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September 02, 2024 Mark Zimmaro's Fall Sports Preview
With another school year upon us… fall sports are back! On today’s episode, cohosts Mike Bress and Pete Sanchez welcome back Catholic Star Herald sports writer, Mark Zimmaro, to talk about the high school fall sports landscape, as well as Mark embarking on his latest adventure… teaching.

Throughout the podcast, the group discusses the potential breakout stars and teams for all of the fall sports, the landscape of new coaches (including some school alumni), and how sports reporting has changed over the years.

Mark also talks about his new teaching position, what he hopes his students will get out of his lessons, and how technology has impacted journalism, especially regarding credible sources and the use of artificial intelligence. The group wraps up their conversation talking about this favorite sports writers and, for Mark and Pete, the reporters that inspired them to become journalist.

You can read all Mark Zimmaro’s past articles by visiting https://catholicstarherald.org/.

To learn more about South Jersey Catholic Schools, especially the Diocesan high schools featured on today’s show, visit https://southjerseycatholicschools.org/

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56 min
August 28, 2024 Talking Saints - Eucharistic Saints
For this month's episode, Laurie and Pete change things up by discussing not one, but four saints, with one thing in common: their intense love for the Eucharist. In this time of Eucharistic revival, be inspired by the fervor of these holy witnesses: St. Tarcisius, St. Peter Julian Eymard, Blessed Imelda Lambertini and Blessed Carlo Acutis.

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28 min
August 26, 2024 Nicole Keefer
We welcome back to the show, Nicole Keefer, now the newly minted executive director of VITALity Catholic Healthcare Services. This is her first visit since she took on the new role leading one of largest and most consequential ministries of the Diocese of Camden, overseeing a department that provides healthcare-related support throughout South Jersey. We discuss her new role, her decades of experience as a healthcare professional, and how her Catholic faith is intwined with her duty to serve.

To learn more about VITALity Catholic Healthcare Services, go to: https://vitality.camdendiocese.org.

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57 min
August 19, 2024 Vacation Bible School
For many of us, summer memories include the fun of Vacation Bible School, a week where young children and dedicated volunteers embrace the joyful intersection of faith and fun. Kari Janisse and Mike Walsh welcome two long-time VBS experts on to the show today to highlight their recent successes leading weeks of these ministries, Julie LaRosa and Laurie Power.

The duo give a lot of great tips on how to begin a Vacation Bible School in your parish or how to expand on your preexisting ministry, and how it’s also a great evangelization tool to bring the faith to non-Catholics families!

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57 min
August 12, 2024 Deb John, Royal Grill
It’s another summer restaurant review and Catholic entrepreneur showcase! Kari Janisse and Mike Walsh traveled down to Wildwood Crest at the height of the summer beach season to chat with Deb John who operates Royal Grill with her husband and executive chef Phil John. Also joining us for this show is Notre Dame de la Mer pastor Fr. Cadmus Mazzarella and Kari’s husband Phil and son JP. The group sampled some of the great meal choices and chatted with Deb about her 45 year career in the restaurant business.

If you are attending the Vigil Feast of the Assumption/Wedding of the Sea festivities in Wildwood on August 14, we can wholeheartedly recommend Royal Grill for an after Mass dinner option. Royal Grille is found inside the Port Royal Hotel, 6801 Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ. Check out https://www.royalgrille.com for menus and hours of operation.

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56 min
August 05, 2024Eucharistic Congress Recap
Only a few weeks removed from the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis, we’ve invited four Diocese of Camden pilgrims on to the podcast to reflect on their journey. Joining us this week are
Evelyn Cuttino, Holy Eucharist Parish, Cherry Hill

Laurie Power, award winning host of Talking Saints

Sister Cecilia Nanni, FMIJ

Judy Marino, Catholic Community of Christ our Light, Cherry Hill

Our guests recap the four-day pilgrimage, how they’ve been processing their renewed connection to the Eucharist, and how they plan to bring back the spirit of the Congress to the South Jersey community.

If you were not able to attend the congress or follow it on TV, much of the presentations are available at https://www.eucharisticcongress.org.

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55 min
July 29, 2024 Maria Elena Hallion, Ph.D
Mike welcomes Catholic Charities of South Jersey Executive Director Maria Elena Hallion, PhD., on to the show this week to chat about taking over the reigns of the social service organization that serves tens of thousands of clients throughout the year. We discuss the work of Catholic Charities, her path to leadership of the organization, her spirituality, and how her years in academia were great training for this new career.
Mike and Maria Elena also highlight the Catholic Charities of South Annual Dinner, their largest fundraising event of the year, and how it highlights both the work of the organization and the great people in South Jersey doing the work. To learn more about the annual dinner, go to https://catholiccharitiessouthjersey.org/ccad.
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56 min
July 26, 2024 Talking Saints - Joachim & Anne
"Saints Joachim and Anne were part of a long chain of people who had transmitted their faith and love for God, expressed in the warmth and love of family life, down to Mary..." - Pope Francis Though not mentioned in the Bible, Saints Joachim and Anne are revered as the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary and grandparents of Jesus. On this month's episode of Talking Saints, Pete and Laurie share what tradition has passed down to us about this holy couple, who built a strong foundation of faith as quiet players in the story of salvation.
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23 min
July 14, 2024 Dream on Youth Festival
STEAL AN IDEA ALERT. Mike and Jen headed down the shore (adjacent) this week to chat with a group of young folks who have helped develop an event every parish should be using!!!
The Dream On Youth Festival set for July 19 at Saint Katharine Drexel Church, Egg Harbor Township is a brilliant youth-focused event that even in its inaugural year is getting a ton of attention - all from the minds of young folks who have planned a fun evening of games, live music, inspirational witness talks, and more to grow the young Church.

From securing benefactors and guest speakers to recruiting attendees from area Catholic churches, guests Sarah Wickham, Ashley Gonsalves and Caitlin Harding explain that this “for youth by youth festival” will be an amazing opportunity for young people to meet new friends, talk openly about the faith – and possibly pie some of their mentors, all in good fun!

The Dream On Youth Festival is open to young people ages 13 up to college-age. Tickets cost from $10-$15; get yours now by calling Millet LoCosale at 609-798-1277.
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56 min
July 08, 2024 Young Catholic Professionals Montie Chavez and Moira Greaney
As you may have heard, Mike Walsh was recently at the Catholic Media Association’s annual conference. While there he took the opportunity to actually meet new people. His efforts were abundantly rewarded and he brought two members of that bounty on the podcast this week to showcase the incredible talent of the current crop of young Catholic professionals. Joining him this week are 29-year-old Montie Chavez, Director of Communications for the Archdiocese of Las Vegas, and 25-year-old Moira Greaney, digital content manager for the Catholic Mobilizing Network
The duo discuss their unique paths to the world of professional Catholic communicators and their roles in supporting the work of the Catholic faith.
To learn more about the recently elevated Archdiocese of Las Vegas, go to: https://lvcatholic.org
To learn more about the Catholic Mobilizing Network and its mission of criminal legal reform, specifically the work of ending the death penalty, go to: https://catholicsmobilizing.org.
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57 min

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