Catholic Diocese Of Buffalo Podcasts

A discussion about chemical dependency and treatment options with Catholic Charities, as well the Msgr. Carr Clinics. www.ccwny.org/services/outpatient-clinic

Father Joseph Gatto, President-Rector of Christ the King Seminary, discusses the large class of men being ordained both Permanent and Transitional Deacons as well the annual Cure of Ars Awards dinner. www.curedinner.com www.cks.edu

Nancy and Deacon Thomas Scherr from the Office of Family Life talk about the upcoming annual Mass for those celebrating 50, 60 or 70 years of Marriage; also the need for married couples to share their story with engaged couples in the Journey Into Love program. www.buffalodiocese.org/family-life

Raymond Zientara, Executive Director of our Diocesan Holy Name Society, discuses their upcoming men's retreat taking place September 14-16 at Christ the King Seminary. www.buffalodiocese.org/holy-name-society

Cheryl Calire, Director of Pro-Life Activities, discusses a recent conference she presented at as well the latest legislative and ministry agendas.

The latest updates from the Sisters of Saint Francis of the Neumann Communities and info about this year's Burgers, Blues & Brews on Tuesday, August 14. https://sosf.org/burgers-blues-blues-tuesday-aug-14/

We discuss upcoming Healthy Baby Festivals with Katie Constantino, Catholic Charities WIC breastfeeding coordinator, and Kelly Fletcher, Erie County public health educator. https://www.ccwny.org/calendar/list/current_page,1/per_page,10

Amy Betros discusses upcoming summer events and projects at St. Luke's Mission of Mercy and reflects on the passing of co-founder and co-director, Norm Paolini. www.stlukesmissionofmercy.org

Since Father DiGiulio needed some time off this week and we weren't able to record his reflections ahead of time, Lorie Duquin joins us again on both WNYCWeekly and Catholic Today to talk about her latest book, The Catholic Grandparents Handbook. bookstore.wau.org/The-Catholic-Grandparents-Handbook-Creative-Ways-to-Show-Love-Share-Faith-and-Have-Fun-P321.aspx

An update on implementing initiatives from last year's Convocation of Catholic Leaders: The Joy of the Gospel in America. www.evangelizebuffalo.org www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/get-involved/meetings-and-events/convocation-2017/index.cfm

Father James Vacco, OFM, honorary chairperson for this year's Catholic Communication Campaign in our parishes June 9-10. https://www.buffalodiocese.org/communications http://www.usccb.org/catholic-giving/opportunities-for-giving/catholic-communication-campaign/

Learning about the new summer program from Youth and Young Adult Ministry, On The Road, with co-directors Amanda Castonguay and Kaitlin Garrity.

Talking about Camp Turner with program director, Jake Overfield and cabin counselor, Anna Gullo. www.campturner.org

Carmen Colao, Director of Catholic Cemeteries, discusses some of their new updates which will be featured at upcoming open houses and Memorial Day Masses.

Discussing Education and Workforce Services at Catholic Charities, including the Northland Training Center and the new ESPRI program in Niagara County. www.ccwny.org/workforce

Deacon Don Weigel discusses his new role as diocesan director of Catholic Relief Services. www.crs.org

Rev. Vivian Ruth Waltz, director of the SSJ Sister Karen Klimczak Center for Nonviolence, tells us about their annual event coming up on Sunday, April 15. www.sisterkarencenter.org

Both Catholic Today and WNYCatholic Weekly feature the Easter Sunday Televised Mass celebrated by Bishop Richard Malone, produced by Daybreak TV Productions. Also featured is a reflection from Father John Mergenhagen. www.daybreaktv.org/Programming/SundayTelevisedMass.aspx

Both Catholic Today and WNYCatholic Weekly feature a reading of The Passion with music performed by Norm Paolini from St. Luke's Mission of Mercy. Please pray for Norm and his ongoing health struggles. www.stlukesmissionofmercy.org/history.html

Patricia Cultrara tells us about the St. Catherine Laboure Adult Day Program on the campus of Sisters of Charity Hospital. www.chsbuffalo.org/locations/st-catherine-laboure-health-care-center