Father Jim Shea is a Passionist priest who is passionate about developing community-based organizations addressing urgent community needs such as affordable housing and education. In 2010, Father Jim founded Reconnect Brooklyn with the mission of engaging young people through entrepreneurship, education, and service. Zoe chats with Father Jim about his journey with Reconnect and much more. Listen in for exciting first hand testimony on the power of connection and the need for youth programs in the city. 

You can learn more about Reconnect Brooklyn here: https://www.reconnectnyc.org

This podcast is a production of the Spirit Alive Institute in collaboration with U.S. Catholic. Curious Spirits is produced by Cristian Murphy and hosted by Zoe Kourajian. The Spirit Alive Institute is led by Director Sr. Maria Pascuzzi and supported by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood, N.Y.