Universal Voices/Voces Universales

Alissa Molina
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This podcast shares the gift that is the people of the Universal Catholic Church/En este pódcast  compartimos los dones de las personas que forman la Iglesia Católica universal.

  1. 4d ago

    A New Horizon For Common Horizon

    In this episode of Universal Voices Alissa welcomes Alysse Gear, longtime co-editor of Common Horizon, for a special conversation. Common Horizon is From Here Media's deep dive into Catholic Social Teaching and the pair talk about some exciting news regarding the beloved project.

  2. Jul 18

    Una Iglesia para todos

    Susi Torrico  Susana "Susi" Torrico nació y creció en el noroeste de Indiana antes de mudarse al sur de California a los 19 años, junto con sus padres y su hermana, para estar más cerca de su familia materna. Como madre de un hijo de 20 años con autismo, se ha convertido en una firme defensora de los niños y jóvenes con discapacidades del desarrollo, alentando a las familias a buscar el apoyo y los recursos que necesitan. Católica comprometida, Susi participa activamente en su parroquia y tiene una profunda pasión por hacer de la Iglesia un lugar más acogedor para las personas con discapacidad intelectual y del desarrollo. Después de conocer SPRED a través de una colega, participó en la formación de SPRED ofrecida por la Arquidiócesis de Chicago en agosto de 2024. SPRED (Desarrollo Religioso Especial, por sus siglas en inglés) es un programa parroquial que ayuda a niños, jóvenes y adultos con discapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo a crecer en su fe. A través de una relación personal con catequistas capacitados, los participantes experimentan un profundo sentido de pertenencia y se integran plenamente a la vida, la liturgia y los sacramentos de la Iglesia Católica. Para conocer más sobre este programa, haz clic aquí: SPRED.  Show Notes (English) A Church for All Susi Torrico Susana "Susi" Torrico was born and raised in Northwest Indiana before moving to Southern California at the age of 19 with her parents and sister to be closer to her mother's side of the family. As the mother of a 20-year-old son with autism, she has become a dedicated advocate for children and young adults with developmental disabilities, encouraging families to seek the support and resources they need. A committed Catholic, Susi is actively involved in her parish and has a deep passion for making the Church more welcoming to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. After learning about SPRED through a colleague, she participated in SPRED formation offered by the Archdiocese of Chicago in August 2024.

  3. Jul 10

    Together As Body: Persisting Love In, With, & Through Grief

    Please be advised: This episode references child loss. Season 8 of Universal Voices is back with an all new mini-series. This season we explore how different folks within the Universal Church are experiencing community within the Body of Christ. In this episode, Alissa welcomes Monica Garcia to the podcast. The two women talk of Stephen, Monica's beloved son, their family, and their parish community. They enter into sacred conversation around the loss of a child, walking in and with grief and love that persists. They also talk about: Parenting teens and young adults.Being a dreamer and a servant.Having a hungry heart as a ChristianStephen as firecracker and as guiding light.Grief for each person in a family.How the Garcia's parish showed up in their grief, and why.Intentionally grieving as family.Red Bird Ministries.Find out more about Red Bird Ministries here. /// Monica Garcia is a Catholic convert, wife, mother of seven, and grandmother of one from Abilene, Texas, whose faith has been deeply shaped by life’s joys and its sorrows.  She is the director of clinical education in speech-language pathology at a private university.  A self-proclaimed enneagram 3, she makes sure to keep her free time full with as many hobbies as possible, including reading, a side photography gig, and journaling. Deeply rooted in her parish community, Monica is passionate about service to the Church and helping others intentionally weave their faith into everyday life.

  4. Jan 9

    Together As Body: The Dorothea Project

    Universal Voices is back with an all new mini-series. This season we explore how different folks within the Universal Church are experiencing community within the Body of Christ. In this episode, Alissa welcomes Katie Holler and Viridiana Herrera of The Dorothea Project. The Dorothea Project is a community of Catholic women formed by Catholic Social Teaching, called to speak truth and defend human dignity. The three women spend time talking about the beauty and power of women coming together to act and move in the defense of human dignity. They also chat about: Motherhood.The power of belonging and connection.Vidi's gift of gab.   :)The Holy Spirit present in connection between persons. The longing to be seen, known and safe.How The Dorothea Project began.CST as a best kept secret.The beauty and variety of gifts, talents and backgrounds of the women that are drawn into The Dorothea Project. "On Earth As it is in Heaven. The beauty of CST being rooted in the tenets of the Catholic faith and The Gospel.Women Leading.Find out more about The Dorothea Project here or find them on Instagram here. /// Katie Holler is, in no particular order, a community organizer, a wife, a mom, and a Gilmore Girls enthusiast. She currently organizes moms for universal childcare and founded The Dorothea Project to organize Catholic women to take action in defense of human dignity rooted in Catholic Social Teaching. She also teaches social work part time at Franciscan University. In her very limited free time, Katie likes baking, listening to podcasts, and dreaming of a more just society.  Viridiana Herrera Solis is a catechist and Catholic Youth Minister in Bakersfield, California. She has a background in tech and data, but is currently pursuing a degree in Speech Language Pathology. Within the Dorothea Project, Viridiana serves on the Intercessory Prayer Team and Social Media Team. In her spare time she loves to write, make candles, create small sculptures, and create prayerful retreats for her friends.

  5. 12/13/2025

    Sanando y Sirviendo en Comunidad

    Alfredo Flores nació en Cancún, Quintana Roo, donde creció rodeado de una familia y de una formación que lo guiaron por el camino del servicio. Más tarde, se mudó a la Ciudad de México y, gracias a la influencia de los salesianos, creció y maduró en la fe cristiana. Es licenciado en marketing, una carrera que le ha permitido desarrollar habilidades organizativas, comunicativas y de liderazgo a través de diversas organizaciones de servicio en su parroquia. En ellas ha encontrado comunidad y sanación para su depresión.  Puedes encontrarlo en Facebook, @AlfredoFloresH, e Instagram, @Alfredofh.  Alfredo Flores  Healing and Serving in Community  Alfredo Flores was born in Cancún in the state of Quintana Roo, where he grew up surrounded by a family and a formation that guided him along the path of service. Later, he moved to Mexico City and, through the influence of the Salesians, grew in his Christian faith. He holds a bachelor's degree in marketing, a career that has allowed him to develop organizational, communication, and leadership skills through various service organizations at his parish. Through them, he has found community, but also healing for depression.  You can find him at: Facebook, @AlfredoFloresH, and Instagram, @Alfredofh.

  6. 11/18/2025

    Together As Body: Saintly Witness

    Universal Voices is back with an all new mini-series. This season we explore how different folks within the Universal Church are experiencing community within the Body of Christ. In this episode, Alissa welcomes Karina Breceda. Alissa and Karina discuss Fr. Rick Thomas whose case for canonization was recently opened. Fr. Rick was a central figure in Karina's life and she credits him for leading her to the work with migrants that she now does. The two chat about the rich community Fr. Thomas shepherded and how his model of prayer, joy, obedience, and service left a lasting impression. In this episode you'll also hear the two talk about: The blessing of place.The multiplication of Christmas Dinner.The miracle of a dump that becomes a "city on a hill."Being crazy for Jesus.The only thing that makes sense.Fr. Thomas' prophetic witness in creating a youth center.Being the 2025 version of the work of the Gospel.Being one day saints like Father Thomas.The video we reference (in which Father Thomas is interviewed about Christmas Dinner can be found here or by searching "The Glory of God" - Juarez Full Length on Youtube.  Karina Breceda is a Fronteriza activist and cross-border advocate focusing on pro-life migrant work. She is Co-Founder and Director of Stela and Casa Maris, shelters located on both sides of the US/MX international border serving pregnant women and children seeking refuge.

  7. 11/04/2025

    Fomentado una comunidad católica sobre ruedas

    Nuestro presentador, Juan Carlos Hernández, regresa esta séptima temporada con más entrevistas en español.  Emmanuel Simental, abogado de profesión y nacido en el seno de una familia católica que le inculcó la fe y su amor por la Iglesia llevándolo a servir en diversos ministerios como monaguillo, catequista y coordinador, además de fomentar su formación en círculos de apologética y doctrina social y diplomados en diversas materias como Sagradas Escrituras, Música Sagrada y Derecho Canónico. Su vida de fe, la espiritualidad ignaciana y la búsqueda de una vida más saludable lo llevaron a fundar dos proyectos: Biciclub Católico, un grupo ciclista con enfoque espiritual, y Bici sin Fronteras, una iniciativa solidaria que dona bicicletas a quienes más las necesitan.  Encuéntralo en Instagram @biciclub.catolico. Growing a Catholic Community on Wheels  Our host, Juan Carlos Hernández, returns this seventh season with more interviews in Spanish.  Emmanuel Simental, a lawyer by profession, was born into a Catholic family that instilled in him a faith and love for the Church, leading him to serve in various ministries as an altar boy, catechist, and coordinator, as well as encouraging his formation in circles of apologetics and social doctrine and diplomas in various subjects such as Sacred Scriptures, Sacred Music, and Canon Law. His life of faith, Ignatian spirituality, and search for a healthier lifestyle led him to found two projects: Biciclub Católico, a cycling group with a spiritual focus, and Bici sin Fronteras, a charitable initiative that donates bicycles to those who need them most.  Find him on Instagram @biciclub.catolico. To ensure we can continue sharing the wisdom and faith of lay Catholics across the Universal Catholic Church, make your tax-deductible donation at fromheremedia.org/donate

  8. 10/25/2025

    Together As Body: Becoming a [New] Parish Family

    Universal Voices is back with an all new mini-series. This season we explore how different folks within the Universal Church are experiencing community within the Body of Christ. In this episode, Alissa welcomes Jessica Mendoza. Alissa and Jessica discuss, "Partners in the Gospel," currently taking place in the Archdiocese of Seattle. The two talk about: Why Partners in the Gospel came about and the hope behind it.The power of being intentional and careful with important things.The power of listening and responding.Practicing not bringing "serial consumerism" into parish life.Working together as the Body.Allowing ourselves to grieve loss or change.Bringing a lion's share of fraternal care to the table.Jessica Mendoza was born and raised in the  Seattle area but counts her roots in Michoacán México. Her works as a pediatric and neonatal physical therapist, and  is also active in her parish, volunteering in high school youth ministry, parish leadership, and working alongside their companion parish in Guatemala.  She also helps chair her Archdiocesan Disability Inclusion Ministry, so that people of all abilities are able to participate fully in the life of the Church. In her spare time Jessica loves reading, hiking around the beautiful Pacific Northwest scenery, and playing the flute in a community Wind Symphony.

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This podcast shares the gift that is the people of the Universal Catholic Church/En este pódcast  compartimos los dones de las personas que forman la Iglesia Católica universal.

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