Catholic Apostolate Center Resources

What does true co-responsibility look like for the lay faithful in the Catholic Church today, and how do we avoid a consumer mentality when participating in parish life? On The Son Rise Morning Show, co-host Anna Mitchell welcomes back Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., Founding Director of the Catholic Apostolate Center. Concluding their multi-part series on the laity, Fr. Frank and Anna examine Pope Leo X...

While Christmas is still some time away, the circumstances surrounding the birth of our Lord give reason for us to pause and reflect throughout the year on the great mystery of the Incarnation—the entering of God the eternal Son into time and the human experience. At the Christmas vigil, the Gospel proclamation involves tracing the ancestral lineage of Jesus as “ the son of David, the son of Abrah...

“Practice patience toward everyone and especially toward yourself. Never be disturbed because of your imperfections but always get up bravely after a fall.” - St. Francis de Sales   A few years ago, I had the opportunity to travel to Rome, Italy. To this day, the pilgrimage showers graces into my life. One day on the pilgrimage, we went to the Basilica of Sant’Agostino and prayed in front of...

Why is St. Jude Thaddeus known as the patron saint of hopeless cases, and how does devotion to Christ's apostle bring hope to those facing impossible trials? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Anna Mitchell welcomes back Fr. Frank Donio, SAC, Director of the Catholic Apostolate Center and Pallottine priest.  Fr. Frank shares the rich history of the St. Jude Shrine in Baltimore, Maryland, whic...

This summer, I had the wonderful opportunity to make a pilgrimage to Rome for the Jubilee of Youth. This certainly was one of the most incredible weeks of my life; not only was I in Rome and Europe as a whole for the first time, but I was there for a Jubilee Year, something that usually happens only every twenty-five years. The city was overflowing with pilgrims; everywhere you looked there would...

How are lay Catholics called to be active agents of the New Evangelization rather than passive spectators in the pews? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Anna Mitchell welcomes back Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., Director of the Catholic Apostolate Center, to explore the Magisterium's teaching on the vital role of the laity in spreading the Gospel.   Fr. Frank examines how Pope Benedict XVI’s...

How are lay Catholics called to share the Gospel in their everyday lives? Fr. Frank Donio, SAC, Founding Director of the Catholic Apostolate Center, joins host Anna Mitchell on The Son Rise Morning Show to continue exploring the development of Church teaching on the role of the laity. Focusing on Pope St. Paul VI’s Evangelii Nuntiandi and Pope St. John Paul II’s Christifideles Laici, Fr. Frank dis...

Today we celebrate the feast of St. Lorenzo Ruiz, the protomartyr of the Philippines. A professional calligrapher, he was falsely accused of murder and ultimately hanged to death in Japan. Despite his end, St. Lorenzo remained faithful to God, exclaiming his last words: “I am a Catholic and wholeheartedly do accept death for God. Had I a thousand lives, all these to Him shall I offer.”  Durin...

On this episode of the Son Rise Morning Show, Fr. Frank Donio of the Catholic Apostolate Center discusses the role and empowering mission of the laity through the lens of Venerable Fulton Sheen. Fr. Frank highlights Sheen’s tenure as national director of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith and his influential role at the Second Vatican Council on the decree on missionary activity, Ad Gent...

As a former high school theology teacher and perpetual theology student, I like to think of myself as a Catholic theology nerd. I like to write papers on obscure, confusing Old Testament Bible passages that I’ve studied, and I love sharing what I learn about God, His Word, and His Church with others. So, when I became a parent and my infant son did every single thing a baby could do during the one...

On this episode of the Son Rise Morning Show, Fr. Frank Donio of the Catholic Apostolate Center begins a new series on the development of Church teaching regarding the laity, prompted by the U.S. bishops' ongoing consultation for a forthcoming document on the lay faithful. Fr. Frank starts at the Second Vatican Council with the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, Lumen Gentium, and its proclamati...

Gregory the Great offers us invaluable lessons in living the Christian life. He models for us morality, service, prayer, among other attributes. This blogcast explores “ The Reluctant Pope " from the Ad Infinitum blog , written by Don McCrabb and read by Jonathan Harrison. Do you have a favorite saint? As Catholics we enjoy the “communion of saints,” a treasure trove of ancestors in the faith, who...

On this episode of the Son Rise Morning Show , Fr. Frank Donio of the Catholic Apostolate Center reflects on celebrating his 40th anniversary of Pallottine consecration. Drawing from his four decades of religious life, Fr. Frank unpacks Pallottine spirituality, explaining how the six promises of the Pallottines—including chastity, poverty, obedience, a spirit of service, sharing of resources, and...

Christ calls us to take on his mission of spreading the Good News to the ends of the Earth. This is not just relegated to priests and religious, but is a call for all the baptized to participate in the sanctification of the world. This blogcast explores “ Being On Mission " from the Ad Infinitum blog , written by Chris Pierno and read by Jonathan Harrison. Recently the Knights of Columbus conclude...

Saint Dominic de Guzman, founder of the Dominican Order, dedicated his life and the mission of the order to preach the Gospel and educate the faithful in the truth. This blogcast explores “ To Praise, To Bless, To Preach " from the Ad Infinitum blog , written by Ryan Corey and read by Meghan Abando. “What is truth?” ( John 18:38 ). That short and, on the surface, simple question that Pilate asked...

Blessed Solanus Casey’s path to sanctity was not marked by an extraordinary events in his life, like other saints. Rather, his life shows that sanctity is lived out in the daily, mundane acts and in the situations God places us in. Humbly recognizing our part in God’s plan can help to gain sanctity in this side of life and draw others to Christ. This blogcast explores “ Blessed Solanus Casey: A Mo...

We are called to bring Christ’s love and peace to all whom we meet in every situation. The Pallottine Fathers and brothers dedicate themselves, under the inspiration of St. Vincent Pallotti, to work for greater peace and charity in our world. This blogcast explores “ Instruments of Peace and Love " from the Ad Infinitum blog , written by Fr. Jacob Nampudakam, S.A.C. and read by Jonathan Harrison....

On this episode of the Son Rise Morning Show, Fr. Frank Donio of the Catholic Apostolate Center continues a mini-series on Evangelii Gaudium , exploring the communal and societal dimensions of evangelization. Drawing on Pope Leo's recent consistory homily and his new encyclical, Fr. Frank unpacks why the Church's mission has never been just about private belief — proclaiming the Gospel has always...

Access Collaboration in Ministry resources On Mission : Collaboration and Co-Responsibility More episodes about Living as Missionary Disciples From the Ad Infinitum blog: Laborers in the Vineyard Collaboration and Co-Responsibility More blogs about Collaboration Follow us: The Catholic Apostolate Center The Center's podcast website Instagram Facebook Apple Podcasts Spotify   Fr. Frank Donio,...

Summertime typically offers a more relaxes schedule and opportunities to break from the routine. This season should also be a time to deepen one’s faith and grow in love and relationship with Christ, finding that balance between work and leisure. This blogcast explores “ Summertime Spirituality " from the Ad Infinitum blog , written by Erin Donn and read by Fatima Monterrubio Cruess. It seems that...

Access Collaboration in Ministry resources On Mission : Collaboration and Co-Responsibility More episodes about Living as Missionary Disciples From the Ad Infinitum blog: Laborers in the Vineyard Collaboration and Co-Responsibility More blogs about Collaboration Follow us: The Catholic Apostolate Center The Center's podcast website Instagram Facebook Apple Podcasts Spotify   Fr. Frank Donio,...

Jesus is reliable and trust worthy. As God, he knows us better than we know ourselves and will always provide what we need and will draw us closer to himself. This blogcast explores “ Relying on Jesus " from the Ad Infinitum blog , written and read by Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. God provides. Relying on Jesus means that we trust that God provides. Provides what? Not everything we want, the way we want...

We currently live in the age of the Church after Pentecost where we are called to be missionary disciples and spread the Good News to the end of the earth. Listen to Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C share more in this segment of the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio , about our role as apostles in our daily lives. Pentecost is the birthday of the Church where the Apostles, endowed with the Holy Sp...

Saint Justin Martyr, an early Christian apologist, is best known for his First Apology, which documents Christian worship and beliefs in the first century. This blogcast explores “ St. Justin Martyr’s Lessons in Christianity " from the Ad Infinitum blog , written by Erin Donn and read by Brian Rhude. Have you ever considered what it would have been like to be a member of the Church in the first fe...

Co-responsibility means that the members of the parish pastoral council share in the evangelization efforts of the Church. Parish pastoral councils allow a collaboration between the pastor and the people of the parish to generate effective ministry to the community. Listen to Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C share more in this segment of the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio , about parish pastora...