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Welcome to CCAirwaves! CCAirwaves is the official podcast for Catholic Cemeteries. Our hosts, Paige Muttillo and Joel Hansel, will provide informational and inspirational segments that will help you work through your grief in a healthy way, learn more about our Catholic faith, and much more. CCAirwaves is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Buzzsprout, and other streaming platforms. If you have a topic you'd like us to discuss, please email us at podcast@clecem.org. We look forward to forging relationships with our Catholic community!
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Send a text In this episode, how to approach the holiday season while also working through your grief. HELPFUL ARTICLES Handling the Holidays After Losing a Loved One Staying Connected During a Pandemic Christmas Season COMFORTING SCRIPTURE “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand” (Isaiah 41:10). God promises to be with you and get you through this time of intense disap...
Send a text In this episode, we reflect on the eternal presence of God in our lives -- even in the darkest of times. Helpful Scripture Zephaniah 3:17 “The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.” Micah 7:8, 9 “Though I sit in darkness, the LORD will be my light…He will bring me into the light;” Related Blogs Emmanuel: God With Us, God For Us, God Within Us Emman...
Send a text We pause to reflect on joy as spring returns, exploring how it differs from happiness and why it often arrives quietly during hard seasons. We honor grief without rushing it, while practicing simple ways to notice, keep, and share joy. Do you have a topic you'd like us to discuss? Please email us at podcast@clecem.org! Please feel free to "Connect With Us" via our website at www.clecem.org. Follow us on: Facebook: @catholiccemeteriesassociation Twitter: @CLECatholicCems Instag...
Send a text In this episode of CCAirwaves, we discuss burial fees and the true value behind them. Together, we review what these fees cover, why they exist, and how they help preserve the sacred grounds where our loved ones are laid to rest. Whether you're pre-planning or simply curious about how cemetery operations work, this conversation brings clarity, compassion, and transparency to a topic that affects every family. If you have questions about burial fees or would like ...
Send a text We reflect on connection as the true heart of February, moving beyond romance to the bonds that steady us with people, with ourselves, and with God. We offer simple steps to reconnect, speak to those who are grieving, and leave you with questions to guide your week. Do you have a topic you'd like us to discuss? Please email us at podcast@clecem.org! Please feel free to "Connect With Us" via our website at www.clecem.org. Follow us on: Facebook: @catholiccemeteriesassociatio...
Send a text A new year doesn’t magically wipe the slate clean, but it does offer an opening. We take that opening and talk about what a real “reset” looks like when life is messy, when grief is present, and when faith asks us to slow down instead of speed up. Rather than chasing resolutions, we lean into realignment—choosing presence, compassion, and intention as the path forward. Do you have a topic you'd like us to discuss? Please email us at podcast@clecem.org! Please feel free to "Conn...
Send a text In this episode, we reflect on protection as the word for December, exploring how God’s care often appears as presence, guidance, and peace rather than the removal of hardship. Do you have a topic you'd like us to discuss? Please email us at podcast@clecem.org! Please feel free to "Connect With Us" via our website at www.clecem.org. Follow us on: Facebook: @catholiccemeteriesassociation Twitter: @CLECatholicCems Instagram: @clecatholiccems Blog: @clevelandcatholiccemete...
Send a text This episode features a conversation with Director of Cemeteries, Andrej Lah, about the recent mausoleum deep cleaning—addressing questions from families and explaining the purpose behind this important maintenance effort. Sign up for our E-Newsletter! Do you have a topic you'd like us to discuss? Please email us at podcast@clecem.org! Please feel free to "Connect With Us" via our website at www.clecem.org. Follow us on: Facebook: @catholiccemeteriesassociation Twi...
Send a text As the year begins to wind down and nature prepares for its long rest, November invites us into a quiet space of reflection. It’s a time to pause and look back—on the blessings we’ve received, the lessons we’ve learned, and the loved ones we hold in memory. Through stillness and gratitude, we gain perspective and prepare our hearts for what’s to come. Do you have a topic you'd like us to discuss? Please email us at podcast@clecem.org! Please feel free to "Connect With Us" via o...
Send a text In this episode, we explore how ordinary moments can suddenly become signs that ease heavy hearts. Do you have a topic you'd like us to discuss? Please email us at podcast@clecem.org! Please feel free to "Connect With Us" via our website at www.clecem.org. Follow us on: Facebook: @catholiccemeteriesassociation Twitter: @CLECatholicCems Instagram: @clecatholiccems Blog: @clevelandcatholiccemeteries Podcast: "CCAirwaves" on your favorite streaming platform!
Send a text This month, we are reflecting on "confidence" as our Word of the Month. We are exploring a different definition: confidence as trust—trust in God’s presence, trust in a purpose that remains steadfast when our plans falter, and trust in the small steps that help us navigate through grief. Do you have a topic you'd like us to discuss? Please email us at podcast@clecem.org! Please feel free to "Connect With Us" via our website at www.clecem.org. Follow us on: Facebook: @catholicc...
Send a text September brings transitions as we feel the weather shift, notice the first falling leaves, and adjust to changing schedules and rhythms. This month, we reflect on "change" as our Word of the Month—exploring how this universal experience invites us to pay closer attention to what God might be doing in our lives. Do you have a topic you'd like us to discuss? Please email us at podcast@clecem.org! Please feel free to "Connect With Us" via our website at www.clecem.org. Follow us...
Send a text Perseverance takes on profound meaning when we face grief and loss. This month, we dive into this powerful concept that serves as both anchor and guide through life's most challenging moments. Do you have a topic you'd like us to discuss? Please email us at podcast@clecem.org! Please feel free to "Connect With Us" via our website at www.clecem.org. Follow us on: Facebook: @catholiccemeteriesassociation Twitter: @CLECatholicCems Instagram: @clecatholiccems Blog: @clevela...
Send a text On our latest episode of CCAirwaves, we dive into the life of Bill "Womby" Wambsganss. The Cleveland Indians' second baseman who accomplished something no player has matched before or since – the only unassisted triple play in World Series history. Do you have a topic you'd like us to discuss? Please email us at podcast@clecem.org! Please feel free to "Connect With Us" via our website at www.clecem.org. Do you have a topic you'd like us to discuss? Please email us at podcast@cl...
Send a text Strength. It's a word we use often, but what does it really mean? In this second installment of our "Word of the Month" segment, we explore the multidimensional nature of strength and how it manifests in everyday life. The summer sun shines brightly outside, mirroring the radiant energy of July's chosen word. But as we discover, true strength isn't always about being the brightest or the loudest. Sometimes, strength lies in the quiet moments—when you show up despite your pain, wh...
Send a text Eileen Tully returns to CCAirwaves to discuss her new Catholic grief resource, "Those Who Mourn" magazine, which combines personal stories, prayers, artwork, hymns, and Catholic teaching to support people experiencing loss. Visit thosewhomournmag.com to read the current and past issues, and follow on social media at "Those Who Mourn Mag." Do you have a topic you'd like us to discuss? Please email us at podcast@clecem.org! Please feel free to "Connect With Us" via our webs...
Send a text In this episode, we introduce our new segment "Word of the Month" featuring "balance" as our main focus, exploring how it applies to grief, everyday challenges, and personal wellbeing. Balance means acknowledging when to rest, pause, or act—not perfection—and serves as a reminder that grief is normal while finding joy amidst sadness is essential. Do you have a topic you'd like us to discuss? Please email us at podcast@clecem.org! Please feel free to "Connect With Us" vi...
Send a text In this episode, we explore powerful moments where signs of hope break through grief, sharing stories that remind us we're not alone even in our darkest hours. These personal reflections reveal how God's presence can be felt through unexpected glimmers of light. Do you have a topic you'd like us to discuss? Please email us at podcast@clecem.org! Please feel free to "Connect With Us" via our website at www.clecem.org. Follow us on: Facebook: @catholiccemeteriesassociation Twitt...
Send a text In this episode, we reflect on the life and legacy of Pope Francis, who touched countless lives through his commitment to mercy, humility, and justice as the first Pope from the Americas and first Jesuit pope. His papacy was marked by compassion for the poor, emphasis on mercy, and courage in facing modern challenges—truly embodying what it means to live the Gospel. May his legacy live on in our hearts as we continue to build a church of compassion, justice and peace. Eternal res...
Send a text Father Gene Wilson broke barriers as the first African-American priest ordained in the Diocese of Cleveland, leaving a lasting impact through his unwavering faith and dedication to Christ. His journey from Charleston to Cleveland established a legacy of service that paved the way for future generations of priests. Source Do you have a topic you'd like us to discuss? Please email us at podcast@clecem.org! Please feel free to "Connect With Us" via our website at www.clecem.or...



