A podcast moving beyond
everyday assumptions
of what it means to be Catholic
hosted by two Catholic Sisters.
October 6:
Transforming Hearts and Minds
In this episode, Sisters Erin McDonald and Colleen Gibson interview Krisanne Vaillancourt Murphy, the Executive Director of Catholic Mobilizing Network (CMN), a national organization working to end the death penalty, advance justice, and begin healing through the practices of restorative justice. They talk about her vocation in social justice work, dismantling the system of death that the death penalty represents, and illuminating a path that allows for restoration and healing that advances justice. Krisanne also shares stories of hope and healing, both from her life and from families she has worked with at CMN. Listen today!
September 22:
Nun Girl Summer
Sisters Colleen and Erin talk about “Nun Girl Summer,” why people seem to be interested in the lives that sisters lead, and share about their own summer adventures. Listen today!
September 8:
Creating a Welcoming Church
In our first episode of Season Nine, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Bishop John Stowe, OFM Conv., Bishop of the Diocese of Lexington. They discuss Bishop Stowe’s work and how he came to understand the needs of Lexington and Appalachia, the substantial change they are trying to make with the Laudato Si’ plan through the diocese, and the importance of creating a welcoming and inclusive church.
Listen 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.
