Beyond the Habit

In this episode, Sister Erin and Colleen have a conversation about the Sisters of St. Joseph Maxims, the "spiritual fortune cookies" that have offered wisdom to St. Joseph sisters since the 17th century. They share some of their favorites Maxims, some Maxims that challenge them, and how the Maxims can get you through a long car trip. Listen today!  Resources: The Maxims from the Sisters...

In this episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Paul Campion, an Organizer for the Sunrise Movement, a youth movement to stop climate change and create millions of good jobs in the process. They talk about advocating for a more just world, the importance of finding your community, and what we can all do in light of the climate crisis. Listen today! Resources: Learn more about the Sunrise Movem...

In this episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Lisa Amman, the Deputy Director of Engagement for Discerning Deacons. They talk about the questions being asked around the diaconate during the Synod, the importance of St. Phoebe, and how Lisa's young daughters brought her to her engagement around women's roles in the Catholic Church. Listen today! Resources: Learn more about Discernin...

In our first episode of Season 3, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Shannon K. Evans, the author of the books Feminist Prayers for My Daughter: Powerful Petitions for Every Stage of Her Life and Rewilding Motherhood: Your Path to an Empowered Feminine Spirituality. They talk about the prayers we don’t even realize we need as women, the weird and wonderful joy of finding the sacred in nature, and...

In our final episode of Season 2, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Bob Shine, who serves as the Associate Director of New Ways Ministries. They discuss how LGBTQ+ ministry has evolved, the problem with thinking of individuals only in terms of their sexual or gender identity, and the importance of advocating for the dignity of all people. Sisters Erin and Colleen also talk about the 2023 Outreach...

In this episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Sister Jeannine Gramick, a Sister of Loretto and co-founder of New Ways Ministry , a Catholic outreach and advocacy ministry with the LGBTQ+ community. They discuss what inspired Sister Jeannine to start this ministry, the importance of dialogue, and her pen pal, Pope Francis. At the end of the episode, we also have a quick chat with Bob Shine, w...

Happy June! You know what that means? We're celebrating Pride Month. As Sisters of St. Joseph. We believe that all are one. And so, to celebrate with the LGBTQ+ community this month, we're featuring special guests to celebrate Pride. Tune in for both of our episodes this month, where we'll talk to Sister Jeannine Gramick, a Sister of Loretto and co-founder of New Ways Ministry, a Ca...

In this episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Sister Nathalie Becquart, a Xavières Missionary Sister originally from France, who currently serves as the undersecretary of the Synod of Bishops in Rome. Sister Nathalie is playing a pivotal role in the current Synod on Synodality, and is the first woman to ever hold her position. They discuss women and youth in the church, sailing, and what it&...

 In this episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Father Michael Rossmann, SJ, a Jesuit priest, digital minister, and the author of the book The Freedom of Missing Out: Letting Go of Fear and Saying Yes to Life . They discuss the importance of proving opportunities for dialogue, mushroom hunting, and if Jesus would have a Twitter account. Listen today!  Resources: Find Father Michael Rossman on...

In this episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen invite Sister Sarah Simmons of the Congregation of St. Joseph and Sister Thuy Tran of the Sister of St. Joseph of Orange to have a conversation about saints. The sisters discuss the people who are saints in their lives, their favorite canonized Saints, and everyday holiness. Listen today!

In this episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview  Beth Knobbe, author of Finding My Voice: A Young Woman’s Perspective  and Party of One: Living Single with Faith, Purpose, and Passion. They discuss vocation, especially Beth's passion about her vocation to the single life, the many kinds of important relationships we have in our lives, and considering your own path. Listen today!  Resource...

In this episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Sister Tracey Horan, a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary of the Woods who currently serves as the Associate Director of Education and Advocacy for the Kino Border Initiative. They discuss the issue of immigration in our world today, including the many individuals and families that Sister Tracey has met at the border, and talk about ways to overc...

In this episode, Sisters Colleen and Erin have a conversation about Lent with Sister Marcella Clancy, CSJ. The sisters discuss their Lenten practices, share stories of how Lent can be transformative, and discuss social sin. Listen today! Resources: Read  Return to Me with Your Whole Heart , a reflection by Sister Marcella referenced in this episode. 

In our first episode of season 2, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Maka Black Elk, Executive Director for Truth and Healing at Red Cloud Indian School,  a former Indian boarding school, about the difficult history of these boarding schools, the work he is doing in truth and healing, and his Catholic Faith. Erin and Colleen also talk about social media, Tik Tok, and building community online. Lis...

Who are Sister Erin McDonald and Sister Colleen Gibson? And who are the Sisters of St. Joseph? In this mini episode, we learn more about our hosts and the sisters they are a part of, and answer some common questions our hosts are asked. Find out more about the sisters of St. Joseph at the U.S. Federation of the Sisters of St. Joseph . You can also find out about Sister Erin’s congregation here and...

In the last full episode of our first season, we interview author and Ignatian-trained spiritual director, Becky Eldredge . Becky talks with us about finding ways to pray, shares her experiences with spiritual direction, and offers a look at her long history with the Sisters of St. Joseph. 

This week we speak with Anna Johnson and Tere Flores Onofre,  both from the Laudato Si' Movement , about what the movement is, and what it means to care for all creation. We also talk about the recent film, The Letter , and ways we all can reconnect with the Earth. Sister Thuy Tran from the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange joins us to unpack the episode.

 This week we speak with Elizabeth Garlow, one of the co-founders of the Francesco Collaborative , about building a new kind of economy and what it means to live a simple life. Sister Sarah Simmons joins us to unpack the episode as we consider our relationships with money and our communities. 

 In this episode we speak with Mary Novak, Executive Director of NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice , about her experiences working in social justice in DC, the difficulties of being a woman in the church, and the importance of community. 

In part two of our interview with Sister Helen Prejean, we talk about the vows, especially the vow of chastity, as well as Sister Helen’s upcoming plans. We also ask a series of lightning round questions, where Sister Helen keeps us on our toes. Finally, we unpack the episode along with guest Sister Sarah Simmons.

In our first episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Sister Helen Prejean, renowned anti-death penalty activist, about sisterhood and her work. Learn more about Sister Helen and listen to part one of this two part episode today!