Talking Catholic

In this episode of Talking Catholic, hosts Marianela Núñez and Mike Bress welcome María del Amo, Director of Hispanic and Latino Engagement at the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), for an inspiring conversation about faith, culture, and the future of Catholic education. Together, they explore the growing importance of Hispanic and Latino families in Catholic schools, the challenges...

On the latest episode of Talking Saints, Pete and Laurie learn a new word: cephalophore.  This term describes a martyred saint who is depicted carrying their own head.  Such was the case for St. Miniato, the first martyr of Florence.  Join the co-hosts as they discuss the extraordinary legend of this 3rd century saint and the century-old Basilica that bears his name.    Photo courtesy of Gabriel A...

This week’s Talking Catholic podcast features a special crossover episode as EmmaLee Italia, of the “Better Together” radio show on Domestic Church Media, joins cohost Jen Mauro. Inspired by the upcoming Oct. 24 “Feminine Genius Brunch,” author, speaker and podcaster Danielle Bean joins Jen and EmmaLee to discuss how God works through the joys, challenges, transitions and unexpected moments of a w...

On this week’s episode of Talking Catholic, two Secular Franciscans from the Diocese of Camden stop by to visit with cohosts Mike Walsh and Jen Mauro. Kathy Agosto, OFS, of Our Lady of the Lakes Parish, Collings Lakes, and Daniela Lim,  director of religious education at Saint Teresa of Calcutta in Collingswood, discuss the Secular Franciscan Order and the community support it fosters, Franciscan...

What do Catholicism, science and our furry – and feathered or scaly – friends have in common? More than you might think! On this episode of Talking Catholic, veterinarian Dr. Emily King joins hosts Mike Walsh and Jen Mauro for a fun and fascinating conversation about faith, science and the animals who bring so much joy to our lives. You may already know Dr. King – the veterinarian from Indianna is...

For veterans facing homelessness or struggling to regain stability, knowing where to turn can make all the difference. This week, Jen and Mike speak with Susan Stevens, regional program coordinator for Catholic Charities of South Jersey’s Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF), along with Catholic Charities Executive Director Dr. Maria Elena Hallion and diocesan Director of Development St...

For more than a decade, VITALity Catholic Healthcare Services has cared for the health of body, mind and spirit throughout South Jersey - and this fall, that mission continues with a full calendar of opportunities for connection, accompaniment and prayer. Mike Walsh sits down with VITALity Executive Director Nicole Keefer and Christine Willard, director of Senior Ministries and Marketing, to discu...

“The greatest love story of all time is contained in a tiny white Host.”  Laurie and Pete are excited for this month’s Talking Saints, as they discuss the upcoming beatification of Venerable Fulton Sheen, an American, Catholic media pioneer known for his humor, wisdom and relatability.  The two share how the bishop and Emmy winner captivated millions each week and the vital role that the Blessed M...

What does it mean for coaching to be consider a ministry? This week on Talking Catholic, co-hosts Marianela Nunez and Mike Bress welcome Kristin Sheehan from the Play Like a Champion Today to discuss the Catholic identity and training program and its exciting new implementation with South Jersey Catholic elementary school athletics.   Learn how this faith-based coaching program is helping coaches,...

Fall is shaping up to be a busy season across the Diocese of Camden — and Mike Walsh and Jen Mauro are here to help you plan ahead. On this week’s Talking Catholic, Mike and Jen preview some of the diocesan events coming between now and November, including gatherings for young adults, opportunities to explore the permanent diaconate and prison ministry, the Blue Mass, the Diocesan Hispanic Celebra...

For generations, the Di Paolo family has believed that good food does more than satisfy an appetite... it brings people together. This week, Talking Catholic hosts Kari Janisse and Jen Mauro visit Di Paolo’s Restaurant in Penns Grove to share a meal with family owners Michael Di Paolo and his sons, Michael and Anthony. They trace the restaurant’s journey from the small pizzeria and grocery store o...

This week, Talking Catholic hits the road as hosts Jen Mauro and Mike Walsh travel to Emmitsburg, Maryland, to catch up with Father Michael Romano, a priest of the Diocese of Camden and rector of Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary. Father Romano shares how a “kid from South Jersey” became responsible for guiding one of the nation’s largest seminaries, and why a place he first visited as a high school stu...

Gloucester Catholic High School teacher Andrew Stetser recently took on an unforgettable challenge: completing the Camino de Santiago in Spain.  What began as a 500-mile pilgrimage on foot became an experience filled with physical challenges, spiritual growth, breathtaking scenery — and plenty of time for reflection.  On this week’s Talking Catholic, Andrew talks about his monthlong journey with c...

This week, hosts Mike Walsh and Jen Mauro take the conversation to Egg Harbor Township to check out the “Dream Big” Saint Katharine Drexel Youth Festival.  Rising high school sophomores Assiry Genelus and Raleigh Solomon join their youth and young adult minister, Millet LoCasale, in talking about leadership, gifts and talents, and the powerful role young people play in the Church.  Of course, ther...

This week we pull a few hosts together - Mike Walsh, Kari Janisse, Jen Mauro, Pete Sanchez, and Mike “Greg” Bress - to chat about some new endeavors, summer highlights, and give a few sneak peaks about what’s to come in the next several months.  Listen to Talking Catholic everywhere podcasts can be found, at  https://talking.catholicstarherald.org/talking-catholic , or catch us on Domestic Church...

The gift of growing older. On this episode of the Talking Catholic podcast, Bobbie Bradley, director of Sacred Heart Residence for retired priests, reflects on the gift of growing older through the lens of faith.  Drawing from her decades of experience as a nurse and ministry of caring for seniors, Bobbie shares how aging can be a time of renewed purpose, deeper trust in God and continued service...

Faith through the  photographer’s lens This week, hosts Mike Walsh and Jen Mauro welcome Tim Hawk to the podcast, where he shares his decades of photojournalist experience and a deeply personal story. Long regarded as an icon in the South Jersey photography community, Tim built a legacy of capturing meaningful moments through his lens before transitioning to his current role as a freelance photogr...

This week, hosts Mike Walsh and Kari Janisse welcome Allison Gingras of Holy Cross Family Ministries for a joyful conversation about Venerable Father Patrick Peyton, C.S.C. , known around the world as “The Rosary Priest,” and his enduring message that “the family that prays together stays together.” Allison shares Father Peyton’s remarkable story, from his Irish roots and call to the priesthood to...

Young adults across the Diocese of Camden are seeking faith, community, truth and a place to ask real questions. In this episode, Mike Walsh and co-host Kari Janisse welcome Father Allain Caparas, Father Peter Gallagher, and seminarian Theo Deluhery for a conversation about a new diocesan young adult initiative designed to meet that moment. The initiative, called Vigilare , will launch with a spec...

This week, we welcome Sister Nancy Usselmann, FSP , Director of the Pauline Center for Media Studies, a ministry of the Daughters of St. Paul that promotes media mindfulness catechesis for lived discipleship. Sister Nancy shares her vocation story, including how her lifelong love of movies, music and media helped draw her to the Daughters of St. Paul. The conversation explores faith and storytelli...

In this week’s episode, we welcome back fan favorite Father Jason Rocks, Chancellor of the Diocese of Camden and pastor of Holy Eucharist Parish in Cherry Hill, for a thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation on Pope Leo’s encyclical on artificial intelligence, Magnifica Humanitas . Together, they explore how the Church’s long tradition of Catholic social teaching can help guide the use of emerging...

This week, Talking Catholic welcomes Kevin Brennan, Vice President for Communications at Catholic Charities USA, for a conversation about the new People of Hope Museum, a traveling, interactive exhibit designed to share “faith-filled stories of neighbors helping neighbors.” Housed in a specially outfitted tractor-trailer, the museum brings visitors into the heart of Catholic Charities’ mission thr...

This week, we’re blessed to welcome the Diocese of Camden’s newest priest, Father Nickolas Naticchione, to Talking Catholic. From his childhood at the Jersey Shore to his years in Catholic school, his formation in the seminary, and his deep love for music and liturgy, Father Nick shares the story of a vocation shaped by faith, family, prayer and the people who helped guide him along the way. His j...

The Catholic Media Conference is coming to Atlantic City, and Talking Catholic is getting ready to welcome Catholic communicators from across the country to South Jersey. In this special episode, host Jen Mauro and co-hosts Leslie Visco and Lisa Lauria spotlight the upcoming Catholic Media Association annual conference, which will be hosted locally by the Diocese of Camden from June 16-19, 2026, a...

This week on the Talking Catholic, cohosts Kari Janisse and Mike Bress explore the beauty and meaning of the Sacrament of Holy Communion and the important role our Catholic schools and parishes play in preparing children to receive Jesus in the Eucharist. Joining the conversation are first grade teacher, Julianne LaRosa; second grade teacher, Mackenzie McNelia; and advancement director, Jackie Ker...