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

June 16: More Summer
Recs from the Sisters

In our final episode of season 8, Sisters Erin and Colleen once again share their recommendations for the summer! From books and podcasts to things to watch, the sisters talk about what they’re looking forward to this summer, and what you might enjoy too! Listen today!

June 2:
Trust God, Trust the Journey

In this episode, Sisters Erin McDonald and Colleen Gibson interview minister, author, producer, and educator, Dr. Ansel Augustine. They talk about the importance of community and mentorship, putting your trust in the path God lays out for your life, and about Ansel’s book, Praying with Our Feet: Encountering God in the Margins. Listen to the full episode today!

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!

“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.