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The role of the Director of Catholic Identity is a very special one at the high schools in the Diocese of Camden. The priests that hold these positions are not only spiritual directors for the student body, but are often seen as advisor, counselors or someone to talk to when a student is having a rough day.

 

On this episode of Talking Catholic, host Marianela Nunez and co-host Michael Bress speak with two Directors of Catholic Identity, Fr. Stephen Robbins from Camden Catholic High School and Fr. Peter Gallagher from Gloucester Catholic High School about the roles they play at the respective schools, the challenges they face and even some of the more interesting questions they get on a daily basis. Throughout this enlightening conversation, the hosts also learn more about each guest’s vocation story, how they were appointed to their role and what they define as success as a Director of Catholic Identity.

 

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“I am ready to die for my Lord, that in my blood the Church may obtain liberty and peace.”

 

Saint Thomas Becket, 12th century Chancellor of England and Archbishop of Canterbury, held much power in life, but after his martyrdom in his own Cathedral, he ascended to even greater glory.  In this month’s Talking Saints, hosts Laurie and Pete trade stories of his life and friendship, and later conflict, with King Henry II, and his staunch faith that challenges us to ask ourselves: who will we serve, God, or the things of this Earth?

 

Saint Thomas Becket, pray for us!

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For our last podcast of 2023, we welcome in beloved and award-winning Talking Saints podcast co-host Laurie Power to discuss Advent and her newest vocation, consecrated virgin. She has now entered into a new status within the church by becoming consecrated into one of the oldest orders of the Catholic faith, which took place on November 21 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception where Bishop Dennis Sullivan celebrated the Rite of Consecration to a Life of Virginity for a Woman Living in the World. Laurie chats with Jen Mauro and Mike Walsh abut her discernment path, how this vocation differs from that of a woman religious, and what it is expected of her.

You can read more about her journey in the Catholic Star Herald: https://catholicstarherald.org/atco-parishioner-undertakes-new-life-as-consecrated-virgin.

To learn more about the Order of Consecrated Virgins, go to: https://consecratedvirgins.org.

 

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The ability to collaborate with colleagues in the same field is important, especially in Catholic school enrollment. Sharing ideas, plans, and social media campaigns, provides everyone the opportunity to see what can work best for different audiences.

This week, hosts Marianela Nunez and Michael Bress spoke with colleague and fellow school enrollment professional, Kristin Moore, Director of Marketing and Enrollment for the Office of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Seattle. The group discusses Kristin’s career path, starting with her career as a Catholic school teacher, then to her role as a school-level advancement director and how she ended up working with over 70 schools at the Diocesan level.

Moore talks about her philosophy on working with principals, teachers, advancement directors and, of course, parents. The group rounds out the conversations highlighting Moore’s work on creating materials for not only the schools in the Archdiocese of Seattle, but also other Dioceses around the country and why it is important for Catholic education to have a consistent, strong brand message everywhere.

To learn more about Kirstin’s work, you can visit https://mycatholicschool.org/

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Kari and Mike start off today’s episode with a little Advent chat and then speak with a contingent of young Catholics who recently returned from NCYC 2023, the National Catholic Youth Congress in Indianapolis. This year’s four-day conference hosted 13,000 young people from across the country and featured breakout sessions, keynote speakers, Masses, time for confession, and camaraderie with their fellow young people. Joining us around the table are Millet LoCasale, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry at Saint Katherine Drexel Parish in Egg Harbor Township and two young pilgrims, Sara LoCasale and Aerick Mallari; and Catalina Morales, Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Ministry at Our Lady of Peace Parish in Williamstown and two of her young pilgrims Emily Hamilton and Luke Johnson.

Our guests filled us in on what it was like to participate this year and what they took away from such a unique Catholic event.

To learn more about NCYC and what they have planned for 2024, go to: https://ncyc.us/about.

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On this last day of November, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of Saint Andrew- apostle, fisherman, and brother of Simon Peter.

Hear Laurie Power and Pete Sanches discuss the life of this follower of Jesus, and learn how to pray the Saint Andrew Christmas Novena.

It is thought that whoever recites the following prayer 15 times a day, from Nov. 30 - Dec. 25, will obtain their favor requested: 


Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born Of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in the piercing cold. In that hour vouchsafe, I beseech Thee, O my God, to hear my prayer and grant my desires through the merits of Our Savior Jesus Christ, and of His blessed Mother. Amen.

Saint Andrew, pray for us!  

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As we begin to wind down 2023, it’s not too late to consider how you can support the Catholic entities that support all of us throughout the year - schools, parishes, and ministries. On today’s show, we welcome Diocese of Camden’s professional fundraisers, Stacy Napolitano, Associate Director of Major Gifts and Stewardship, and Andrew Goos, Associate Director Development. The two give us a lot of insight on why and how we can give as Catholics.

One fund raising opportunity that begins on Giving Tuesday, November 28th, is #iGiveCatholic, a convenient portal to make your Giving Tuesday donation available to your favorite school, parish or ministry. To learn who you can give to in the Diocese of Camden, go to https://camden.igivecatholic.org.

There’s also still time to make a gift to the Diocese of Camden’s annual campaign, the South Jersey Catholic Ministries Appeal, learn more here: https://camdendiocese.org/sjcma.

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“We need to be there for them.”

Such were the sentiments of Steven Martin, a Vietnam War veteran, as he discussed the importance of welcoming fellow servicemen and women into the Catholic War Veterans Post 1578, based in Bridgeton.

Martin and Father Matthew Weber, chaplain of the Catholic War Veterans Post, Deacon Charles Dillin, Sam Pace and Albert Siedlecki talk about the Post, their military service, the power of camaraderie, and how they support their fellow veterans, especially in the area of mental health issues that many veterans face.

“One thing that is beautiful about our post is that we have veterans that are from as far back as World War II up until the 2020s,” said Father Weber, who is pastor of Bridgeton’s Holy Cross Parish.

To learn more about Catholic War Veterans & Auxiliary, go to https://www.cwv.org.

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This week we're joined by two great members of VITALity Catholic Healthcare Services, Christine Willard, Director of Senior Ministry, and Nicole Keefer, Director of Parish Nursing and a wellness nurse in the Diocese of Camden. These two tornados of energy chat with us about the importance of their ministries to people in need, which can be of any age, but with a special concern for seniors. It’s a great conversation that should serve as a reminder to check in on your senior neighbors and family members from time to time.

To learn more about these and other VITALity Catholic Healthcare Services available in South Jersey, go to https://VITALity.camdendiocese.org. And if you are in need of their Resource and Referral Help Line, call 1-888-26-VITALity, 1-888-268-4825.

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November 5-11 is National Vocation Awareness Week and to chat about it, Mike sat down with two of his favorite young priests and vocation directors, Fr. Adam Cichoski and Fr. Joshua Nevitt from the Diocese of Camden. The duo tag team the vocations process in South Jersey, with Fr. Josh as the defacto promoter/recruiter and Fr. Adam as the seminarian discernment steward. We discuss their work AND the new seminarian process that was just rolled out this year that is being used in all dioceses.

To learn more about the path to becoming a diocesan priest, go to https://camdenpriest.org.

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