Talking Catholic

What is blended learning and how is it shaping young minds for the future? Mike and Pete head to Atlantic City to find out the answer to this question, and others, as they talk with administrators at Our Lady Star of the Sea School: Principal Susan Tarrant, and Advancement Director Sr. Kathy Nace. Just before the end of the school day (you might even hear the final bell in the background!), the four share thoughts on Catholic education; the joys and challenges present in Atlantic City for school families; and, of course, blended learning, which brings together traditional and online educational experiences. It's a great deep dive into progressive education opportunities.

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If you’ve been to a diocesan Mass anytime in the last few years, you’ve very likely seen a young, curly-haired cantor with a beautiful voice. However, you might not know that her name is Abigail Walsh.

As the countdown to Christmas continues, Mike and Pete sit down with this talented, opera-trained singer, to discuss the path that led to her current role as Director of Music Ministry at Bellmawr’s Saint Joachim Parish.

We also do a deep dive into the music of the Advent and Christmas seasons. Abigail shares with the listeners some fun history of classic tunes such as “Silent Night,” and the local connection of “O Little Town of Bethlehem”; how she prepares for each liturgy; and the importance of all the faithful lifting their voices to God.

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On this Feast of Saint Nicholas, Laurie and Pete reflect on what is known about the much-loved and admired 4th Century Bishop of Myra, whose tales of charity to children, the poor, and the sick spread far and wide, and helped foster today’s Santa Claus tradition.

Saint Nicholas, Bishop and Shepherd, patron of children and the helpless, bring us all to revere the coming Savior, where hope, love, joy, and peace are found. Amen.

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Marcus Biddle, Senior Case Manager for Catholic Charities’ Veterans Assistance Program, brings a lot of youthful energy into The Vault this week, discussing his recent deployment to Florida to help those affected by Hurricane Michael, the good work of Catholic Charities USA in providing disaster relief in such places as Florida, North Carolina and California, and his own role in providing aid to veterans throughout South Jersey. Also joining Mike and Pete is Talking Catholic favorite, Mary McCusker, Marketing and Communications Coordinator for Catholic Charities, to provide some of her own perspective. Favorite Christmas movies and favorite actors are also part of the quartet’s lively roundtable.

And don't forget, our 100th Episode live taping is coming up on December 14th! Make sure you register for this free event now:

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On this Thanksgiving-themed edition of Talking Catholic, our hosts Mike and Pete are “Talking Carbs” at the Thanksgiving meal, passing around family recipes and traditions, and sharing what they’re thankful for with a roundtable of guests working in the Diocese of Camden. This hour (which made all hungry) featured Greg Coogan, Director of Youth, Young Adult, & Campus Ministries; Maria D’Antonio, Communications Coordinator & Web Content Manager for the Office of Communications; Father David Klein, Judicial Vicar for the Office of the Tribunal; Marianne Linka, Director of Cemeteries; Mary McCusker, Marketing and Communications Coordinator for the Office of Communications; and Mary Beth Peabody, Manager of Marketing and Communication for Catholic Schools.

As the Church on this day remembers Saint Cecilia, our “Talking Saints” hosts Laurie and Pete discuss the life of this 4th century Roman martyr of the early Church, known as the Patroness of music, due to her hearing the music of heaven in her heart on her wedding day, and is usually depicted in art with a pipe-organ.

As we attend Masses this week, let us think of the cantors, choirs and musicians who God has graced with the talent and vocation to bring spirituality into our lives through the medium of song.

Dear Saint Cecilia, one thing we know for certain about you is that you became a heroic martyr in fidelity to your divine Bridegroom. Inspire musicians to gladden the hearts of people by filling the air with God's gift of music and reminding them of the divine Musician who created all beauty. Amen.

This week, Mike and Pete welcome the fearless Jessica Gettings, young adult minister from Saint Katharine Drexel in Egg Harbor Township, who braved a wintry mess to record in The Vault. With snow, sleet, and rain outside, the three stayed warm talking about Jessica’s vocation ministering to her peers and the women’s group she organizes at the parish. In addition, Marvel comics icon Stan Lee is remembered, as Jessica, Mike, and Pete discuss what it means to be a hero.

And don't forget, our 100th Episode live taping is coming up on December 14th! Make sure you register for this free event now:

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For National Vocations Awareness Week. we chat with Sister Rosa Maria Ojeda, MDMPVM, Principal of Bishop Schad Regional School in Vineland, and Father Michael Romano, Director of Vocations in the Diocese of Camden. With Mike and Pete, the two discuss finding their own callings, and helping young women and men better discern if they have a true calling to the priesthood and religious life. It's a great conversation that delves deeply into the essence of the discernment process, the desire to find one's place in the world, and the balance of humanity and the spiritual life.

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It’s an angels and demons-themed podcast this week as, getting ready for Halloween and All Saints Day, Mike and Pete bring back two people from Christ the Redeemer Parish in Atco: Father Chris Mann, Parish Pastor, and Laurie Power, Director of Evangelization and Discipleship, and co-host of Talking Saints. Things discussed in this powerful hour are exorcisms, wings, baked goods, and Nicholas Cage.

Jeff Shields, Youth Minister at Saint Rose of Lima Parish, Haddon Heights and leader of Forgotten Truth, a band and ministry, brings himself, his guitar, and his keyboard into the Vault for a musical edition of Talking Catholic this week. With Mike and Pete, Shields discusses making music with his siblings, men’s fashion, and finding inspiration. At the end of the conversation, he gives a mini-concert in The Vault for our hosts.

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