Candid Catholic Convos

Candid Catholic Convos

by Diocese of Harrisburg

Christianity Religion

Foster Care Awarness - feat. Gwen Pfeifer of Catholic Charities

May is National Foster Care Awareness Month! Gwen Pfeifer, program director of Adoption Services and Specialized Foster Care at Catholic Charities, joins me today to talk about these programs and how we can get involved.

Mental Health: How Our Faith Offers Support- feat. Donna Nebistinsky and Tim Danko

Mental illness affects 1 in 4 adults, and in 2020, suicide was the second leading cause of death, many of whom were stricken with some form of mental illness. Donna Nebistinsky and Tim Danko of St Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish decided to take action and establish a safe-haven for those afflicted to reduce the stigma around mental illness, especially in the church.

Mary as Our Mother - feat. Sr Geralyn Schmidt

Happy Mother's Day! Today we celebrate all mothers, and grieve with those who may be struggling with the loss of their earthly mothers or mourning a strained relationship. Sister Geralyn reminds us Mary is our mother, too, and explains how we can grow in a relationship with her to know her son Jesus better.

Finding God in Times of Destruction PART 2 - feat. Matthew Kenenitz, Ukrainian Catholic University

This week, we are continuing our conversation with Matthew Kenenitz, a Diocese of Harrisburg native who's spent the last three years teaching overseas at Ukrainian Catholic University before evacuating in February. He shares some of the harrowing experiences his students, friends and colleagues face on a daily basis as the crisis in their country continues.

Finding God in Times of Destruction PART 1 - feat. Matthew Kenenitz, Ukrainian Catholic University

It's been eight long and terrifying weeks for the people of Ukraine during the ongoing invasion from Russia. In part 1 of this two-part episode, we're speaking with Matthew Kenenitz, a Diocese of Harrisburg native who's spent the last three years teaching overseas at Ukrainian Catholic University before evacuating in February, and continues to stay in touch with those he cares about during this crisis.

Easter - featuring Bishop Gainer and Michael Parks of WHP580

Happy Easter from the Diocese of Harrisburg! This week, join Bishop Gainer and Michael Parks of WHP 580 for conversation and inspiration during this most blessed time of year.

Closing Out Lent with Prayer - feat. Father John Bateman

If you're struggling with prayer this Lenten Season, this episode is for you. Father John Bateman has some practical tips this week to share with us on how to cultivate a fruitful prayer life, not just in this season, but throughout the rest of the year.

Kids + Easter

Easter season is upon us! So today we're breaking down some myths, legends and histories behind Easter traditions, as well as some ideas for faith filled baskets and some spring cleaning tips!

Standing Firm in Faith - featuring Adam Janke

This week, we’re chatting via zoom with Adam Janke, COO of St Paul Street Evangelization, about how we as Catholics can evangelize today without feeling weird or defensive, and what you can expect when you attend this year’s men's conference.

Hope in Times of Crisis - Featuring Kelly Gollick

The tragedy of what’s currently unfolding in Ukraine may have you feeling helpless or unsure of what you can do. In an effort to extend our hands any way we can, we’ll be speaking with Kelly Gollick, Executive Director of Catholic Charities for the Diocese of Harrisburg about tangible ways we can contribute to our brothers and sisters in Christ in need of humanitarian aid both at home and abroad. In this episode: Catholic Charities Harrisburg http://www.cchbg.org Catholic Relief Services - Ukraine https://support.crs.org/donate/donate-ukraine?ms=agigoo0922ukr00gen00&gclid=CjwKCAiA4KaRBhBdEiwAZi1zztcHXwRAm43ljCJNO5DuvvPXUcw1eRrJS8MAK1ZyjhxidUL-bghoCo8EQAvDBwE Caritas https://www.caritas.org/where-caritas-work/europe/ukraine/

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