The St. Bernadette Parish, Westlake Podcast

Fr. Joe and Trapper Jack discuss the powerful impact made through the many stories told through The Saint Bernadette Parish, Westlake Podcast.  Tune in to hear about some of their favorite episodes and the bigger picture behind it all. 

On this episode of the podcast, Fr. Joe and Trapper Jack are joined by Dr. John Judge as he shares his story of faith and his incredible opportunity to investigate the Shroud of Turin. 

Fr. Joe and Trapper Jack are joined by Elizabeth Keller and Dana Corrigan.  Elizabeth and Dana are parishioners of St. Bernadette Parish and they are the artists behind decorating the sanctuary for the various liturgical seasons of the year.  They share the behind the scenes scoop on all that goes into planning the beautiful displays that adorn the sanctuary. 

In this episode, Fr. Joe and Trapper Jack talk with Kelley Vlosich as she shares her story of faith.  Kelley and her family are members of both St. Bernadette Parish and St. Bernadette School. Kelley shares a bit about her life as a wife and a mother and how she passes on her love of service to her children and to our community.  

In this episode of the podcast, Robert Koonce, the director for deanery operations and planning for the Diocese of Cleveland, shares his story of faith. Robert shares a message of hope as he discusses his recent physical suffering that revealed Christ's great love for us even in our hardest moments. 

In this episode, we welcome Mary Beth Sullivan to the podcast! After over 10 years of teaching, she just completed her first year as principal of St. Bernadette School.  As a wife, mother, and educator, Mary Beth shares her story of faith and offers a glimpse of the day to day life of an elementary school principal. 

In this bonus episode, we hear the recording of our parish and school,  celebrating the incredible work of our beloved teacher, Mrs. Chinchar.  Mrs. Chinchar is retiring after 49 years of teaching at St. Bernadette School.  Her impact has touched lives across generations.  Congratulations, Mrs. Chinchar! 

In this episode, Fr. Joe and Trapper Jack sit down with Debbie Chinchar to discuss her story of faith and her call and journey of being a Catholic school teacher for 49 years at St. Bernadette School. 

In this episode, Fr. Joe and Trapper Jack listen to Deacon Mark's story of faith and his call to the Diaconate. 

In this episode, Trapper Jack and Maria Nicaise hijack the podcast — and the best part? Fr. Joe has no clue! What surprises do they have in store? Tune in to find out!

Father walks across the parking lot and into St. Bernadette School! Colleen Colman rejoins the podcast alongside her class as they ask Father Joe questions about the Papal election, the Church, and more! 

We have a Pope! Fr. Joe and Trapper Jack discuss the election of Pope Leo XIV - the first American Pope! 

Fr. Joe and Trapper Jack talk with Christina Beckett - a new parishioner of St. Bernadette Parish and School.  Christina shares her extraordinary story of conversion.  Her journey took her across the country as she faced both physical and spiritual danger - all which led her to the heart of Jesus and His blessed mother, Mary. 

Fr. Joe, Trapper Jack, and Fr. Phil welcome Fr. Latcovich to the St. Bernadette Parish, Westlake Podcast!  Fr. Latcovich is the pastor of St. Ladislas in Westlake, Ohio.  He shares the story of his calling to the priesthood, what his formation was like, and the various roles he has within our diocese. 

Join Fr. Joe and Trapper Jack as they chat with parishioner and St. Bernadette Athletic Director, Tim Buckley, about his life story, his faith, and the many ways that he is involved in our parish community.

Fr. Joe takes the podcast on the road to Christ the Bridegroom Monastery!  Here Fr. Joe's good friend, Mother Cecilia, shares her story of faith and her call to be a spouse to Christ as a nun living the monastic life. 

In this episode, Fr. Joe and Trapper Jack chat with Colleen Colman, the middle school religion teacher at St. Bernadette School. Colleen shares with us her story of faith as well has her passion for educating the young people and families of St. Bernadette. 

In this episode, Fr. Joe and Trapper Jack interview MarySarah and Kevin McBride, Fr. Joe's sister and brother-in-law. They share what life is like as missionaries serving young people in central Ohio and throughout the country with Damascus.

In this episode, Fr. Joe and Trapper Jack interview Maria Nicaise, the Associate for Parish Family Ministries at St. Bernadette. Maria shares some amazing stories of faith from her life, as well as a little bit about what she does for St. Bernadette.

In this episode, Fr. Joe and Trapper Jack interview St. Bernadette Music Director, Brook Benedict. They ask him to share is faith story, as well as his approach to serving as the minister of music at St. Bernadette Parish.

Did you enjoy Mass Matters?  Have you or family enjoyed the new High School Youth Group?  Meet the woman behind it all!  In this episode, Fr. Joe and Trapper Jack interview a new parishioner, Clare Sloan. They ask her to share her story of reversion to the Catholic Church, her work as a wedding photographer, and her passion for teaching the faith to the high school youth of St. Bernadette Parish! 

In this episode, Fr. Joe and Trapper Jack interview life-long St. Bernadette parishioner, Richard Klingshirn. Hear him discuss a variety of topics including the history of the parish, his faith journey, and listen to him share some exciting opportunities to celebrate our 75th anniversary!

In this episode, Fr. Joe and Maria Nicaise discuss the upcoming Lenten season and how to enter into it fully at St. Bernadette Parish.

In this episode, Fr. Joe and Trapper Jack chat with Fr. Phil about his childhood, his vocation story, the joys of being a priest, and what excites him most about being a priest today.

In this episode, St. Bernadette parishioner and co-host of the podcast, Trapper Jack, shares his story of conversion and faith.