Called to Serve with Kathy Barrans

Kathy Barrans
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The Called to Serve Podcast shares the stories of the many people in the Albany Diocese who are dedicating their lives to serving God as they further the mission of the Catholic Church. We thank them all for their dedication and for taking the time to share their stories with us, hopefully inspiring others to reflect on how God may be calling them to serve.

  1. 3d ago

    The Value of STEM in Catholic Education (Season 2 Episode 12)

    Kelly Leverone, Principal and Maria Collins, STEM teacher, both from Holy Spirit School in East Greenbush, N.Y., talk about how the school's STEM classes are designed to inspire students to realize their potential and encourage them to do what they can to help make the world a better place.

    25 min

  2. May 26

    Bishop Mark Explains Canon Law (Season 2 Episode 11)

    I let Bishop Mark O'Connell choose the topic for this episode. He told me he wanted to talk about canon law and promised to make it interesting. He succeeded. In the conversation he references a very worn canon law book. You can find a picture of that book by clicking this link.

    25 min

  3. May 8

    National Association of Pastoral Musicians (Season 2 Episode 10)

    In this episode we sit down with three members of the Albany, NY Chapter of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians. Tony Koslowski, Justine Crevatas, and Tony Leva talk about what the organization does and what it has to offer to parishes to help enhance liturgies.

    26 min

  4. May 4

    The OCIA Experience (Season 2 Episode 9)

    James Coupe and Nicole Butt recently came into the Catholic Church in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, NY through the OCIA process. They talk about their decision to join the Church and share thoughts on going through OCIA individually and as a couple.

    25 min

  5. Apr 22

    Do Not Judge Anyone (Season 2 Episode 8)

    Fr. Isaac Slater, a Trappist monk, talks about his book, “Do Not Judge Anyone: Desert Wisdom for a Polarized World.” The book is both challenging and inspiring, sharing thoughts on a more peaceful response to conflict. We pray that this conversation may plant seeds of hope in those who listen. We encourage all to listen with an openness to anything God may want to place on your heart. If you would like to order Fr. Isaac's book, it was published by Liturgical Press.

    25 min

  6. Apr 10

    Understanding Third Orders (Season 2 Episode 7)

    Matt Levine, a young adult, youth minister and OCIA Coordinator in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, NY talks about Third Orders, explaining what they are and sharing his journey to become a Third Order Franciscan.

    25 min

  7. Feb 24

    Noticing Needs & Sharing Christ's Love (Season 2 Episode 6)

    As Catholics, we are called to serve, called to meet the needs of others, but are we aware of the needs around us? Sr. Betsy Van Deusen, CSJ, Chief Executive Officer of Catholic Charities in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, NY, shares thoughts on how to see needs around us, and how to respond to those needs with the heart of Christ.

    25 min

  8. Feb 17

    The Stations of the Cross (Season 2 Episode 5)

    The Pastoral Center staff of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, NY prays the Stations of the Cross. Conceptualized by Bishop Mark O'Connell, all are invited to join us in praying the Stations. Pastoral Center employees lead each station, sharing their own meditations, as they guide you through this Lenten devotion.

    44 min
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The Called to Serve Podcast shares the stories of the many people in the Albany Diocese who are dedicating their lives to serving God as they further the mission of the Catholic Church. We thank them all for their dedication and for taking the time to share their stories with us, hopefully inspiring others to reflect on how God may be calling them to serve.

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