45 episodes
Capitol Compass NYS Catholic Conference
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- Religion & Spirituality
Capitol Compass is the official podcast of the New York State Catholic Conference. On the show we dive into public policy debates in Albany and Washington, D.C., of concern to the Church, as well as subjects related to Catholic social teaching. New episodes air every other Wednesday.
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#39 | Disabilities & Physician Assisted Suicide
In episode 39, Gillian chats with Max Rodriguez, manager of government affairs for the Center for Disability Rights. They discuss the dangers of physician assisted suicide legislation and why everyone should be concerned about it. Learn more about the Center for Disability Rights: https://cdrnys.org/Contact your State Senate and Assembly representatives that you oppose this dangerous and deadly practice: https://www.votervoice.net/NYSCATHOLIC/campaigns/110455/respond Sign up for the Cath...
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#38 | Addiction Treatment & Prevention
In episode 38, Gillian chats with Shannon Kelly, executive director of Catholic Charities for Orange, Sullivan and Ulster counties. They discuss the opioid epidemic and the different treatment and prevention programs offered by Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan and Ulster counties. Learn more about Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan and Ulster: https://www.cccsos.org/Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/, or te...
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#37 | The Sisters of Life & Their Ministries
In episode 37, Gillian chats with Mother Mary Concepta and Sister Virginia Joy. They discuss the mission of the Sisters of Life and their ministries. Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/, or texting 'CAN' to 50457.--- Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceX (formerly known as Twitter): https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyscatholicconf/
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#36 | The Migrant Crisis with Bishop DiMarzio
In episode 36, Gillian chats with Bishop Emeritus Nicholas DiMarzio from the Diocese of Brooklyn. They discuss the current migrant crisis and how we can respond as Catholics. Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/ , or texting 'CAN' to 50457.--- Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceX (formerly known as Twitter): https://twitter.com/NYSCatholicConfInstagram: https://www.instagram.co...
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#35 | Bilingual Catholic Education with Principal Philip Heide
In episode 35, Gillian chats with Principal Philip Heide from St. Michael's Catholic Academy in Flushing, Queens. They discuss the school's dual language program and Catholic School's Week. St. Michael's Catholic AcademyWebsite: https://stmichaelsca.org/Address: 136-58 41st Ave Flushing NY 11355Phone: (718) 961-0246 (English / Spanish)Alternate Phone: (347) 399-8500 (English / Chinese)Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/ , or te...
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#34 | The Crisis in Israel with Bishop Scharfenberger
In episode 34, Gillian chats with Bishop Edward Scharfenberger from the Diocese of Albany. They discuss the horrific terrorist attack in Israel, the ensuing war against Hamas in Gaza, and the stain of anti-Semitism emerging here and abroad.Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatholic.org/action-center/ , or texting 'CAN' to 50457.--- Follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconferenceX (formerly known as Twitter): http...