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A podcast moving beyond
everyday assumptions
of what it means to be Catholic
hosted by two Catholic Sisters.

May 19:
An Ongoing Story

In this episode, Sisters Erin McDonald and Colleen Gibson interview artist, lecturer, and illustrator of the graphic novel adaptation of Sister Helen Prejean’s book, Dead Man Walking, Catherine Anyango Grunewald. They talk about Catherine’s creative process, how she works to break open important information in artistic ways, and what inspired her about working with Sister Helen Prejean’s story. Listen to the full episode today!

May 5:
All Hands on Deck

In this episode, Sisters Erin McDonald and Colleen Gibson interview Cardinal Michael Czerny, SJ, Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development. They talk about how his call has evolved over the years, the role of the dicastery and that we are each called to help each other develop, and the importance of listening to each other. Listen to the full episode today!

April 21:
Something Bigger At Work

In this episode, Sisters Erin McDonald and Colleen Gibson interview award winning writer, speaker, and digital creator Laura Kelly Fanucci. They talk about how to live and pray within the tensions of life, the importance of authenticity in writing about faith, and Laura’s most recent book, “Living Easter: 50 Days to Practice Resurrection.” Listen to the full episode today!

“It puts a different spin on nuns having fun, and nuns getting down to business,”

Sister Colleen Gibson

About Our Hosts

Sister Colleen Gibson and Sister Erin McDonald are both Sisters of St. Joseph. Both are deeply committed to having honest conversations, sharing information about their lives as sisters, and standing for social justice. Learn more here.

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Learn More About Sisters of St. Joseph

Find out more about the sisters of St. Joseph at the U.S. Federation of the Sisters of St. Joseph. You can also find out about Sister Erin’s congregation here and Sister Colleen’s congregation here.