Catholic Apostolate Center Resources

Recording of the Catholic Apostolate Center's presentation Living as Missionary Disciples at the 2018 Mid Atlantic Congress on Pastoral Leadership.​ Follow us: - The Catholic Apostolate Center - The Center's podcast website - Instagram - Facebook - Apple Podcasts - Spotify   Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and you...

Recording of the Catholic Apostolate Center's presentation Principal as Lay Ecclesial Minister at the 2018 Mid Atlantic Congress on Pastoral Leadership. Follow us: - The Catholic Apostolate Center - The Center's podcast website - Instagram - Facebook - Apple Podcasts - Spotify   Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and...

Recording of the Catholic Apostolate Center's presentation Collaborative Pastoral Planning at the 2018 Mid Atlantic Congress on Pastoral Leadership. Follow us: - The Catholic Apostolate Center - The Center's podcast website - Instagram - Facebook - Apple Podcasts - Spotify   Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and you...

Interview with Julianne Stanz. Follow us: - The Catholic Apostolate Center - The Center's podcast website - Instagram - Facebook - Apple Podcasts - Spotify   Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and you can also listen to his weekly Sunday Gospel reflections. Follow the Center on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), and Y...

Interview with Fr. Martin Manus, S.A.C. conducted by Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., Director of the Catholic Apostolate Center. Follow us: - The Catholic Apostolate Center - The Center's podcast website - Instagram - Facebook - Apple Podcasts - Spotify   Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and you can also listen to his wee...

It is possible for Campus Ministers to lead healthy, balanced, and spiritual lives. In this fun, down-to-earth presentation, discover how being physically and spiritually healthy are connected. Learn ways in which living out the Gospel can actually be good for your health. Wherever you are in your journey, we welcome you to join the conversation and learn ways to bridge health and spirituality in...

Catholic Apostolate Center Director Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses the patron saint of the Center and the impact that his spirituality and vision is having in the Church today through the Union of Catholic Apostolate. He provides a short history of the life of St. Vincent Pallotti and the spirituality of the Pallottines in all their forms manifested in the wholeness of the Union. Follow us: - T...

On July 28, 2016, Sarah Jarzembowski and United States Conference of Catholic Bishop's (USCCB) World Youth Day USA Coordinator Paul Jarzembowski interviewed Wanda Gawronska, President of the Association of Pier Giorgio Frassatti at World Youth Day 2016 in Krakow, Poland. Wanda is the niece of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassatti and works for the cause of canonization of her uncle. Follow us: - The Cath...

Fr. Frank Donio S.A.C., Director Catholic Apostolate Center Pope Francis in Evangelii Gaudium, teaches that “unity is greater than conflict” (228). Conflict does occur regularly within relationships, communities, and even in whole societies. This podcast presented by Director Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. will explore ways toward greater unity in diversity through collaboration, co-responsibility, and m...

Fr. Frank discusses ways in which we can be examples of model behavior to young people. He talks about the ability of people to have an impact in the lives of others. Question: How can I be a good example of a practicing Catholic to my children or young relatives? For more information on Marriage and family, please view our Marriage & Family Resource Page! Follow us: - The Catholic Apostolate Cent...

Fr. Frank discusses the impact of social media on promoting the mission of the New Evangelization. He also talks about the impact it can have on spiritual formation and evangelization. Question: How can our social media presence make a positive impact in promoting the Catholic faith? For more information about the New Evangelization, please view our New Evangelization Resource Page. Additionally,...

Fr. Frank discusses the act of sacrifice during Lent and why we should also consider other activities that provide additional spiritual benefits. Question: Why is just “giving things up” not the only thing we should do and what are some things we can actively participate in during the season of Lent? To find out more about the Lenten season, please visit our Lenten Resource Page! Follow us: - The...

Fr. Frank discusses the New Evangelization and which groups of people are being targeted when we talk about this. He talks about how we can help people be evangelized by identifying those who should be evangelized. Question: When we hear 'New Evangelization,' who is it that we are evangelizing to and how can we accomplish this? To find out more information about the New Evangelization, please visi...

Fr. Frank discusses the importance of the family to support an individual discerning vocations in life. He discusses different methods of support that the family can provide to help young adults discern what God is calling them to. Question: What can families do to help a family member discern what vocation God has called for them? To find out more about discernment, please visit our Vocational Di...

Fr. Frank discusses how lay people can promote ecumenism when discussing the faith with others. How can we maintain our faith when discussing it with another person? Question: What can a Catholic parishioner do to promote the cause of ecumenism in the world today? To learn more about Christian Unity, please visit our Christian Unity Resource Page! Follow us: - The Catholic Apostolate Center - The...

Fr. Frank discusses the question of what is consecrated life and what does that mean for the person. He talks about aspects of consecrated life and what service and witness they give to the Church. Question: What is consecrated life and how does it differ from other vocations in the Catholic Church? To find more information about the consecrated life, please view our Consecrated Life Resource Page...

Fr. Frank discusses the Catholic Church's desire for unity among Christians and how we can go about collaborating with one another so that they will be "one fold under one shepherd, Jesus Christ. Question: How has the Catholic Church played a role in Christian unity. What can we do to support that role? To find out more about Christian unity, please view our Christian Unity Resource Page! Follow u...

Fr. Frank discusses the importance of the sacrament of Matrimony. He talks about what the sacrament does to impact the lives of the couple, and offer us all a way to see Christ in a unique way. Question: What is the role of marriage in the Catholic faith? Why is it considered a separate sacrament? To fine more resources for Marriage and Family life, please visit our Marriage & Family Resource Page...

Fr. Frank discusses the dignity of the human person as an aspect of Catholic Social Teaching. What does it mean for our world today? Question: What is the Catholic stance on the life and dignity of the human person? And how can we practice it today? For more information on Catholic social teaching, please visit our Catholic Social Teaching Resource Page! Follow us: - The Catholic Apostolate Center...

Fr. Frank talks about Pope Francis's call for us all to be missionary disciples. What does this mean and how can we live as missionary disciples? Question: How has Pope Francis encouraged us to live the New Evangelization gospel message in daily life? For more resources on Pope Francis and the New Evangelization, please visit our Pope Francis Portal! Follow us: - The Catholic Apostolate Center - T...

Fr. Frank discusses the difference between Catholic media and secular media, and how using media can spread the mission of the Church in the world today. Question: What is Catholic Media and can Catholics use it for information as compared with other media that we see on a daily basis? To find out more about Catholic media, please visit our Catholic Media Resource Page! Follow us: - The Catholic A...

Fr. Frank discusses the meaning of vocation and discernment. He also describes the importance of considering what God is calling each and every one of us to do to serve the Lord and the community. Question: What is a vocation and how can we help find our vocation in daily life? For more information on vocations and discernment, please view our Vocational Discernment Resource Page! Follow us: - The...

Fr. Frank discusses the season of Lent and how we as Catholics can further grow in faith during this important season of preparation. Question: How can a practicing Catholic more fully live out my faith during this season of Lent? To learn more about Lent and how to grow in faith during this season, please click on our Lenten Resource Page! Follow us: - The Catholic Apostolate Center - The Center'...

Fr. Frank discusses Christian unity and what that means for the concept of the New Evangelization. How can all Christians engage in the life of faith? Question: What is the ecumenical movement? How does the new evangelization tie into it? To learn more about Christian unity, please click on our Christian Unity Resource Page! Follow us: - The Catholic Apostolate Center - The Center's podcast websit...

Fr. Frank discusses the value of a prayer routine and how that offers us great benefits and what that means for people's lives. Question: In the spirit of the New Evangelization, what is one recommendation you have for active Catholics about entering into a prayer routine? To research more on prayer and catechesis, please see our Prayer & Catechesis Resource Page! Follow us: - The Catholic Apostol...