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On today’s episode of JustLove, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan engages in two timely conversations. First, in recognition of Italian American Heritage Month and Columbus Day Weekend, he speaks with Professor William Connell, Professor of History and Italian Studies at Seton Hall University. Together, they explore the life and legacy of Christopher Columbus, the evolving ways his holiday has been celebrated in the United States by different communities, and the ongoing debates surrounding its observance. In the second segment, Monsignor Sullivan is joined by Deacon David Hessling of Catholic Charities of Western Tennessee, who was recently named Catholic Charities USA’s 2025 Volunteer of the Year. Deacon Hessling shares about his work leading the agency’s food pantry at Saint Alphonsus Catholic Church in Ovington, Tennessee, and how the pantry supports hundreds of families each week with essential food and services.
On today’s episode of JustLove, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan speaks with two distinguished guests. First, he is joined by Monsignor Peter Vaccari, President of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA), who recently returned from a Solidarity Visit to the Holy Land, where he visited sites in the Palestinian West Bank and Israel. Monsignor Vaccari shares insights into the diverse humanitarian and pastoral work that CNEWA is undertaking in the region. In the second segment, Monsignor Sullivan speaks with Destiny Herndon-De La Rosa, Founder and President of New Wave Feminists, in recognition of Respect Life Sunday observed by parishes across the country on October 5th. They discuss the legacy of the Supreme Court case Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade, its aftermath, and the strategies the pro-life movement should consider moving forward to reduce the number of abortions.
On this week’s episode of JustLove, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan explores the intersection of faith, fashion, and reflection. In the first segment, airing during New York Fashion Week, he speaks with Veronica Marrinan, Creative Director of Litany, and Holly Guertin, owner of Holly Guertin Art, about how their work fosters spiritual healing and connection to God through fashion. They discuss how Catholic teaching informs their design choices and how clothing can express deeper values and worldviews. In the second segment, Rabbi Andrue Kahn of the American Council for Judaism joins the show ahead of Yom Kippur to reflect on the meaning of the Jewish High Holidays, the upcoming anniversary of October 7th, and how this sacred season can inspire both personal renewal and a commitment to protecting the lives of both Israelis and Palestinians.
On this week’s episode of JustLove, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan speaks with two distinguished guests about art, faith, and global affairs. In the first segment, NYC-based painter Adam Cvijanovic discusses his newly unveiled mural at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, the first major art commission there since 1949 titled “What’s So Funny about Peace, Love and Understanding.” In the second segment, Monsignor Sullivan is joined by Professor Daniel Drezner, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of International Politics at the Fletcher School at Tufts University, to explore the current retreat from globalization and what the future may hold, as the world prepares for the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly and marks the 10th anniversary of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
This week on JustLove, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan speaks with Christopher White of Georgetown University’s Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life about his new book, Pope Leo XIV, and the first months of the American-born Pope’s papacy. He also talks with Scott Hurd of Catholic Charities USA about the U.S. Bishops’ Labor Day statement and how Catholic teaching can guide the ethical use of artificial intelligence in the workplace.
This week on JustLove, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan speaks with Brendan Griffith, President of the NYC Central Labor Council – AFL-CIO, about the dignity of work and the moral importance of the labor movement, in light of Labor Day events. He also speaks with Laura Durington of Catholic Relief Services about the International Day of Charity and how CRS supports global communities in need.
On this special Labor Day weekend episode of JustLove, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan is joined by Aimee Shelide Mayer, Interim Executive Director, and Chuck Hendricks, President of the Catholic Labor Network, to discuss how their organization promotes the principles of Catholic Social Teaching—especially the dignity of work and the rights of workers—through prayer, education, and action. As many reflect on the meaning of labor and rest during this holiday, they explore the spiritual and social importance of just work. In the second half of the show, as summer draws to a close, Monsignor Sullivan chats with Petrushka Bazin Larsen, Co-founder and Co-owner of Sugar Hill Creamery, Harlem’s first family-owned handmade ice cream shop. She shares the story behind the beloved neighborhood business, the joy of crafting community through ice cream, and the deeper meaning of spreading happiness one scoop at a time.
On this week’s episode of JustLove, in recognition of the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition (August 23rd), Monsignor Kevin Sullivan speaks with Jamie Manirakiza, Executive Director, and Cece Donoghue, Community Liaison and Volunteer Coordinator at the Partnership to End Human Trafficking, about their ongoing efforts to combat modern-day slavery. They discuss the realities of human trafficking today, the support their organization offers survivors, and how communities can take action to help abolish this global injustice. In the second half of the program, Monsignor Sullivan is joined by Michael La Civita, Director of Communications and Marketing for the Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA), for a sobering conversation about the current humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where famine and violence caused by ongoing armed conflict continue to devastate innocent lives.
On this week’s episode of JustLove, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan is joined by Professor Philip Hackney of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law to discuss recent changes to IRS rules surrounding the Johnson Amendment — a 1954 provision impacting whether churches and pastors can endorse political candidates without risking their tax-exempt status. Later in the show, Emily Nobel Maxwell, Senior Advisor to the City Parks Foundation and Founder of Nobel Cause Consulting, talks about the “Urban Heat Island Effect” and how planting more trees in city neighborhoods can help combat rising temperatures and create healthier, more resilient communities.
On today’s episode of JustLove – on this day marking the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki – Monsignor Kevin Sullivan speaks with Professor Peter Kuznick, Professor of History and Director of the Nuclear Studies Institute at American University, about the enduring impact of that tragic event. Their conversation focuses on the survivors known as the Nihon Hidankyo (pronounced “Knee-hon Hid-anne-kyo”), recipients of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, whom Prof. Kuznick personally nominated and accompanied to Oslo. Monsignor also reflects on how his parish, Our Savior Church in Midtown Manhattan, has joined the global movement for peace by hosting a 75-hour vigil in partnership with the Community of Sant’Egidio. This powerful act of remembrance brings together diverse faith communities to reflect on the human cost of war, the moral imperative of peace, and how our Catholic faith calls us to respond with compassion, justice, and action in our world today.
On this episode of JustLove, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan talks with Juan Montanez from Catholic Charities of Hartford about how his work as a Parent Educator in the Parenting Support Services Program helps adults become more confident and effective parents drawing on lessons from over two decades of coaching high school football. Monsignor also speaks with Kimberly Nunez, a participant in Catholic Charities Community Services’ Summer Youth Employment Program, about how this paid opportunity is helping young people like her build skills, confidence, and a stronger foundation for the future.
On this episode of JustLove, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan speaks with Father Bruce Morrill, S.J. the Edward A. Malloy Chair in Roman Catholic Studies over at Vanderbilt University about the newly approved “Mass for the Care of Creation” and how it invites Catholics to pray for a deeper commitment to environmental stewardship. He also talks with Omar Davila, the Senior Director of Family Self Sufficiency Department at Catholic Charities of San Antonio about their emergency relief efforts in response to the tragic July 4th floods in Texas Hill Country, and how the organization is planning long-term support for affected families.
On today’s episode of JustLove, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan marks Disability Pride Month and the upcoming 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act by speaking with Travis Davis, a two-time TEDx speaker, certified ADA coordinator, and podcast host, about his mission to help individuals and organizations “get off the crutch” – both literally and metaphorically – and what true disability pride looks like in today’s world. In the second half of the show, Monsignor Sullivan reflects on the recent celebration of the Feast of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Native American saint, in a conversation with Judy Allen, Historic Projects Officer for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. They discuss the Choctaw people’s remarkable gift of relief funds to the Irish during the Potato Famine of 1847, just 17 years after their own suffering during the Trail of Tears, and the lasting legacy of this historic act of compassion and solidarity.
On today’s episode of JustLove, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan is joined first by Susan DeCarava, President of the NewsGuild of New York – Local 31003 CWA, to discuss the vital work of the Guild in protecting and advocating for journalists at a time when the industry is facing unprecedented challenges, from the growing influence of Artificial Intelligence to threats against First Amendment freedoms. Susan shares how the NewsGuild is standing up for the integrity of journalism and the rights of media workers. In the second half of the show, Monsignor Sullivan speaks with Maria Giaquinto, Benefit Chair of the Catholic Charities Junior Board and Vice President at BMO Capital Markets, about the upcoming “Christmas in July” Benefit at The Ivory Peacock in Manhattan. Maria highlights how this festive mid-year event supports the Saint Nicholas Project, helping New Yorkers in need during the holiday season and beyond.
On this Fourth of July weekend episode of JustLove, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan explores themes of American identity, global leadership, and summer tradition. He begins with a timely conversation with Professor Mathias Risse, the Berthold Beitz Professor of Human Rights, Global Affairs, and Philosophy at Harvard’s Kennedy School and Director of the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy. They discuss the historic election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pontiff, and the broader significance of an American occupying the Chair of Saint Peter at this moment in Church and world history. In the second half of the show, Monsignor Sullivan shifts from the spiritual to the celebratory, speaking with two barbecue experts, Mathew Glazier, owner of Morgan’s Brooklyn Barbecue, and Meghan Love, owner of Mable’s Smokehouse, about the culture, craft, and community behind one of America’s favorite Independence Day traditions. To learn more about Morgan’s Brooklyn Barbecue, visit www.morgansbrooklynbarbecue.com, and for more on Mable’s Smokehouse, go to www.mablessmokehouse.com.
On this week’s episode of JustLove, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan reflects on two pressing global issues —forced migration and nuclear security —through conversations with leading experts. In recognition of World Refugee Day, he speaks with Professor Elizabeth Cullen Dunn, a geography scholar at Indiana University Bloomington and author of No Path Home: Humanitarian Camps and the Grief of Displacement, about the state of refugees and internally displaced persons around the world, the emotional toll of life in humanitarian camps, and how we can better support displaced populations in more humane and sustainable ways. Later in the show, Monsignor Sullivan is joined by Dr. Farah Jan, Senior Lecturer in International Relations at the University of Pennsylvania, to discuss the recent military conflict between Israel and Iran, the U.S. bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities, and what this emerging “threshold war” could mean for the future of nuclear nonproliferation and global security.
This week on JustLove, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan highlights stories of peacemaking and artful devotion. In our first segment, he speaks with Tom Dobbins Jr. of Catholic Charities NY and Darnell Yates II, a junior at Cardinal Hayes High School, both honored by Pax Christi Metro New York for their powerful commitment to peacebuilding. They reflect on how faith and service have shaped their journeys and what peacemaking looks like today. Then, as fair season begins, author and art historian Ruth D. Nelson joins in to discuss her new book, Our Lady of the World’s Fair, which tells the fascinating story of how Michelangelo’s Pietà traveled from the Vatican to Queens for the 1964 World’s Fair, a moment of beauty and faith shared across continents.
This week on JustLove, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan speaks with Professor Byron R. Johnson of Baylor University about the Global Flourishing Study, which explores key aspects of human well-being from health to purpose and relationships, and how its findings can inspire faith-based action. In honor of World Running Day (June 4th), we also hear from Carson Radl and Robert McCarthy of the Catholic Charities Junior Board, who are training for the 2025 NYC Marathon to support New Yorkers in need. They share how running has become a meaningful act of service and solidarity.
On today’s episode of JustLove, in honor of the 10th Anniversary of Pope Francis’ Encyclical Laudato Si’, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan speaks with Bill Jacobs and Kathleen “Kat” Hoenke, co-founders of the Saint Kateri Conservation Center and co-authors of the newly released children’s book from Pauline Books, “God Made That: Catholic Nature Field Guide.” Together, they discuss how the book introduces young readers to the wonders of creation while grounding them in the Church’s teachings on environmental stewardship. Then, in observance of Memorial Day weekend, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan is joined by Dr. Joey Fink, Assistant Professor and Chair of the History Department at High Point University in North Carolina. Dr. Fink reflects on the origins of Memorial Day, dating back to the Civil War, and explores how its meaning has evolved into the present day.
On today’s episode of JustLove as we commemorate National Foster Care Month, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan speaks with two leaders from Catholic Guardian Services in New York City: Cynthia Blake, LMSW, Senior Director of Family Foster Care Support Services, and Che Stokes, MSW, Director of Foster Parent Recruitment. Together, they discuss what foster care entails, the various types of foster homes needed today, and how community members can support children in need. To learn more about becoming a foster parent, visit www.cgsfostercare.org or reach out directly via email at FPRecruit@catholicguardian.org. You can also learn more about the broader work of Catholic Guardian Services at www.catholicguardian.org. Next, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan welcomes back David Gibson, Director of the Center on Religion and Culture at Fordham University, who recently returned from Rome. David shares his firsthand insights from covering two monumental moments in Church history: the death of Pope Francis and the election of Pope Leo XIV.
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