In the Company of Charity

A lot of us know St. Elizabeth Ann Seton as the first American-born saint or the Foundress of the Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph's. But few of us know Mother Seton as intimately as Sister Betty Ann McNeil. In this episode, Sister Betty Ann gives us some insight into who Mother Seton was and how she lived her life.

Host Sister Liz Sjoberg, DC, catches up with friend and season 1 guest, Lauren Scharmer on this week's episode. The pair discuss the Lenten season, Lauren's new job and how she finds God in her work, and simply living in ordinary holiness.

Sister Ann Mary Doughtery joins us on the podcast this week to tell us stories from her time as a Daughter of Charity. Beginning in Emmitsburg, Sister Ann Mary has worked in Utica, Cameroon, Paris, and now is at the Vincentian Curia in Rome! She is not short of stories to tell!

In 2018, the Fuego volcano erupted in Guatemala, impacting the lives of thousands of residents. Some lost their belongings, their homes, their families, or even their lives. Daughters of Charity in the Province of Central America took action in the form of the Welcome Home project. They have successfully built more than 30 homes to house some of the families impacted by the eruption. Listen to thi...

Our cohosts are back with another cohost chat! This episode, we're talking about ministries, Lent, and ideas for Lenten promises. And, don't forget to give us a call! We might feature you on an upcoming episode.

In today's episode, we're joined by Father Louie Hotop, SJ, and Father Brian Strassburger, SJ, two recently ordained Jesuit priests working on the border in Brownsville, Texas. The pair discuss their unique experiences that led them to Brownsville and their plentiful ministries on both sides of the border, including hosting the Jesuit Border Podcast.

In today's episode, Sister Liz sits down with Sister Miriam James Heidland, a former Division I athlete who had a radical conversion and joined the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT) in 1998. Her story has been featured on EWTN’s The Journey Home, SEEK Conferences, Steubenville Conferences and other outlets.   Sister Miriam holds a Master’s degree in Theology from the Augusti...

Nicholas Black Elk was a Native American who converted to Catholicism. Now, he is on the road to sainthood. In this episode, Sister Elizabeth sits down with Deacon Bill to discuss his life and his importance to Americans.

Who was St. Elizabeth Ann Seton? Many people know her as the first American-born saint. But she was much more than that. Lisa, an employee at the Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, Maryland, has done extensive research on her life and shares some of it with us today.

The Christmas season can be such a joyful time. How are our cohosts preparing for Jesus' birth? They tell us all about it in today's episode.

Today's guest, Sister Dafina Grabanica, D.C., is not a newcomer to the podcast after joining us in season one to talk about her vocation story. This time, Sister Dafina sits down with Sister Liz to chat about the current situation in Albania, her ministry there, and more!

In the second part of our conversations about St. Joseph, Father Pat Griffin, CM, dives into how Joseph would have prayed. We go into details on the Psalms, what they could have meant to Joseph, and how that can impact us and our prayer lives.

We know a lot about Mary and Jesus, but what about the third member of the Holy Family: Joseph. As declared by Pope Francis, we are in the Year of Joseph. During this year, Father Patrick Griffin has spent an abundance of time reading, researching, and learning about St. Joseph. In today's podcast, he shares his findings with us.

Hotel Dieu and Meals on Wheels are two works of the Daughters of Charity, Province of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Today’s guest, Shirley, happens to have firsthand experience with both! Listen, as she explains the joys she has experienced in her life, including working in the home of Actor Jimmy Stewart after the death of his wife, the difficulty in finding good senior housing, the great service of M...

What is it like to be a Prepostulant with the Daughters of Charity? Well, today, we chat with three of our Postulants to find out! Alex, Amanda, and Molly share their experiences, surprises, and favorite parts of living in community and serving alongside Daughters of Charity.

Welcome to season 4 of In the Company of Charity! We're kicking off the new season with our co-hosts, Sister Elizabeth and Sister Liz. The pair catch up with what they've been up to during our hiatus and some of the spiritual experiences they have had. They also hint at some of the exciting things we have coming up for this season!

In the final episode of season 3, we are joined by Sister Lisa Laguna, DC, Vocation Director for the Province of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Sister Lisa answers some questions that she gets asked the most by those who are discerning religious life. You can find part one of this topic in season 2, episode 7.

This week's episode features a guest interviewer, Sister Salvatrice Murphy, DC! Sister Salvatrice is joined by Francine Soliunas, the Director of Mission Integration at Marillac St. Vincent Family Services, a sponsored work of the Daughters of Charity, Province of St. Louise in Chicago, Illinois. In her position, Francine has the privilege of teaching employees about the Daughters, our founde...

COVID has forced all of us to make adjustments, especially in the school system. Sister Margaret Ann Wooden, DC, a first grade teacher at Mother Seton School in Emmitsburg, Maryland, shares what procedures her school put into place and how she adjusted to their new normal.

In this week's episode, Sister Liz and Sister Elizabeth spend time catching up with each other and catching you up on their lives, from the books they're reading to things they want to learn.

This episode, Sister Honora Remes, DC, joins our host Sister Elizabeth to talk about her ministry with the homeless in St. Louis. Sister Honora explains her role in their lives as well as the role they play in her own.

This week, Sister Liz is in the company of Sister Stephanie Baliga, "The Running Nun". We learn about how Sister Stephanie gained national media attention and how she uses her gift and hobby to raise awareness and funds for those in need in Chicago.

In today's episode, Sister Liz is in the company of Gregory Lewis. Gregory has spent years using drugs, in gangs, and has been incarcerated multiple times. However, after meeting Sister Theresa Sullivan, a Daughter of Charity at Daybreak in Macon, Georgia, he has found God and is turning his life around. His story shows us that it's never too late to turn to God.

In this episode, Sister Elizabeth is joined by three Daughters of Charity who live and serve in Tuba City, Arizona, a part of Navajo Nation. Sister Catherine France, Sister Mary Peter Diaz, and Sister Caridad Tatayon share about their ministries, particularly their ministry of presence.

Alaska is 1 of the 50 states, but sometimes it feels like a different country. In today's episode, Sister Elizabeth Greim chats with Sister Frances Vista about ministering as a Daughter of Charity in Anchorage and the joys and challenges that come along with it.