Explore every episode of the podcast All Kinds of Catholic
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| 27: Practical Catholic Service | 03 Dec 2024 | 00:23:45 | |
Episode 27: Gerry shares that, for him, prayer is action. 'If I can help someone I will.' He explains how his significant stammer led him to becoming an engineer who was privileged to help people all over the world, as well as closer to home. While working in the film industry, he describes how his faith 'helped me to stay focussed.' A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! The podcast is kindly supported by the Passionists of St Patrick's Province, Ireland & Britain and by CAFOD. | |||
| 26: I was looking for something deeper | 26 Nov 2024 | 00:23:18 | |
Episode 26: Sue shares how her search for something deeper has driven her work for justice and peace where the Lord has opened up many opportunities. It has also enabled her to find a spirituality that nourishes - and she explains how she became an Associate of the Sisters of St Joseph of Peace. A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! The podcast is kindly supported by the Passionists of St Patrick's Province, Ireland & Britain and by CAFOD. | |||
| 17: Deciding not to be lukewarm | 24 Sep 2024 | 00:35:46 | |
Episode 17: A bumper episode in which Giuliana shares her experience of Italian 'cultural Catholicism', deciding to commit more deeply to her faith, the challenges of being both a Catholic and a critical Marxist, and her experience and insights about the terrible situation in Israel and Gaza. A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! The podcast is kindly supported by the Passionists of St Patrick's Province, Ireland & Britain and by CAFOD. | |||
| 16: A Home Within the Church | 17 Sep 2024 | 00:25:57 | |
Episode 16: George shares with listeners about his faith journey, his gender transition, and his teaching vocation. A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! The podcast is kindly supported by the Passionists of St Patrick's Province, Ireland & Britain and by CAFOD. | |||
| 15: Being together, with God | 10 Sep 2024 | 00:25:21 | |
Episode 15: Caroline and Bernard - two guests! - share how their faith is the foundation of their marriage: 'God is the glue that keeps us together.' A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! The podcast is kindly supported by the Passionists of St Patrick's Province, Ireland & Britain and by CAFOD. | |||
| 14: A Community of Communities | 03 Sep 2024 | 00:20:38 | |
Episode 14: Sam explains how his life is shaped both by wanting to share his faith and to help others. A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! The podcast is kindly supported by the Passionists of St Patrick's Province, Ireland & Britain and by CAFOD. | |||
| 13: I definitely wasn't going to church | 27 Aug 2024 | 00:19:51 | |
Episode 13: Neil talks about his sense of being a missionary in his diocesan work. A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! The podcast is kindly supported by the Passionists of St Patrick's Province, Ireland & Britain and by CAFOD. | |||
| 12: It's Just So Beautiful | 20 Aug 2024 | 00:28:26 | |
Episode 12: Elena shares her journey to finding a new Catholic community after leaving home for university. A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! The podcast is kindly supported by the Passionists of St Patrick's Province, Ireland & Britain and by CAFOD. | |||
| 11: Women in Moral Danger? | 13 Aug 2024 | 00:26:45 | |
Episode 11: In a story told with striking honesty, Karen shares how her faith is more about doing than praying. She traces this back to her adoption journey, and the example of her parents. Hear too about her continuing struggle with the structure of the Church and the pace of change within it. A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! The podcast is kindly supported by the Passionists of St Patrick's Province, Ireland & Britain and by CAFOD. | |||
| 10: They look like ordinary people | 06 Aug 2024 | 00:20:35 | |
Episode 10: Lorraine shares her journey from standing outside churches not daring to go in, to becoming a Catholic - choosing a thoughtful confirmation name along the way- and finally recognising that 'I was always invited. I was always supposed to be there.' A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! The podcast is kindly supported by the Passionists of St Patrick's Province, Ireland & Britain and by CAFOD. | |||
| 9: Recharging the batteries of social justice | 30 Jul 2024 | 00:21:07 | |
Episode 9: Lots of voices - from the National Justice & Peace Network annual conference. A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! The podcast is kindly supported by the Passionists of St Patrick's Province, Ireland & Britain and by CAFOD. | |||
| 8: Inspired by St John Henry Newman | 23 Jul 2024 | 00:24:14 | |
Episode 8: Eleni shares how the writings of John Henry Newman brought her to Catholicism and truth, saying, 'He's my guy.' And also, 'I really did come to Christ through Mary.' A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! The podcast is kindly supported by the Passionists of St Patrick's Province, Ireland & Britain and by CAFOD. | |||
| 25: It's an adventure. That's why it's a bit scary. | 19 Nov 2024 | 00:25:57 | |
Episode 25: Amy explains how she tries to live her faith today as something real. Her mother used to 'put me to bed at night and kiss me good night and say, Remember that you were baptised priest, prophet, and king.' Amy reflects on how our compassion for others is really about letting Christ be in charge. A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! The podcast is kindly supported by the Passionists of St Patrick's Province, Ireland & Britain and by CAFOD. | |||
| 7: Special Permission to Get Married | 16 Jul 2024 | 00:21:40 | |
Episode 7: An episode from the other side of the world. A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! The podcast is kindly supported by the Passionists of St Patrick's Province, Ireland & Britain and by CAFOD. | |||
| 6: The Lord decides how far... | 09 Jul 2024 | 00:22:55 | |
Episode 6: Matthew reflects on being a small child during a civil war. He talks about his experience of 'living two lives' and how the rosary is still the prayer that sustains him. A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! The podcast is kindly supported by the Passionists of St Patrick's Province, Ireland & Britain and by CAFOD. | |||
| 5: What takes me towards God | 02 Jul 2024 | 00:21:38 | |
Episode 5: Colette reflects on the times she feels close to God, in nature and in quiet reflection but also a time when she felt strong anger and resentment towards God - so much that she stepped away from the Church for a time. A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! The podcast is kindly supported by the Passionists of St Patrick's Province, Ireland & Britain and by CAFOD. | |||
| 4: Serving God through serving others | 25 Jun 2024 | 00:13:50 | |
Episode 4: 'I see God working in their life and it's through me' A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! The podcast is kindly supported by the Passionists of St Patrick's Province, Ireland & Britain and by CAFOD. | |||
| God Loves Me | 18 Jun 2024 | 00:17:52 | |
Episode 3: At an early age I realised that, 'Well, God loves me.' A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! The podcast is kindly supported by the Passionists of St Patrick's Province, Ireland & Britain and by CAFOD. | |||
| A Strong Sense of Presence | 11 Jun 2024 | 00:27:57 | |
Episode 2: Maggie talks about her Irish Catholic heritage and the ways her faith has influenced her professional life. She explains how she appreciates Catholic Social Teaching but reflects honestly on what she finds difficult about being a Catholic today. A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! The podcast is kindly supported by the Passionists of St Patrick's Province, Ireland & Britain and by CAFOD. | |||
| The God of Surprises | 04 Jun 2024 | 00:26:40 | |
Episode 1: I was sent again by the God of Surprises A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! The podcast is kindly supported by the Passionists of St Patrick's Province, Ireland & Britain and by CAFOD. | |||
| Trailer | 01 Jun 2024 | 00:00:54 | |
Look out for All Kinds of Catholic - a new podcast coming soon. Theresa Alessandro will be in conversation with Catholic people about how we live our faith today. A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! The podcast is kindly supported by the Passionists of St Patrick's Province, Ireland & Britain and by CAFOD. | |||
| 24: Pieces of a beautiful puzzle | 12 Nov 2024 | 00:21:17 | |
Episode 24: Michael shares how he is still putting together what it means to be a Catholic after the death of a wonderful Franciscan priest inspired him to 'dig deeper' into his faith. Hear how Michael is tackling reading the scriptures and trying to have a consistent prayer life and see what resonates with your faith journey. A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! The podcast is kindly supported by the Passionists of St Patrick's Province, Ireland & Britain and by CAFOD. | |||
| 23: It was very intense | 05 Nov 2024 | 00:21:06 | |
Episode 23: Shantel shares her love of going on retreat. Recognising that taking social action is 'in the bible,' she explains how she and two friends, with their school chaplain, made life better for 20,000 young people in the North East. She thoughtfully explains her Syro-Malabar heritage - and how she brings God into her life at university. A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! The podcast is kindly supported by the Passionists of St Patrick's Province, Ireland & Britain and by CAFOD. | |||
| 22: God's left the building! | 29 Oct 2024 | 00:22:23 | |
Episode 22: In this personal conversation, Andy explains how his unwilling attendance at a Catholic conference when he was 11 changed his life - and the Catholic Charismatic Renewal movement continues to nurture his faith. He is movingly honest about how and why he retrained as a journalist, in his 30s. A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! The podcast is kindly supported by the Passionists of St Patrick's Province, Ireland & Britain and by CAFOD. | |||
| 21: God took me right to that edge | 22 Oct 2024 | 00:26:04 | |
Episode 21: Elizabeth shares about her decades-long music ministry and the precious memories it has given her, her contributions to the Catholic Women's League, and the support of that community during a horribly difficult time. A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! The podcast is kindly supported by the Passionists of St Patrick's Province, Ireland & Britain and by CAFOD. | |||
| 20: Hearts in Search of God | 15 Oct 2024 | 00:19:37 | |
Episode 20: Phil talks about his own faith journey and how this has led to his current pilgrimage project - while we walk part of a new Pilgrim Way he is uncovering in the Diocese of Shrewsbury. A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! The podcast is kindly supported by the Passionists of St Patrick's Province, Ireland & Britain and by CAFOD. | |||
| 19: Abundant Blessings | 08 Oct 2024 | 00:26:24 | |
Episode 19: Such fantastic energy and joy from Yemisi in this episode - while she generously shares her experience and insight on engaging young people, marriage and family life, and making time for encounter. A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! The podcast is kindly supported by the Passionists of St Patrick's Province, Ireland & Britain and by CAFOD. | |||
| 18: Poor and in need of a Saviour | 01 Oct 2024 | 00:26:06 | |
Episode 18: Mark shares how awareness of his own weaknesses fuels his deep commitment to God. He talks about being a Lay Dominican, leading worship, and taking action on climate change - in Vancouver. A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! The podcast is kindly supported by the Passionists of St Patrick's Province, Ireland & Britain and by CAFOD. | |||
| 29: Prayer gives a very strong cutting edge | 17 Dec 2024 | 00:26:18 | |
Episode 29: Fr Gerry shares how his views of the priesthood have changed over the years. He describes something of how being close to terrible violence has affected him. In exploring Fr Gerry's work supporting people in prison, their struggles are held up to the light too. A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! The podcast is kindly supported by the Passionists of St Patrick's Province, Ireland & Britain and by CAFOD. | |||
| 28: Blessed that I was brought up a Catholic | 10 Dec 2024 | 00:21:35 | |
Episode 28: Pat talks about growing up in Ireland, getting married on the shores of the Atlantic, and coming to England for work. Since the earliest days, when he wasn't allowed to be an altar server, he shares where his faith has fitted into his 93 years and how he feels age has strengthened it. A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! The podcast is kindly supported by the Passionists of St Patrick's Province, Ireland & Britain and by CAFOD. | |||
| 38: The opportunity to say goodbye | 18 Feb 2025 | 00:27:04 | |
Episode 38: Maggie's faith has both motivated and shaped her deep concern for others and for the world. She speaks with gratitude of people she names as amazing role models. She also shares honestly her experiences of 'messy, not linear' bereavement. Find out more A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! The podcast is kindly supported by the Passionists of St Patrick's Province, Ireland & Britain and by CAFOD. | |||
| 37:Let's give that Jesus a try again | 11 Feb 2025 | 00:32:26 | |
Episode 37: Greg shares how his childhood love for Jesus has grown, 'gradually, slowly,' into a mission to share the Gospel with children and young people. He explains his journey from 'my heart was almost beating out of my chest' to being able to communicate his love for Jesus with confidence. Find out more: A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! The podcast is kindly supported by the Passionists of St Patrick's Province, Ireland & Britain and by CAFOD. | |||
| 36: Getting out of the boat | 04 Feb 2025 | 00:29:56 | |
Episode 36: Sister Gabrielle tells how her extraordinary family history 'has really been the strong push for me in my own faith journey.' She explains the big, perhaps counter-intuitive, decisions she has made, led entirely by what she has felt the Lord is calling her to do. A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! The podcast is kindly supported by the Passionists of St Patrick's Province, Ireland & Britain and by CAFOD. | |||
| 35: Don't be ashamed of being Catholic | 28 Jan 2025 | 00:30:27 | |
Episode 35: Nigel explains something of his father's now-completed faith journey. From his own experience, he shares rich insights on justice, truth, Catholic social teaching, and 'reinserting Christianity into the public debate'. A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! The podcast is kindly supported by the Passionists of St Patrick's Province, Ireland & Britain and by CAFOD. | |||
| 34: To nurture what binds us together | 21 Jan 2025 | 00:21:24 | |
Episode 34: Podcast host Theresa draws together some of the threads weaving through the conversations so far. What are the experiences and values that bind us together as Catholics? With excerpts from those conversations - and one or two new voices. A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! The podcast is kindly supported by the Passionists of St Patrick's Province, Ireland & Britain and by CAFOD. | |||
| 33: Jesus became so real in my family | 14 Jan 2025 | 00:19:05 | |
Episode 33: Jose shares how his faith was transformed from thriving in catechism class and church groups, into something 'so real'. His story carries us from India to the Middle East and then the UK. Be encouraged by Jose's fruitful experience of evangelising across borders. A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! The podcast is kindly supported by the Passionists of St Patrick's Province, Ireland & Britain and by CAFOD. | |||
| 32: Three Wise Women | 07 Jan 2025 | 00:32:18 | |
Episode 32: Maggie, Eleni and Lorraine return to the podcast - this time together. In conversation, they share their thoughts about moving in to a new year - and where Jesus is being revealed to them, and us, in our world today. Is the Year of Jubilee helpful? And does the theme Pilgrims of Hope speak to them? A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! The podcast is kindly supported by the Passionists of St Patrick's Province, Ireland & Britain and by CAFOD. | |||
| 31: Blessed are the Peacemakers | 31 Dec 2024 | 00:21:47 | |
Episode 31: In this New Year episode, Sean explains how he feels there is a better world out there when he sees so many people striving for it. Much of his working life has been focussed on helping to make a more peaceful world because, 'If you're not standing up for justice and peace and righteousness then what's the point of being a Christian?' A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! The podcast is kindly supported by the Passionists of St Patrick's Province, Ireland & Britain and by CAFOD. | |||
| 30: To wait for that start of Midnight Mass | 24 Dec 2024 | 00:25:13 | |
Episode 30: In this special Christmas episode, Jonathan shares how his faith journey has led him to church music. He explains how sacred music offers praise upwards and outwards and, he hopes, helps us all to pray. In Splendoribus Sanctorum: The Choir of St George’s Cathedral, Jonathan Schranz, Alex Wilson, Albie Soriano, Copyright Archdiocese of Southwark 2024, used with permission. O Magnum Mysterium: The Purcell Singers, Mark Ford, Jonathan Schranz, Copyright The Purcell Singers 2019, used with permission. A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! The podcast is kindly supported by the Passionists of St Patrick's Province, Ireland & Britain and by CAFOD. | |||
| 47: A prophetic role - in our actions and our words | 22 Apr 2025 | 00:30:00 | |
Episode 47: Naoise shares how he understands trying to live virtuously in a broken world - personally and professionally. He describes his belief that by our lives, we Catholics can 'have a transformative and transfigurative effect on the world around us.' Find out more The Catholic Bishops' Conference of England & Wales Pact Prison Advice and Care Trust A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! The podcast is kindly supported by the Passionists of St Patrick's Province, Ireland & Britain and by CAFOD. | |||
| 46: Holy Week allows you to live that real emotion of what Christ did for us | 15 Apr 2025 | 00:23:29 | |
Episode 46: In this special Holy Week episode, Jim, a scientist and a theologian, shares how he makes sense of the strong emotions of Holy Week. 'I don't see any contradiction between my science and my faith or my vocation and my faith...One has driven the other.' Since childhood, he explains, the practices of Holy Week help him to, 'live, with Christ, what was happening.' Find out more The Divine Office/ Liturgy of the Hours A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! The podcast is kindly supported by the Passionists of St Patrick's Province, Ireland & Britain and by CAFOD. | |||
| 45: Making sure I don't get in the way | 08 Apr 2025 | 00:24:24 | |
Episode 45: Deacon Paul explains his unusual work at Harvington Hall, offering prayer and pilgrimage alongside showcasing Catholic Tudor history for tourists. After taking 15 years to discern the Lord's call, he shares how he understands his role as a deacon. 'God put me there to be the conduit for his love in that moment. My job is not to mess it up.' Find out more A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! The podcast is kindly supported by the Passionists of St Patrick's Province, Ireland & Britain and by CAFOD. | |||
| 44: I wouldn't be without my faith | 01 Apr 2025 | 00:22:42 | |
Episode 44: Pauline shares the people and activities that have inspired her and given her joy and friendship on her faith journey so far. Three pieces of scripture are especially precious - and following her own prayerful reflection, she explains how she is approaching Lent in this Jubilee Year. Find out more The Briars Catholic Youth Centre A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! The podcast is kindly supported by the Passionists of St Patrick's Province, Ireland & Britain and by CAFOD. | |||
| 43: The light shines in the darkness | 25 Mar 2025 | 00:24:42 | |
Episode 43: Speaking from America, Judy shares honestly how she has moved from saying the rosary in childhood, through working for social justice and peace, to finding regular Mass attendance 'really hard' because of the marginalisation of women in the church. She describes living in the midst of brutal US political upheaval, as 'horrifying' yet she still finds hope in the Gospel and in other people. Find out more A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! The podcast is kindly supported by the Passionists of St Patrick's Province, Ireland & Britain and by CAFOD. | |||
| 42: Trying to practice love every day | 18 Mar 2025 | 00:24:34 | |
Episode 42: Jack shares how he was first 'grabbed by youth work' as a young adult. Rather than any liturgical-style-tribalism, he explains that it is our identity as children of God that inspires him and is something he brings to youth ministry today in the Diocese of Lancaster - via the Caribbean. Find out more Castlerigg Manor Lancaster Youth Service A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! The podcast is kindly supported by the Passionists of St Patrick's Province, Ireland & Britain and by CAFOD. | |||
| 41: To celebrate the fullness of humanity | 11 Mar 2025 | 00:25:26 | |
Episode 41: Brid and Lorna (a mother and daughter) share their experiences of Catholic People's Weeks and the community they find there. They explain how taking seriously Jesus' words, 'I was in prison and you visited me,' has led them to witness, and be humbled by, the humanity of people on death row in America - and in Lorna's case, to work for change. Find out more A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! The podcast is kindly supported by the Passionists of St Patrick's Province, Ireland & Britain and by CAFOD. | |||
| 40: Why God wanted me to be a deacon | 04 Mar 2025 | 00:23:40 | |
Episode 40: Deacon Mark shares how he first connected with his faith as a young adult, seeking truth and core values to live by. On being invited to consider becoming a deacon, he worried that his autism diagnosis would be a 'deal-breaker' but has found purpose in advocating for Catholic people who have disabilities. Find out more at Deacon Mark's blog Contact Deacon Mark about his work: dcn.mark.paine@rcaob.org.uk A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! The podcast is kindly supported by the Passionists of St Patrick's Province, Ireland & Britain and by CAFOD. | |||
| 39: Where good things happened along the way | 25 Feb 2025 | 00:26:24 | |
Episode 39: Eoin shares his experience of cycling from Canterbury to Rome following the Via Francigena pilgrimage route. Inspired by saints, by the welcome and kindness of others, he explains how he continues to be sustained by what happened - even while still processing it all. Find out more Hearts in Search of God: Diocesan pilgrim routes in England & Wales National Jubilee Pilgrimage of Hope 2025 A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! The podcast is kindly supported by the Passionists of St Patrick's Province, Ireland & Britain and by CAFOD. | |||
| 48: Yes. My faith has saved me. | 29 Apr 2025 | 00:28:07 | |
Episode 48: Felicity shares movingly how and why she worked for decades in a job she found very stressful while also feeling it was a vocation and 'God's work'. She speaks about the death of her husband and the friends and practices that are helping her to find a way through a series of bereavements. Felicity recommends being Christ-like in the way we walk alongside each other. A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! The podcast is kindly supported by the Passionists of St Patrick's Province, Ireland & Britain and by CAFOD. | |||
| Bonus Episode: The Pope who serves the moment | 01 May 2025 | 00:19:22 | |
Bonus Episode: Previous guests from four continents share their appreciation for the legacy of Pope Francis in their own lives - and their hopes for the new pope. Lots of focus on the work of the Holy Spirit and a call for Catholic people to pray. Find out more A new episode, a different conversation, every Wednesday! The podcast is kindly supported by the Passionists of St Patrick's Province, Ireland & Britain and by CAFOD. | |||