Talking Catholic

As the Diocese of Camden's House of Charity-Bishop's Annual Appeal kicks off this weekend, Mike and Pete welcome the Director of Development, James Lanahan, and two individuals working with organizations directly helped by generous donors: Rosemary Love, RN Care Coordinator of VITALity Health Services, and Jeanetta Warren, Catholic Charities' Program Coordinator. The lively roundtable discussion includes life-changing stories, the work involved in running the House of Charity campaign, and the call for all to be missionary disciples.

As Catholic Schools Week kicks off this Sunday, we invited principal Molly Webb to join us as we chat all things education. She is in her second year leading Resurrection Catholic School in Cherry Hill, NJ. Also joining us is another educator and our pinch hitting co-host, filling in for an ailing Pete Sanchez, Marianela Nunez, Diocese of Camden Schools Office Field Consultant for Latino Enrollment. This duo of education experts join Mike to talk about how Catholic Schools provide a holistic learning experience for students, cultivate a joy-filled community for entire families, and give young people a leg-up as they become leaders in their communities.

In preparation for this Friday's March for Life in Washington, D.C.. Talking Catholic welcomes into the studio Tracye McArdle, ardent advocate for life and worshipper at Mater Ecclesiae Church in Berlin. She speaks with Mike and Pete about the sanctity of life, and her efforts in South Jersey to promote the dignity of all.

Talking Catholic heads to the latest Theology on Tap in South Jersey for a presentation by Deacon Anthony Infanti, a seminarian for the Diocese of Camden, on the use of icons in the Catholic Church. The presentation took place before a standing room only crowd of 20 and 30-somethings at Tir Na Nog in Cherry Hill. Deacon Infanti will present an expanded version of this talk on Friday, Feb. 2 at the Collegium Center for Faith and Culture in Haddon Heights, NJ. Go to https://thecollegiumcenter.org for more info.

How can the beauty of art reflect the glory of heaven? For its first show of 2018, Talking Catholic's co-hosts Mike and Pete attempts to answer this question with Brother Mickey McGrath, OSFS, Camden's resident Catholic artist. Through his powerful artwork, books, and speaking engagements, Brother Mickey brings the message of Christ into the secular world. For more information on Brother Mickey, and to see his work, visit https://beestillstudio.com

Each New Year provides an opportunity to pause and reflect on our lives. It gives us the feeling of a fresh start - a renewed sense of hope that we can make positive changes. This year, I ask you to think not only of yourself, but also of our poorest and most vulnerable sisters and brothers.

On the last Talking Catholic of 2017, Mike and Pete are joined by returning guests Steve Obarski, Director of Worship and Christian Initiation, and Greg Coogan, Director of Youth, Young Adult, and Campus Ministries. The four take stock of the past year, and look forward to 2018.

With Christmas just a few days away, we sit down for a chat about the merry season with our friends from the Diocese of Camden’s Schools Office: Dr. Bill Watson, Marianela Nunez and Mary Beth Peabody. Mike, Pete and the crew discuss how schools and students are preparing for Christmas and reminisce about some of our favorite Christmastime memories.

Ahead of the 3rd Sunday of Advent, Mike and Pete welcome back two joyful guests: Sheila McGirl and Michael Jordan Laskey. The four share Christmas memories and family traditions, and, at the 47:00 mark, have good advice for Catholics who are always asked for an off-the-cuff prayer at any holiday meal. Also, check out an upcoming event that Mr. Laskey will be hosting: A Life and Justice Ministries Gathering, Catholics Fight Racism, which will be held Wednesday, January 13, 10 a.m. at Saint Charles Borromeo Church, Sicklerville. For more info, go to http://www.camdendiocese.org/fightracism/

South Jersey Catholic schools educate and inspire young minds spiritually, academically and in service to others. Visit a school near you and discover why a Catholic school education is the gift of a lifetime – for our students and their families, and for the world our students will shape as adults.

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