Join Fr. Patrick as he talks to recent converts to Catholicism: LyLena Estabine AB'24, Matias Mayesh JD'25, and Shani Agarwal MTS'23 and Program Director for the Harvard Catholic Forum.
How does a Harvard student end up abbess of a monastery? Join Fr. Patrick and Mother Sofia Millican, OCSO, AB'05, Abbess of Mount Saint Mary's Abbey as they discuss her journey from Harvard to the abbey, the Cistercian spirituality, and her community's work in producing candy.
What is contemplation in action? How do the stages of conversion and God's purification of the soul apply to service of the poor? TJ Dulac AB'23 discusses applying the wisdom of St. John of the Cross to integrate a life of prayer and service while at Harvard.
What similarities are shared by the spiritual life and musical performances? Join Fr. Patrick as he unpacks faith and jazz with recent Harvard graduate and steel pan extraordinaire Luke Walker AB '22, featuring a special steel pan performance.
How does Catholic thought engage with the broader academic world around us? This month Fr. Patrick sits down with Dr. Kate Jackson-Meyer, Assistant Program Director of the Harvard Catholic Forum to discuss her work with the Harvard Catholic Forum as well has her own journey of faith and the Catholic intellectual life.
We're back! Join us as we flip the script this episode and have Anne Bloomer '23 and Mairead Baker '24 interview Fr. Patrick with questions from the undergraduate community. -- Find the Harvard Catholic Center online: Instagram | Facebook | Website Support us!
How does your vocation change your life? In a long overdue episode, Fr. Patrick sits down with Sr. Maria Veritas '10 and Sr. Joseph Andrew of the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist to share their vocations journeys and some wisdom. -- Find the Harvard Catholic Center online: Instagram | Facebook | Website Support us!
Why is giving praise to God linked to chanting the Psalms? This month, Fr. Patrick chats with the Assistant Director of Music at St. Paul's, Maks Adach about this ancient tradition and how ordinary Catholics (including the less musically inclined!) can sanctify each day through the chanting of the Liturgy of the Hours. Stick to the end of the episode for a live demonstration! The Harvard Catholic is a podcast from the Harvard Catholic Center, hosted by undergraduate chaplain Fr. Patrick Fiorillo. Tune in monthly to learn more about the unique individuals who make up the Harvard Catholic community! -- Find the Harvard Catholic Center online: Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Website Support us!
Join Fr. Patrick as he learns about the rich faith and culture of African Catholicism from featured guests Busola Olukoya PhD GSAS, Ezechukwu Nduka '23, and Fadzai Ngwerume '24. -- Find the Harvard Catholic Center online: Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Website Support us!
How does being an athlete impact your perspective on faith? Join Fr. Patrick as he interviews Harvard athletes Mary Kolesar ('22, Women's Lightweight Rowing), Anne Bloomer ('23, Women's Ice Hockey), and Nathan Wu ( '23, Men's Water Polo) to learn more about how they live out their faith, academics, and sport. The Harvard Catholic is a podcast from the Harvard Catholic Center, hosted by undergraduate chaplain Fr. Patrick Fiorillo. Tune in monthly to learn more about the unique individuals who make up the Harvard Catholic community! -- Find the Harvard Catholic Center online: Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Website Support us!
What is the Catholic experience like at Harvard? Join Fr. Patrick as he interviews an undergraduate (Maria Gonzalez), graduate student (Sarah Gustafson), and a member of the faculty (Dr. Luis Girón-Negrón) and dives into three unique perspectives. The Harvard Catholic is a podcast from the Harvard Catholic Center, hosted by undergraduate chaplain Fr. Patrick Fiorillo. Tune in monthly to learn more about the unique individuals who make up the Harvard Catholic community! -- Find the Harvard Catholic Center online: Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Website Support us!
We're taking a quick break, but Fr. Patrick and The Harvard Catholic will return in September for another season of conversations. Is there anyone you'd want to see on the show? Let us know by filling out this form: https://forms.gle/NFfTn91eeBr1LaBS9 -- Check us out on our social pages and website @HarvardCatholicCenter: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn
Join Fr. Patrick as he talks to recent converts to Catholicism: Tarek Abu Hussein, PhD candidate in Ottoman History, Ryan Pino, PhD candidate in Comparative Religions and Anneliese Amburn, RCIA Coordinator.
Join Fr. Patrick as he talks to James Kennerley, Director of Sacred Music at St. Paul's.
Join Fr. Patrick as he talks to two medical doctors about "Healing the Body and Healing the Soul".
Join Fr. Patrick as he talks to this month's "Harvard Catholic": Pedro Paulo Weizenmann, Ralph Estanboulieh, and Gabriele Oliaro.
Join Fr. Patrick as he talks to this month's "Harvard Catholic": Eliza Kelly '17 - a mother, missionary, and human rights advocate.
Conversations with interesting people and dedicated disciples of Christ from the greater Harvard community.