Sisters at the Movies

In this episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview John Dougherty, writer of the weekly column The Catholic Movie Club for America magazine. They talk about the ways sisters have been portrayed in films and television over the years, how films can impact our spiritual lives, and the power of stories. Listen today!

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Changing the Narrative

In our Lenten episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Elizabeth Donnelly, better know as Betty Anne Donnelly,  Co-founder of Catholic Women Preach and the project’s current Preaching Coordinator. They talk about her work on debt relief, the importance of inclusive preaching, and her commitment to raising up women in the church. Listen today! 

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Put Down the Sharpie, Pick Up the Pencil

In this episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Cory Johnson, a Jesuit Volunteer in Anchorage, Alaska, where he serves as an environmental justice advocate and lives in an intentional community with three other young men. They talk about building spaces of mutual relationships, the importance of trying to not “keep score” in community, and the journey to being a Jesuit Volunteer. Listen today! 

What Am I Made For?

In our first episode of Season Six, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview theologian, author, and podcaster, Dan Horan. They discuss Dan’s journey from religious life to life as a lay Catholic theologian, the vulnerability of discernment, the role of community, and the importance of being your authentic self.

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Messy Advent

In our final episode of the season, Sisters Erin and Colleen have a conversation with Sister Sarah Simmons about Advent. They talk about their own traditions, the ways they pray during Advent, and the importance of slowing down and being present during this time of year. Listen today! 

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The Spirit of Pilgrimage

In this episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Krista Bailey Murphy and Sister Michelle Lesher, who recently took part in a pilgrimage on a heritage journey to Le Puy, France, the founding location of the Sisters of St. Joseph. They talk about what it means to be a pilgrim, the communities we carry with us, and the gifts we have to give to the world. Listen today! 

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November 12: Thirsty for Joy

In this episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Brother Matt Wooters, a Jesuit Brother currently working as the Assistant Director of Campus Ministry at John Carroll University. They talk about the importance of curiosity in building relationships, using humor to create community, and what it means to be a Brother. Sisters Erin and Colleen also talk about attending the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice. Listen today! 

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October 29: Catholic and Feminist

In this episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen interview Samantha Povlock, founder of FemCatholic, an organization that seeks to educate, encourage, and empower Catholic women. They talk about the advocacy and education FemCatholic has been a part of around paid maternity leave within Catholic Institutions, the female centered sex education courses they offer, and the importance of creating community based spaces for women to have important conversations. Listen today! 

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October 15: Formed as Founders

Happy Founders Day! Every October 15th, we celebrate the day all Sisters of St. Joseph were founded in Le Puy, France. This years Founders Day also begins the celebration of the sisters 375th anniversary. In today’s episode, Sisters Erin and Colleen have a conversation with Sister Deirdre Griffin, a Sister of St. Joseph of Springfield, about the first six Sisters of St. Joseph, what “founders” they look up to in their lives, and how we each continue to act as founders today. 

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