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Talking Catholic

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Co-hosts Mike Walsh, Jennifer Mauro, Marianela Nunez and Kari Janisse interview Catholic leaders from in and around the Diocese of Camden about what brought them to where they are now and how they are bringing the faith to their communities.

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Talking Saints - Philip & James

May 03, 2024 00:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MB

It’s a “two-for-one” special on today’s Talking Saints, as Laurie and Pete explore the lives and examples of Saints Philip and James, apostles and martyrs of Jesus.  Learn why they share a feast on May 3; how Philip’s curiosity led to a crucial Church teaching; and why James is known as “the Less.”    Saints Philip and James, pray for us! Listen to Talking Saints with Laurie Power and Pete Sanchez on the Talking Catholic channel at Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, SoundCloud, ...

Diaconate Vocations with Deacon Dean Johnson

April 28, 2024 00:00 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MB

It’s another laughter-filled episode of Talking Catholic, as co-hosts Jen Mauro and Mike Walsh welcome a new guest to the show: Deacon Dean Johnson, who serves in Church of the Holy Family, Sewell.   First, Deacon Dean shares what he learned during his time in the diaconate program – both educationally and spiritually. “The more I got to know about the Church, the more I fell in love with her,” he says.   He goes on to share how the diaconate is a way of life – one full of joy, patience, lis...

Talking Saints - George of Lydda

April 23, 2024 00:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MB

Naming Saint George the Patron of England, King Edward III referred to him as “the most invincible athlete of Christ.” This 4th century soldier and martyr, indeed, was strong and untiring in his witness, inspiring others to put their faith in the one true God. In the latest Talking Saints, Laurie and Pete remember this his feast day, and share the life of this “dragonslayer” who continues to give courage to all fighting the spiritual battle.   Saint George, patron saint of soldiers, archers...

Education Technology with FACTS

April 22, 2024 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MB

Technology plays a huge role in our everyday lives, including how we choose, and enroll into, Catholic schools. Co-hosts Marianela Nunez and Michael Bress brought in colleagues Robin Parrish and Jeff Stoddard from the education technology company FACTS (https://factsmgt.com) to discuss the impact that technology has had on schools and for inquiring parents. Filled with excellent tips, tricks and best practices, the group talked about the latest trends in enrollment, how to construct the bes...

Synod update with Mike Canaris and Maureen O’Connell

April 15, 2024 00:00 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MB

“How do we be Church together?”   Such is among the topics “Talking Catholic” tackles in this week’s episode with guests Michael Canaris and Maureen H. O’Connell.   Discussing all things synodal, Canaris – longtime columnist for the Catholic Star Herald and associate professor of theology at Loyola University Chicago’s Institute of Pastoral Studies – and O’Connell, author and professor of Christian Ethics in the Department of Religion and Theology at La Salle University in Philadelphia, talk ...

“Cabrini” movie review

April 08, 2024 00:00 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MB

This week, Kari and Mike have a great Holy Week wrap-up conversation, speak with one of the newest members of the Catholic Church, and review the excellent new movie “Cabrini” with guest reviewers Fr. John Rossi, pastor of Saint Bridget University Parish, Candice Rauchfuss and Sam Brown. Our guests really get into the nuts and bolts of the new movie about Mother Cabrini and how they came away very pleased with its nuance. Cabrini is now playing in select theaters across the country. Listen ...

Holy Week with Fr. Stephen Robbins

March 25, 2024 00:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MB

We’ve come to Holy Week, the most unique and opportunity-laden time period on the Catholic calendar. Jen and Mike sat down with Fr. Stephen Robbins, Parochial Vicar of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Parish in Camden to discuss many of the nuances of the Holy Week Masses and services. It’s a really great conversation with Fr. Robbins dropping golden nuggets of information and wisdom throughout the episode! Listen to Talking Catholic everywhere podcasts can be found, at https://ta...

College Student Life

March 17, 2024 00:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MB

It’s been a while since we’ve chatted with our college friends. So, with the spring semester halfway finished, we welcome back prodigal host and Rowan University Catholic Campus Ministry director Kari Janisse (https://www.stbridgetup.org/rowan-catholic-campus-ministry) and her Stockton University Newman Club counterpart Brittany Shields (https://www.stocktonccm.com). To give us what a day in the life of a college student looks like and how Catholic campus ministries can be a refuge for studen...

The Life of a Catholic School Principal

March 11, 2024 00:00 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MB

Catholic School principals are involved in every aspect of running their school. Recently, we had the opportunity to sit down with three of the newer elementary school principals in the Diocese of Camden – Sr. Santa Theresa, St. Teresa Regional School, Runnemede; Elizabeth Mariani, Sacred Heart School, Camden; and Ramona Bregatta, Our Lady Star of the Sea Regional School, Atlantic City. The trio talked about the journey to their current role, the uniqueness of the job, and the highs and lows ...

Talking Saints - John of God

March 08, 2024 00:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MB

“Do good for yourself, by doing good for others.”   The action-packed, self-sacrificial life of Saint John of God is chronicled in the latest Talking Saints.  The story of March’s saint has it all- drama, chivalry, high adventure, and the ultimate conversion.  Listen to Laurie and Pete’s conversation on this inspiring servant of the poor, sick, and abandoned now! Listen to Talking Saints with Laurie Power and Pete Sanchez on the Talking Catholic channel at Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotif...

Mark Berchem - Step Up, Dads

March 03, 2024 00:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MB

This week we welcome on to the show Mark Berchem, founder of NET Ministries and well-known Catholic speaker, to chat about the upcoming Step Up Day for Men and Dads event he is co-presenting with Manuel Huerta. Also joining us are our colleagues from the Diocese of Camden’s pastoral wing, Andrés Arango and Dr. Michael Sims. Our guests showcase what attendees to the free event on March 16th in Vineland will witness and why it’s imperative men make time to focus on their family life. For more...

The CFR Sisters' Atlantic City Winter Shelter

February 25, 2024 00:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MB

For the past four years, a seasonal homeless shelter has operated in Atlantic City that is like no other in the history of the resort town. The Saint Joseph Winter Shelter at Quaremba Hall on the campus of Saint Michael Church (the Parish of Saint Monica) in the city’s Ducktown area has been the newest outlet for the charisms of the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal. Joining us on the show today to discuss the shelter, the amazing work of the volunteers who support it, and the nature of the r...

Catholic Press Month with Gretchen Crowe & Jennifer Brinker

February 19, 2024 10:00 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MB

It’s Catholic Press Month so we decided to bring in a few heavy hitters, Gretchen Crowe, Editor in Chief of OSV News and Jennifer Brinker, Reporter for the St. Louis Review. These two are media veterans with decades of experience who also sit on the board of directors for the Catholic Media Association, where Gretchen currently serves as president. The duo chat with hosts Jen Mauro and Mike Walsh about their vocation journeys, their desire to find and cultivate the next generation of Catholic...

The Propaedeutic Stage

February 12, 2024 00:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MB

This week, Jen Mauro and the Diocese of Camden’s Vocations Advisory Board had the pleasure of touring Saint Joseph’s Seminary in Yonkers, NY, also know as Dunwoodie, to learn more about how the school has introduced the propaedeutic stage to their seminarian program. Including a walk through of the great facility, the VOAB group were able to sit down with seminarians currently in this new intense beginning stage of seminary that was only recently rolled out in the United States after the anno...

What a week!

February 04, 2024 00:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MB

Your hosts Jen Mauro and Mike Walsh had a busy week, so busy they couldn’t land a guest. However, they didn’t want you to miss out on all the happenings so they decided to do a recap show that included some information on Catholic Press Month, how Catholic Schools Week went, the upcoming Valentine’s Day/Ash Wednesday convergence, the proper way to build a PB&J sandwich, the mystery of saintly relics, and how our humble Catholic Star Herald newspaper has been providing global Catholic news to ...

Preparing for Lent with Dr. Michael Sims

January 29, 2024 00:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MB

This week we welcome back Michael Sims, Th.D, for a chat about his upcoming pre-Lenten reflection series titled “Why we do what we do as Catholics” to be held at Saint Maximilian Kolbe Parish in Marmora on February 1 & 8. This series is one of several events Dr. Sims is helping coordinate throughout South Jersey over the next several months. Side note: we also do a deep dive on the benefit of journaling. To learn more about Dr. Sims’ upcoming reflection series, go to: https://www.saintmaxko...

Talking Saints - Angela Merici

January 27, 2024 00:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

"Have faith and keep up your courage."  As Talking Saints kicks off a new year, Laurie and Pete unpack the life of Saint Angela Merici, a 16th century virgin and foundress.  This devout young woman, called by God to establish the Company of St. Ursula, devoted her life to the education of young women and the care of the poor.  On her feast day, may we follow her example in caring for those God has placed in our lives.  Saint Angela Merici, pray for us! Listen to Talking Saints with Lauri...

Dr. Sarah Kerins

January 22, 2024 00:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MB

The Diocese of Camden’s Office of Catholic Education recently welcomed its newest staff member, Sarah Kerins, Ph.D., Assistant Superintendent for School Services. On this week’s episode, host Marianela Nunez and co-host Michael Bress talk with Sarah about her journey through Catholic education as a teacher, principal, and most recently, Director of Enrollment and Marketing for the Diocese of Allentown as well as her own Catholic faith journey. The group also discusses Sarah’s decision to jo...

Fr. Jason Rocks and Donna Ottaviono-Britt talk Synod and New Bishops

January 15, 2024 00:00 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MB

We bring in two favorites this week to talk about the next phase of the Synod and clarify some of Mike’s comments from last episode regarding what happens when a new bishop is named to a diocese. Fr. Jason Rocks and Donna Ottaviano-Britt bring their wealth of knowledge to educate Jen and Mike on these unique elements of Catholicism.   Listen to Talking Catholic everywhere podcasts can be found, at https://talking.catholicstarherald.org/show/talking-catholic, or catch us on Domestic Church Me...

Fr. Jason Rocks and Donna Ottaviano-Britt talk Synod and New Bishops

January 14, 2024 00:00 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MB

We bring in two favorites this week to talk about the next phase of the Synod and clarify some of Mike’s comments from last episode regarding what happens when a new bishop is named to a diocese. Fr. Jason Rocks and Donna Ottaviano-Britt bring their wealth of knowledge to educate Jen and Mike on these unique elements of Catholicism.   Listen to Talking Catholic everywhere podcasts can be found, at https://talking.catholicstarherald.org/show/talking-catholic, or catch us on Domestic Church Me...

South Jersey Catholic Authors

January 07, 2024 00:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MB

We start off the New Year with a great chat with three South Jersey Catholic authors - historical novelist Laura Quinn, poet Nicole Rollender, and spiritual resource writer Domenic Scarcella. Each of them have recent publications that either draw on or are focused on the Catholic faith. It’s a great conversation regarding the writing process and what draws them to the art form of the written word. Learn more about our quests and their works go to www.lauraquinnwrites.com, www.nicolemrollen...

High School Catholic Identity Directors

January 02, 2024 00:00 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MB

The role of the Director of Catholic Identity is a very special one at the high schools in the Diocese of Camden. The priests that hold these positions are not only spiritual directors for the student body, but are often seen as advisor, counselors or someone to talk to when a student is having a rough day.   On this episode of Talking Catholic, host Marianela Nunez and co-host Michael Bress speak with two Directors of Catholic Identity, Fr. Stephen Robbins from Camden Catholic High School an...

Talking Saints - Thomas Becket

December 28, 2023 00:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MB

“I am ready to die for my Lord, that in my blood the Church may obtain liberty and peace.”   Saint Thomas Becket, 12th century Chancellor of England and Archbishop of Canterbury, held much power in life, but after his martyrdom in his own Cathedral, he ascended to even greater glory.  In this month’s Talking Saints, hosts Laurie and Pete trade stories of his life and friendship, and later conflict, with King Henry II, and his staunch faith that challenges us to ask ourselves: who will we serv...

Laurie Power, Consecration to a Life of Virginity

December 18, 2023 00:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MB

For our last podcast of 2023, we welcome in beloved and award-winning Talking Saints podcast co-host Laurie Power to discuss Advent and her newest vocation, consecrated virgin. She has now entered into a new status within the church by becoming consecrated into one of the oldest orders of the Catholic faith, which took place on November 21 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception where Bishop Dennis Sullivan celebrated the Rite of Consecration to a Life of Virginity for a Woman Living in...

Kristin Moore on Catholic School Advancement

December 11, 2023 00:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MB

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 grou...

NCYC 2023 - The National Catholic Youth Congress

December 03, 2023 00:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MB

Kari and Mike start off today’s episode with a little Advent chat and then speak with a contingent of young Catholics who recently returned from NCYC 2023, the National Catholic Youth Congress in Indianapolis. This year’s four-day conference hosted 13,000 young people from across the country and featured breakout sessions, keynote speakers, Masses, time for confession, and camaraderie with their fellow young people. Joining us around the table are Millet LoCasale, Director of Youth and Young ...

Talking Saints - Andrew the Apostle

November 30, 2023 00:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MB

On this last day of November, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of Saint Andrew- apostle, fisherman, and brother of Simon Peter. Hear Laurie Power and Pete Sanches discuss the life of this follower of Jesus, and learn how to pray the Saint Andrew Christmas Novena. It is thought that whoever recites the following prayer 15 times a day, from Nov. 30 - Dec. 25, will obtain their favor requested: 
 Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born Of the most p...

#iGiveCatholic & End of Year Giving

November 27, 2023 00:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MB

As we begin to wind down 2023, it’s not too late to consider how you can support the Catholic entities that support all of us throughout the year - schools, parishes, and ministries. On today’s show, we welcome Diocese of Camden’s professional fundraisers, Stacy Napolitano, Associate Director of Major Gifts and Stewardship, and Andrew Goos, Associate Director Development. The two give us a lot of insight on why and how we can give as Catholics. One fund raising opportunity that begins on Gi...

Catholic War Veterans Post 1578

November 19, 2023 00:00 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MB

“We need to be there for them.” Such were the sentiments of Steven Martin, a Vietnam War veteran, as he discussed the importance of welcoming fellow servicemen and women into the Catholic War Veterans Post 1578, based in Bridgeton. Martin and Father Matthew Weber, chaplain of the Catholic War Veterans Post, Deacon Charles Dillin, Sam Pace and Albert Siedlecki talk about the Post, their military service, the power of camaraderie, and how they support their fellow veterans, especially in the ...

Parish/Wellness Nursing & Senior Ministry

November 13, 2023 00:00 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MB

This week we're joined by two great members of VITALity Catholic Healthcare Services, Christine Willard, Director of Senior Ministry, and Nicole Keefer, Director of Parish Nursing and a wellness nurse in the Diocese of Camden. These two tornados of energy chat with us about the importance of their ministries to people in need, which can be of any age, but with a special concern for seniors. It’s a great conversation that should serve as a reminder to check in on your senior neighbors and fami...

National Vocation Awareness Week 2023

November 05, 2023 00:00 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MB

November 5-11 is National Vocation Awareness Week and to chat about it, Mike sat down with two of his favorite young priests and vocation directors, Fr. Adam Cichoski and Fr. Joshua Nevitt from the Diocese of Camden. The duo tag team the vocations process in South Jersey, with Fr. Josh as the defacto promoter/recruiter and Fr. Adam as the seminarian discernment steward. We discuss their work AND the new seminarian process that was just rolled out this year that is being used in all dioceses. ...

All Saints, All Souls, and interring the dead

October 30, 2023 00:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MB

In the Catholic Church, All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day begin the month of November, with the following weeks dedicated to praying for and remembering those who have passed away. Father Jason Rocks, chancellor for the Diocese of Camden, joins hosts Mike Walsh and Jen Mauro this week to discuss how to let the Church’s saints be true companions in our daily lives and how purgatory is an opportunity for a cleansing of souls in preparation for unification with God. In addition, Father Rocks t...

Early Childhood Education

October 23, 2023 00:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MB

Early childhood education, especially at the preschool level, has become increasingly important for families. To that point, the preschool programs across South Jersey Catholic Schools has seen an increase in enrollment. But, how do you pick the right program for your child?   On the show this week, hosts Marianela Nunez and Mike Bress were joined by Teresa Casanas, Dual-language Pre-K Leader/Teacher at the Dual Language Pre-K program at St. Anthony’s, and Fern Love, Director at Rosebud Acade...

Jason Evert

October 16, 2023 00:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MB

On today’s episode Kari and Mike welcome to the show renowned speaker and author Jason Evert. He was in South Jersey for a few days giving talks on Chastity to high schoolers and Dating 101 to college students. The trio have a great chat about his ministry, where he got his start, his philosophy on successfully engaging with young people, and how he remains so prolific. To learn more about Jason and his ministry, go to https://chastity.com. His latest book, “Male? Female? Other?” is availab...

Talking Saints - Pope John XXIII

October 11, 2023 09:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

“Consult not your fears but your hopes and your dreams. Think not about your frustrations, but about your unfulfilled potential.” On today's Talking Saints, hosts Laurie and Pete unpack the life of “Good Pope John.” Having been elected at the age of 76, many thought he would be a transitional pope, but John XXIII's short, yet impactful papacy, proves that we can be God's instruments at any age. Pope St. John XXIII, patron of papal delegates and the Second Vatican Council, pray for us!    Lis...

The Eucharist with Msgr. Joseph Malagreca Part 2

October 09, 2023 00:00 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MB

It’s time for part two of a recent Eucharistic Revival retreat held for the parish teams in the Diocese of Camden. We begin with a chat with Donna Ottaviano-Britt and Andres Arango about the Eucharistic Revival retreat and its benefit to the faithful, and then we hear from Msgr. Joseph Malagreca, pastor of Holy Cross Parish in Brooklyn, N.Y., offers his perspective on the Eucharist, specifically related to the Mass. Part one of his presentation was published last week. Listen to Talking C...

The Eucharist with Msgr. Joseph Malagreca

October 02, 2023 00:00 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MB

Today we sit in on part one of a recent Eucharistic Revival retreat held for the parish teams in the Diocese of Camden. After introductions by Donna Ottaviano-Britt and Andres Arango, Msgr. Joseph Malagreca, pastor of Holy Cross Parish in Brooklyn, N.Y., offers his perspective on the Eucharist, its nature and its value to us as Catholics. Part two of his presentation will be released in next week’s episode. Listen to Talking Catholic everywhere podcasts can be found, at https://talking.ca...

The Eucharist with Msgr. Joseph Malagreca - Part 1

October 01, 2023 00:00 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MB

Today we sit in on part one of a recent Eucharistic Revival retreat held for the parish teams in the Diocese of Camden. After introductions by Donna Ottaviano-Britt and Andres Arango, Msgr. Joseph Malagreca, pastor of Holy Cross Parish in Brooklyn, N.Y., offers his perspective on the Eucharist, its nature and its value to us as Catholics. Part two of his presentation will be released in next week’s episode. Listen to Talking Catholic everywhere podcasts can be found, at https://talking.ca...

Talking Saints - Vincent De Paul

September 27, 2023 00:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

“If we are faithful to God, we will lack nothing”   Many might know Saint Vincent de Paul as the namesake of a charitable organization that reaches across the globe, but just who was this man, and why is he associated with outreach to the needy? In the latest Talking Saints, hosts Laurie and Pete reveal the faithful witness of this 17th century French Catholic priest, who not only was a friend to the slave, but was influential in founding religious communities and reforming seminary education...

High School Sports with Mark Zimmaro

September 25, 2023 00:00 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MB

This week’s Talking Catholic podcast is packed with action, as cohosts Mike Bress and Jen Mauro are joined by fan-favorite Mark Zimmaro.   Mark is well-known in South Jersey’s Catholic schools as the sports correspondent for the Catholic Star Herald. From sports photos and articles on students, teams and coaches to Athletes of the Month features and breaking game news on social media, Mark has his finger on the pulse of high school sports.   Listen in as Mark previews the Diocese’s Catholic h...

The Shroud, Face to Face

September 18, 2023 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MB

This week Talking Catholic goes international, as Jen Mauro and guest cohost EmmaLee Italia talk to author and filmmaker Robert Orlando and Father Andrew Dalton, LC, about Orlando’s new documentary film and book, “The Shroud Face to Face.” First, Jen and EmmaLee, contributing editor at The Monitor Magazine, reunite over having worked together in Catholic journalism for years in the Diocese of Trenton. Then, they get down to business, introducing their guests and thanking Father Dalton for j...

Franciscan Missionary Sisters of the Infant Jesus

September 11, 2023 00:00 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MB

It’s blessed episode this week as we enjoy chatting with three Franciscan Missionary Sisters of the Infant Jesus, Sr. Dianna Higgins, Sr. Michele De Gregorio, and Sr. Cecilia Nanni Costa. The three discuss with Kari and Mike the charisms of their community, their own vocation journey, and their work in South Jersey and around the world. To learn more about the Franciscan Missionary Sisters of the Infant Jesus, go to: https://www.fmijusa.org. Listen to Talking Catholic everywhere podcasts c...

Catholic Charities of South Jersey Annual Dinner 2023

September 04, 2023 00:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MB

For nearly 20 years, the Catholic Charities of South Jersey Annual Dinner has served the dual purpose of honoring the extraordinary service performed by individuals who demonstrate commitment to social justice and the needs of the poor, while also raising funds that allow Catholic Charities to provide direct assistance to those they serve. We invited the leaders of this great event onto the podcast to preview what this year’s CCAD fill feature on October 11 in Atlantic City. Joining us today ...

Stockton & Rowan Universities’ Catholic Campus Ministries

August 27, 2023 00:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MB

For most colleges around the country, it’s time for students to head back to campus. Once they get there, where can Catholics and those looking for the Faith go to find a welcoming community? On many campuses, they need not look further than their local Newman House or Catholic Campus Ministry. On today’s episode, Kari welcomes her colleague from Stockton University’s Catholic Campus Ministry, Britany Shields, on to the show, along with one of her own Rowan Catholic Campus Ministry E-Board me...

Talking Saints - Rose of Lima

August 23, 2023 00:00 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MB

“Lord, increase my sufferings, and with them increase Your love in my heart.”   These are the words that Saint Rose of Lima lived and died by, as a 17th century virgin and mystic.  In the latest Talking Saints, Laurie and Pete share this woman’s life of prayer, penance, and charity, and the lessons we all can learn today from her complete devotion to God. Listen to Talking Saints with Laurie Power and Pete Sanchez on the Talking Catholic channel at Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitc...

Samuel Hardy, Catholic Athletes for Christ

August 21, 2023 00:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MB

Sports can have a way of bringing a lot of different, diverse groups of people together. So can a common belief in God. What does it look like when faith and sports are brought together?   Hosts Jennifer Mauro and Mike Bress are joined this week by Samuel Hardy, Director of Athletics for Camden Catholic High School to discuss this question and learn more about Catholic Athletes for Christ, a nationally recognized organization that serves Catholic athletes in the practice of their faith and sh...

World Youth Day Pilgrimage Recap

August 14, 2023 09:00 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MB

Earlier this month, a contingent of pilgrims - that included all eight of the Diocese of Camden’s seminarians, as well as vocations directors Fr. Adam Cichoski and Fr. Josh Nevitt - took part in the World Youth Day activities in Lisbon Portugal, which included a stop in Fatima. Along with the vocations directors, seminarians Deacon Ricardo Cruz, Nickolas Naticchione and Tom Piro join us this week to chat about the WYD pilgrimage, the journey to Fatima, and the unique experiences they found ta...

A Hostful Weekly Roundup

August 07, 2023 00:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MB

We’re guest free this week, so Jen and Mike sit down for a quick one to give a roundup up from the Catholicverse - including what our seminarians are up to as they attend World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal; the upcoming Wedding of the Sea events in our shore, and now river, communities; a recent Vietnamese traditional diaconate ordination; and a little reminder that there’s a lot of great Catholic content in the podcast space, but we’re just a little unique. Listen to Talking Catholic eve...

Fr. Jason Rocks on Chancellors, Cardinals and the Synod

July 31, 2023 00:00 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MB

Fr. Jason Rocks - chancellor of the Diocese of Camden and pastor of Holy Eucharist Parish in Cherry Hill, NJ - returns again! It’s his third visit to The Vault and he again doesn’t disappoint as Jen and Mike grill him on what a chancellor does, the recent slate of new cardinals, and what we can expect to see in the upcoming Synod meetings. Listen to Talking Catholic everywhere podcasts can be found, at https://talking.catholicstarherald.org/show/talking-catholic, or catch us on Domestic Chu...

Talking Saints - Blessed Stanley Rother

July 28, 2023 00:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

“The shepherd cannot run at the first sign of danger.” From a farm boy in 1940s Oklahoma to becoming the first American-born martyr, Blessed Stanley Rother lived a life of heroic, faithful, and generous witness in service to the Lord.  In today’s Talking Saints, hosts Laurie and Pete share the inspiring story of this diocesan priest turned missionary, on the doorstep to sainthood, and the heart he left in Guatemala.   Blessed Stanley Rother, pray for us! Listen to Talking Saints with Laurie...

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