Talking Catholic

“The greatest love story of all time is contained in a tiny white Host.”  Laurie and Pete are excited for this month’s Talking Saints, as they discuss the upcoming beatification of Venerable Fulton Sheen, an American, Catholic media pioneer known for his humor, wisdom and relatability.  The two share how the bishop and Emmy winner captivated millions each week and the vital role that the Blessed Mother and Blessed Sacrament played in cultivating his evangelical heart. Listen to Talking Saints with Laurie Power and Pete Sanchez everywhere podcasts can be found and on the Talking Catholic website https://talking.catholicstarherald.org/show/talking-saints/. Follow us using our @TalkingCatholic handle on Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | X

What does it mean for coaching to be consider a ministry? This week on Talking Catholic, co-hosts Marianela Nunez and Mike Bress welcome Kristin Sheehan from the Play Like a Champion Today to discuss the Catholic identity and training program and its exciting new implementation with South Jersey Catholic elementary school athletics. Learn how this faith-based coaching program is helping coaches, athletes, and families build stronger teams rooted in sportsmanship, character, and Catholic values. We hope you come away knowing how our Catholic schools are helping our student-athletes play like champions—on and off the field!Listen to Talking Catholic everywhere podcasts can be found, at https://talking.catholicstarherald.org/talking-catholic, or catch us on Domestic Church Media radio (https://domesticchurchmedia.org) Sundays at 11 AM or Mondays at 4 PM.Follow us using our @TalkingCatholic handle on Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | X

Fall is shaping up to be a busy season across the Diocese of Camden — and Mike Walsh and Jen Mauro are here to help you plan ahead.On this week’s Talking Catholic, Mike and Jen preview some of the diocesan events coming between now and November, including gatherings for young adults, opportunities to explore the permanent diaconate and prison ministry, the Blue Mass, the Diocesan Hispanic Celebration, the New Jersey March for Life and the Diocesan Marian Pilgrimage to Washington, D.C.They’re also putting out the call for some new voices on Talking Catholic. The podcast is looking for potential co-hosts who are engaged in the life of the Church — particularly in the areas of social justice and spirituality — and who can bring fresh perspectives, interesting guests and a willingness to join in the conversation.Along the way, Mike and Jen discuss podcast auditions, Mike’s resistance to becoming a deacon, Jen’s questionable pilgrimage footwear and why no one should ever expect Mike to schedule another Teams meeting.Listen to Talking Catholic everywhere podcasts can be found, at https://talking.catholicstarherald.org/talking-catholic, or catch us on Domestic Church Media radio (https://domesticchurchmedia.org) Sundays at 11 AM or Mondays at 4 PM.Follow us using our @TalkingCatholic handle on Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | X

For generations, the Di Paolo family has believed that good food does more than satisfy an appetite... it brings people together.This week, Talking Catholic hosts Kari Janisse and Jen Mauro visit Di Paolo’s Restaurant in Penns Grove to share a meal with family owners Michael Di Paolo and his sons, Michael and Anthony. They trace the restaurant’s journey from the small pizzeria and grocery store opened by Albert and Maria Di Paolo to a beloved South Jersey destination known for traditional Abruzzese Italian cuisine, generous portions and treating every guest like family.The Di Paolos reflect on recipes learned by watching their parents and grandparents, the faith and hard work that sustained the family business, and the Sunday dinners that taught them the importance of slowing down and gathering around the table. They also share the unforgettable story of two complete strangers who once appeared at the family’s door — and, without anyone knowing who they were, were welcomed inside and served dinner.Along the way, Kari and Jen sample Di Paolo’s famous complimentary antipasto, chicken parmesan, homemade pasta, jumbo-lump crab cakes, mushroom risotto, and limoncello while discovering that the restaurant’s most important ingredient has always been hospitality.It’s a delicious conversation about food, faith, family and the sacred connections formed when there is always room for one more at the table.Listen to Talking Catholic everywhere podcasts can be found, at https://talking.catholicstarherald.org/talking-catholic, or catch us on Domestic Church Media radio (https://domesticchurchmedia.org) Sundays at 11 AM or Mondays at 4 PM.Follow us using our @TalkingCatholic handle on Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | X

This week, Talking Catholic hits the road as hosts Jen Mauro and Mike Walsh travel to Emmitsburg, Maryland, to catch up with Father Michael Romano, a priest of the Diocese of Camden and rector of Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary.Father Romano shares how a “kid from South Jersey” became responsible for guiding one of the nation’s largest seminaries, and why a place he first visited as a high school student ultimately became part of God’s plan for his priesthood.The conversation offers a fascinating look inside modern seminary life, including the spiritual, human, academic and pastoral formation of future priests. Father Romano discusses the importance of self-knowledge and mental health, building relationships rooted in trust, and using social media without becoming a “celebrity priest.”Along the way, he introduces Jen and Mike to the Mount’s remarkable Catholic history, its breathtaking National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes and the many holy men and women connected to Emmitsburg, including Blessed Stanley Rother and Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton.It’s a warm, funny and insightful conversation about vocation, formation, servant leadership - and learning to say yes when God’s plans turn out differently from your own.Listen to Talking Catholic everywhere podcasts can be found, at https://talking.catholicstarherald.org/talking-catholic, or catch us on Domestic Church Media radio (https://domesticchurchmedia.org) Sundays at 11 AM or Mondays at 4 PM.Follow us using our @TalkingCatholic handle on Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | X