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S2E69 Find Our Home In The Triduum
This week, Bishop Lucia reflects on the meaning and importance of the Triduum, the powerful traditions of Holy Thursday, and how full participation in these sacred days can renew both our personal…
S2E68 Feet on the Street with Brady Faith Center
Kevin Frank from the Brady Faith Center joins us this week to share how their ministry walks alongside individuals and families in the community, meeting people where they are and offering support…
S2E67 Walking With The Saints
This week, Father Chris Celentano joins us to reflect on the lives of the saints, as we prepare to celebrate the feasts of St. Patrick and St. Joseph. While their stories are extraordinary, the…
S2E66 The Synod in Action
In this week’s episode, Sister Katie Eiffe, CSJ, Director of Synodal Planning, join us to talk about the next phase of the Synod and what it means for the Diocese of Syracuse. We talk about parish…
S2E65 It Takes a Village: Building A Culture of Vocations
Father Dennis Walker and Father Brendan Foley join us as they step into their new roles as Director and Associate Director of the Office of Vocation Promotion. Having personally benefited from the…
S2E64 Keeping Watch in Gethsemane
Dating back centuries, the tradition of visiting churches on Holy Thursday invites the faithful to keep vigil with Jesus during His final hours. In this episode, we’re joined by Emily Long to explore…
S2E63 Entering the Desert
Lent is a season many of us recognize, but do we fully understand what makes it different? In this episode, Josh Corcoran and Tom Andino join us to explore Lent through a liturgical lens, unpacking…
S2E62 Faith in the Dugout
This week we are joined by Mike Pastrana, a sophomore at Le Moyne College in Syracuse, member of their men’s baseball team, and an active participant in their Koinonia Companions (KC) men’s group…
S2E61 Marriage as Mission
In this episode of Catholic Conversations, we sit down with Joe and Abby Gill, a newly married couple, to talk about the vocation of marriage and the early days of married life. They share their…
S2E60 Finding Community Beyond the Classroom
In celebration of Catholic Schools Week, we’re joined by Sherri Stone, Principal of Most Holy Rosary Elementary School, and Addie, the school’s Student Council President, for a conversation about…
S2E59 The Stories They Left Behind
This week, we welcome back Kristin Barrett-Anderson from the St. Marianne Cope Museum & Shrine to discuss the upcoming publication Sunshine, and Shadow, a collection of never-before-published…
S2E58 Hope Behind the Walls
In this week's episode, we’re joined by Keith Cieplicki, who oversees Jail Ministry of Onondaga County. Keith shares how he was personally called to this work and offers insight into the mission of…
S2E57 A Ministry of Mercy & Care
This week, we’re joined by Deacon Bob Fangio to talk about Amaus Dental and Vision Services, ministries providing free dental and vision care to individuals with little or no insurance in our…
S2E56 Hope In Every Season
As we close out 2025, Lucia joins us for a year-end conversation reflecting on the graces, challenges, and moments of hope that shaped our diocesan family. We look back on the Jubilee Year and the…
S2E55 A World of Traditions, Part 4
In the final episode of our Advent cultural series, we’re joined by Fanny Villareal as she shares the rich traditions of Hispanic culture during the Advent and Christmas seasons. From the celebration…
S2E54 A World of Traditions, Part 3
Father Andrew Baranski and Ivona Popiel join us to share beloved Polish Advent and Christmas traditions. They reflect on childhood memories of Roraty and the Feast of St. Nicholas, explain the rich…
S2E53 A World of Traditions, Part 2
In part two of our Advent series highlighting the diverse cultures within our diocesan family, we welcome Fidelis and Jecinta Nwaezeapu, who share the rich traditions, faith practices, and stories…
S2E52 A World of Traditions, Part 1
In the first of our four-part Advent series, we sit down with Mike Huynh to explore the beauty of Vietnamese Catholic traditions during the Advent and Christmas seasons. Fresh from a family trip to…
S1E51 When Gratitude Meets Giving
As Thanksgiving approaches, we’re focusing on gratitude and on the ways our community comes together to care for one another. We welcome Murray Gould from St. Lucy’s Food Pantry to share how their…
S1E50 Hope That Heals
During Safe Environment Week, we’re joined by Christine and Vince Larkin — two dedicated professionals who have spent their careers protecting children and the most vulnerable in our communities.…
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Catholic Conversations has published 70 episodes since November 2024, covering topics in Religion & Spirituality.
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