Catholic Apostolate Center Resources

Center Director Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. moderates a panel of Center collaborators Colleen Campbell and Thomas Carani; Center Project Coordinator Brian Rhude; and Center Advisor Dr. Susan Timoney on the topic of The Art of the Accompaniment. Follow us: - The Catholic Apostolate Center - The Center's podcast website - Instagram - Facebook - Apple Podcasts - Spotify   Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also app...

Center Director Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. presided at the Friday Mass at the 2020 Mid-Atlantic Congress. His homily encourages us to contemplate Who Accompanies Us? Follow us: - The Catholic Apostolate Center - The Center's podcast website - Instagram - Facebook - Apple Podcasts - Spotify   Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate...

When the Church uses the word “vocation,” what does it mean? How does the term live in the life of the Church? This webinar, the first of a multi-part series, will examine the Church’s understanding of “vocation,” how it is lived out, and how we accompany one another in our vocational discernment. Presenters: Center Director, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. and Project Coordinator Brian Rhude Follow us: -...

Exploring how the graces of the Mass of the Lord’s Supper inspire missionary action with Fr. Bernard Carman, S.A.C., Ann Koshute, and Chris Heller. Follow us: - The Catholic Apostolate Center - The Center's podcast website - Instagram - Facebook - Apple Podcasts - Spotify   Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and you...

Staff and collaborators from the Catholic Apostolate Center discuss how we can use social media and digital resources effectively to evangelize both inside and outside of the Church's ministry. Follow us: - The Catholic Apostolate Center - The Center's podcast website - Instagram - Facebook - Apple Podcasts - Spotify   Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produ...

After the discussions from the 2018 Synod on Young People, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment; this panel, brought together by the Catholic Apostolate Center, helps unpack the fruits of the Synod and provide tangible suggestions on how we as Church can better accompany those who are discerning their vocation in life. Follow us: - The Catholic Apostolate Center - The Center's podcast website - I...

Paul Jarzembowski, Assistant Director, Youth and Young Adult Ministries, Lay Ecclesial Ministry at USCCB, recently spent a month in Rome. In the Eternal City, Paul was tasked with assisting the American Bishops who had been invited to participate in the 2018 Synod on Young People, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment. Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., sat down with Paul to talk about the Synod, and his ro...

This episode is an interview with Julia Dezelski, Assistant Director of the USCCB Secretariat of Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth, discussing the World Meeting of Families. Follow us: - The Catholic Apostolate Center - The Center's podcast website - Instagram - Facebook - Apple Podcasts - Spotify   Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Cath...

Recording of the Catholic Apostolate Center's presentation Young Adults on Mission at the 2018 Mid Atlantic Congress on Pastoral Leadership. Follow us: - The Catholic Apostolate Center - The Center's podcast website - Instagram - Facebook - Apple Podcasts - Spotify   Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and you can als...

Recording of the Catholic Apostolate Center's presentation Living as Missionary Disciples at the 2018 Mid Atlantic Congress on Pastoral Leadership.​ Follow us: - The Catholic Apostolate Center - The Center's podcast website - Instagram - Facebook - Apple Podcasts - Spotify   Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and you...

Recording of the Catholic Apostolate Center's presentation Principal as Lay Ecclesial Minister at the 2018 Mid Atlantic Congress on Pastoral Leadership. Follow us: - The Catholic Apostolate Center - The Center's podcast website - Instagram - Facebook - Apple Podcasts - Spotify   Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and...

Recording of the Catholic Apostolate Center's presentation Collaborative Pastoral Planning at the 2018 Mid Atlantic Congress on Pastoral Leadership. Follow us: - The Catholic Apostolate Center - The Center's podcast website - Instagram - Facebook - Apple Podcasts - Spotify   Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and you...

Interview with Julianne Stanz. Follow us: - The Catholic Apostolate Center - The Center's podcast website - Instagram - Facebook - Apple Podcasts - Spotify   Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and you can also listen to his weekly Sunday Gospel reflections. Follow the Center on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), and Y...

Interview with Fr. Martin Manus, S.A.C. conducted by Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., Director of the Catholic Apostolate Center. Follow us: - The Catholic Apostolate Center - The Center's podcast website - Instagram - Facebook - Apple Podcasts - Spotify   Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and you can also listen to his wee...

It is possible for Campus Ministers to lead healthy, balanced, and spiritual lives. In this fun, down-to-earth presentation, discover how being physically and spiritually healthy are connected. Learn ways in which living out the Gospel can actually be good for your health. Wherever you are in your journey, we welcome you to join the conversation and learn ways to bridge health and spirituality in...

Catholic Apostolate Center Director Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses the patron saint of the Center and the impact that his spirituality and vision is having in the Church today through the Union of Catholic Apostolate. He provides a short history of the life of St. Vincent Pallotti and the spirituality of the Pallottines in all their forms manifested in the wholeness of the Union. Follow us: - T...

On July 28, 2016, Sarah Jarzembowski and United States Conference of Catholic Bishop's (USCCB) World Youth Day USA Coordinator Paul Jarzembowski interviewed Wanda Gawronska, President of the Association of Pier Giorgio Frassatti at World Youth Day 2016 in Krakow, Poland. Wanda is the niece of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassatti and works for the cause of canonization of her uncle. Follow us: - The Cath...

Fr. Frank Donio S.A.C., Director Catholic Apostolate Center Pope Francis in Evangelii Gaudium, teaches that “unity is greater than conflict” (228). Conflict does occur regularly within relationships, communities, and even in whole societies. This podcast presented by Director Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. will explore ways toward greater unity in diversity through collaboration, co-responsibility, and m...

Fr. Frank discusses ways in which we can be examples of model behavior to young people. He talks about the ability of people to have an impact in the lives of others. Question: How can I be a good example of a practicing Catholic to my children or young relatives? For more information on Marriage and family, please view our Marriage & Family Resource Page! Follow us: - The Catholic Apostolate Cent...

Fr. Frank discusses the impact of social media on promoting the mission of the New Evangelization. He also talks about the impact it can have on spiritual formation and evangelization. Question: How can our social media presence make a positive impact in promoting the Catholic faith? For more information about the New Evangelization, please view our New Evangelization Resource Page. Additionally,...

Fr. Frank discusses the act of sacrifice during Lent and why we should also consider other activities that provide additional spiritual benefits. Question: Why is just “giving things up” not the only thing we should do and what are some things we can actively participate in during the season of Lent? To find out more about the Lenten season, please visit our Lenten Resource Page! Follow us: - The...

Fr. Frank discusses the New Evangelization and which groups of people are being targeted when we talk about this. He talks about how we can help people be evangelized by identifying those who should be evangelized. Question: When we hear 'New Evangelization,' who is it that we are evangelizing to and how can we accomplish this? To find out more information about the New Evangelization, please visi...

Fr. Frank discusses the importance of the family to support an individual discerning vocations in life. He discusses different methods of support that the family can provide to help young adults discern what God is calling them to. Question: What can families do to help a family member discern what vocation God has called for them? To find out more about discernment, please visit our Vocational Di...

Fr. Frank discusses how lay people can promote ecumenism when discussing the faith with others. How can we maintain our faith when discussing it with another person? Question: What can a Catholic parishioner do to promote the cause of ecumenism in the world today? To learn more about Christian Unity, please visit our Christian Unity Resource Page! Follow us: - The Catholic Apostolate Center - The...

Fr. Frank discusses the question of what is consecrated life and what does that mean for the person. He talks about aspects of consecrated life and what service and witness they give to the Church. Question: What is consecrated life and how does it differ from other vocations in the Catholic Church? To find more information about the consecrated life, please view our Consecrated Life Resource Page...