Created & Called Podcast

Our whole podcast crew got together to talk to about obstacles that they faced in discernment, how they overcame those obstacles, and what they learned along the way. They had so much to share we had to break it into two parts! If you are facing obstacles and lies in discernment or you know someone who is then this episode (and part two) is for you! 

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From professional football to profession in religious life, meet Sr. Kelley Rush, SND in this week's episode!

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Chocolate chip cookies, swimming, discernment...it makes sense if you know Sean. If you don't know seminarian, Sean Neville, check out this episode. You'll get to know one of our men who is currently in formation for the priesthood in the Diocese of Cleveland. 

The episode that almost wasn't...We faced a lot of challenges recording this particular episode and we think it's because there are some powerful messages within. Meet Jen and Frank Ricard parents of six and founders of TOB CLE!

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Links from this episode:
TOB CLE
The Theology of the Body by John Paul II
Theology of the Body for Beginners by Christopher West
JPII Meditation on Givenness 
TOB Institute
The Joy of God by Sr. Mary David Totah
The Parish as a School of Prayer by Fr. Scott Trainer
The Soul of Shame by Curt Thompson

Family, love, and vampires?!...our crew really enjoyed hearing Fr. Bline's story and we think you will too!

Fr. David Bline currently serves as the Spiritual Director at Saint Mary Seminary. He previously served as pastor of St. Francis de Sales parish in Akron, Ohio. 

In this episode we meet Sr. Yvelyne Marie of the Mercedarian Sister of the Blessed Sacrament. Learn more about her vocation story and her community.

Check out the sisters here: https://mercedariansisters.org/ 

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In this episode we meet Cary Dabney, Director of the Office of Ministry to African American Catholics for the Diocese of Cleveland. Hear about his conversion from Jehovah's Witness to Catholicism, his journey to marriage, and what his office is doing in the current cultural climate.

For a more detailed recounting of his conversion check out Cary's episode of the Journey Home: https://chnetwork.org/journey-home/cary-dabney-former-jehovahs-witness/

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In this episode we meet Bishop Edward Malesic of the Diocese of Cleveland, hear his vocation story, and get some discernment advice.

Welcome to the first episode of the Created & Called Podcast brought to you by the Vocation Office of the Diocese of Cleveland! Before we dive in we wanted to take some time for introductions and to share a little about ourselves. We hope you enjoy getting to know us a bit!