Called to Serve with Kathy Barrans

Seminarian Franklin Anyanechi explains the vocations process in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, NY 

Sister Teresa Grace Baillargeon, the Vocations Directress for the Sisters of the Resurrection talks about Christian Joy, what it is, how to recognize it, how to nurture it, and the importance of sharing it. 

Fr. Rendell Torres, Rector at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany, NY, has been inviting members of his staff and parish network to share  ideas about how they can be more mission-focused. He listens and learns, and together they are already moving forward with some of those ideas. It's part of the Remade for Mission initiative that Bishop Edward Scharfenberger has launched i...

Tom Acemoglu, Pastoral Associate for Evangelization and Catechesis at St. Ambrose Church in Latham, New York shares his love for Scripture, the people who inspired that love, and the lessons he's learned as a result.

Bishop Edward Scharfenberger, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, NY talks about what it means for a church to be mission-focused. 

Pope Leo XIV has said the New Evangelization of the Catholic Church needs to begin with a personal encounter with Jesus. Bishop Edward Scharfenberger of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, New York, shares thoughts on how each of us can nurture that relationship.

Deacon Gary Riggi, serving in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, NY shares how he feels called to serve, his deep love for God, and the joy he finds in serving Him. Deacon Riggi serves as deacon at Our Lady of the Valley in Middleburgh, NY. He is the Director of Engagement at City Mission in Schenectady, NY; Director and Retreat Master at the Joshua House in Altamont, NY; and he serves as a spi...

Sr. Sue Zemgulis, Administrator of the Dominican Retreat and Conference Center in Niskayuna, N.Y. talks about how she feels called to serve and what the Dominican Retreat and Conference Center has to offer. Check out all the programs offered and how you can take part in person or online https://www.dslcny.org/

Fr. Tom Fallati reflects on his first year as a priest. He was ordained in May 2024 in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, New York.  https://www.rcda.org/

Kris Rooney, a spiritual director in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, NY shares what it is all about and why anyone can consider it. It's not just for people who want to get into religious life. 

Executive Director, Julie Baaki talks about the history of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs, the national designation by the USCCB, and the many blessings people experience on the grounds.

John Gray, TV News Anchor in Albany, NY, talks about his new novel, "The Carpenter's Son," and shares the role faith plays in his life and this project. 

Justin Hollingshead is discerning a vocation to the priesthood in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, NY. In this episode he talks about how working as a standup comic, struggling college student, and filmmaker led him to become Catholic and consider the priesthood.