Catholic Apostolate Center Resources

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses the traditional Lenten practices that the Catholic Church encourages its members to do: prayer, how we communicate with God; fasting, ridding of the things that are not aligned with Christ; and almsgiving, how we show love of neighbor. These disciplines, taken up from the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday until its...

This blogcast explores "Hope: The Thing with Feathers," written and read by Brian Rhude.  “Hope: The Things with Feathers,” by Brian Rhude. For more resources to accompany you during your Lenten journey, please click here .   Author: Brian Rhude is the Project Coordinator for the Catholic Apostolate Center where he works in developing Center programming, assists in updating and creating new resour...

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. concludes the series on Saint John Paul II’s 1999 apostolic exhortation, Ecclesia in America , addressing the Church in the Americas. Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses the sixth chapter about “the new evangelization” and how lay people are especially called to proclaim “the Good News,” calling others to a deeper encounter with...

This blogcast explores "A Dinner Orchestra," written and read by Kate Fowler. "A Dinner Orchestra," by Kate Fowler . For more resources on Marriage and Family, please click here .    Author: Kate Fowler is the Blog Coordinator for the Catholic Apostolate Center. She received her Master's in Leadership for the New Evangelization from the Augustine Institute.    Follow us: The Catholic Apostolate Ce...

In this episode of the In Infinite Ways podcast, host, Jonathan Sitko, is joined by guest, Steven Serafin, to discuss Steven's journey in ministry and now his position as a Pastoral Associate at St. Bartholomew Parish in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. To learn more, visit the Catholic Apostolate Center website. Follow us: The Catholic Apostolate Center The Center's podcast website Instagram Facebook A...

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. continues the series on Saint John Paul II’s 1999 apostolic exhortation, Ecclesia in America , addressing the Church in the Americas. Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses the fifth chapter about “the path to solidarity” and how social sins and the culture of death are contrary to the Gospel. To read Ecclesia in America click here...

This blogcast explores "St. Vincent Pallotti, Model for College Ministry," written by Christian Bordak-Roseman and read by Brian Rhude.  “St. Vincent Pallotti, Model for College Ministry,” by Christian Bordak-Roseman . This blogcast episode was read by Brian Rhude . For more resources on St. Vincent Pallotti on our Feast Day site, click here . To view our Pallotti Portal, click here . For more res...

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. continues the series on Saint John Paul II’s 1999 apostolic exhortation, Ecclesia in America , addressing the Church in the Americas. Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses the fourth chapter about “the path to communion” and the role of the laity. To read Ecclesia in America click here . Follow us: The Catholic Apostolate Center T...

A Vision for Eucharistic Missionaries and a Preview of the Parish Year of the Revival. 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. Foll...

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. continues the series on Saint John Paul II’s 1999 apostolic exhortation, Ecclesia in America , addressing the Church in the Americas. Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses the third chapter about “the path of conversion.” To read Ecclesia in America click here . Follow us: The Catholic Apostolate Center The Center's podcast websit...

This blogcast explores “Starting the New Year with the Saints," written by Jonathan Harrison and read by Joseph Arbie. "Starting the New Year with the Saints," by Jonathan Harrison . This blogcast was read by Joseph Arbie .   To learn more about the saints, visit our Catholic Feast Days Website by clicking here .  To view a calendar of the feast days in January, and each month, click here .    Aut...

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. remembers Pope Benedict XVI’s emphasis on a personal encounter with Christ and his love, particularly in his first encyclical, Deus Caritas Est “God is Love”, as the Church mourns his passing at the age of 95. To visit the Pope Benedict XVI Portal, please click here to visit the Catholic Apostolate Center Website . Follow us:...

In this episode of In Infinite Ways , Brian Rhude chats with Dr. Susan Timoney, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies in the School of Theology and Religious Studies at The Catholic University of America, to discuss how she was slowly prepared by the Lord to take her role at Catholic University from a young age and her formative time with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps. Click here to learn more abo...

This blogcast explores "On Arguing with Charity," written by Helena Romano and read by Kate Fowler. "On Arguing with Charity," by Helena Romano. This blogcast was read by Kate Fowler .   Author: Helena Romano is Editing Associate for the Catholic Apostolate Center.   Follow us: The Catholic Apostolate Center The Center's podcast website Instagram Facebook Apple Podcasts Spotify Follow us: The Cath...

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses the need to exercise the virtue of Charity with those God has put into our lives: family, friends, and neighbors in this Christmas season. Click here to visit the Advent and Christmas Resources page . Follow us: The Catholic Apostolate Center The Center's podcast website Instagram Facebook Apple Podcasts Spotify &nbs...

This blogcast explores "Lessons Learned from Our Catholic Marriage Preparation," written by Dana Edwards Szigeti and read by Krissy Pierno. "Lessons Learned from Our Catholic Marriage Preparation" by Dana Edwards Szigeti. This blogcast was read by Krissy Pierno.   Author: Dana Edwards Szigeti currently resides in Orlando, Florida, where she works as a senior communications representative for a loc...

In this episode of In Infinite Ways , Brian Rhude chats with Mike Tenney, host of the podcast, Pop Culture Catechism, and Brian’s high school religion teacher, to discuss his journey to hosting a Catholic podcast and how pop culture can be utilized as an affective starting place for evangelization and catechesis. Click here to listen to Pop Culture Catechism with Mike Tenney.   Follow us: The Cath...

This blogcast explores “Same Lady, Different Dress," written and read by Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. "Same Lady, Different Dress," by Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.   The Catholic Apostolate Center is a ministry of the Immaculate Conception Province of the Society of the Catholic Apostolate (Pallottine Fathers and Brothers). The Pallottines and the Center staff will remember you in special prayer on this Sol...

This blogcast explores “'Whoever loses his life for my sake will find it': Proclaiming Christ’s Challenging Call to Love," written by Rachel Dugan Wood and read by Greta David. “'Whoever loses his life for my sake will find it': Proclaiming Christ’s Challenging Call to Love," by Rachel Dugan Wood.   This blogcast was read by Greta David .   Author: Rachel Dugan Wood was a Summer Intern for the Cat...

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. continues the series on Saint John Paul II’s apostolic exhortation, Ecclesia in America. Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses Saint John Paul II’s understanding of globalization and media proliferation as both benefits and concerns of being able to live the Gospel and how this understanding carries on through Benedict XVI and Pop...

In this episode of the In Infinite Ways podcast, Jonathan Sitko is joined by Monica Thom Konschnik, Director of Administration for the Catholic Apostolate Center, to discuss Monica's journey from wanting to work in the for-profit sector and how her experience with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps encouraged her to work for the Church. In this episode of the In Infinite Ways podcast, Jonathan Sitko is jo...

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. continues the series on Saint John Paul II’s apostolic exhortation, Ecclesia in America , and discusses the section about growing respect for human rights and the rights of Catholic citizens to advocate for the poor and suffering. To read Ecclesia in America ,  click here to access it via the Vatican’s website . Follow us: The...

This blogcast explores “How Do You Remember?" written by Alyce Shields and read by Joseph Arbie. "How Do You Remember?" by Alyce Shields. This blogcast was read by Joseph Arbie .   Author: ​Alyce Shields is a teacher in Washington, D.C.    Follow us: The Catholic Apostolate Center The Center's podcast website Instagram Facebook Apple Podcasts Spotify Follow us: The Catholic Apostolate Center The C...

In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. continues the series on Saint John Paul II’s apostolic exhortation, Ecclesia in America , and discusses the second chapter about encountering Jesus Christ in America today and how Christianity was received in the Americas. To read Ecclesia in America ,  click here to access it via the Vatican’s website . Follow us: The Catholi...

This blogcast explores "Reflections From a Rocking Chair With My Baby in My Arms," written and read by Tom Carani. "Reflections From a Rocking Chair With My Baby in My Arms," by Tom Carani For more resources on Marriage and Family, please click here . **This post was originally published on 4/28/2020.   Author: Tom Carani is a Consultant for the Catholic Apostolate Center and a co-author of the Ce...