Capitol Compass is the official podcast of the New York State Catholic Conference. On the show we dive into public policy debates in Albany and Washington, D.C., of concern to the Church, as well as subjects related to Catholic social teaching. New episodes air every other Wednesday.
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Dads Unplugged is a place for dads to hangout and learn from each other. We believe no dad is perfect, not even the hosts! Sit back, relax and enjoying shooting the sh*t with us! Let us know what you think! Follow us on: Instagram: @dadsunpluggedpodcast
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In episode 40, Gillian chats with Father Kevin Creagh, C.M., vice president for mission integration at Catholic Health. They discuss what differentiates Catholic Health from secular medical institutions and their advocacy work. Learn more about Catholic Health: https://www.catholichealthli.org/ 2024 End of Session Round-Up: https://www.nyscatholic.…
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#39 | Disabilities & Physician Assisted Suicide
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In episode 39, Gillian chats with Max Rodriguez, manager of government affairs for the Center for Disability Rights. They discuss the dangers of physician assisted suicide legislation and why everyone should be concerned about it. Learn more about the Center for Disability Rights: https://cdrnys.org/ Contact your State Senate and Assembly represent…
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In episode 38, Gillian chats with Shannon Kelly, executive director of Catholic Charities for Orange, Sullivan and Ulster counties. They discuss the opioid epidemic and the different treatment and prevention programs offered by Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan and Ulster counties. Learn more about Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan and Ul…
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#37 | The Sisters of Life & Their Ministries
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In episode 37, Gillian chats with Mother Mary Concepta and Sister Virginia Joy. They discuss the mission of the Sisters of Life and their ministries. Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/, or texting 'CAN' to 50457. --- Follow us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nysc…
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#36 | The Migrant Crisis with Bishop DiMarzio
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In episode 36, Gillian chats with Bishop Emeritus Nicholas DiMarzio from the Diocese of Brooklyn. They discuss the current migrant crisis and how we can respond as Catholics. Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/ , or texting 'CAN' to 50457. --- Follow us on social media! Facebook: htt…
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#35 | Bilingual Catholic Education with Principal Philip Heide
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In episode 35, Gillian chats with Principal Philip Heide from St. Michael's Catholic Academy in Flushing, Queens. They discuss the school's dual language program and Catholic School's Week. St. Michael's Catholic Academy Website: https://stmichaelsca.org/ Address: 136-58 41st Ave Flushing NY 11355 Phone: (718) 961-0246 (English / Spanish) Alternate…
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#34 | The Crisis in Israel with Bishop Scharfenberger
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In episode 34, Gillian chats with Bishop Edward Scharfenberger from the Diocese of Albany. They discuss the horrific terrorist attack in Israel, the ensuing war against Hamas in Gaza, and the stain of anti-Semitism emerging here and abroad. Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/ , or te…
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#33 | Caring for the Terminally Ill with Sister Mary de Paul, O.P.
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In episode 33, Gillian chats with Sister Mary de Paul, O.P. from the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne. They discuss Respect Life Month and her order’s ministry of caring for those with incurable cancer at the end of their lives. Learn more about the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne: https://hawthorne-dominicans.org/index.html Learn about Rosary Hill Ho…
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#32 | From 9/11 Firefighter to Priest with Fr. Tom Colucci
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In episode 32, Gillian chats with Father Tom Colucci from Most Precious Blood Parish in Walden, NY. They discuss his journey from a 9/11 firefighter to becoming a priest. Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/ , or texting 'CAN' to 50457. --- Follow us on social media! Facebook: https:/…
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BONUS | Monthly Legislative Update: June 2023
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Learn what has been happening in Albany during the month of June 2023. --- Follow us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconference X (formerly known as Twitter): https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/By NYS Catholic Conference
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#31 | The Eucharistic Revival with Bishop Colacicco
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In episode 31, Gillian chats with Auxiliary Bishop Gerardo Colacicco from the Archdiocese of New York. They discuss the meaning of the Eucharist, the National Eucharistic Revival in Indianapolis, and the NYS Eucharistic Congress in Auriesville. Learn more about the NYS Eucharistic Congress: https://nyseucharisticcongress.org/ Learn more about the N…
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BONUS | Monthly Legislative Update: May 2023
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Learn what has been happening in Albany during the month of May 2023. Take action against physician assisted suicide: https://www.votervoice.net/NYSCATHOLIC/campaigns/100173/respond --- Follow us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconference X (formerly known as Twitter): https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConf Instagram: ht…
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#30 | Aspiring to Holiness with Bishop Espaillat
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In episode 30, Gillian chats with Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Espaillat from the Archdiocese of New York. They discuss his appointment as a bishop, youth ministry, and the Hispanic Catholic Charismatic Renewal. Learn more about the Hispanic Catholic Charismatic Renewal: https://www.centrobronx.com/ Pentecost Vigil Procession: https://www.centrobronx.co…
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BONUS | Monthly Legislative Update: April 2023
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Learn what has been happening in Albany during the month of April 2023. Tell Governor Hochul you oppose her abortion expansion plans: https://www.votervoice.net/NYSCATHOLIC/campaigns/103840/respond Our full memo of opposition on providing abortion pills on SUNY/CUNY campuses: https://www.nyscatholic.org/abortion-pill-access-on-college-campuses/ Tak…
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#29 | CNEWA's Earthquake Response with Michael La Civita
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In episode 29, Gillian chats with Michael La Civita, director of communications for the Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA). They discuss CNEWA's response to the earthquakes in Syria and their other efforts to support the Eastern Catholic Churches. Learn more about CNEWA: https://cnewa.org/ Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) b…
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BONUS | Monthly Legislative Update: March 2023
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Learn what has been happening in Albany during the month of March 2023. Radical Solidarity: https://www.nyscatholic.org/radical-solidarity/ Additional Resources - Help for Moms: https://www.nyscatholic.org/helpformoms/ - Abortion: Public Policy and Catholic Teaching Resources: https://www.nyscatholic.org/abortion-public-policy-and-catholic-teaching…
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#28 | Assisted Suicide: Learning from Canada with Dr. Catherine Ferrier
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In episode 28, Gillian chats with Dr. Catherine Ferrier, a Canadian physician and president of the Physicians Alliance Against Euthanasia. They discuss why NY and other states should look at Canada as an example of why assisted suicide should NOT be legalized. Take action against assisted suicide in NY: https://www.votervoice.net/NYSCATHOLIC/campai…
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BONUS | Monthly Legislative Update: February 2023
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Learn what has been happening in Albany during the month of February 2023. Our statement on lifting the charter school cap: https://www.nyscatholic.org/statement-charter-school-cap/ Our testimony regarding the 2023-2024 elementary and secondary education budget: https://www.nyscatholic.org/elementary-and-secondary-education-budget/ --- Follow us on…
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#27 | Abortion Pills Dangers with Joe Zalot
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In episode 27, Gillian chats with Joe Zalot, an ethicist from the National Catholic Bioethics Center. They discuss the dangers of abortion pills and currently proposed NY legislation. Proposed NY Legislation: A1135: Defining the human embryo as “tissue” S.1066-A : Prescribing Abortion Medication via Telehealth S9444-A: Relates to requiring SUNY and…
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BONUS | Monthly Legislative Update: January 2023
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Learn what has been happening in Albany during the month of January 2023. --- Follow us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconference X (formerly known as Twitter): https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/By NYS Catholic Conference
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In episode 26, Gillian chats with Auxiliary Bishop Richard Henning from the Diocese of Rockville Centre. They discuss his new appointment as coadjutor bishop of the Diocese of Providence in Rhode Island. Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/ , or texting 'CAN' to 50457. --- Follow us o…
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#25 | Prison Ministry with Deacon Matt Hens
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In episode 25, Gillian chats with Deacon Matt Hens from the Diocese of Buffalo. They discuss the importance of prison ministry and restorative justice. Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/ , or texting 'CAN' to 50457. --- Follow us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/n…
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#24 | A Life of Service with Fr. Mark Reilly
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In episode 24, Gillian chats with Fr. Mark Reilly from St. Peter's Parish in Massena, NY, in the Diocese of Ogdensburg. They discuss his service as a Marine Corps veteran, parish priest and military chaplain. Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/ , or texting 'CAN' to 50457. --- Follow…
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#23 | Faithful Citizenship with Bishop Lucia
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In episode 23, Gillian chats with Bishop Douglas Lucia from the Diocese of Syracuse. They discuss Catholicism, politics, and our moral and civic duty to be active in the political arena. Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/ , or texting 'CAN' to 50457. --- Follow us on social media! F…
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#22 | Respecting Life in Blue States with Molly Sheahan
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In episode 22, Gillian chats with Molly Sheahan, associate director for life and family advocacy at the California Catholic Conference. They discuss California’s Proposition 1 and how could set precedence for other states, as well as, being pro-life in blue states. California Catholic Conference: https://cacatholic.org/ California Catholic Conferen…
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#21 | Campus Ministry with Paulist Fr. Larry Rice
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In episode 21, Gillian chats with Paulist Father Larry Rice, chaplain for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI). They discuss campus ministry and young adult involvement in the Church. Rensselaer Newman: https://rensselaernewman.org/ Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/ , or texting …
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#20 | Migrants at the Border with Beatriz Diaz Taveras
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In episode 20, Gillian chats with Beatriz Diaz Taveras, Executive Director of Catholic Charities Community Services of the Archdiocese of New York. They discuss migrants at the border coming to New York City and what Catholic Charities has done to step up and help those in need. Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website,…
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#19 | Labor Day: Catholic Theology and the Spirituality of Work with Bishop Barres
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After a brief summer hiatus Capitol Compass is back! In episode 19, Gillian chats with Bishop John O. Barres of the Diocese of Rockville Centre. They discuss Labor Day and the spirituality of work. Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/, or texting 'CAN' to 50457. --- Follow us on socia…
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In episode 18, Gillian chats with Dennis Poust, executive director of the New York State Catholic Conference. They discuss the end of the 2022 legislative session and bills of interest to the Conference. Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/, or texting 'CAN' to 50457. --- Follow us on…
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#17 | Alternatives to Abortion with Cheryl Calire
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In episode 17, Gillian chats with Cheryl Calire, executive director of pro-life ministries for the Diocese of Buffalo. They discuss alternatives to abortion and the Mother Teresa Home in Buffalo's East Side. NYS Bishops Statement on a Pro-Life Future in the Empire State: https://www.nyscatholic.org/nys-bishops-prolife/ NYSCC Help for Moms Resources…
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#16 | Mission to Ukraine with Msgr. Kevin Sullivan
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In episode 16, Gillian chats with Msgr. Kevin Sullivan, executive director of Catholic Charies for the Archdiocese of New York. They discuss his recent trip to visit Ukrainian refugees with Cardinal Dolan and an Archdiocese of New York delegation. Donate to Ukraine through CNEWA: https://cnewa.org/campaigns/ukraine/ Sign up for the Catholic Action …
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In episode 15, Gillian chats with Dan Misleh, founder of the Catholic Climate Covenant. They discuss the Catholic Climate Covenant and how to combat climate change through Care for Creation. To learn more about the Catholic Climate Covenant, visit their website, https://catholicclimatecovenant.org/ Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by g…
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#14 | Doctor-Assisted Suicide with Dr. Thomas Carroll
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In episode 14, Gillian chats with Dr. Thomas Carroll, general internal and palliative care doctor, and associate professor of medicine at the University of Rochester's School of Medicine and Dentistry. They discuss doctor-assisted suicide, common misconceptions, and more. To learn more about Catholic end-of-life decision making and your legal optio…
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#13 | Catholic Federal Advocacy with Lauren McCormack
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In episode 13, Gillian chats with Lauren McCormack, Executive Director for the Office of Government Relations at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). They chat about Catholic advocacy on the federal level. Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/, or texting 'CAN' to …
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#12 | Protecting Children with Attorney Edward Mechmann
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Warning: the discussions in this episode may be triggering for some survivors of abuse. In episode 12, Gillian chats with Edward Mechmann, the Director of Public Policy and Director of Safe Environment with the Archdiocese of New York. They discuss the clergy sexual abuse crisis in the Catholic Church, how the Church has responded in terms of prote…
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In episode 11, Gillian chats with Dan Jason, the founder of EF3 LIFE, a company based in using education, faith, fitness and finance to improve ourselves and the lives of others, and author of "The Saint Next Door." They discuss young adult involvement in the Church, specifically mission trips, and his new book "The Saint Next Door." Sign up for th…
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#10 | Brooklyn's New Bishop - Bishop Robert J. Brennan
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In episode 10, Gillian chats with Bishop Robert J. Brennan, the newly appointed bishop of the Diocese of Brooklyn. They discuss his return to New York and stepping into his new role. Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/, or texting 'CAN' to 50457. --- Follow us on social media! Facebo…
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#9 | Catholic Education & Catholic Schools Week with Giovanni Virgiglio
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In episode nine, Gillian chats with Giovanni Virgiglio, Diocesan Chancellor and Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Albany. They discuss the importance of Catholic education and Catholic Schools Week (January 31, 2022 - February 5, 2022). Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/,…
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#8 | Advocacy in the Public Square with Kathy Gallagher & Kristen Curran
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In episode eight, Gillian chats with Kathy Gallagher, Director for Pro-Life Activities, and Kristen Curran, Director of Government Relations, from the NYS Catholic Conference. They discuss Catholic advocacy in the public square. Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/, or texting 'CAN' t…
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Long time, no talk! How's everyone doing? Is this 2022 or 2020 part 2? We will be back! (Yes, Arnold is on the list!) We havse 4 archive episodes coming out this month and then we will be back live in February.By Shawn Pace and Nelson Osorio
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In episode seven, Gillian chats with Jim Cultrara, the Director of Education for the NYS Catholic Conference. They discuss the Conference's role in education and how Catholic schools coped throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/, or texting 'CAN' to 5045…
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In episode six, Gillian chats with special guest His Eminence, Cardinal Timothy Dolan. They reflect on the past year and discuss the Advent and Christmas seasons. Cardinal Dolan's Christmas Midnight Mass airs on the Catholic Channel on Sirius XM, on channel 129, and on WPIX in the New York City metro area Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CA…
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#5 | Dobbs v. Jackson with Alexis Carra-Tracey
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In episode five, Gillian chats with Alexis Carra-Tracey, attorney for the offices of Public Policy & Safe Environment at the Archdiocese of New York. They discuss the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case, including common misconceptions of the case and possible outcomes. Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our web…
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#4 | Long Island Charity & Gratitude with Laura Cassell
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In episode four, Gillian chats with Laura Cassell, the Executive Director/CEO of Catholic Charities of Long Island. They discuss the "hidden" needs in Long Island, pandemic challenges, and the upcoming holiday season. To get involved with Catholic Charities of Long Island, visit their website, https://www.catholiccharities.cc/, or call them at (516…
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#3 | NYSCC & Respect Life with Kathy Gallagher
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In episode three, Gillian chats with Kathy Gallagher, the Director for Pro-Life Activities for the NYS Catholic Conference. They discuss the Conference's role in pro-life activities. Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/, or texting 'CAN' to 50457. --- Follow us on social media! Facebo…
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#2 | Hope of the Poor with Bishop Scharfenberger
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In episode two, Gillian chats with Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger of the Diocese of Albany about his recent mission trip to Mexico City. The sponsor of Bishop Ed's pilgrimage was Hope of the Poor. Read the Bishop's weekly articles in the Evangelist at https://evangelist.org/Content/Bishop/Columns/17/79 Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN)…
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#1 | Introductions & the Catholic Action Network
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In our first episode we chat with Dennis Poust, the Executive Director of the New York State Catholic Conference. He explains who we are as an organization, our goals for the podcast, and why Catholics should be involved in public policy. Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/, or texti…
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The guys are back! Nelson and Shawn have had a crazy last couple months. Even dads need time off! This episode will blow your mind!! No spoliers!By Shawn Pace and Nelson Osorio
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Time to bring on our first father of twins! Plus he is super cool guy! Luc DiMarzio gives us his view on having twins, moving to a new city with his family and being a music faith leader. Plus he was a dad baseball coach too! Like the hosts! Follow Luc at: Instagram: @lucdimarzioBy Shawn Pace and Nelson Osorio
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Excited today to have on a FBI trained hostage negotiator, Jeremy Nicks! He shares with us some of his career and how we can learn to better communicate in our daily lives. Maybe he can help us settle a few items! Follow Jeremy at: Instagram: @By Shawn Pace and Nelson Osorio
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