Young adult task force members sit down with Bishop Cantú and share, in their own words, their hopes for a Church filled with young people on fire for their faith. Christina Pirrotta and Jamil Dababneh also discuss the Young Adult Addendum to the Pastoral Plan as a guide for Young Adult ministry across the diocese.

Read about our Pastoral Plan and the Young Addendum by navigating here: https://www.dsj.org/about-us/pastoral-planning/

In episode 6 [Ch 16-18]: The conversation continues with Father Manuel Sousa who shares about the Jesus Caritas Priestly Fraternity, founded by Charles de Foucauld, of which he, Father Kevin, and Father Joe Kim are members. Doctor Jennifer and Father Manuel reveal what they found most transformative of Father Kevin's witness, especially in his last years. They also express their hopes for the impact of Surprised by Grace on vocations to the priesthood. All episodes include a spoiler-free chapter summary. Recommended, but not required: book purchase information can be found here: https://a.co/d/1AZtf0h or at your favorite bookseller. This episode is viewable on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/tSCD6MNlxS8

In episode 5, hosts explore Father Kevin Joyce's impact on sacred music in the Diocese of San José and at Saint Patrick's Seminary. Doctor Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka, Director of Sacred Music at Saint Patrick's, recalls how Father Kevin modeled a deep love of Gregorian Chant. Father Manuel Sousa shares his insights on Father Kevin's time as a seminarian. All episodes include a spoiler-free chapter summary. Recommended, but not required: book purchase information can be found here: https://a.co/d/1AZtf0h or at your favorite bookseller. This episode is viewable on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/701zJ73lEyU

Join Bishop Oscar Cantú, Father Matthias of the Immaculate Heart, and Cherry Caparas as they discuss saints relics and the impact of Saint Therese of Lisieux on their personal vocations. Listeners and viewers are also treated to in-episode content filmed at Mission Santa Clara, "The Dry Bones Speak," exploring how saints relics can impact faith.

Now you can listen to or WATCH the Invited podcast! This is the trailer to season 2, episode 1: Saints Relics: What are they and why do Catholics venerate them. Episode description: Join Bishop Oscar Cantú, Father Matthias of the Immaculate Heart, and Cherry Caparas as they discuss saints relics and the impact of Saint Therese of Lisieux on their personal vocations. Listeners and viewers are also treated to in-episode content filmed at Mission Santa Clara, "The Dry Bones Speak," exploring how saints relics can impact faith. Full episode drops Wed, Nov 12!

Join Bishop Cantú, Vicki Schwoob, Margarita Hua, and Deacon Ruben Solorio in a spirited conversation about the impact of ILM whether they graduated five years ago or twenty five years ago.

Learn more about the Diocesan Institute for Leadership in Ministry (ILM) here.

In episode 1 [Ch 1-3], Marissa Nichols, editor of The Valley Catholic Magazine and Father Joe Kim, pastor of Saint John Vianney, discuss the late Father Kevin Joyce's intended audiences for his autobiography and the universal appeal of Father's spiritual journey for all seekers of truth and grace. Listeners are also treated to a clip of Father Kevin from one of his Spirit Seeker conferences. All episodes include a spoiler-free chapter summary. Recommended, but not required: book purchase information can be found here or at your favorite bookseller.

The conversation continues during episode 3 [Ch 7-9] where guests Emmanuel, Michael, and Marco reflect on living as faith-filled young adults and the importance of both consistent spiritual practices as well as parental authenticity. In the chapters discussed, Kevin Joyce's own turbulent time of discernment as a young adult takes center stage. All episodes include a spoiler-free chapter summary. Recommended, but not required: book purchase information can be found here or at your favorite bookseller.

Three special guests who knew or worked with the late Father Kevin Joyce join episode 2 [Ch 4-6]: Emmanuel Valenzuela, youth minister; seminarian Michael Kelly, and vocational discerner Marco Antonio Heredia. All three share their favorite quote from the first six chapters of the book and discuss how they knew Father Kevin. All episodes include a spoiler-free chapter summary. Recommended, but not required: book purchase information can be found here or at your favorite bookseller.

In episode 4 [Ch 10-12], hosts reflect on the halfway point of the book and clarify the relationship between Eastern and Western meditation practices Father Kevin encounters throughout his book. Listeners are also treated to a real-time meditation with the late Father Kevin from one of his Spirit Seeker conferences where he led the audience on the "Jesus prayer." All episodes include a spoiler-free chapter by chapter summary. Recommended, but not required: book purchase information can be found here or at your favorite bookseller.