Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Podcasts

Both Catholic Today and WNYCWeekly feature music and memories with Father Bill Quinlivan. Merry Christmas! www.frbillsings.com

Deacon Don Weigel discusses the 75th Anniversary of Catholic Relief Services. www.crs.org

For the 50th Anniversary of the death of Thomas Merton this week on December 10, we share a reading of this essay from his collection, Raids on the Unspeakable. Produced by Thomas Sluberski, we first aired it in 1995 and it remains a thought-provoking reflection particularly for Advent. www.tomsluberski.com

Amy Betros talks about the holiday season at St. Luke's Mission of Mercy.

Gala 22:6, the annual fund-raising dinner for Catholic School Scholarships. www.501auctions.com/gala226

With Father Richard Digiulio still enjoying his time off once again both Catholic Today and WNYCatholic Weekly will feature Father John Mergenhagen. With November being the month of All Souls he reflects on Purgatory and eternity, along with music from the Voices of Mercy from St. Luke's Mission of Mercy. www.stlukesmissionofmercy.org

Father Richard DiGIulio is on a brief hiatus for some much deserved time off so both Catholic Today and WNYCatholic Weekly feature a discussion with Father Greg Falhaber about a recent change in the Catholic Catechism of the the Catholic Church to the teaching on the death penalty. Also a reflection from Father John Merganhagen as we end both Respect Life Month and the month of the Rosary.

Father Michael Burzynski talks about a series of monthly Masses honoring Saints whose relics can found among the collection at St. John Gualbert Church and Diocesan Shrine.

Catholic Cemeteries director, Carmen Colao, discusses all the latest including new areas, open houses, and upcoming Masses and prayer services. www.buffalocatholiccemeteries.org

The latest goings on at Notre Dame Academy in South Buffalo, including their Oktoberfest on October 13, with principal, Tristan D'Angelo and Canonical Administrator, Rev. Bryan J. Zielenieski. www.notredamebuffalo.org

A discussion about chemical dependency and treatment options with Catholic Charities, as well the Msgr. Carr Clinics. www.ccwny.org/services/outpatient-clinic

Father Joseph Gatto, President-Rector of Christ the King Seminary, discusses the large class of men being ordained both Permanent and Transitional Deacons as well the annual Cure of Ars Awards dinner. www.curedinner.com www.cks.edu

Nancy and Deacon Thomas Scherr from the Office of Family Life talk about the upcoming annual Mass for those celebrating 50, 60 or 70 years of Marriage; also the need for married couples to share their story with engaged couples in the Journey Into Love program. www.buffalodiocese.org/family-life

Raymond Zientara, Executive Director of our Diocesan Holy Name Society, discuses their upcoming men's retreat taking place September 14-16 at Christ the King Seminary. www.buffalodiocese.org/holy-name-society

Cheryl Calire, Director of Pro-Life Activities, discusses a recent conference she presented at as well the latest legislative and ministry agendas.

The latest updates from the Sisters of Saint Francis of the Neumann Communities and info about this year's Burgers, Blues & Brews on Tuesday, August 14. https://sosf.org/burgers-blues-blues-tuesday-aug-14/

We discuss upcoming Healthy Baby Festivals with Katie Constantino, Catholic Charities WIC breastfeeding coordinator, and Kelly Fletcher, Erie County public health educator. https://www.ccwny.org/calendar/list/current_page,1/per_page,10

Amy Betros discusses upcoming summer events and projects at St. Luke's Mission of Mercy and reflects on the passing of co-founder and co-director, Norm Paolini. www.stlukesmissionofmercy.org

Since Father DiGiulio needed some time off this week and we weren't able to record his reflections ahead of time, Lorie Duquin joins us again on both WNYCWeekly and Catholic Today to talk about her latest book, The Catholic Grandparents Handbook. bookstore.wau.org/The-Catholic-Grandparents-Handbook-Creative-Ways-to-Show-Love-Share-Faith-and-Have-Fun-P321.aspx

An update on implementing initiatives from last year's Convocation of Catholic Leaders: The Joy of the Gospel in America. www.evangelizebuffalo.org www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/get-involved/meetings-and-events/convocation-2017/index.cfm

Father James Vacco, OFM, honorary chairperson for this year's Catholic Communication Campaign in our parishes June 9-10. https://www.buffalodiocese.org/communications http://www.usccb.org/catholic-giving/opportunities-for-giving/catholic-communication-campaign/

Learning about the new summer program from Youth and Young Adult Ministry, On The Road, with co-directors Amanda Castonguay and Kaitlin Garrity.

Talking about Camp Turner with program director, Jake Overfield and cabin counselor, Anna Gullo. www.campturner.org

Carmen Colao, Director of Catholic Cemeteries, discusses some of their new updates which will be featured at upcoming open houses and Memorial Day Masses.

Discussing Education and Workforce Services at Catholic Charities, including the Northland Training Center and the new ESPRI program in Niagara County. www.ccwny.org/workforce