Paul Malley, president of Aging with Dignity, shares how Catholics are called to love and care for those near the end of life, providing a tangible vision for building a Culture of Life. Paul draws from personal stories, and the life of St. Teresa of Calcutta, as examples of how to care for, and recognize the inherent human dignity of all.

This episode of Catholics Across the Aisle was recorded live as a presentation at the 2022 Florida Culture of Life Conference, hosted by the Diocese of St. Petersburg. The audio has been edited and formatted for this podcast. 

Chelsy Gomez, Program Consultant, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, introduces the USCCB’s new pastoral initiative to increase support for pregnant and parenting mothers in need in our Catholic parishes. She shares how parishes can implement the Walking with Moms in Need process locally and renew the Church’s commitment to serve and accompany mothers in difficult circumstances. Chelsy also talks through common misconceptions, concerns, and questions about bringing Walking with Moms to a parish or diocese, and shares examples and stories from around the country.

This episode of Catholics Across the Aisle was recorded live as a presentation at the 2022 Florida Culture of Life Conference, hosted by the Diocese of St. Petersburg. The audio has been edited and formatted for this podcast. 

Michael Sheedy, FCCB executive director, highlights the key commitments of the Church to address the needs that confront our society. Can Catholics transcend partisanship and polarization and heal our society? It’s not easy, but yes, they can.

This episode of Catholics Across the Aisle was recorded live as a presentation at the 2022 Florida Culture of Life Conference, hosted by the Diocese of St. Petersburg. The audio has been edited and formatted for this podcast. 

In recent years, gender ideology has pervaded education, athletics, popular culture, politics, and even the workplace. How do we respond to this movement in a way that recognizes the God-given physical reality of being created male or female while also respecting the human dignity of those who struggle with gender dysphoria? FCCB’s Ken Kniepmann, associate for health, and Michael Barrett, associate for education address how Catholics can provide a solid anthropological, scientific and pastoral response, especially in cases or environments where youth are influenced or affected by these issues. Michael Sheedy, FCCB executive director, moderates the discussion.

This episode of Catholics Across the Aisle was recorded live as a presentation at the 2022 Florida Culture of Life Conference, hosted by the Diocese of St. Petersburg. The audio has been edited and formatted for this podcast. 

FCCB staff, Michael Sheedy, executive director, and Michele Taylor, associate director for communications, discuss the voter guide and several key issues that Catholics should consider as they prepare to cast their ballots.  

 Listen to FCCB staff Michael Sheedy and Michele Taylor as they talk through the stances of candidates for governor Charlie Crist (Democrat) and Ron DeSantis (Republican) on key issues of concern to the Catholic Church. The information in this podcast is taken directly from the FCCB 2022 Gubernatorial Candidate Comparison, where supporting sources for each issue are linked.  The issues discussed in this podcast do not represent a complete list of issues that may be of importance to Catholics. The FCCB neither supports nor opposes any candidate for public office.  

 As hurricane season approaches its peak in Florida, Michael Sheedy speaks with Gabe Tischler, Emergency Management Specialist for the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops, to hear his real life stories, experience and tips to be prepared for natural disasters or any crisis event. Gabe shares the background of his career in Emergency Management, and how organizations like Catholic Charities and local churches can work together to provide help and resources after a disaster occurs. 

Louis Brown, executive director of Christ Medicus Foundation, joins Michael Sheedy to discuss religious freedom and conscience protection rights within the realm of modern health care. Louis shares the background of Christ Medicus Foundation, the role of conscience and faith in protecting human dignity within the medical industry, and analyzes some of the legislative policies that could threaten freedom of medical conscience. 

While the nation awaits a monumental Supreme Court decision that could overturn Roe v. Wade, the state of Florida is impacted by several recent victories in pro-life policy. 

Join Michael Sheedy, FCCB executive director, and Christie Arnold, associate for respect life & social concerns, as they discuss legislation that bans abortion in Florida after 15-weeks’ gestation, and a circuit court ruling that puts a 24-hour waiting period in effect. Michael and Christie also discuss possible outcomes of the upcoming SCOTUS ruling, and strategies for continuing to build a culture of life. 

 Michael Sheedy discusses the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on health care in Florida with Loraine Brown, Chief Mission Integration Officer with Ascension Florida & Gulf Coast. Loraine shares stories of how healthcare workers and hospital administrators strived to provide the best care possible in the midst of so many difficulties, and the value of a healthcare system based on Catholic principles that recognize the dignity of all people.