Catholic Apostolate Center Resources

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses accompaniment through marriage preparation and the importance of formation and education surrounding marriage and family life in the USCCB document Called to the Joy of Love. Called to the Joy of Love is the national pastoral framework for marriage and family life ministry, which came out in 2021 and is inspired by P...

This blogcast explores “Starlight," written by William Clemens and read by Greta David.  "Starlight,” by William Clemens.   Author: William Clemens is an Undergraduate Student of Theology & Religious Studies at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. Reader: Greta grew up in Miami, FL and currently lives in Maryland. In May 2017, Greta completed her B.A. in Theology & Religious Stud...

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses the second pillar of the USCCB document Called to the Joy of Love: Prayer and Relationship with Christ. Called to the Joy of Love is the national pastoral framework for marriage and family life ministry, which came out in 2021 and is inspired by Pope Francis’ 2016 encyclical Amoris Laetitia addressing the pastoral ca...

In this webinar, Joel Stepanek and David Spesia discuss the newly published Parish Handbook for the Parish Year of the Eucharistic Revival and explore some of the themes of the parish year. 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...

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses the first pillar of the USCCB document Called to the Joy of Love: Prayer and Relationship with Christ. Called to the Joy of Love is the national pastoral framework for marriage and family life ministry, which came out in 2021 and is inspired by Pope Francis’ 2016 encyclical Amoris Laetitia addressing the pastoral car...

This blogcast explores “When the Wine Runs Short," written and read by Fatima Monterrubio Cruess.  “When the Wine Runs Short,” written by Fatima Monterrubio Cruess, describes the continuous need of God’s grace to persevere through the hardships in marriage and to more fully experience the joys of marriage, viewing it all with a perspective on the Wedding at Cana where Jesus provides superior wine...

In this episode of In Infinite Ways , Brian Rhude chats with Julie Bradley, Director of Evangelization and Parish Formation at St. Paul Catholic Church in Cranston, Rhode Island, to discuss her journey to become a leader in her parish, which began as a question from her pastor. Click here to view the St. Paul Catholic Church’s website .   Follow us: The Catholic Apostolate Center The Center's podc...

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses the USCCB document, Called to the Joy of Love, the national pastoral framework for marriage and family life ministry, which came out in 2021 and is inspired by Pope Francis’ 2016 encyclical Amoris Laetitia addressing the pastoral care of families, following the Synods on the Family in 2014 and 2015.  Called to the Jo...

This blogcast explores “Anima Christi," written and read by Brian Rhude.  “Anima Christi,” written by Brian Rhude.   Brian Rhude: Brian Rhude is the Project Coordinator for the Catholic Apostolate Center where he works in developing Center programming, assists in updating and creating new resources on the Center's website, collaborates on the development of social media content, and provides other...

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses the Sacred Paschal Triduum, the three most solemn, holiest days of the Church year, beginning on Holy Thursday, continuing with Good Friday, and Holy Saturday, and concluding with Evening Prayer II on Easter Sunday. Fr. Frank discusses the liturgies of the triduum, including: the Mass of the Lord’s Supper, the Commem...

This blogcast explores “Evangelizing at work," written and read by Chris Pierno. “Evangelizing at Work,” by Chris Pierno   For more resources on becoming an active agent of evangelization, please  click here .   Author: With the Center since 2011, Chris Pierno is the Catholic Apostolate Center's Manager of Marketing & Consulting. In this role, he oversees the Center's marketing program and coordin...

In this episode of In Infinite Ways , Jonathan Sitko is joined by long time friend and colleague, Chris Pierno, Manager of Marketing and Consulting at the Catholic Apostolate Center, Director of Operations for the Conference of Major Superiors of Men, and State Deputy for the Knights of Columbus in the District of Columbia, to discuss his experiences of working in both secular organizations and fo...

This blogcast explores "Elizabeth Ann Seton and the Will of God," written by ​Fr. Evan Ponton and read by Chris Pierno. " Elizabeth Ann Seton and the Will of God ," by ​Fr. Evan Ponton. This blogcast was read by Chris Pierno . Author: ​Fr. Evan Ponton is a priest of the Archdiocese of Baltimore (Class of 2020). He currently serves as Associate Pastor of St. John the Evangelist Church in Severna Pa...

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses the global Catholic fraternal organization, founded by Blessed Michael McGivney in 1882, the Knights of Columbus, in which Catholic men, lay and religious, can become members and put their faith into action through fraternal events, faith based events, and charitable works in the parish or in the larger communities....

This blogcast explores “Rejoice in the Lord," written and read by Monica Thom Konschnik. "Rejoice in the Lord," by Monica Thom Konschnik .          Author: Monica is the Director of Administration for the Catholic Apostolate Center. Additionally, she is the Administrator for the Pallottine Seminary at Green Hill.    Follow us: The Catholic Apostolate Center The Center's podcast website Instagram F...

In this episode of In Infinite Ways , Brian Rhude chats with Sarah Yaklic, the Chief Digital Officer in the Diocese of Los Angeles, who offers a unique perspective working in proximity to Hollywood, to discuss the important role creative, high quality Catholic media has in healing our culture and evangelizating on the web and other media outlets. Click here to view the Diocese of Los Angeles’ comm...

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses the traditional Lenten practices that the Catholic Church encourages its members to do: prayer, how we communicate with God; fasting, ridding of the things that are not aligned with Christ; and almsgiving, how we show love of neighbor. These disciplines, taken up from the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday until its...

This blogcast explores "Hope: The Thing with Feathers," written and read by Brian Rhude.  “Hope: The Things with Feathers,” by Brian Rhude. For more resources to accompany you during your Lenten journey, please click here .   Author: Brian Rhude is the Project Coordinator for the Catholic Apostolate Center where he works in developing Center programming, assists in updating and creating new resour...

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. concludes the series on Saint John Paul II’s 1999 apostolic exhortation, Ecclesia in America , addressing the Church in the Americas. Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses the sixth chapter about “the new evangelization” and how lay people are especially called to proclaim “the Good News,” calling others to a deeper encounter with...

This blogcast explores "A Dinner Orchestra," written and read by Kate Fowler. "A Dinner Orchestra," by Kate Fowler . For more resources on Marriage and Family, please click here .    Author: Kate Fowler is the Blog Coordinator for the Catholic Apostolate Center. She received her Master's in Leadership for the New Evangelization from the Augustine Institute.    Follow us: The Catholic Apostolate Ce...

In this episode of the In Infinite Ways podcast, host, Jonathan Sitko, is joined by guest, Steven Serafin, to discuss Steven's journey in ministry and now his position as a Pastoral Associate at St. Bartholomew Parish in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. To learn more, visit the Catholic Apostolate Center website. Follow us: The Catholic Apostolate Center The Center's podcast website Instagram Facebook A...

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. continues the series on Saint John Paul II’s 1999 apostolic exhortation, Ecclesia in America , addressing the Church in the Americas. Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses the fifth chapter about “the path to solidarity” and how social sins and the culture of death are contrary to the Gospel. To read Ecclesia in America click here...

This blogcast explores "St. Vincent Pallotti, Model for College Ministry," written by Christian Bordak-Roseman and read by Brian Rhude.  “St. Vincent Pallotti, Model for College Ministry,” by Christian Bordak-Roseman . This blogcast episode was read by Brian Rhude . For more resources on St. Vincent Pallotti on our Feast Day site, click here . To view our Pallotti Portal, click here . For more res...

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. continues the series on Saint John Paul II’s 1999 apostolic exhortation, Ecclesia in America , addressing the Church in the Americas. Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses the fourth chapter about “the path to communion” and the role of the laity. To read Ecclesia in America click here . Follow us: The Catholic Apostolate Center T...

A Vision for Eucharistic Missionaries and a Preview of the Parish Year of the Revival. 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. Foll...