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May 16, 2022 Mental Health Awareness Month
At a time where Americans’ mental health rating is at a 21-year low, Talking Catholic invites two experts in the field to discuss what we can do as individuals and a society to help our friends, family – and even ourselves.

Sylvia Loumeau, MSW, LCSW, director of clinical services and social work for Catholic Charities of South Jersey, and her coworker, Breigha Dale, MSW, intensive case manager for the Welfare to Work program, talk with hosts Mike Walsh and Jen Mauro about how May, Mental Health Awareness Month, should not be the only time we talk about depression, anxiety, stress, drug abuse, loneliness and more.

In addition to discussing therapy and a spiritual direction, Loumeau brings to light a new 988 suicide and crisis hotline being launched this summer by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. For more information, visit samhsa.gov/find-help/988.
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56 min
May 09, 2022 News Round-up and Easter in our Schools
On today’s episode, hosts Jen Mauro, Marianela Nunez and Mike Walsh do a news round-up of Catholic interests, including the SCOTUS leak, the restructuring of the Catholic New Service, the upcoming priest ordinations, and graduations. Then, Marianela and Mike chat with Fr. Tim Byerley and Kathy O’Callaghan, pastor of Saint Peter’s Parish and principal of St. Peter’s Elementary School in Merchantville, about how the school is continuing the celebration of Easter and how the ties between the parish and school add to the richness of the educational experience for the students.
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55 min
May 02, 2022 Diana Butkus - Brain Cancer Awareness Month
May is the month for Brain Cancer awareness. The color ribbon is gray and on this episode hosts Mike Walsh and Kari Janisse “go Gray in May” with a beautiful guest, Diana Butkus, speaking about childhood cancer awareness and the life of her son Jaxson. Diana shares beautifully how she and her family bravely and gracefully journeyed through Jaxson’s battle with ATRT Brain Cancer. She talks about how her family & friends and their Catholic faith helped them during their journey. She also shares many statistics and facts about childhood cancer and how we can help further research in this much needed field! We honor the lives of all of those lost to Cancer and we pray for families like the Butkus family, who share their loss and their hearts with us.
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56 min
April 28, 2022 Talking Saints - Catherine of Siena
“Nothing great is ever achieved without much enduring.”

Mystic, author, church reformer, and Doctor of the Church, Saint Catherine of Siena is the focus of this month’s Talking Saints on her Feast Day today. Hosts Laurie and Pete unpack the life of this 14th century woman who remains a model today of discipleship, devotion to the Church, and love for the marginalized.  Saint Catherine of Siena, Patron of Italy and defender of the papacy, pray for us!
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18 min
April 24, 2022 CRS: Catholic Relief Services
Looking to put your faith in action? This week, we get an in-depth look at how Catholic Relief Services helps communities on a local, national and global level – and how you can be a voice of change!
First, CRS Community Engagement Manager Thomas Hollywood gives a firsthand account of how local funds help provide housing, clean water, schooling opportunities and more in areas such as Africa, Ecuador and Sudan.
Then, fellow CRS Community Engagement Manager Jessica A. Morrell explains how some of New Jersey’s Catholic students and parishioners are starting local CRS volunteer clubs and chapters and making their voices heard. And, she wants you to know there are two opportunities coming up where you can learn more!
Register to attend one of the upcoming information sessions on Zoom at https://support.crs.org/form/chapter-event-register-eng for either:
* Tuesday, April 26, at 8 p.m. EDT / 7 p.m. CDT
* Wednesday, April 27, at 4 p.m. EDT / 1 p.m. PDT

To learn more about Catholic Relief Services, visit https://www.crs.org/ or contact Jessica at [email protected].
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56 min
April 12, 2022 Mark Wahlberg talks Father Stu
Yes, our guest this episode is Mark Wahlberg. Really.
And since his movie about a priest comes out this week, we’re putting out the podcast a few days early.
Our hard-working host Jen Mauro was able to sit down with him one-on-one for 12 minutes while he was in Philadelphia on a press tour for his new movie “Father Stu” (https://www.fatherstumovie.com/), which follows the life of Father Stuart Long, a boxer-turned-priest who inspired countless people during his journey from self-destruction to redemption. Jen chats with him about the movie, his perspective on why Fr. Stu is such a compelling figure, as well as his own connection to the Catholic faith.
Prior to the interview, Jen and Mike Walsh also chat a little about some upcoming events, including the Way of St. James Walk in Ventnor on April 30 (https://camdendiocese.org/event/the-way-of-st-james-intergenerational-pilgrimage-walk/), the upcoming ordination of five diocesan priests on May 14, and the New Jersey Catholic Youth Rally at Six Flags Great Adventure on May 15 (https://camdendiocese.org/event/nj-catholic-youth-rally-2022/).
You can also read more about Jen’s interview with Mark here: https://catholicstarherald.org/wahlberg-optimistic-father-stu-will-reignite-hope/
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55 min
April 11, 2022 Holy Week with Fr. Jason Rocks
This episode is a special treat as hosts Jen Mauro and Mike Walsh welcome Fr. Jason Rocks, Chancellor of the Diocese of Camden, to the show. The trio discuss Holy Week and the many opportunities it provides for Catholics to become closer to Christ by walking with Him on His journey from Palm Sunday to Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter. We also discuss the uniqueness of the Chrism Mass and the recent iRace4Vocations.
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56 min
April 04, 2022 Saint Mary of Mount Carmel Parish Catholic Montessori school and community programs
This week we travel to one of our favorite locations, Hammonton, NJ, to chat with Fr. David Rivera, pastor of Saint Mary of Mount Carmel Parish, as well as Lisa-Maria Lorusso and Susan Davidow, about the parish’s new initiatives, a Montessori school and their parish youth organization. The Catholic Montessori school will be the first of its kind in South Jersey, blending unique learning experiences with the Catholic faith for elementary students.
To learn more about Saint Mary of Mount Carmel Parish’s Montessori school go to https://www.facebook.com/CarmelChildrensHouse, and for its youth sports programs, go to https://www.smmcp.net/.
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56 min
March 27, 2022 Katie Comerford-Rivera and House of Charity 2022
One of our favorite guests is back on the show this week! The hardworking and delightful Katie Comerford-Rivera joins us to chat about her recent promotion, the status of the Diocese of Camden’s annual fundraising campaign - the House of Charity - and we even do a little Marvel Cinematic Universe talk to end the show. Katie is always a blast to chat with and our hosts Jen Maura and Mike Walsh loved every second of it.
To learn more about the House of Charity, go to: https://camdendiocese.org/hoc/
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56 min
March 26, 2022 Talking Saints - Saint Margaret Clitherow
Who is the “Pearl of York,” the 16th century English mother, martyr, and defender of the faith who courageously refused to compromise her Catholic ideals, and in the process evangelized not only her family, but the community around her? In this month’s Talking Saints, hosts Laurie and Pete unpack the life of Saint Margaret Clitherow, whose bones were broken, but not her spirit. As well, Laurie shares an inspiring personal story on her own introduction to this woman.
Saint Margaret Clitherow, Patron of Converts and Martyrs, pray for us!
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15 min

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