOBR news and Amy Ponson, CEO of Catholic Foundation of South Louisiana of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux with monthly diocesan update.

Barb Simon-Johnson talks with Brenda Kresky, director of planning for the Diocese of St. Cloud and members of the Diocesan Planning Council, Karen Pundsack and Andy Klinnert.

The Rev. Dr. Robert Black - Grace & Glory Preached at the Diocesan Ordination of Priests at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

We're live with Dr. Francis Beckwith, coeditor, "A Catholic Engagement with Latter-day Saints", Danny Fitzpatrick, Catholic author and SL9 Art Society, talks about Fall issue of Joie de Vivre and new book "First Make Mad: a Novel" and Nicole Jones, Digital Media Manager in the Diocese of Baton Rouge updates us diocesan news.

"Dr. Dan Osborn from the Diocese of Saginaw explains his groundbreaking research project to gather data regarding Mary's influence as Mother of the Church."- Ave Maria Radio

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe - John 18:33-37 The Right Rev'd Sarah Plowman is Assistant Bishop in the Anglican Church Southern Queensland. She has spent most of her life in SE Qld, growing up on the Sunshine Coast. She began her career as a Physics and Maths teacher, during which time she explored a vocational call into youth ministry. After serving in parish and Diocesan roles in youth ministry, she returned to schools as a lay chaplain, and pursued a call to ordained ministry. Since her ordination to the priesthood in 2005, she has served as chaplain at three Anglican schools, loving the energy and dynamism of the educational environment. In 2020, she transitioned out of school ministry, taking on the challenging role of the Director of Discernment and Formation, based at St Francis Theological College. In this role she was able to explore and develop the nature of vocation, and encourage Anglicans in their journey to ordained ministry. In June 2024, she was consecrated as a bishop in the Anglican church and is now an Assistant Bishop in the ACSQ with responsibility for the Northern Region of the diocese. She is married to Darius, with two daughters and two step-daughters, all in their late teens. She loves hiking, camping and running, as well as tending and growing her garden which is full of native plants, birds, insects and lizards!

We're live with Steven Thomas, author of "Catholic Joe Superhero", Nicole Jones, Digital Media Manager in the Diocese of Baton Rouge updates us on news and Bishop Kihneman, Bishop of the Diocese of Biloxi updates us and discuss Mercy Cross Center for the homeless.

NCEA exams have been running for one week and already there have been complaints over being too hard. Teachers at Auckland's Diocesan School for Girls have written to NZQA complaining about the Level 2 maths and biology papers. Its head of maths says the writer of the algebra paper was trying to be creative and was a ‘little too far removed from the classroom'. Diocesan principal Heather McCrae joined Heather du Plessis-Allan. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The past week Father Steven spent 4 days on a convocation of the priests of the Diocese of Gary.    During these convocations Priests of the diocese come together.These convocations occur approximately every 2 years.    One of the greatest blessings of these gatherings is the confraternity among brother priests.    The group celebrated mass and prayed together during the gathering.   In addition presentations were made by outside speakers.     One of the outside speakers was a chaplain from Fr. Steven's college parish at Indiana University.Next month, Fr. Steven will be visiting his Indiana University parish where he has been invited to give a talk whose topic is "Things I wish I knew when I was in College."

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Curt Wichmer, Legislative Analyst at the MCC, recently spoke with Mary Varni, Director of the Respect Life Apostolate for the Archdiocese of St. Louis, Deb Sheppard, Director of the Life and Justice Office for the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, and Sister Janine Tran, Respect Life Director for the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau, about the dangerous and misleading language in Amendment 3. They discuss how miscarriage care will still be provided, that the amendment would prohibit any type of penalty for someone who assists a person in “exercising their right to reproductive freedom,” and how it would open the door to taxpayer funding of abortion.

Kick-off season six with John Cardenas as he shares how to navigate the busy fall season using the myParish App. Discover practical tips from Dana Kingery on leveraging messaging to keep parishioners connected during Thanksgiving, Advent, and Christmas. Learn to delegate and utilize app features for meaningful engagements. Stay organized and inspired with insightful advice, and thank your priests with #thankyouforyourpriesthood. Join us at Diocesan for a spiritually enriching autumn. myParish App | myParish App Blog

In the first episode of season eight of “Jesuitical,” Zac and Ashley critique a general perception that younger priests are more conservative and rigid in their pastoral ministry. Joining them to discuss the countercultural decision to join the diocesan priesthood is the Rev. Wade Bass, a young priest who serves as pastoral administrator at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church in Allen, Tex., a suburb of Dallas. They discuss:  - Father Wade's call to the priesthood, experience in seminary and love of the liturgy - The daily life and duties of young diocesan priests today, the joy and positive energy among younger priests, and the risks of loneliness and burnout - The extent to which the ministry of these priests is—or is not—impacted by theological and ideological debates within the church  In Signs of the Times, Zac and Ashley discuss Pope Francis' apostolic journey to Asia; a lawsuit from the Diocese of Paterson, N.J., over a new procedural change by the United States government regarding the processing of green cards for foreign-born priests; and the tragic execution by Hamas of Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, whose mother, Rachel, appeared on Jesuitical in November 2023. Links from the show:  Pope Francis begins the longest trip of his papacy yet despite age and mobility issues Mother of a Gaza hostage on keeping faith after Oct. 7: ‘It doesn't make sense. And I still believe.' Diocese sues immigration agencies over rule change that could force thousands of foreign-born priests to leave U.S. Catholics are more liberal. Young priests are more conservative. Can the synod help us overcome our divisions? Why Pope Francis is worried about seminaries and young priests with ‘authoritarian attitudes' Join Jesuitical for a live recording on Wednesday, Sept. 11 in Madison, New Jersey! Become a Jesuitical Patron and get access to an exclusive synod Zoom event with James Martin, S.J., on Thursday, Sept. 19, from 6-7 p.m. ET. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DescriptionJim Beckman has seen it all. From being a part of the onset of Steubenville Conferences spreading nationally to ministering to Columbine High School students in the wake that tragedy to launching Y Disciple and so much more…he truly has had a generational impact on the Catholic Church in America. But that “impact” has a cost too…and we dig in to the mark that lifelong ministry can have - and the need for new ways of supporting people giving their lives to serve the Church. Jim Beckman serves as the Executive Director of ImpactCenter, a Catholic apostolate dedicated to ministering to ministry leaders in the Church. He is the former Executive Director of Evangelization and Catechesis for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Jim has been involved with Diocesan and parish ministry, evangelization and leadership development for many years. A graduate of Franciscan University and the Augustine Institute, Jim has served in various roles of leadership for national, regional and local ministry. He is a dynamic and passionate speaker and has a great love for the Catholic Church. He has built solid and thriving ministry programs in numerous parishes and Dioceses over the years. He and his wife, Meg, live in Littleton, CO with their five children.Connect with Jim: At the Impact Center website: https://impactcenter.com/LinksFor more information about the Better Preach Podcast visit: www.ryanohara.org/betterpreachBetter Preach Podcast is now on YouTube. Here's a link to the channel.Better Preach is a proud member of Spoke Street, a Catholic Podcast Network that amplifies the voice of the Creator through fostering content that invites. Check out Ryan's FREE course on “sharing your faith as a Catholic.”Follow Ryan on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, or FacebookJoin the Better Preach email list.

You can now watch Soul Food Priest on YouTube! Go to Soul Food Priest - YouTube to like & subscribe! Scents, especially from food, have the ability to bring back memories through our olfactory glands. Fr. Ben discusses this topic with Silvia and Khira as they reminisce about some of those memories. Along with this, Fr. Ben gives insight on what it's like to be a diocesan priest. People always question what a diocesan priest do throughout their days. Take a listen! Got a question you'd like to ask Fr. Ben? Go to Ask Fr. Ben | St. Michael Church (stmichaelmemphis.org) to submit questions and topic ideas for the podcast. The questions can be on faith or food! You can also follow us on Facebook and YouTube at Soul Food Priest. Thanks for listening!

On this week's episode, Bishop Burbidge:   Acclaims the new diocesan website and shares some of his favorite features   Gives thanks to God for all parents and educators of Arlington Catholic school students amid the back-to-school season and offers some highlights of the year ahead   Learn more: Diocese of Arlington Catholic Schools welcome back more than 18K students (Fox5)   Elaborates on what “cell phone-free schools” mean for students in the diocese   Read on in the Arlington Catholic Herald: “Phone-free learning: Diocesan high schools help students detach from devices”   Applauds a trend in the MLB: teams hosting Faith Nights   Previews the upcoming livestream event on September 5 featuring a documentary premiere, an exclusive first-look of the renovated Cathedral of Saint Thomas More, and Solemn Mass in Celebration of the Golden Jubilee   Watch now: Trailer for the Golden Jubilee Documentary

To go deeper in our theme this month of "We Are Part of The Church," we invited Mikki Sciba on to the podcast to discuss how the diocese can serve those suffering from infertility and loss, even while personally carrying that burden. Mikki works as a catechetical specialist for the diocese of Tyler, Texas. She shares some of the wisdom she has learned while taking part in diocesan ministry as it relates to couples on the path of infertility. Links: Life Beyond the Chariot Podcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/springsinthedesert/support

We are blessed to welcome back Bishop Kemme to discuss his own discernment of the Diocesan Capital Campaign.    Also, for the first time, we simultaneously recorded this episode as a video podcast. You can check that out on the diocesan YouTube page (https://www.youtube.com/user/dioceseofwichita). 

Send us a Text Message.Can faith and media truly intersect to create powerful narratives of healing? Join us on "Question of Faith" as we unpack the emotional journey of Christy in our award-winning multimedia series.  With psychiatric nurse practitioner Maureen offering her invaluable insights, we explore the complex mental health repercussions of reproductive events and spotlight the Catholic Church's unwavering support for those navigating such challenging circumstances. Christy's story is a testament to the courage required for faith, forgiveness, and healing.Find both stories here:Christy's Faith and healing story:Part 1:Part 2: Eucharistic Revival prayer: Many Voices, One BodyDiscover the magic behind our Eucharistic Revival Prayer and the Multilingual Prayer video Project, a beautiful effort to make this prayer accessible to all. This chapter takes you through the intricate process of translating a deeply moving five-paragraph prayer into 16 languages and Braille, involving community volunteers to contribute their voices in their native language. You'll also be moved by the story of a blind woman who found profound meaning in this prayer, illustrating the profound impact inclusivity and prayer can have. The segment also delves into the spiritual significance of the Eucharist and the transformative power of communal prayer.Wrapping up, we serve up an exciting recap of the diocesan softball league, highlighting the standout performances and thrilling moments. You'll get a sneak peek into our upcoming diocesan magazine, featuring inspiring stories of pilgrims preparing for the Eucharistic Congress and students making a difference through ministry work. We also send our heartfelt wishes to Father Damien, who is currently on retreat, and eagerly await his return for our next episode from the Eucharistic Congress.  A production note: next week we'll be filing from the Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis and the episode may not be up on Tuesday.Readings for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time are here:  

Join Brian and Murray today for coverage of this week's stories including the BREAKING news from Archbishop Vigano.Consider purchasing the newly published "Between Rome and Rebellion" from Angelico Press here https://collabs.shop/ifvvjt.The video of Pope Francis with students: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zi4TcuSBRO0&tSubscribe to our paper! https://catholicfamilynews.com/new-subscription/Remember to support CFN by purchasing books from:• Angelico Press: https://angelicopress.com/catholicfamilynews• Sophia Institute Press: https://sophiainstitute.com/product-category/books/ref/63/• TAN Books: https://tanbooks.com/?rfsn=7859550.9cf541Follow us on Rumble! https://rumble.com/c/c-390435#catholic #traditionalcatholic #newsMaking TimeWhat if you could literally make more time? How would your life change?Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Create Harmony This is a podcast about setting an intentional rhythm, savoring life's blessings and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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On this week's episode, Bishop Burbidge:   Reflects on the 80th anniversary of D-Day and invites the faithful to pray for those who gave their lives for our freedom and for an end to wars throughout the world   Gives a final preview of the Diocesan Jubilee Fest — only two days away from the time of this recording!    Proudly recaps the recent ordinations of Father James R. Joseph and Father Sean Nypaver to the priesthood   Encourages everyone to attend the upcoming Mass for Victims/Survivors of Sexual Abuse on Monday, June 17, at 6:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Arlington   Expresses grave concern about social media platform X announcing it has formalized its policy allowing adult content    Shares the good news of the hire of a new Chief Communications Officer for the diocese    He also answers the following questions from the faithful:  How are you working within the administration of your diocese to ensure that the voices the LGBTQ community are heard, given a place at the table, and not being left at the margins?   “In the aftermath of the Dobbs decision, what is the strategy of the bishops' conference and of the Diocese of Arlington for the next phase of the pro-life effort in the States? How can we double our affirmation of life commitment to support young children in our diocese after birth?” - Charles, St. James 

As we recently finished our successful 'Cherished' retreat in Phoenix, we wanted to explore the idea of a retreat on the podcast this week. Jillian and Cassi help us understand what a retreat is, what it does for us, and how to make one whether it be at a retreat center or simply in the comfort of our own home. We would also love to bring a retreat to your town so please share this episode with your Diocesan leaders so we can help build a community for you locally. You are not alone! Links: How the Church Can Support Catholics Experiencing Infertility Small Groups --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/springsinthedesert/support

We're live with Sr. Jeanette Estrada with Cypress Springs Mercedarian Prayer Center talks about their new Novitiate house in Baton Rouge, Nicole Jones, Digital Media Manager in the Diocese of Baton Rouge updates us on Diocesan news and Terry Dickson, Director of Communication of the Diocese of Biloxi and Editor of the Gulf Pine Catholic newspaper with update.

The Catholic Messenger's Barb Arland-Fye and Lindsay Steele talk about what moved them at recent diocesan events. Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Mattingly. All rights reserved.Published by NS Publications, 2325 James St., #11, Coralville, IA 52241.Email: nspinfo@newmansingers.com. Voice/text: 319-331-8812.For rights and reprint information, contact the publisher.Recorded at Holy Mountain Studios, Coralville, IA. You can hear all our podcasts on your favorite podcast platform including Apple podcasts, iHeartmedia, TuneIn and more. This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

Fr. Tad Pacholczyk is back to discuss the latest Diocesan statements and policies on transgenderism. Megan Griffin cheers a Texas law that will shield kids from pornography. Gail Buckley has our Bible verse of the week.

Fr. Tad Pacholczyk is back to discuss the latest Diocesan statements and policies on transgenderism. Megan Griffin cheers a Texas law that will shield kids from pornography. Gail Buckley has our Bible verse of the week.

Fr. Anthony Amato is the Pastor of St. Peter's Parish in Clifton Springs, New York. He was ordained as a priest in June of 2017 by Bishop Salvatore Matano of the Diocese of Rochester, New York.     In Today's Show Why we veil Sacred Images during Passiontide? Sometimes I have gone to confession and have forgotten to mention a sin. I was not purposely withholding anything from the priest during the confession. I had honestly forgotten. However, after the confession was over I was conscious that it had totally slipped my mind during the confession to mention the sin. Can I still receive the Eucharist? If I do under these particular circumstances, am I committing a serious offense of sacrilege? Do Diocesan priests in any way get to choose or at least request where they are going to be assigned to work? How might that differ for a non-Diocesan priest? I plan on getting married in the Catholic Church, but some of my closest relatives and friends are not Catholic. Can I still have them in my wedding party or even as a Maid of Honor? What if I am willfully naive in thinking that something was a venial sin when it was a mortal sin, when I go to confession? I see that many parishes offer Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, usually in conjunction with some kind of prayer service. I have been at my parish for most of my life, and to my knowledge our parish has never had a Benediction for as long as I have been here. Can you explain, first of all, what a Benediction is used for, and secondly why some parishes seem to prefer it often when others don't do it at all? Can a lay person expose the Blessed Sacrament for adoration if a priest isn't available? What makes for a good amount of time for daily prayer for a regular lay person and are there prayers that are daily staples? What are good steps to take to avoid going stale and losing interest? Since God forgives us our sins only if we are sorry for them, then if someone hurts us in some way, do we have to forgive them even if they are not sorry for what they have done?  Also, is it a sin if you don't forgive a person who has sinned against you? Where can I find a spiritual director and should it be a priest? I feel like I am always asking God for things, even money, so that I can provide for my children, but then I feel guilty that I am just asking for things all the time. Do you have any advice on how I should approach my prayer life? What are your thoughts about the end times (Illumination of Conscience)? How, and to what extent, should we be preparing?   Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Fr. John Brancich, FSSP is the pastor of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Nashua, New Hampshire. He was ordained into the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter in 2004.     In Today's Show Our son is getting married in August and the rehearsal dinner is on the Friday evening before the wedding day. We do not eat meat on Fridays, but in planning the meal, it sure would make it easier if we could offer meat to the guests… however, it is a Friday.  Could our priest give us a dispensation or a different penance so that we can eat meat that Friday, or is it better to forgo meat as we normally do on Fridays? Does Saint Stanislaus take up weekly collection, and if so, does the collection have a Diocesan obligation? If I wanted to wear an upside-down cross necklace, as long as I wear it as the Saint Peter's Cross and not anything paganistic/satanic, would that be okay? While SSPX priests have faculties from the Pope to hear confessions, do they also have the authority to lift automatic excommunications as well? For example, I don't understand how they can hear confessions, yet at the same time not be under the authority of the local Bishop. Any advice on finding a good spouse today, considering the hedonistic culture people have adopted and ideologies antagonistic to family and love? I understand pregnant & nursing women & people with chronic health conditions are exempt from Lenten obligations, but is that automatic or do we need to ask a priest for a dispensation? I have been really sick and put on a prescription medication for pancreatic enzymes but it is made from a pig's pancreas. Is this OK during Lent since I need it for health reasons? Do you think that it is sinful for sisters to not wear their habit? What about priests that do not wear a cassock? Could you offer any comment on the Divine Will (Louisa Piccarreta) Devotion? Although the label of Communism is rarely used today, I see godless atheism in places where I didn't see it ten years ago. So, it would appear that the errors of Russia are still alive and spreading chaos and division.  Shouldn't we still be serious about saying daily Rosaries for peace and in reparation for the sins against Mary's Immaculate Heart? Do you feel there's any danger for the cancellation of the TLM and FSSP? We have Vespers at my parish. In terms of obligation, it's not like Mass, but how important is it and what is the best way to learn to follow along? Do you have any general recommendations regarding Vespers?   Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

On Friday, March 1, faithful gathered at the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption for the monthly First Friday gathering. Don Buchalski, Coordinator of Evangelization for the Diocese of Saginaw gave a presentation about the Synod of Bishops, focusing on findings from local listening sessions, writings from Pope Francis and more.  “Perhaps my main takeaway from leading the Synod effort in our Diocese is how important listening is,” said Buchalski.  “People want to share their story and tell us what their concerns are. In his writings related to the Synod, Pope Francis wants us to understand that this commitment to listening to the Holy Spirit and to one another is a way of being Church.”  Buchalski shared that Pope Francis is calling members of the Church to listen to one another and bring questions to the Holy Spirit in prayer, sharing with one other what we believe God is saying to us. “I've been blessed to be a part of Bishop's leadership team, Buchalski said. “I'm thankful to Bishop Gruss that this is what we do when we meet. A question is brought forth, and then we go to the chapel to pray and afterwards discuss what we believe God's message is. This is the foundation of our discernment and decision making.” During the First Friday gathering at the Cathedral, attendees shared about their experiences at parish listening sessions.  “Our parish advertised that they were having listening sessions and we wanted to be heard,” said Brett Burke, a parishioner of Holy Family Parish. “Father Tipton (who served as pastor at the time of the sessions) was very gracious in listening to us. He understood where we were coming from.” Buchalski also shared common themes from the Diocesan listening sessions as well as efforts undertaken in response. These themes and next steps can be found in the Synod Summary Report. Ultimately, Buchalski hopes that what is learned from the Synod will continue to be put into practice by local parishes and the overall Church.  “Considering the lack of civil discourse in our current culture, this emphasis on listening to God and to each other, is a great gift to our Church and our society,” said Buchalski. “My hope is that we continue to embrace it and in doing so, bring Christ and his mercy to others.” 

Is there a relationship between the leadership styles of bishops and the health of dioceses? And how do we even go about measuring the health of a diocese?   This week's guest, Fr. Daniel Brandenburg, loves Jesus and loves the Catholic Church. Inspired by those loves, he has dedicated a significant amount of time to researching the topic of diocesan health.   Through qualitative and quantitative studies, Fr. Daniel has come to the conclusion that there is a profound connection between the leadership styles of bishops and the health of dioceses.   In this episode, we're exploring some of Fr. Daniel's research and unpacking what sort of impact it can have on our dioceses today! You won't want to miss this conversation.   Read Fr. Daniel's dissertation here: https://bit.ly/fr-daniel-dissertation

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Fr. Justin Cinnante, O. Carm. is a Carmelite priest and the Chaplain at Iona Preparatory High School. "Fr. Justin" is a household name in the Hudson Valley thanks to the loving ministry and infectious smile and humor of this beloved priest! Hear how after years of parish and high school ministry as a diocesan priest Fr. Justin discerned a "call within a call" to join the Carmelite order. Available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Please like, share, and subscribe!

A daily news briefing from Catholic News Agency, powered by artificial intelligence. Ask your smart speaker to play “Catholic News,” or listen every morning wherever you get podcasts. www.catholicnewsagency.com - The Vatican announced Monday that Pope Francis has created a “new” diocese in mainland China — a decision that tacitly recognizes diocesan borders drawn by Beijing. The pope has suppressed the former Apostolic Prefecture of Yiduxian, which had been a vacant see since 2008, and replaced it with the Diocese of Weifang, which takes its name from the prefecture-level city of more than 9 million people in China's central Shandong province. The Holy See Press Office said that Pope Francis established the diocese on April 20, 2023, “in the desire to promote the pastoral care of the Lord's flock and to attend more effectively to its spiritual good.” Diocesan borders have been an area of dispute between the Vatican and China in the decades since the Chinese Communist Party came to power and started to redraw diocesan lines. The Catholic Church has 147 ecclesiastical jurisdictions in China with 20 archdioceses, 97 dioceses, 28 apostolic prefectures, and two ecclesiastical administrations. However, the Chinese Communist Party government has claimed that only 104 dioceses exist in mainland China and has redrawn borders in a way that combines dioceses. The Vatican signed a provisional agreement with Beijing in 2018 on the appointment of bishops, which is up for renewal in October. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/256669/pope-francis-creates-new-diocese-in-china-accepting-borders-drawn-by-beijing Pope Francis suggested that the opposition to the Vatican's approval of nonliturgical blessings for same-sex couples mostly comes from “small ideological groups” with the exception of Africa, which he said is “a special case.” Regarding the bishops in Africa, who have expressed some of the strongest criticisms of such blessings, the pontiff said they are “a special case” because “for them, homosexuality is something ‘ugly' from a cultural point of view; they do not tolerate it.” The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith , led by Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, published a declaration on December 18, 2023, titled Fiducia Supplicans, which prompted the backlash. The declaration permits “spontaneous” pastoral blessings for “same-sex couples” and other couples in “irregular situations” but does not allow liturgical blessings, recognition of civil unions, or any actions that would make the blessings appear like a marriage. Francis said that he trusts that “gradually, everyone will be reassured about the spirit of the declaration,” which he said “aims to include; not divide.” He added that the declaration “invites us to welcome and then entrust people, and to trust in God.” https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/256671/pope-francis-small-ideological-groups-oppose-same-sex-blessings-africa-a-special-case Today, the church celebrates Saint Hyacintha of Mariscotti. Born of a noble family near Viterbo (Italy,) Hyacintha entered a local convent of sisters and lived comfortably until a spiritual director advised her to live more humbly. After hearing this, Hyacintha then disposed of her fine clothes and special foods. She eventually became very penitential in food and clothing, and was ready to do the most humble work in the convent. She developed a special devotion to the sufferings of Christ and by her penances became an inspiration to the sisters in her convent. The people loved her so much that her veil had to be replaced multiple times due to people clipping off pieces of it to keep for themselves. She was canonized in 1807. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-hyacintha-of-mariscotti-132

Bishop Frank Caggiano discusses and defines true accompaniment. He then explores the concept in light of spiritual direction and the Sacrament of Confession asking, "what does spiritual direction entail?" and "is your confessor your spiritual director?". Bishop Caggiano also dives into the different Guilds in the Diocese of Bridgeport, from the St. Luke Guild which serves the Catholic Healthcare Community to the Sacred Heart Guild which seeks to serve everyone in the Diocese by sharing God's beauty!  Please Rate, Review, and Share the show!  #Catholic

The ability to collaborate with colleagues in the same field is important, especially in Catholic school enrollment. Sharing ideas, plans, and social media campaigns, provides everyone the opportunity to see what can work best for different audiences. This week, hosts Marianela Nunez and Michael Bress spoke with colleague and fellow school enrollment professional, Kristin Moore, Director of Marketing and Enrollment for the Office of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Seattle. The group discusses Kristin's career path, starting with her career as a Catholic school teacher, then to her role as a school-level advancement director and how she ended up working with over 70 schools at the Diocesan level. Moore talks about her philosophy on working with principals, teachers, advancement directors and, of course, parents. The group rounds out the conversations highlighting Moore's work on creating materials for not only the schools in the Archdiocese of Seattle, but also other Dioceses around the country and why it is important for Catholic education to have a consistent, strong brand message everywhere. To learn more about Kirstin's work, you can visit https://mycatholicschool.org/ Listen to Talking Catholic everywhere podcasts can be found, at https://talking.catholicstarherald.org/show/talking-catholic, or catch us on Domestic Church Media radio Sundays at 11 AM or Mondays at 4 PM domesticchurchmedia.org.https://talking.catholicstarherald.org/talking-catholic Follow us on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkingCatholic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingcatholic Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkingcatholic

Welcome to the Pastors of Payne podcast, from St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and St. John Catholic Student Center, in Stillwater OK. Fr. O'Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the “awesomeness” of being a priest, the importance of praying for those in religious life, and the increase of vocations in the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma.You can find Fr. Kerry's vocation story from the 2011 article by the Tulsa World. Hosted by Fr. Brian O'Brien and Fr. Kerry Wakulich - just two Oklahoma priests sitting down for a weekly conversation on the joys of the priesthood, Payne County, and the evangelization of the world.Find More Episodes on: Spotify | PodBean | Soundcloud

The recent news of the violence and murder of thousands of people in Palestine and Israel has sent shockwaves around the world. In the midst of conflict lies confusion and finger-pointing. In this very special episode of For People, Bishop Wright has a conversation with Archbishop Hosam E. Naoum, the Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem. His jurisdiction covers Palestine, Israel, The Westbank, and other territories and states. They discuss the current conflict and preserving the dignity of every person - that in this time of war peacebuilding across the table must be the response. They delve into the crucial role the church plays in fostering a lasting, just solution for both Israelis and Palestinians, even in an environment characterized by tension and mistrust. Listen in for the full conversation.Give to The Diocese of Jerusalem here.The Most Reverend Hosam Elias Naoum was consecrated as Bishop Coadjutor of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem in June, 2020, and he was installed as Diocesan and the 15th Anglican Bishop in Jerusalem on May 13, 2021. He was born in Haifa in 1974 and grew up in Shefa'amr in Galilee. Married to his wife Rafa, they have a son and two daughters: Wadie, Laurice, and Krista.As Diocesan Bishop, Archbishop Hosam is the Chief Pastor of the 28 parishes spread through the five political regions of Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon. As Bishop, he is also Chairman of the Board of each of more than thirty institutions of education and healthcare spread throughout the five countries of the Diocese, including Gaza. The diocesan schools, hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation and vocational training centers provide the best possible services while reaching out to assist those who cannot afford to pay for services and strengthening the Christian presence in this region.In a multicultural, multi-faith, multi-ethnic diocese spread across five countries, Archbishop Naoum is a strong advocate for peace and reconciliation. A significant member of many ecumenical and interfaith organizations, he works with the Archbishop of Canterbury on Anglican and interfaith issues. One of the thirteen recognized Heads of Churches in Israel, Archbishop Naoum faithfully encourages leaders of the Churches to make every effort to strengthen the Christian presence as a moderate and mediating Body in a region torn by anxiety and unrest.In May of 2023, Archbishop Hosam also became the Primate over the entire Province of Jerusalem & the Middle East, which includes not only the Diocese of Jerusalem, but also the Diocese of Cyprus & the Gulf and the Diocese of Iran. In January of that same year, he was also elected as Vice Chair of the Anglican Consultative Council at the ACC-18 Meeting in Ghana, a representative body that serves as one of the uniting Instruments of the Worldwide Anglican Communion.Support the show

In this week's episode, Fr. O'Brien and Fr. Kerry talk about the awesomeness of being a priest, the importance of praying for priests and those in religious life, and the increase of vocations in the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma. Resource: https://tulsaworld.com/news/local/tulsas-father-wakulich-recounts-his-path-to-becoming-a-priest/article_df55e2d4-01d4-5e77-9bea-2987101720d9.html

On this week's episode, Bishop Burbidge:   Previews the Diocesan pilgrimage to Emmitsburg, offers a save the date for the Diocesan Jubilee Festival in 2024    Shares stories and memories of growing up with Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, who recently celebrated their centennial of service at St. James Parish   Read about the impact of religious sisters in our diocese over the years    Highlights why the Diocese prioritizes the celebration of National Migration Week — join him at the Mass for World Day of Migrants and Refugees    Learn how Catholic Charities Migration and Refugee Services is making a difference through education, advocacy and charitable works   Encourages young adults in their joy and zeal, along with parents of students   Bishop also answers the following question from the faithful:  September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. I've heard all sorts of rumors about whether those who commit suicide can enter Heaven. Can you clear this up? 

David Palmieri, high school theology teacher & founder of the grassroots network "Without Exception," returns to the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss diocesan policies on human sexuality, their origins, their relationship to each other, and their implications to the synodal process. He joins Dr. Tim Uhl on this wide-ranging discuss about LGBT+ issues. #catholicschoolmatters

Starting August 28th, we'll bring you a different priest each weekday at 6PM Eastern time, where you'll be able to participate in a live Q&A on the topics that matter! We'll be joined by priests and canons from the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priests, the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter, the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate, and even some Diocesan priests that you may know personally!

Fr. Will Rooney rejoins Taylor in the studio to discuss his new assignment as a first time pastor. Fr. Will has been the associate pastor at Taylor's parish for a year. They talk about his going away party that was thrown for him by the pastor that was really special. It was an evening where everyone was invited to share how Fr. Will had been a father to them during his time at the parish. Taylor shares how Fr. Will has both been a father & a brother to him & Fr. Will shares some of his favorite moments as a priest here and what lessons he is taking with him to his new parish. Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on the craziness of each episode by hitting the subscribe button RIGHT NOW! Help other people find the show by taking a few moments to leave a review in your podcasting app. Thanks! YouTube Check out the show and other exclusive videos on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/fortecatholic Connect