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On Mission is a podcast from the Catholic Apostolate Center. Join Kate Fowler, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. as they discuss all things relevant to the Catholic church today.
In this episode of On Mission, Sarah Harrigan Scalfaro, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discuss the Pallottine Fathers and Brothers, the Society of the Catholic Apostolate, founded St. Vincent Pallotti.
Founded by St. Vincent Pallotti, the Pallottine Fathers and Brothers seek to revive faith and rekindle charity in the hearts of all members of the faithful. Pallottines minister wherever the Church is in need and can be found in parishes, schools, universities, missions, and other Catholic organizations. The Pallottines of the Immaculate Conception Province are located throughout the eastern United States and Peru.
Inspired by Saint Vincent Pallotti's motto, taken from St. Paul, "The charity of Christ urges us on," the Society of the Catholic Apostolate (the Pallottines) works throughout the world to further the Catholic Church's mission to renew faith and rekindle charity. As part of the Union of Catholic Apostolate, the Society of the Catholic Apostolate is a group of priests and brothers known as the Pallottines. Pallottine priests and brothers are a group of men who share a life of community, prayer, and apostolic work. They follow the charism and spirituality of their founder, St. Vincent Pallotti, who wanted to reawaken faith and love among Catholics and share the Gospel of Christ with all. Pallottines work to instill in others a deep conviction of their personal call to live as apostles of Jesus Christ.
To remain faithful to St. Vincent Pallotti's call to "revive faith and rekindle charity," Pallottine priests and brothers promise the Society chastity, poverty, obedience, perseverance, the sharing of resources, and spirit of service. These promises are a sign of the desire to live in a community devoted to service to the people of God. St. Vincent Pallotti saw ministry as having two purposes: to love God and to shower God's love on others.
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St. Vincent Pallotti
Union of the Catholic Apostolate
The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, and the Christmas Season
Religious Brothers
Resources:
What is a Saint? (St. Vincent Pallotti video)
Pallotti Portal
With Christ, Our Hope (blog)
St. Vincent Pallotti and the Union of Catholic Apostolate (webinar)
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In this episode of On Mission, Sarah Harrigan Scalfaro, Chris Pierno, Jonathan Sitko, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discuss the history of the Union of Catholic Apostolate, founded by St. Vincent Pallotti.
St. Vincent Pallotti’s foundation had a very remarkable history. Having all people united as apostles of Christ was the dream of St. Vincent Pallotti and from the beginning this group took on a new form of an “Association” and immediately in 1835 it received the approval of the competent ecclesiastical authority. It is a community, which unites priests, religious, lay people and takes the name “Catholic Apostolate”. This community started many new initiatives answering to the many needs of the Church (Foreign Missions, Local Missions, Retreat Work) and in the city of Rome (evening schools, a soup kitchen, orphanage – Pia Casa di Carità, etc.).
But the new ideas soon met with suspicion, many people could not understand his ideas and Vincent Pallotti had to defend his vision and his foundation again and again. After his death the name of his foundation of priests and brothers was changed into “Pious Mission Society” and there remained only this community and one of sisters. But the members of these communities never forgot that the idea of Pallotti was more than their present realization.
Now, in the new millennium, St. Vincent Pallotti's idea has become a living reality again. On October 28, 2003, the Union of the Catholic Apostolate received the official approval and blessing of the universal Church from the Pontifical Council of the Laity. This happened only after much study of St. Vincent's charism and reformulation of their individual guidelines by the various Pallottine groups that have continued to hold St. Vincent as their founder. Hence, the reason for the name -- Union of Catholic Apostolate. And the Union is simply -- men and women, lay, religious and priests -- working together for the glory of God and working to spread the name of Jesus while fostering His love among all peoples.
Related Episodes:
St. Vincent Pallotti
The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, and the Christmas Season
Religious Brothers
Resources:
IV International Congress of the Union of the Catholic Apostolate
What is a Saint? (St. Vincent Pallotti video)
Pallotti Portal
With Christ, Our Hope (blog)
St. Vincent Pallotti and the Union of Catholic Apostolate (webinar)
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In this episode of On Mission, Sarah Harrigan Scalfaro, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined by Ryan Corey and John Cardillo, Summer Associates at the Catholic Apostolate Center, to discuss their experiences living in a faith community while ministering to peers at The Catholic University of America.
At Catholic University, students have the opportunity to engage in ministry, serving their peers. Through this program, student ministers live in community with one another. Student Ministry aims to support the work of the Office of Campus Ministry in its mission of serving The Catholic University of America. This mission can only be accomplished by the work of many students, faculty and staff. Student Ministry leaders play an integral role in helping students grow in their faith at Catholic University. Through prayer, study and service, Student Ministry brings together all corners of campus to encounter Jesus Christ in the Catholic faith.
Student Ministry has expanded to include a wide range of opportunities for students to be faith leaders at Catholic University. The Student Minister's role is shifting to be more residence hall-focused, with renewed missionary and evangelistic emphasis.
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Spirituality and Prayer Through Religious Charism
Spiritual Works of Mercy
Corporal Works of Mercy
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Vocational Discernment Resources
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In this episode of On Mission, Dr. Kristin Witte joins Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. to discuss why and how to talk to children about suffering and loss in life.
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In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discuss the Vocation to the married life and the Sacrament of Marriage, one of the seven sacraments, and how it is a spiritual and physical bond between the man and wife where the two become one flesh for the good of the couple and the procreation of children.
They discuss in this episode the sacramental grace available to couples to draw from over the course of their marriage and the indissoluble nature of marriage. They make reference to the USCCB document Called to the Joy of Loveis the national pastoral framework for marriage and family life ministry. In the Bible, Jesus and his mother Mary are present at the Wedding Feast at Cana and he turns the water into wine (John 2:1-12). With Jesus’ attendance, he blessed their union, and by coming to their aid when the wine ran out, he offered his support. The marriage of a man and wife symbolizes the love that Christ has for his Church.
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Marriage and Family Resources by Catholic Apostolate Center
Vocational Discernment Resources.
Marriage on the Ad Infinitum blog.
Listen to Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. on Called to the Joy of Love series.
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Talking to Children About Suffering
Mary as Mother of the Church and Mothers as Our Primary Teachers
Prayer, Work, and Life Balance
Father’s Day and other episodes about fathers
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In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Sarah Harrigan, Monica Thom Konschnik, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., discuss various types of priestly ministry and the distinction between diocesan priests and religious priests.
Most people may be familiar with the ministries and role of the parish priest. There are also priests who are not directly associated with parishes. Some may be part of a religious community, although religious communties adminster parishes as well. Sometimes priests have ministries associated at shrines, hospitals, or schools, among other places. Fr. Frank discusses his experience as a religious priest and his roles at St. Jude Shrine, as a teacher, and in other ministries. Religious communities typically are involved in apostolic work that reflects their particular charism.
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In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Sarah Harrigan, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., are joined by Jonathan Harrison, Program Associate at the Catholic Apostolate Center, to discuss the life and witness of Blessed Carlo Acutis.
Bl. Carlo Acutis was 15 years old when he died of leukemia in a hospital in Monza, Italy in 2006. Carlo is remembered as a normal, joyful teenager who strived to be the best version of himself, living the ordinary in an extraordinary way. Carlo was generous to the poor of his community, many of whom came to pay their respects at his funeral. Carlo's passion for the Eucharist ultimately led to his mother's conversion. Two quotes epitomize the holiness of Carlo in his young life: "each person reflects the light of God" and “sadness is looking at oneself, happiness is looking at God. Conversion is nothing but a movement of the eyes." -Bl. Carlo Acutis
Blessed Carlo Acutis is scheduled to become a Saint either as soon as this October or in 2025, during the Jubilee Year. Pope Francis recognized a second miracle attributed to Carlo’s intercession in a decree on May 23, 2024. The miracle involved the healing of a 21-year-old girl from Costa Rica named Valeria Valverde, who was near death after seriously injuring her head in a bicycle accident while studying in Florence in 2022.
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Learn more about Bl. Carlo Acutis
Prayer Resources
Pope Francis Portal
Synod on Youth
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In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discuss the Theological Virtues—Faith, Hope, and Charity—and how they contribute to a virtuous life.
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In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discuss the Cardinal Virtues—prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance—and how one can lead a virtuous life.
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In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Amy Cardin, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., are joined by Dr. Susan Timoney, Associate Dean for Graduate Ministerial Studies at the Catholic University of America, to discuss the Year of Prayer proclaimed by Pope Francis for 2024 ahead of the Year of Jubilee in 2025.
In preparation for the 2025 Jubilee Year 'Pilgrims of Hope', 2024 has been designated a Year of Prayer by Pope Francis. There is a particular focus on the Our Father, and this presents us with the opportunity to go back to the basics of prayer. Take time in this upcoming year to rediscover a personal relationship with our God and Father through prayer. Dr. Timoney offers some small tips on making the most of the year ahead.
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Prayer Resources
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In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Amy Cardin, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., are joined by Fr. Conrad Murphy, Chaplain at the University of Maryland Catholic Student Center and host of the Habemus Papam podcast, to discuss the history and role of the pope from St. Peter to Pope Francis.
The Papacy, established by Christ when he declared to St. Peter: “And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it” (Matthew 16:18). The papacy, is the office and jurisdiction of the bishop of Rome and is the head of the Catholic Church. The current pope is Pope Francis who became pope in 2013 and succeeded Pope Benedict XVI.
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Resources:
Listen to Habemus Papam
Pope Francis Portal
Pope Benedict XVI Portal
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In this episode of On Mission, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., Kate Fowler, Chris Pierno, and special guest, Joseph Basalla, as they discuss the history of liturgical vestments and the evolution of the garments worn by priests and deacons.
In the liturgical calendar, the color for each day corresponds to that day's main liturgical celebration, even though Optional Memorials (perhaps with a different color) might be chosen instead. The four main colors shown are:
White – Christmas Time and Easter Time; celebrations of the Lord (except of his Passion), of Mary, of the Angels, and of Saints who were not Martyrs; solemnities of the Most Holy Trinity (Sun. after Pentecost), of All Saints (Nov. 1), and of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist (June 24); feasts of the Conversion of St. Paul (Jan. 25), of the Chair of St. Peter (Feb. 22), and of St. John (Dec. 27); also permitted in the United States at Masses for the Dead
Red – Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and Pentecost Sunday; celebrations of the Lord's Passion, of Apostles, and of Evangelists; celebrations of Martyrs
Green – Ordinary Time
Violet – Advent and Lent; Masses for the Dead
Other liturgical colors not represented on this calendar include rose (Third Sun. of Advent and Fourth Sun. of Lent), black (Masses for the Dead), and gold or silver (permitted in the United States for more solemn occasions).
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14 Holy Helpers
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Vocational Discernment
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In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined by Fr. Jim Sabak, O.F.M., Director of Worship for the Diocese of Raleigh, North Carolina, to discuss the Easter Vigil Liturgy, the Vigil's symbolism, and Easter traditions.
The rubrics of the Missale Romanum remind us that this "mother of all vigils" is the "greatest and most noble of all solemnities and it is to be unique in every single Church" ( Missale Romanum, "Rubrics for the Easter Vigil" (EV), no.2). On this holy night, the Church keeps watch, celebrating the resurrection of Christ in the sacraments and awaiting his return in glory. It is the turning point of the Triduum, the Passover of the new covenant, which marks Christ's passage from death to life. Therefore, the Easter Vigil does not correspond to the usual Saturday evening Mass and its character is unique in the cycle of the liturgical year.
The Vigil, by its very nature, "ought to take place at night" (EV, no. 3). It is not begun before nightfall 1 and should end before daybreak on Easter Sunday. The celebration of the Easter Vigil takes the place of the Office of Readings (EV, no. 5).
The role of the deacon assisting the priest is highlighted in the new Missale, although it is noted that in his absence his duties may be exercised by the priest celebrant himself or by a concelebrant (EV, no. 6).
For more resources about Easter, please visit the Lent and Easter Resource page.
Click here to learn more about Fr. Jim Sabak's book, Vigilemus et Oremus.
Read blog posts about the Easter Vigil and the Easter Season
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In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Amy Cardin, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., are joined by Jonathan Sitko, Director of Programs at the Catholic Apostolate Center, to discuss podcasts and how they are an important evangelization medium in the 21st century.
Podcasts are one of the most popular media outlets and the Church capitalizes on the number of people consuming podcasts. Throughout time, the Church has used the current technology to reach people and help them come to know Christ more fully and enrich their spiritual life. Faith and spirituality podcast consumption makes up a large number of podcasts. The Church is able to share homilies, reflections, and scripture studies, which allow people to come together as a community. There is a podcast for everyone.
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Social Media
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In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Amy Cardin, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., are joined by Sarah Harrigan, Assistant Director of Administration at the Catholic Apostolate Center, to discuss faith formation in their adolescent years.
The adolescent years are formational in a child’s faith journey. During this time a child may come to understand their faith as a significant part of their life and that they belong in the faith community. Youth group gives adolescents the opportunity to learn their faith and have faith experiences that help the faith take deep root. Having a common faith among young people allows the adolescents to bond on a deeper level and pilgrimages allow for tangible faith experiences that can help the faith feel real in adolescents lives, which may help the young people to feel as though they belong.
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Talking to Children About Suffering
Fatherhood: Teenagers and Young Adults
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Click here for resources on New Evangelization
Synod on Young People
World Youth Day 2023
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In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Amy Cardin, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., discuss how social media offers us an opportunity to spread positivity and Christ’s good news.
Social media offers plenty of opportunities to communicate with people all over the world. With that opportunity one can use it to evangelize and spread peace in our lives. Sometimes social media content lacks charity, so when we engage on social media we must be mindful that there are real people on the other side of the screen and that our posts can be seen by anyone. We can ask ourselves: what if this post is the only one that someone sees, how does that reflect Christ’s message? Some ways to promote Christ on social media: post Bible verses; share Sacramental milestones (e.g. Baptism, Communion, etc.); a current religious book you’re reading.
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Engaging Those Who are not Connected with the Church
Mental Health and Spirituality
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In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Amy Cardin, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., discuss the peace that Christmas offers and how we are called to bring that peace into our lives throughout the entirety of the year.
Christmas is the most wonderful time of year, people are most joyful and can be extra generous. However, there is no reason why generosity and peace cannot be brought into our lives in the entirety of the year. As Christians, Christ--the Prince of Peace--gives us his peace in our relationship with him so that we can share his message and his peace with all whom we encounter.
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Advent Resources
Pilgrimages
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In this episode of On Mission, Kate Fowler, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined by Emily Lomnitzer, a professional vocalist and diocesan youth choir director, to discuss the role of Sacred Music in Liturgy and personal prayer.
Sacred music, or religious music, is music that is set apart from daily use and is used in the various rites and liturgies in the Church, such as Mass. It has been used in the Church's liturgical celebration for centuries. It is an integral part of the worship and sacrifice taken place during the Mass. It has been said, "he who sings, prays twice." Some examples of sacred music may include: the Ave Maria, the Magnificat, Te Deum, the Gloria, Salve Regina, among others. Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina is a famous composer of sacred music from the late Renaissance period and the Missa Papae Marcelli is one of his most renowned pieces.
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In this episode of On Mission, Brian Rhude, Project Coordinator for the Catholic Apostolate Center, joins Chris Pierno and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. to discuss the Solemnity of Mary and Christmas Season celebrations.
View Advent resources provided by the Catholic Apostolate Center. The season of Advent is the Church’s liturgical season of preparation for Christmas. It is often referred to as “the Little Lent”. Advent begins on the Sunday closest to the feast of St. Andrew, November 30th, and continues for four weeks and concludes with midnight Mass on Christmas. Families prepare for Christmas in advent in a variety of ways, such as setting up and Advent wreath on the dining room table or using a Jesse tree. One can also use the season to go to the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Penance and observe silence as a means of preparing for Christmas.
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In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., discuss practical ways that parents and educators can share the Catholic Faith with young children on a daily basis.
Some practical ways may include daily and routine opportunities of prayer, for example, before meals and before bed, utilize holy water on a periodic basis, start every morning with a hymn. One can introduce the Faith to even their youngest children by incorporating the Faith into everyday family experiences through the rhythms of the Liturgical Year, the Sacraments, Sunday Mass, personal witness, and daily prayers as well as the importance of community support--the village--and the particular witness of the Saints as one raises children.
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Talking to Children About Suffering
Mary as Mother of the Church and Mothers as Our Primary Teachers
Family as the Domestic Church
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In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., are joined by Monica Thom Konschnik, Director of Administration at the Catholic Apostolate Center, to discuss a forthcoming eformation resource designed for leaders within the Catholic Church of short-term service immersion experiences.
At one point in a leader’s journey, they were following and being formed by another. The purpose of this formation program is to provide leaders of of short-term service immersion experiences with a retreat-like opportunity to pray and reflect on 1) their own encounter with Christ, 2) their own experience of accompaniment by Christ, 3) formation of a community in Christ, and 4) their own experience of being sent on mission by Christ.
This eformation resources is done in collaboration with the Catholic Apostolate Center and Catholic Volunteer Network. Catholic Volunteer Network fosters and promotes full-time domestic and international faith-based volunteer service opportunities for people of all ages, backgrounds, and skills. As the leading membership organization of Christian volunteer and mission programs, we support and enhance the work of our members through volunteer recruitment, training and resources, networking opportunities, and advocacy.
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Lay Missioners
eFormation
Spiritual Works of Mercy
Corporal Works of Mercy
Resources:
Living as Missionary Disciples Resources
Lay Ministry and Apostolate Resources
Art of Accompaniment Resources
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In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., are joined by Deacon Mark Krejci, the Director of the Diaconate for the Diocese of Crookston, Minnesota, to discuss the diaconate and its role within the Church.
The word deacon means “servant”. The diaconate has its origins in the Old Testament with Ancient Israel and one of the first deacons of the Church was St. Stephen in the first century. Jesus modeled the deacon when he washed the feet of the Apostles at the Last Supper. The deacon's ministry has three dimensions: liturgy, word and service. At the liturgy, he assists the bishop and priests. At the Mass, the deacon proclaims the Gospel, may be invited to preach the homily, and assists at the altar. A deacon is meant to proclaim the Gospel in every area of his life. All are called to do the same in their own particular Vocation in life.
On Mission Episodes with Deacon Mark:
Parish Evangelization
Engaging Those Who Are Not Connected with the Church
Related Episodes:
Liturgical Vestments
Discernment
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Vocational Discernment Resources
Lay Ministry and Apostolate Resources
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In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., are joined by Leonard Wathen, Director of Religious Education at St. Aloysius Church in Leonardtown, Maryland, to discuss faith formation within the parish and how to overcome various challenges.
Faith Formation primarily focuses on deepening initial conversion to faith. It incorporates the catechetical, liturgical, and pastoral ministries. Because it is a form of evangelization, Faith Formation is a lifelong process. Six tasks through which catechesis seeks to achieve its endeavours include: knowledge of the faith, liturgical education, moral formation, formation in prayer and methods of prayer, education for community life and missionary initiation. Parents are the primary educators of their children and parents must be involved and model the Faith for their children to follow.
Leonard Wathen is the Director of Religious Education at St. Aloysius Church. He holds a master's degree in theology from Christendom College and an Advanced Apostolic Catechetical Diploma from the Holy See. He is the author of three books - Who Do You Say That I Am?: Scriptural Reflections on Becoming a Disciple of Jesus, Follow Me: Scriptural Reflections on Living as a Disciple of Jesus, and Remain in Me: Scriptural Reflections on Growing as a Disciple of Jesus. Leonard is a Secular Carmelite in the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Secular Community in Port Tobacco, Maryland.
Leonard and his wife, Nicole are natives of St. Mary's County and live in Callaway with their four children.
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Living as Missionary Disciples Resources
Catechesis Resources
New Evangelization Resources
Lay Ministry and Apostolate Resources
Related On Mission Episodes:
Church Management
Parish Pastoral Councils
Parish Evangelization
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In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., and Jonathan Sitko discuss stewardship in relation to the Church, the parish, and daily life. The group also discusses how we are called to be stewards of God’s gifts and to use these gifts to serve and bless the community around us.
The biblical concept of stewardship is first seen when Jesus tells the parable of talents and our responsibility to use them well (Matthew 25:14-30). The United States Conference of Catholic Bishop’s (USCCB) definition of stewardship is: “As Christian stewards, we receive God's gifts gratefully, cultivate them responsibly, share them lovingly in justice with others, and return them with increase to the Lord.”
The four pillars of stewardship in the Catholic Church are: hospitality, prayer, formation, and service. You can learn more about stewardship in the USCCB Living as Missionary Disciples video series here.
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Living as Missionary Disciples Resources
Video Series
Stewardship Video
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Church Management
Parish Pastoral Councils
Parish Evangelization
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In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., and Jonathan Sitko, Director of Programs at Catholic Apostolate Center, celebrate one-hundred episodes of On Mission.
They discuss how the podcast came to be what it is today and in what ways we are all called to be on mission as apostles or Missionary Disciples. They reflect on how much the Internet and Catholic Content on the Internet has changed since they began podcasting. And they also discuss some of their favorite episodes that they recorded, which include: Church Management, Liturgical Vestments, and the 14 Holy Helpers.
Art of Accompaniment Resources.
Living as Missionary Disciples Resources.
Related On Mission Episodes:
Church Management
Liturgical Vestments
The 14 Holy Helpers
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In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined by Dr. Susan Timoney, S.T.D. who is the Associate Professor of Practice in Pastoral Studies, Associate Dean for Graduate Ministerial Studies, Director of the Certificate in Pastoral Ministry, Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program in the School of Theology and Religious Studies at the Catholic University of America to discuss the Synod on Synodality. Dr. Timoney recaps what has happened in the synodal process and what is to come. She emphasizes how this synod is a slow, discerning process, guided by the Holy Spirit where we need to be open to the Spirit’s promptings.
The Synod on Synodality was called by Pope Francis and is a three year process and is rooted in the Holy Spirit. The three themese of the Synod is: communion, participation, and mission. You can learn more on the Synod website. You can also listen to the previous On Mission episode about the Synod on Synodality.
Art of Accompaniment Resources.
Related On Mission Episodes:
The Synod on Synodality: Introduction
Laudato Si’
Mary as Mother of the Church and Mothers as Our Primary Teachers
Engaging Those Who are Not Connected to the Church
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In this follow up to Marriage Part 1, in this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discuss the Vocation to the married life and the Sacrament of Marriage, one of the seven sacraments, and how on going accompaniment in a couple’s relationship is vital.
They make reference to the USCCB document Called to the Joy of Loveis the national pastoral framework for marriage and family life ministry. Accompaniment can be done among family members, friends, the parish, and the community at large. In the Bible, Jesus and his mother Mary are present at the Wedding Feast at Cana and he turns the water into wine (John 2:1-12). With Jesus’ attendance, he blessed their union, and by coming to their aid when the wine ran out, he offered his support. The marriage of a man and wife symbolizes the love that Christ has for his Church.
Notes:
Marriage and Family Resources by Catholic Apostolate Center
Vocational Discernment Resources.
Art of Accompaniment Resources.
Marriage on the Ad Infinitum blog.
Listen to Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. on Called to the Joy of Love series.
Related On Mission Episodes:
Marriage Part 1
Talking to Children About Suffering
Mary as Mother of the Church and Mothers as Our Primary Teachers
Prayer, Work, and Life Balance
Father’s Day and other episodes about fathers
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As the feast of St. Monica (feast day August 27th) approaches, the mother of St. Augustine (feast day August 28th), who is known for her intercessory prayer for her son's conversion, please enjoy this episode about Mary as our Mother and the connection between her spiritual motherhood and the mothers in our lives with Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. who are joined by Krissy Pierno to discuss Mary's role as Mother of the Church and the role of mothers in the lives of their children.
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Click here to learn more about St. Augustine and Other Saints.
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As the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary into Heaven approaches, please enjoy this recast episode of On Mission where Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discuss the Marian apparitions of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Our Lady of Lourdes, and Our Lady of Fatima.
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Our Lady of Lourdes
Our Lady of Fatima
Our Lady of Guadalupe
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In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discuss the Vocation to the married life and the Sacrament of Marriage, one of the seven sacraments, and how it is a spiritual and physical bond between the man and wife where the two become one flesh for the good of the couple and the procreation of children.
They discuss in this episode the sacramental grace available to couples to draw from over the course of their marriage and the indissoluble nature of marriage. They make reference to the USCCB document Called to the Joy of Loveis the national pastoral framework for marriage and family life ministry. In the Bible, Jesus and his mother Mary are present at the Wedding Feast at Cana and he turns the water into wine (John 2:1-12). With Jesus’ attendance, he blessed their union, and by coming to their aid when the wine ran out, he offered his support. The marriage of a man and wife symbolizes the love that Christ has for his Church.
Notes:
Marriage and Family Resources by Catholic Apostolate Center
Vocational Discernment Resources.
Marriage on the Ad Infinitum blog.
Listen to Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. on Called to the Joy of Love series.
Related On Mission Episodes:
Talking to Children About Suffering
Mary as Mother of the Church and Mothers as Our Primary Teachers
Prayer, Work, and Life Balance
Father’s Day and other episodes about fathers
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In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discuss Lectio Divina, which is Latin for “Divine Reading”: what it is, how to pray with scripture, and how it can be a time of conversation with God. Lectio Divina is a traditional monastic practice of Biblical and scriptural reading, prayer, and meditation and contemplation with roots pertaining to St. Benedict and the Benedictines. Five steps one could use in Lectio Divina is: 1. Invoke the Holy Spirit to guide this time of prayer, 2. Read the scripture passages, slowly and meditatively, 3. Meditate and listen for the voice of God, 4. Pray and speak to God, 5. Contemplate and spend time in the presence of God.
If prayer is a topic that interests you, be sure to listen to other on mission episodes about, maintaining prayer during vacation, spirituality and prayer through charism, prayer, work, and life balance, extemporaneous prayer, and The Rosary.
You can also read Ad Infinitum blog posts about Lectio Divina.
Notes:
Prayer and Catechesis Resources by Catholic Apostolate Center
Lectio Divina on the Ad Infinitum blog.
Related On Mission Episodes:
Maintaining Prayer During Summer Vacation
Spirituality and prayer through Religious Charism
Prayer, Work, and Life Balance
Extemporaneous Prayer
The Rosary
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In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined Christian Bordak-Roseman, a graduate of the Catholic University of America and former peer minister, to discuss how one can continue to pray and encounter Christ while on vacation and away from one’s typical routine. Prayer on vacation doesn’t need to be complex. Be sure to invite St. Christopher, the patron Saint of travelers. Some methods of praying away from home is to make Mass a priority, to keep a journal, utilize a prayer app, bring a spiritual book, listen to a religious podcast, spent quiet moments in contemplative prayer and thank God for the day.
Read an Ad Infinitum blog: Vacation and Faith Refreshers.
Read: Summer Reading, Catholic Style
Prayer and Catechisis Resources.
Listen to the On Mission episode about Pilgrimages
On Mission: Shrines
On Mission: Ordinary Time
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In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined by Fr. Andrew St. Hilaire, Director of Campus Ministry at Bloomsburg University, and Christian Bordak-Roseman, a graduate of the Catholic University of America and former peer minister, to discuss opportunities available to university students to grow in their faith while they earn their degree. Some resources include Catholic groups and clubs such as Newman centers, campus ministry, and peer ministry.
Read an Ad Infinitum blog: 10 Ways to Remain Active in Your Faith Life During College.
View Vocational Discernment Resources here.
Resources on Accompaniment.
Prayer and Catechisis Resources.
Listen to the On Mission episode about Spiritual Direction
On Mission: Prayer, Work, and Life Balance
On Mission: Transitions
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In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined by Dr. David Rohrer Budiash, Director of Programs with the Conference of Major Superiors of Men and Managing Editor, Review for Religious, to discuss the various religious charisms that can inform one’s prayer, spirituality, and the work one does in their day to day life. Religious charisms are gifts that God gives to members of the Church, through the Holy Spirit and are particularly lived out in religious and consecrated communities.
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Listen to the On Mission episode about Lay Missioners.
Listen to the On Mission episode about Religious Brothers.
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In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined by Dr. David Rohrer Budiash, Director of Programs with the Conference of Major Superiors of Men and Managing Editor, Review for Religious, to discuss one of Pope Francis’ first encyclicals, Laudato Si’, translated to “Praised be,” and published in 2015. In Laudato Si’ , Pope Francis critiques materialism, consumerism, and a disregard for the care our common home for economic or personal gain and a disregard for the poor and the suffering in the world. Laudato Si’ also explores the relationship between God, humans, and the Earth.
Read Laudato Si’ here.
Visit the Center’s Laudato Si’ Resource page here.
Learn more about Pope Francis on the Center’s resource page here.
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In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discuss the first sacrament of initiation: Baptism, which is a washing away of Original Sin and a welcoming of the candidate into the family of God, marked by the washing with water, while invoking the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, along with anointing the individual with chrism oil. Baptism, then, brings all of the Baptized into the roles of priest, prophet, and king within Christ’s church. The baptized individual is given godparents to serve as witnesses and guides in the Faith. In scripture, Jesus was baptized by John, a baptism of repentance, and Jesus commissioned his apostles to baptize.
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In this episode of On Mission, Jonathan Sitko, Director of Programs at Catholic Apostolate Center, joins Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. to discuss World Youth Day (WYD) and what can be expected in Lisbon, Portugal on August 1 to August 6, 2023. World Youth Day is an international gathering every 2-3 years for Catholic young adults from ages 16-35 and focused around the Mass, prayer, and a personal encounter with Christ and the previous World Youth Day was held in Panama in 2019. The theme for World Youth Day Lisbon 2023 is “Mary arose and went with haste” (LK 1:39). Jonathan Sitko offers virtual resources for those who may not be able to attend World Youth Day Lisbon in person.
Visit the Lisbon 2023 main website here.
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Visit the World Youth Day website here.
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In this episode of On Mission, Joe Basalla, a Catholic School Teacher in Cleveland, Ohio, joins Chris Pierno and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. to discuss the life and the legacy of Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI), born April 16, 1927 in Bavaria, Germany. Pope Benedict XVI, known for his profound theological understanding and teaching, departed into eternal life on December 31, 2022. Joe Basalla discusses Ratzinger’s role in developing the teachings of the Second Vatican Council and worked closely with Pope Paul VI and Pope John Paul II before being elected pope himself.
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Listen to other On Mission episodes featuring Joe Basalla:
The 14 Holy Helpers
Liturgical Vestments
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In this episode of On Mission, Joe Basalla, a Catholic School Teacher in Cleveland, Ohio, joins Chris Pierno and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. to discuss the final Sunday of Lent, the beginning of Holy Week, and the Sunday before Easter, known as Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion. Joe Basalla discusses how Palm Sunday takes place in the Gospels and the experience of the liturgy where the faithful receive palms and take place in a procession, signifying Christ’s triumphant, yet peaceful--as represented by the donkey--arrival to the holy city of Jerusalem where just a few days later, the people will command that Jesus be put to death like a common thief.
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The 14 Holy Helpers
Liturgical Vestments
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In this episode of On Mission, Alex Cranstoun, Assistant to the Director of Pilgrimages and Communications Specialist at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., joins William Tishuk and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. to discuss Alex’s work at the Basilica, planning pilgrimages to the Shrine, and how pilgrimages are distinct from a vacation or a trip and are an analogy of the pursuit of Heaven on the Earthly journey and are means by which the faithful experience God in a unique way through a departure, travel, a visit to a holy or devotional site, and the return to one’s every day life, having been transformed.
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In this episode of On Mission, Alex Cranstoun, Assistant to the Director of Pilgrimages and Communications Specialist at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., joins William Tishuk and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. to discuss Alex’s work at the Basilica and what role shrines play in popular devotion of the Church’s members and as sacred places, which can hold relics of saints, commemorate famous apparitions, and are where people can encounter Christ and his Church’s redeeming work through the sacraments, particularly, Reconciliation and Eucharist.
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Click here to access the Center’s Feast Day website and discover your favorite saints.
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In this episode of On Mission, Tom Carani, collaborator with the Center, and William Tishuk, Production Associate with the Center, joins Kate Fowler, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. to discuss their experiences of introducing the Catholic Faith, beginning with Baptism, to even their youngest children by incorporating the Faith into everyday family experiences through the rhythms of the Liturgical Year, the Sacraments, Sunday Mass, personal witness, and daily prayers as well as the importance of community support--the village--and the particular witness of the Saints as one raises children.
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Click here to visit the Prayer & Catechesis resource page on the Center’s website.
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In this episode of On Mission, Tom Carani, from Catholic Faith Technologies, and Jonathan Sitko, Director of Programs at the Center, joins Kate Fowler, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. to discuss Catholic online formation as a tool for individuals, parishes, and dioceses to share the Faith and the Gospel, to provide formation opportunities and courses to earn certifications for anyone all over the globe.
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In this episode of On Mission, Deacon Mark Krejci from the Diocese of Crookston, Minnesota joins Kate Fowler, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. to discuss practical tips for accompanying friends and loved ones back into the Church.
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Click here to access the Marriage and Family resource page.
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In this episode of On Mission, Kate Fowler, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined by Deacon Mark Krejci from the Diocese of Crookston to discuss missionary discipleship and accompaniment at the diocesan and parish levels.
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Click here to access the Collaboration in Ministry resource page.
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In this episode of On Mission, as a companion to the Corporal Works of Mercy episode, Kate Fowler, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discuss the Spiritual Works of Mercy and offer some guidance for performing the Spiritual Works of Mercy.
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In this episode of On Mission, Kate Fowler, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discuss the Corporal Works of Mercy and how one can perform these acts of mercy amidst their daily lives.
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In this episode of On Mission, Center colleague, Sarah Harrigan, Manager of Communications and Special Programs, joins Kate Fowler, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. to share about her work on new resources for Advent by the Catholic Apostolate Center.
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In this episode of On Mission, Kate Fowler, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined again by Center colleague, Monica Thom Konschnik, Director of Administration, to reminisce about the Center’s growth in the past ten years and what has exceeded their expectations.
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In this episode of On Mission, Kate Fowler, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined by Center colleague, Monica Thom Konschnik, Director of Administration and a member of the Board for the Catholic Volunteer Network, to discuss her experience in the Jesuit Volunteer Corps and her work with the Catholic Volunteer Network.
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In this episode of On Mission, Marilyn Santos, Associate Director of the Secretariat of Evangelization and Catechesis at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, joins Kate Fowler, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. to provide further details about the Diocesan Phase of the Eucharistic Revival and what it means for the Church in the United States and worldwide.
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In this episode of On Mission, Kate Fowler, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discuss the challenges of making time for prayer in the midst of daily responsibilities and offer tips and advice for finding a balance.
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In this recast episode of On Mission, originally published February 2020, from Twitter to Facebook, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and special guest Connie Poulos talk about the importance of evangelization through social media.
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In this episode of On Mission, Kate Fowler, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discuss what it means to pray extemporaneously and how it can be incorporated into daily prayer.
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In this episode of On Mission, Kate Fowler, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discuss how people can be accompanied through spiritual direction to grow in faith.
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In this episode of On Mission, Dr. Kristin Witte joins Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. to discuss why and how to talk to children about suffering and loss in life.
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In this episode of On Mission, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined by Dr. Kristin Witte to discuss the connection between prayer and spirituality and mental health.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness' resources can be accessed by clicking here.
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In this episode of On Mission, Jonathan Lewis joins Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. to discuss Chris and Jonathan's experiences as fathers and the importance of parish communities in their lives.
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More On Mission episodes about fatherhood:
Episode 49: Fatherhood: Teenagers and Young Adults
Episode 42: Spiritual Fatherhood
Episode 37: Fathers
Episode 36: The Year of Saint Joseph
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Click here to learn more about the Knights of Columbus and how to get involved.
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For more resources about the Eucharist, please visit the Center's Catechesis page.
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For more resources about Easter, please visit the Lent and Easter Resource page.
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For more resources about Lent, please visit the Lent and Easter Resource page and visit the Center's website for more information regarding the Lenten virtual retreat.
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To learn more about a vocation with the Pallottines in the Immaculate Conception Province, please visit their website, sacapostles.org., or for more information about religious brothers, please visit religiousbrothers.org, the Center's vocational discernment page, and the document, Identity and Mission of the Religious Brother in the Church.
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Hope from the Ashes by Paul Jarzembowski can be purchased in both paperback and eBook formats on the Paulist Press website.
The Catholic Apostolate Center's webinar featuring Paul Jarzembowski can be found on the Catholic Apostolate Center's webinar page.
For more Lenten resources, visit the Catholic Apostolate Center's Lenten and Easter resource page.
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The Catechism of the Catholic Churchand the Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Churchis available for reference on the Catholic Apostolate Center website.
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Brian Rhude, Project Coordinator for the Catholic Apostolate Center, joins Chris Pierno and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. again to discuss Saint Vincent Pallotti, patron Saint of the Center, and founder of the Society of the Catholic Apostolate, of which Fr. Frank is a priest.
In this episode of On Mission, Brian Rhude, Project Coordinator for the Catholic Apostolate Center, joins Chris Pierno and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. to discuss the Solemnity of Mary and Christmas Season celebrations.
In this episode of On Mission, with Christmas just around the corner, Chris Pierno, William Tishuk, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discuss the great feast of Christmas with Fatima Monterrubio Cruess, Resource Coordinator for the Catholic Apostolate Center.
In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, William Tishuk, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discuss First Friday Devotions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discuss the feasts in the liturgical calendar that prepare us for the birth of Christ.
In Service to the Parish and the Church is available for purchase on the Catholic Apostolate Center website.
In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discuss the history and religious significance of Allhallowtide: Halloween, the Solemnity of All Saints, and the Commemoration of All Faithful Departed.
In this episode, Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. reflect on the past 10 years of the Catholic Apostolate Center and their work in it. Additionally, they provide some perspective on what they see as the future of the organization.
In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discuss the Marian apparitions of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Our Lady of Lourdes, and Our Lady of Fatima.
In this episode of On Mission, Anthony Mazzeo joins Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. to discuss his experience raising four young adult children in the Faith for the third installment in the year of Saint Joseph fatherhood series.
Jonathan Sitko, the Director of Programs at the Catholic Apostolate Center, joins Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. in this episode of On Mission to discuss Dr. Timoney’s book, In Service to the Parish and the Church: A Formation Series for Parish Pastoral Councils, what parish pastoral councils are, and how they may benefit a parish.
In Service to the Parish and the Church is available for purchase on the Catholic Apostolate Center website.
Joining Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. is Jonathan Sitko, Director of Programs for the Catholic Apostolate Center, to discuss the topic of church management and what makes a successful parish.
In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discuss how the Church’s ministry changed during COVID-19 and what practices should continue both in the parish and in our daily lives.
In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discuss popular culture and Catholic identity: what it means and how Catholics can engage popular culture.
In this episode of On Mission, Kate Fowler, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined by Emily Lomnitzer, a professional vocalist and diocesan youth choir director, to discuss the role of Sacred Music in Liturgy and personal prayer.
In this episode of On Mission, FatherAlexander Boucher, a parochial vicar in the Diocese of Portland, Maine, joins Kate Flower, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. in their discussion on Ordinary Time and its significance in our spiritual growth.
As a continuation of the Year of St. Joseph fatherhood series, Kate Fowler, Chris Pierno, and Father Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined by Brother Finnbar, a Benedictine Monk, to discuss a sponsor’s role in spiritual fatherhood during this episode of On Mission.
In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discuss the Rosary: its history and integration into daily life.
In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discuss Pentecost and how everyone is called to be an apostle—everyone is called to be sent.
In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discuss the liturgical season of Easter! This season is fifty days long and is a particularly joyous time culminating in the Solemnity of Pentecost. Join the On Mission team as they share how to keep this a holy Easter season.
Every year before Easter, the Church celebrates a sacred three days called the "Triduum." Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., Tyler Lomnitzer, Kate Fowler, and Chris Pierno talk about the three days in this episode of On Mission.
Additional resources about the Triduum:
Alex Cranstoun's Blog Post on the Symbols of the Triduum
Lenten and Easter Resources
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In this episode of On Mission, Kate Fowler, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined by Joseph Arbie, administrative assistant at the Center, to discuss the Saints, their lives, and the new Saints and Catholic Feast day website.
In this episode of On Mission, Kate Fowler and Father Frank Donio, S.A.C. discuss fatherhood with Chris Pierno who offers personal stories and insight into the vocation of fatherhood. This episode is the first in an occasional series on fatherhood for the Year of St. Joseph.
Pope Francis declared on December 8, 2020 the year of Saint Joseph. While not much is written explicitly about Saint Joseph in the Gospels, he still offers to us an example of holiness, particularly to men and fathers. Join Kate, Chris, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. in this episode of On Mission to learn more about Saint Joseph and his model of holiness during this year.
In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discuss Lenten practices and traditions we can incorporate this coming season.
Together with Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., and William Tishuk, the Center’s Production Associate, discuss the impact transitional periods can have on individuals and how best to navigate those moments in this episode of On Mission.
In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discuss with William Tishuk, the Center’s Production Associate, the role our witness plays in spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discuss with Colleen Campbell, the Center’s Coordinator of Formation Programs, the Directory for Catechesis that came out and how this changes and reminds us of the role cathechesis plays in the lives of Catholics.
You can find The Art of Accompaniment on our website: https://www.catholicapostolatecenter.org/art-of-accompaniment.html
In this episode of On Mission, Kate Fowler, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined by Center Project Coordinator, Brian Rhude, to discuss Funerals and the Christian understanding of death.
In this episode of On Mission, Kate Fowler, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined by special guest, Brian Rhude, Project Coordinator for the Catholic Apostolate Center, to discuss the Church’s teachings pertaining to sickness and suffering.
In this episode of On Mission, Kate Fowler, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined by special guest, Fr. Andrew St. Hilaire, a priest who recently celebrated his first anniversary of ordination, to discuss the moving sacrament of Holy Orders.
In this episode of On Mission, Kate, Chris, and Fr. Frank discuss all things on the sacrament of Confirmation: the gifts of the Holy Spirit, the role of the bishop, and personal stories from their own Confirmations.
In this episode of On Mission, Kate Fowler, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discuss the Sacrament of Marriage and role of the family in the Church with guest and colleague, Monica Thom Konschnik.
In this episode of On Mission, Kate Fowler, Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discuss self-care with special guest, Dr. Kristin Witte.
Join Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., Kate Fowler, Chris Pierno, and special guest, Joseph Basalla, as they discuss the history of liturgical vestments and the evolution of the garments worn by priests and deacons.
Joe Basalla, a graduate from the Catholic University of America, joins the On Mission team to discuss the fourteen holy helpers and their role during the Middle Ages, especially during the Black Death.
The On Mission team discusses how they are maintaining their spiritual life and prayer during Covid-19.
On this episode of On Mission, the team discusses how we can accompany others during quarantine.
From Twitter to Facebook, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and special guest Connie Poulos talk about the importance of evangelization through social media.
From the Advent Wreath to the O Antiphons, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and special guest John Sitko talk about the importance and history of Advent and its symbols and customs.
From Encyclicals to Exhortations, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., Tyler Lomnitzer, Kate Fowler, and Chris Pierno talk about the way in which the Holy Father teaches within our faith.
From cakes and parties, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., Tyler Lomnitzer, Kate Fowler, and Chris Pierno talk about the traditions and celebrations that mark a Catholic's First Communion in this episode of On Mission.
Every year before Easter, the Church celebrates a sacred three days called the "Triduum." Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., Tyler Lomnitzer, Kate Fowler, and Chris Pierno talk about the three days in this episode of On Mission.
Additional resources about the Triduum:
Alex Cranstoun's Blog Post on the Symbols of the Triduum
Lenten and Easter Resources
Visit us online at https://www.catholicapostolatecenter.org/ for more information and resources!
Something was happening in Rome a few months ago? What was this Synod? What does Synod mean? We talked about it on this months On Mission Podcast!
This week we are joined by: Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. Chris Pierno Kate Fowler Tyler Lomnitzer
For more information about the 2018 Synod on Young People, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment, head over to our Synod Resource Page: https://www.catholicapostolatecenter.org/vocation-synod.html.
For more information on this and other topics, visit the Catholic Apostolate Center online at https://www.catholicapostolatecenter.org.
We've heard a lot about the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops recently. What is this organization? Who is in charge? We talk about the USCCB on this month's On Mission Podcast!
This week we are joined by: Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. Chris Pierno Alyce Shields Tyler Lomnitzer
For more information about this and other topics, visit the Catholic Apostolate Center online at www.catholicapostolatecenter.org.
The second episode of On Mission, on the Synod on Young People, the Faith and Vocational Discernment.