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Fishers of People | East Montana
The American Catholic Spirt
11/12/24 • 12 min
In this episode we explore how the Catholic Church is good for societal health throughout the vast reaches of the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings in eastern Montana. Scattered throughout this territory, which is nearly the size of New Zealand, are small town parishes that are catalysts of compassion. When economies falter, Catholic churches are places of convening, assistance and hope. Catholic Extension Society works in solidarity with the Catholic leaders who are committed to building a brighter future in these far-flung communities.
Young People and Purple Churches
The American Catholic Spirt
04/05/18 • 7 min
In his address at World Youth Day in 2013, Pope Francis urged young people to go out to the streets and “make some noise.” By that, he called to mind his desire that they be agents of the Church’s mission in the world, and not merely passive recipients.
Dr. Tim Muldoon, director of mission education for Catholic Extension, offers some thoughts on how the Church might look if young people emerged as leaders...through the story of a purple church.
Reflection for the Second Week of Lent
The American Catholic Spirt
02/28/18 • 9 min
Rebecca Woods, a young adult pastoral associate at a small parish in the rural Diocese of Lexington, offers a brief reflection on the Gospel reading for the second week of Lent.
Afterward, listen to an interview with Rebecca on her experience working for the Catholic Church in Appalachia, where Catholics are a minority but the Church is a respected source of physical and pastoral care for the poor.
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Patrons of Puerto Rico
The American Catholic Spirt
03/21/18 • 10 min
Joe Boland, our vice president of mission, appeared on Relevant Radio to discuss the current situation in Puerto Rico six months after Hurricane Maria as well as the role of Catholic parishes in providing essential physical and spiritual support to communities across the island.
We have launched the Patrons of Puerto Rico initiative to raise funds for these parishes so that they can continue their vital ministry to the millions of Puerto Ricans who are still struggling to put their lives back together.
Want to grow in holiness? Start by serving others
The American Catholic Spirt
04/10/18 • 14 min
The publication of Pope Francis’ most recent apostolic exhortation, Gaudete et Exsultate (“Rejoice and be glad”) offers us an opportunity to reflect on how the gospel calls us to renew our efforts at growing as a holy people called to serve others.
The document is subtitled “the call to holiness in today’s world,” and exhorts us to grow in faith both as individuals and as members of a church in service to the world.
Listen to Dr. Tim Muldoon reflect on four lessons from the pope's new document and how these values are lived out in the mission dioceses served by Catholic Extension.
The Enduring Mission of Catholic Extension
The American Catholic Spirt
05/01/18 • 6 min
Our president Father Jack Wall recently appeared on Catholic.TV to reflect on Catholic Extension's mission to build up the Church in America's poorest places, especially our recent support of Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria.
If you're unfamiliar with the work of Catholic Extension, this interview provides a perfect primer on our mission. Learn more at our website.
Our Story - Catholic Extension (Episode 1)
The American Catholic Spirt
06/10/15 • 27 min
Hear inspiring stories of how the Catholic faith is transforming our society and an exclusive interview with Fr. Barron sharing his experience training priests to serve in Catholic communities where faith abounds, but financial resources do not.
Humanity and Compassion of the Catholic Church - Catholic Extension (Episode 2)
The American Catholic Spirt
07/21/15 • 27 min
Episode two of Catholic Extension looks at the remarkable gifts we receive when we experience the profound, God-given humanity in others, our common humanity that we share with: Seasonal Farm Workers, at-risk youth, and even gang members seeking to return to life and to society. We’re taking you to meet some of these people, to experience the challenges they face and to see how the Church is a beacon of hope, offering them alternatives, so that they can see they are much, much more than their circumstances.
Watch the videos from this episode at http://videoseries.CatholicExtension.org now.
The Church Reaching Out - Catholic Extension (Episode 3)
The American Catholic Spirt
09/21/15 • 25 min
Episode three focuses on the extraordinary people, supported by Catholic Extension, who are following Pope Francis’ call to reach out to spread the Good News, and the special and unique ways in which they serve. See inspired faith in action, meet dedicated people, experience the challenges they face and see how the Church is opening its doors, welcoming people, and building faith communities.
Watch video, check out bonus content and more from Catholic Extension: The Church Reaching Out at http://videoseries.catholicextension.org now!
The Hidden Potential Within the Children of Migrant Farmworkers | Kalamazoo, Michigan
The American Catholic Spirt
11/12/24 • 9 min
In southwest Michigan, Catholic leaders go outside the “four walls” of the Church to share God’s love among migrant farmworkers and their children. In this episode we hear from Veronica Rodriguez, the program director for Hispanic ministry in the Diocese of Kalamazoo. She grew up working in the fields alongside her mother. She remembers priests and religious sisters visiting the migrant camps to encourage children to believe in themselves. Today she is a vital part of the Catholic Church’s outreach to 18,000 migrant workers—bringing music, joy and confidence into the hearts of these overlooked families.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The American Catholic Spirt have?
The American Catholic Spirt currently has 63 episodes available.
What topics does The American Catholic Spirt cover?
The podcast is about Catholic, Christianity, Faith, Religion & Spirituality, Catholicism, Podcasts, Inspiration, Mission, Service and Church.
What is the most popular episode on The American Catholic Spirt?
The episode title 'A Report from the Border' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The American Catholic Spirt?
The average episode length on The American Catholic Spirt is 13 minutes.
How often are episodes of The American Catholic Spirt released?
Episodes of The American Catholic Spirt are typically released every 12 days, 21 hours.
When was the first episode of The American Catholic Spirt?
The first episode of The American Catholic Spirt was released on Jun 10, 2015.
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