We are honored to have Archbishop William Lori, Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, on our podcast today. Archbishop Lori shares his powerful vocation story and reflects on the positive influences on his life that have shaped his leadership as Archbishop of Baltimore, and his pastoral perspective on priestly life and the mission of the Church today. This May, SJVC will honor Archbishop Lori at our 80th Anniversary Breakfast with the inaugural Ambassador’s Award, recognizing his outstanding service to Clergy and Men and Women Religious. To learn more about SJVC, the Breakfast, and how you can support this milestone celebration, please click the link below.

80th Anniversary Breakfast: http://www.sjvcenter/breakfast

More information on Archbishop Lori: https://www.archbalt.org/

More information on SJVC: http://www.sjvcenter.org

33. Providing Outstanding Service to Church Ministers: A conversation with Mercedes McCann, RSM, Ph.D.

Sister Mercedes McCann serves in Leadership Relations for our Consultation, Education, and Outreach Department. In this podcast, she joins Deacon Jim Friend for a conversation about her vocation and her service to Saint John Vianney Center. Sister also reflects on the connection between faith and mental health and shares her perspective on the challenges that Religious Communities face today.

This May, SJVC will honor Sister McCann at our 80th Anniversary Breakfast with the inaugural Outstanding Service Award, recognizing her lifetime of service to Clergy and Men and Women Religious. To learn more about SJVC, the breakfast and how you can support this milestone celebration, please go to the link below.

80th Anniversary Breakfast: http://www.sjvcenter/breakfast

More information on https://www.sjvcenter.org/team/mercedes-mccann/

More information on SJVC: http://www.sjvcenter.org

"What keeps us together, is what sets us apart", explains Dr. Don Marks in his latest podcast about boundaries. Listen as he discusses the many facets of boundaries and ways to navigate differences in dialogue that provide us safety, yet allow us to be in co-op with each other.

Deacon Jim Friend kicks off the new year with a special interview featuring Saint John Vianney Center's Board Chair, Al Riviezzo. In this conversation, Mr. Riviezzo reflects on the growth, change, and evolution of the Center’s mission through his more than 15 years of dedicated service on the Board. This May, SJVC will honor Al at our 80th Anniversary Breakfast with the inaugural Outstanding Champion Award, recognizing his steadfast leadership, generosity, and commitment to the men and women we serve. To learn more about the Breakfast and how you can support this milestone celebration, click the link below.

80th Anniversary Breakfast: www.sjvcenter/breakfast

More information on Al Riviezzo: https://www.foxrothschild.com/albert-r-riviezzo

More information on SJVC: www.sjvcenter.org

What is hoarding? What are the reasons someone hoards? What are important yet compassionate ways of dealing with a person that hoards? Listen as Dr. Patricia Donoghue discusses hoarding in her recent podcast.

In honor of Vocations Awareness, join SJVC's four Permanent Deacons for a discussion on their calling and journey in this vocation. Deacon Jim Friend, Director of Mission Advancement, facilitates a panel with Deacon Steven DeMartino, Director of Consultation Services; Deacon Tim Lynch, Program Manager for Suicide Awareness and Education Program; and Deacon Dan Giblin, former Spiritual Care Advisor for SJVC and now facilitator of SJVC's Grace and Gratitude Program for AA. Learn more about Saint John Vianney Center by visiting our website at www.sjvcenter.org

In this podcast, Mercedes McCann, RSM, Ph.D. discusses what is grief and loss and offers healthy ways of dealing with grief and loss.

This powerful roundtable discussion touches on the core of our mission: The emotional and spiritual challenges facing Clergy and Men and Women Religious. Join Deacon Jim Friend and a panel of Saint John Vianney Center experts, Deacon Steven DeMartino, Kristin Lincoln-Ellzy, Mary Lindsey, SSJ, Ph.D., and James Coupe, Psy.D., as they share real-life insights from their ministry and explore how we can better care for those who dedicate their lives to serving others.

Ep 26. The Legacy of Spiritual Care at SJVC

Saint John Vianney Center celebrates National Spiritual Care Week (October 19–25, 2025) with a meaningful conversation honoring the legacy and growth of Spiritual Care in our ministry. Join Jillian Tutak, MATM, Spiritual Care Advisor, and Sister Ann David Strohminger, OSF, MS, RN, ACC, SJVC Professional Consultant, for an engaging dialogue exploring the evolution of this vital ministry from its beginnings in compassionate listening and pastoral presence to today’s holistic, interdisciplinary approach that continues to nurture the hearts and spirits of our residents. Discover how faith, healing, and accompaniment have shaped generations of care at SJVC and how Spiritual Care continues to renew hope for those who serve the Church. Check out our Spiritual Care Team at https://www.sjvcenter.org/staff/spiritual-care/

Join this powerful conversation with Deacon Dan Giblin and Deacon Jim Friend about SJVC's Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, Grace and Gratitude, which started just one year ago and was created specifically for Clergy and Men and Women Religious. In this discussion, Deacon Dan shares his remarkable 41-year journey of sobriety and how his experience has shaped a ministry of hope and healing for those seeking recovery.