Candid Catholic Convos

We hear it all the time: Love is more than a feeling, love is a choice. But what do you do when that choice becomes tiresome and the romance has faded? Today Mike and Meghan Lorenz share some practical tips for finding beautiful moments in the mundane and for preparing to take the sacrament of marriage. Resources from this episode: Marriage and Family Ministries - Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisb...

Ah, the ever-evolving question: what do you want to be when you grow up? How do you know you're being called to priesthood or consecrated life? Where can you go to find more information? Today, we're speaking with Fr. Jonathan Sawicki, Director of Vocations for the Diocese, and Sr Geralyn Schmidt, a sister with the Sisters of Christian Charity who both had very different paths yet ultimately chose...

This week we're excited to have Jamie Bufton and her son, Cooper, join us to share why their family decided a Catholic education was a good fit for them and how they arrived at their decision.

Today we're continuing our pro-life conversation with Father Stephen Kelley, pastor at Holy Trinity Church in Columbia and active participant in the pro-life moment, specifically working with post-abortive women in Rachel's Vineyard to help them find healing. Below are links to the resources we mentioned: Project Rachel Project Rachel - HopeAfterAbortion.org Rachel's Vineyard Welcome to Rachel's V...

Today we have the honor of speaking with Dr. Anne Marie Manning and Dr. Naomi Whittaker, two pro-life OBGYNs based in Central Pennsylvania. They are sharing their stories about what led them to this line of medicine, why general medicine overlooks the power of Na Pro Technology, and resources for women facing difficult decisions. American Association of Pro-Life OBGYNs https://aaplog.org Abortion...

How are you doing with your New Year's Resolutions? Need some guidance or inspiration? We've got you covered!

Start your 2022 by quite literally wiping the slate clean with confession! Today we're talking with Father Tim Sahd, pastor at Seven Sorrows, about what it is, the importance and power of confession, and why you should go back.

Join Bishop Gainer and WHP 580's Michael Parks for a year-in-review and special prayer message!

Good news - You don't have to re-invent the wheel if you want to make Christmas less commercial and more Christ centered! In this week's episode, we're talking about al the ways you can re-center your kids (and yourself), and most of it you may already be doing!

Today we're exploring one of the most misunderstood dogmas of the Catholic Church: the Immaculate Conception. Fr. Jonathan Sawicki, director of vocations, joins us to explain the definition of the Immaculate Conception, where it actually came from, and the importance of this feast day in our faith. Links to mentions in this episode: Faith Alive - 2021 Diocesan Annual Campaign - Diocese of Harrisbu...

If the holiday season traditionally stresses you out, then this episode is for you. Learn how to do less to lean in more to Jesus with some practical tips and a special message from Bishop Ronald Gainer. Links mentioned in this episode: Faith Alive - 2021 Diocesan Annual Campaign - Diocese of Harrisburg (hbgdiocese.org)

Happy Thanksgiving from the Diocese of Harrisburg! Today we're discussing a story you may or may not know about the first Thanksgiving, along with a special message from Bishop Ronald Gainer. Links mentioned in this episode: Faith Alive - 2021 Diocesan Annual Campaign - Diocese of Harrisburg (hbgdiocese.org)

We're chatting with Dan Breen, the superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese and Jodi Reagan, principal of Saint Catherine Laboure on the importance of a Catholic Education and how it's continued to grow, even during the pandemic! Links mentioned in this episode: Find Catholic Schools (hbgdiocese.org)

Our first episode of Candid Catholic Convos is now available! This week's episode features Fr. John Bateman of St. Patrick Parish in York who's also a chaplain with the Air National Guard back from a recent deployment.