The Catholic Cafe

Deacon Jeff talks with Head Chef at The Catholic Cafe, Fr. Ben Bradshaw about the Catholic teaching about Mary.

Deacon Jeff talks with co-host Tom Dorian about the Catholic understanding of the fast, it's Biblical roots, as well as it's cultural significance. A plea is also made for the continuation and promotion of this ancient, yet powerful tradition.

Deacon Jeff talks to Fr. Elias Kekong Bisong, a priest and instructor at a Nigerian Seminary discuss the meaning of the word Catholic. They explore the universality of the Church and spend time discussing the Church in Africa.

Deacon Jeff talks to his own wife, Bess Drzycimski about what it's like to be the wife of an ordained minister. Plus, they let us in on a few family secrets (OK, nothing bad...just good old-fashioned Christian parenting).

Deacon Jeff and co-host Tom Dorian discuss the Catholic teaching about drinking in general and drinking wine in particular. Is the drinking of alcohol frowned on in the Bible? What did Jesus think of drinking wine? Tune in and find out!

Deacon Jeff talks with Catholic Youth Minister Derek Rotty about the current state of Youth Ministry (and youth in general) in the Church.

Deacon Jeff talks with Cardinal Justin Rigali, Archbishop of Philadelphia, about the Catholic understanding of God's Divine Mercy, the unfathomable, bottomless, unending love of a God who truly wants of to live with Him in eternity.

Deacon Jeff talks with Fr. Tad Pacholczyk, the Director of Education from the National Catholic Bioethics Center in Philadelphia about the moral dilemmas we all face when making decisions about science and medicine. They specifically focus on the issues of embryonic stem cell research and in-vitro fertilization.

Deacon Jeff talks with Dean Reineking, a member of the Fellowship Of Catholic University Students (F.O.C.U.S.) about the work their organization does in trying to help students keep and deepen their faith.

Deacon Jeff talks with Missionary and Ophthalmologist Dr. Cathy Schanzer and her husband Tom Lewis regarding their work in creating and maintaining an eye clinic in the far off country of Sierra Leone.