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Testimony of Fr. Gary Copping Fr. Gary was born and raised in New Orleans, in a family of four boys. Fr. Gary knew from an early age he wanted to become a priest and began researching different orders in middle school. Fr Gary attended HC Schaumburg, St James Major Elementary, and Brother Martin HS.  He […]

Episode 17 – The Mass Part II In this episode (Part two of two episodes) of the Understanding Catholicism Series, our presenter, James Seghers, discusses The Mass. The Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist, when viewed as a whole, evokes a profound sense of reverence and awe. The liturgy of the […]

Testimony of Angela Rizzo Angela Rizzo’s journey began in the Bronx, NY where she lived until the age of 28.  Born into an Italian – American family she lost her mother to cancer when she was 12 1/2.  With a loving father, younger brother and lots of extended family Angela grew up feeling loved.  But […]

Episode 16 – The Mass Part I In this episode (Part one of two episodes) of the Understanding Catholicism Series, our presenter, James Seghers, discusses The Mass. James tells us that the Mass is not about fellowship, although that is a remarkable aspect. The Mass is also not about beautiful music, although that is desirable. […]

Testimony of Mary Wilson You will be intrigued by Mary Wilson’s raw sense of humor as she shares her conversion story. Mary is from Central Louisiana. She has been married for over 50 years and is a mother of three grown children and 10 grandchildren. She considers herself very shy but comes across very relatable. […]

The Sacrament of Holy Matrimony Our presenter, James Seghers, explains the priesthood and The Sacrament of Holy Orders in this episode of the Understanding Catholicism Series. In the Old Testament, God created the covenant of marriage beginning with Adam and Eve. This union is also a metaphor that depicts God in a marital relationship with […]