All Kinds of Catholic

Send us a text Episode 11: In a story told with striking honesty, Karen shares how her faith is more about doing than praying. She traces this back to her adoption journey, and the example of her parents. Hear too about her continuing struggle with the structure of the Church and the pace of change within it. A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! Email me: theresa@KindsofCathol...

Send us a text Episode 10: Lorraine shares her journey from standing outside churches not daring to go in, to becoming a Catholic - choosing a thoughtful confirmation name along the way-  and finally recognising that 'I was always invited. I was always supposed to be there.'  We talk about the ups and downs of being welcomed at the door, too. A new episode, a different conversation, ever...

Send us a text Episode 9: Lots of voices - from the National Justice & Peace Network annual conference. Special thanks to all this week's guests sharing how the gospel inspires them to work for justice and peace. Find out more about the National Justice & Peace Network and recordings from many of the Conference speakers. Conference calls to action were reported by Independent Catholic...

Send us a text Episode 8: Eleni shares how the writings of John Henry Newman brought her to Catholicism and truth, saying, 'He's my guy.' And also, 'I really did come to Christ through Mary.' Eleni talks about how she experiences very different kinds of liturgy, parish life, and even church interiors and recognising what really 'feels like home'. Things you can f...

Send us a text Episode 7: An episode from the other side of the world. Yvonne shares how she became a Catholic and eventually found  communities to belong to. She also talks about her work supporting people who have a dementia and how her faith motivates her to do that. Check out Growing Old Gracefully   from the Diocese of Leeds -  a source of sound information about dementia and faith. A new epi...

Send us a text Episode 6: Matthew reflects on being a small child during a civil war. He talks about his experience of 'living two lives' and how the rosary is still the prayer that sustains him. Through this conversation, Matthew and Theresa discovered a shared devotion to Blessed Cyprian Tansi. Find out more about Blessed Cyprian's time at Mount St Bernard Abbey . A new episode, a...

Send us a text Episode 5: Colette reflects on the times she feels close to God, in nature and in quiet reflection but also a time when she felt strong anger and resentment towards God - so much that she stepped away from the Church for a time. Colette shares insights into her role as the Co-ordinator of Westminster Diocese' Justice & Peace Commission - and much more. Check out the work of...

Send us a text Episode 4: 'I see God working in their life and it's through me' Matthew talks about the many ways in which his faith draws him to serve others. He is filled with hope for his own future too so expect to be moved when he speaks about that.  A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! Email me: theresa@KindsofCatholic.co.uk Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky an...

Send us a text Episode 3:   At an early age I realised that, 'Well, God loves me .' Martin shares how the way he lives is faith has been shaped by Vatican II, by Jesuit writer Teilhard de Chardin, by opposition to nuclear weapons, and by his own  'overdeveloped sense of justice'. Check out Martin's Nuclear Morality Flowchart And the document from the Catholic Bishops'...

Send us a text Episode 2: Maggie talks about her Irish Catholic heritage and the ways her faith has influenced her professional life. She explains how she appreciates Catholic Social Teaching but reflects honestly on what she finds difficult about being a Catholic today.  A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! Email me: theresa@KindsofCatholic.co.uk Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky...

Send us a text Episode 1:  I was sent again by the God of Surprises Peter shares how his faith has been shaped by growing up in a Catholic family, serving the church from a young age, starting a new chapter in another country, and using his skills and experience to build community and to advocate for climate change. Find out more about the Laudato Si' Movement A new episode, a different conve...

Send us a text Look out for All Kinds of Catholic - a new podcast coming soon. Theresa Alessandro will be in conversation with Catholic people about how we live our faith today. A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! Email me: theresa@KindsofCatholic.co.uk Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky and X/Twitter Give me a follow @KindsofCatholic Find the transcript: https://kindsofcatholic.bu...