Catholic Leadership Network

This week, we are reminded of God's continuing invitation to know and love him. When we focus on encounters with families over the "requirements" of the curriculum, we offer a lens to view the world based on love and compassion. Joe Milolajczyk brings a refreshing look at Discipleship, Community, and Encounter to our conversation.

On this episode, Christy and Sarah are joined by Tom Quinlan, Director for the St. Joseph Evangelization Center, and discuss Evangelization, Catechesis, and what it means to offer solid formation opportunities for adults, parents, and families.

Christy and Sarah are excited to share their thoughts on our newly elected Pope Leo XIV - Peace, Solace, and Open arms. Let us know what you feel about the Catholic Church's future right now.

Christy and Sarah are joined by Michael Ruzicki, the Director of Music at St. John Berchman in Chicago. They continue their conversations about church documents, evangelization, and the role of the People of God in parish life, discussing questions like: What are people's stories? How do we bring the community to life? Just what is pedagogy?

Check out real talk on Lay Women in ministry, Catechesis, and ideas for whole parish catechesis. This time, Christy and Sarah are joined by Joan Duncan to talk about some great ideas for family formation at the parish.

Christy Cabaniss and Sarah Jarzembowski chat with Marilyn Santos, the USCCB's Associate Director of Evangelization and Catechesis, about catechetical formation, significant church documents, and the transformational power of complicated and messy ministry. It's a wild ride, and we hope you will join us on this journey.

Join Sarah Jarzembowski, Director of Family Faith Formation at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, and Christy Cabaniss, Director of Missionary Discipleship for the Diocese of Cleveland, as they sit down with Julianne Stanz for an enlightening exploration of essential church documents and resources. This season, we unpack Catholic Church documents to find valuable resources and delve into the rich teachings and guidance within the Church's most significant writings, making them accessible and relevant for today’s faithful. This weeks podcast offers a unique perspective that combines scholarly insight with practical application. Together, we aim to empower listeners—whether you're a longtime catechists or new pastoral leaders —by addressing common questions and providing clarity on complex topics.

Special Edition! This awesome podcast got caught in the craziness of being a Church worker at the Holidays. Our sincerest apologies to Sandy Monier, who recorded this before Thanksgiving. It is our hope that this coming out at such a random time means that the Holy Spirit was guiding this process and bringing it to light when you, our awesome listeners, need it the most.

Join Sarah and Christy in this enlightening episode of the Catholic Leadership Network Podcast as they welcome the inspiring Nicole Perone to the conversation. Together, they delve into the vital topic of mentorship, exploring what it truly takes to be a great mentor in today’s world. Nicole brings her extensive experience and unique insights to the table, highlighting the essential qualities that define effective mentorship. The trio also clarifies the distinctions between a mentor, a mental health professional, and a spiritual director, shedding light on how each role contributes to personal growth and well-being. Whether you’re seeking guidance or looking to become a mentor yourself, this episode is packed with wisdom and practical advice that you won’t want to miss! Tune in and discover how to cultivate meaningful relationships that empower and uplift.

Christy Cabaniss and Sarah Jarzembowski chat with Kathy Ott about mentorship, going to the meetings, and checking in with our facial expressions on this weeks Catholic Leadership Network Podcast.

Join us for an enlightening episode of the Catholic Leadership Network podcast, where we sit down with Mary Pat Frey from the Diocese of Cleveland. In this engaging conversation, Mary Pat shares her insights on faith, community, and the transformative power of mentorship. As a dedicated member of the Diocese of Cleveland, Mary Pat brings a wealth of experience and a heartfelt perspective on the challenges and joys of living out one's faith in today's world. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from a passionate advocate for faith and community—subscribe now and join the conversation!

Christy and Sarah share their thoughts on the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis (July 17-21, 2024). There is still much to process, dig into, and bring to action. We'd love to hear your thoughts on the experience or recordings of the talks if you were not there in person. What has your experience been? In what ways has the Holy Spirit transformed you or your ministry?

I know we have been MIA for a couple of weeks (months) but you know how ministry and life are... Well, we are just trying to keep our heads above water as we prepare to head to the National Eucharistic Congress next week. So, here's a random episode we recorded with Christy's friend and colleague Cari Reagan, a Digital Evangelist by trade. She shares her thoughts on the difference between PR and Communications in the church and Digital Evangelization. This is a great way of connecting the two as different yet intersecting. Tell us your thoughts in the comments below. And if you see us at the NEC please say HI! We'd love to chat with listeners of the "pod."

Check out our online conversation about church online with Sherry Hayes-Peirce, social media strategist, Digital Engagement Coordinator for American Martyrs Catholic Community in Manhattan Beach, CA, Catholic blogger, and conference presenter. Sarah and Christy discuss with Sherry social medias a place of engagement to share the story of the community and people of God. Listen and share your experience with digital church engagement. How has it aided your experience of faith? How can we do better?

With a few edits for time we journey with Ela Milewska from the Archdiocese of New York and hear her story of call to ministry, management, and how she keep spiritually and mentally healthy through the difficulties. Join Sarah and Christy in this sweet, real, and authentic conversation among friends.

We just wanted to pop in for a fun conversation sharing our favorite moments of Triduum and Easter. What are your favorite moments? Where did God visit you this year? We are back next week with another special guest.

"Know your people" is the first step in effective faith formation. "Start with the End in Mind" is the next... and finally discern how the author views "the human person" in the learning process. Dr. Tracey Lamont Director and Associate Professor of the Loyola Institute for Ministry opens up synodal listening, learning, relationships, and connecting with those around us in our parish pews and ministries. We'd love to hear your thoughts on what resonated with you in the comments section.

Christy and Sarah are joined by John Roberto, Executive Director of the newly revitalized NCCL to discuss Catechetical leaders, assumptions about learners in our parishes, and the lifetime process of faith formation.

Join us today for some beautiful chaos with Desi Gould, wife and mother Director of Evangelization, licensed counselor, and collaborator with the Diocese of Cleveland's Office of Marriage and Family Ministry. A fun and insightful conversation interrupted briefly with some technical difficulties. Sarah, Christy, and Desi get back on track chatting about go to resources, challenges, and reminders for ministers to stay healthy and balanced.

Christy and Sarah are joined by Bob McCarty on today's Catholic Leadership Network Podcast. We got to NONE of the questions we prepared Bob for but we learned a whole bunch about Vision, the role of Pastoral Leaders, pastoral gifts and orchestrating or animating those gifts within the parish community. WOW!! We had a great time and hope you do to listening to this conversation. We'd love to hear your thoughts on today's discussion with Bob McCarty, Catholic Ministry leader and Author of the new book The Heart of a Disciple, from Paulist Press.