Invited

Join Oscar Cantú, Kate Kosoglow, and Row David as they commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Diocesan Youth Retreat. Guests share how the five-day South Lake Tahoe experience helped shape their faith and continues to lead youth to encounter the Lord.

Young adult task force members sit down with Bishop Cantú and share, in their own words, their hopes for a Church filled with young people on fire for their faith. Christina Pirrotta and Jamil Dababneh also discuss the Young Adult Addendum to the Pastoral Plan as a guide for Young Adult ministry across the diocese. Read about our Pastoral Plan and the Young Addendum by navigating here: https://www...

Join Bishop Cantú, host Father Ryan Mau, and guests: Veronica Duluk and Father Ritche Bueza, as they discuss the upcoming initiative for Liturgical Renewal. What does this renewal mean for our Mass practices? What does this mean for us spiritually? How does it all point to Christ who "greatly desired" to celebrate this feast with us?

Join Bishop Cantú, host Father Ryan Mau, and guests: Veronica Duluk and Father Ritche Bueza, as they discuss the upcoming campaign for Liturgical Renewal. What does this renewal mean for our Mass practices? What does this mean for us spiritually? How does it all point to Christ who "greatly desired" to celebrate this feast with us?  Join the conversation on all streaming platforms or watch on our ...

[Spanish with English subtitles] In episode 7 [Ch 19-22] Filmed on location at Saint Lucy : Maria Aguirre, parish catechist, and Sandra Ojeda, parishioner and Father Kevin's goddaughter, share personal reflections on Father Kevin as a pastor, godfather, and figure whose presence continues to shape the life of the parish. All episodes include a spoiler-free chapter summary. Recommended but not requ...

Young adult task force members sit down with Bishop Cantú and share ,   i n the ir own words , their hopes for a Church filled with young people on fire for their faith .   Christina Pir r otta and Jamil Dababneh also discuss the Young Adult Addendum to the  P astoral  P lan a s a guide for Young Adult ministry  across  the diocese.   Read about our Pastoral Plan and the Young Addendum by navigati...

In episode 5, hosts explore Father Kevin Joyce's impact on sacred music in the Diocese of San José and at Saint Patrick's Seminary. Doctor Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka, Director of Sacred Music at Saint Patrick's, recalls how Father Kevin modeled a deep love of Gregorian Chant. Father Manuel Sousa shares his insights on Father Kevin's time as a seminarian. All episodes include a spoiler-free chapter...

In episode  6  [Ch  16 - 18 ] :   The conversation continues with  F ather  M anu e l Sousa who shares about the   Jesus Caritas Priestly Fraternity , founded by Charles de  Foucauld ,  of which he, Father Kevin ,  and Father Joe Kim   are   members .   Doctor Jennifer and Father Manuel  reveal what they found most transformative  of  Father Kevin 's witness, especially in his last years . They al...

Join Bishop Oscar Cantú, Father Matthias of the Immaculate Heart, and Cherry Caparas as they discuss saints relics and the impact of Saint Therese of Lisieux on their personal vocations. Listeners and viewers are also treated to in-episode content filmed at Mission Santa Clara, "The Dry Bones Speak," exploring how saints relics can impact faith. 

Now you can listen to or WATCH the Invited podcast! This is the trailer to season 2, episode 1: Saints Relics: What are they and why do Catholics venerate them. Episode description: Join Bishop Oscar Cantú, Father Matthias of the Immaculate Heart, and Cherry Caparas as they discuss saints relics and the impact of Saint Therese of Lisieux on their personal vocations. Listeners and viewers are also...

Join Bishop Cantú, Vicki Schwoob, Margarita Hua, and Deacon Ruben Solorio in a spirited conversation about the impact of ILM whether they graduated five years ago or twenty five years ago. Learn more about the Diocesan Institute for Leadership in Ministry (ILM) here.

In episode 1 [Ch 1-3] , Marissa Nichols, editor of The Valley Catholic Magazine and Father Joe Kim, p astor of Saint John Vianney , discuss the l ate Father Kevin Joyce 's intended audiences for his auto biography and the universal appeal of Father's spiritual journey for all seekers of truth and grace. Listeners are also treated to a clip of Father Kevin from one of his Spirit Seeker conferences...

The conversation continues during episode 3 [Ch 7-9] where guests Emmanuel, Michael, and Marco reflect on living as faith-filled young adult s and the importance of both consistent spiritual practices as well as parental authenticity .  In the chapters discussed , Kevin Joyce's own turbulent time of discernment as a young adult takes center stage. All episodes include a spoiler-free chapter summar...

In episode 4 [Ch 10-12] , hosts reflect on the halfway point of the book and clarify the relationship between Eastern and Western meditation practices Father Kevin encounters throughout his book .  Listeners are also treated to a real-time meditation with the l ate Father Kevin from one of his Spirit Seeker conferences where he led the audience on the " Jesus prayer." All episodes include a spoile...

T hree special guests who knew or worked with the late Father Kevin Joyce join episode 2 [Ch 4-6] : Emmanuel Valenzuela, youth minister ; seminarian Michael Kelly , and vocational discerner Marco Antonio Heredia . All three share their favorite quote from the first six chapters of the book and discuss how they knew Father Kevin. All episodes include a spoiler-free c hapter summary. Recommended, bu...

Trailer for Ep 6. Episode description: Join Bishop Cantú, Vicki Schwoob, Margarita Hua, and Deacon Ruben Solorio in a spirited conversation about the impact of ILM whether they graduated five years ago or twenty five years ago. Learn more about the Diocesan Institute for Leadership in Ministry (ILM)  here.

Join Bishop Cantú and guests Eve Tushnet and Keith Wildenberg, co-Founders of Building Catholic Futures, as they discuss accompaniment and what makes faith possible, appealing, and fruitful for gay people. Believing that everything the Catholic Church holds to be true is true, both Eve and Keith provide insights to serve and share the Gospel with LGBT+ and same-sex-attracted people. Website: Build...

This is the trailer for episode 5. Episode description: Join Bishop Cantú and guests Eve Tushnet and Keith Wildenberg, co-Founders of Building Catholic Futures, as they discuss accompaniment and what makes faith possible, appealing, and fruitful for gay people. Believing that everything the Catholic Church holds to be true is true, both Eve and Keith provide insights to serve and share the Gospel...

Host Father Ryan Mau of Saint Lawrence Parish sits down with Bishop Oscar Cantú, Father Christ Bologo of Saint Simon Parish and parishioner Michelle Nealon of Saint Simon to discuss the late Pope Francis' Encyclical "Laudato Sí: On the Care for Our Common Home" on its 10th anniversary.   Laudato Si' Action Platform: https://laudatosiactionplatform.org/

Trailer for Ep 4. Episode description: Host Father Ryan Mau of Saint Lawrence Parish sits down with Bishop Oscar Cantú, Father Christ Bologo of Saint Simon Parish and parishioner Michelle Nealon of Saint Simon to discuss the late Pope Francis' Encyclical "Laudato Sí: On the Care for Our Common Home" on its 10th anniversary.

Join host Father Ryan Mau, parochial vicar at Saint Lawrence, Bishop Cantú and guests: the V. Rev. Father Samer Youssef and Maria Segal of the Orthodox Church of the Redeemer for a conversation about the Church in the Middle East and the hope for Christian unity. Learn about Bishop Cantú's visits to the Holy Land and the Middle East during his time as Chair of the Commission for Justice and Peace....

This is the trailer for episode 3 of Invited, the podcast for the Diocese of San José. Episode description: Join Bishop Cantú and guests: the V. Rev. Father Samer Youssef and Maria Segal of the Orthodox Church of the Redeemer for a conversation about the Church in the Middle East and the hope for Christian unity. Learn about Bishop Cantú's visits to the Holy Land and the Middle East during his tim...

Join Bishop Oscar Cantú, Mother Revelación S.S.V.M, and Sister Catherine Bui O.P. as they discuss the contributions religious sisters have made and their continuing impact on the Church in the world.  Enjoy some snippets from Bishop Cantú's childhood experiences in Catholic schools.

This is the trailer for episode 2 which features a roundtable with Bishop Cantú and religious sisters. Episode description: Join Bishop Oscar Cantú, Mother Revelación S.S.V.M, and Sister Catherine Bui O.P. as they discuss the contributions religious sisters have made and their continuing impact on the Church in the world.  Enjoy some snippets from Bishop Cantú's childhood experiences in Catholic s...

Join Bishop Cantú, Bishop of San José, along with Father Angelbert Chikere, Diocesan Director of the Office of Life, Justice, and Peace and Michael Shirley, Associate Diocesan Director of the Office of Life, Justice and Peace as they discuss the teaching role of the California Catholic Conference (CCC) on issues, the difference between political advocacy and activism, and the call of Pope Francis...