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Join Catholic Extension Society as we journey to meet vibrant and transformative communities of faith in the poorest regions of America. We find people who are rich in faith, culture and purpose amid the many struggles and challenges they face. We hope that listeners will walk away with a deeper appreciation of the beauty of the Catholic Church in our country. These communities are supported by Catholic Extension Society, an organization based in Chicago and founded in 1905. Our mission is t ...
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Seminarians Earn “Calluses Before Chalices” | Yakima Valley, Washington State
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Every Wednesday night during harvest season, 16 Masses are celebrated in migrant farmworker camps across the Yakima Valley in Central Washington. This “Mass in Camps” initiative, supported by Catholic Extension Society, offers not only the Eucharist to seasonal migrant farmworkers, but also fellowship, food and music. In this episode, Bishop Joseph…
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Hope Beyond the Rubble | Guayanilla, Puerto Rico
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Puerto Rico’s string of natural disasters has left an indelible mark on the people. Yet, their faith endures. In this episode, we visit Guayanilla, a small town at the epicenter of devastating earthquakes in 2020. Immaculate Conception, a 180-year-old landmark church, sustained major damage. Parishioners sadly watched their beloved worship space an…
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“Those who sing pray twice” | The legacy of music in the Black Catholic Church
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Music in the Black Catholic Church in America dates back to 17th century African rhythms fused with the Christian faith. This style of music is a cherished mode of prayer in the Deep South, and it carries a legacy of resilience and devotion. This episode features voices including the late Francis Leblanc, a gifted and beloved music minister and tea…
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Hope and Beauty in Blackfeet Nation | Browning, Montana
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Little Flower Parish on Blackfeet Nation works to help this Native American community rediscover and reclaim the beauty that has been endowed in them by their creator. Mass is offered at the annual four-day Indian Days celebration, wherein people of Blackfeet descent celebrate their heritage with traditional dancing, drumming and games. The parish …
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In this episode we explore how the Catholic Church is good for societal health throughout the vast reaches of the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings in eastern Montana. Scattered throughout this territory, which is nearly the size of New Zealand, are small town parishes that are catalysts of compassion. When economies falter, Catholic churches are pla…
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The Hidden Potential Within the Children of Migrant Farmworkers | Kalamazoo, Michigan
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In southwest Michigan, Catholic leaders go outside the “four walls” of the Church to share God’s love among migrant farmworkers and their children. In this episode we hear from Veronica Rodriguez, the program director for Hispanic ministry in the Diocese of Kalamazoo. She grew up working in the fields alongside her mother. She remembers priests and…
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Nothing About a Cathedral Is Accidental | San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Catholic Extension Society has supported Puerto Rico since its first days as a U.S. territory. In this episode, narrated by our president, Father Jack Wall, we visit the sacred treasures inside the Cathedral Basilica of San Juan Bautista, the oldest cathedral church under the American flag. The cathedral represents not only the 500+ years of Cathol…
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A Nun Takes on Mobile Medical Care for the Uninsured | Knoxville, Tennessee
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A Nun Takes on Mobile Medical Care for the Uninsured | Knoxville, Tennessee Our first episode takes us to East Tennessee. You will meet Sister Mary Lisa Renfer, our 2024-2025 Lumen Christi Award recipient. In addition to being a Religious Sister of Mercy from Alma, Michigan, she is also a physician. She leads St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic, a mobile medi…
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