Explore every episode of the podcast Invited
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| Ep 5 Faith and Discipleship in the Lives of Gay Catholics | 09 Jul 2025 | 00:30:30 | |
Join Bishop Cantú and guests Eve Tushnet and Keith Wildenberg, co-Founders of Building Catholic Futures, as they discuss accompaniment and what makes faith possible, appealing, and fruitful for gay people. Believing that everything the Catholic Church holds to be true is true, both Eve and Keith provide insights to serve and share the Gospel with LGBT+ and same-sex-attracted people. Website: Building Catholic Futures | |||
| Ep 5 Trailer Faith and Discipleship in the Lives of Gay Catholics | 30 Jun 2025 | 00:01:59 | |
This is the trailer for episode 5. Episode description: Join Bishop Cantú and guests Eve Tushnet and Keith Wildenberg, co-Founders of Building Catholic Futures, as they discuss accompaniment and what makes faith possible, appealing, and fruitful for gay people. Believing that everything the Catholic Church holds to be true is true, both Eve and Keith provide insights to serve and share the Gospel with LGBT+ and same-sex-attracted people. | |||
| Ep 4 The 10th Anniversary of Pope Francis' Encyclical Laudato Si: Care for our Common Home | 15 May 2025 | 00:27:18 | |
Host Father Ryan Mau of Saint Lawrence Parish sits down with Bishop Oscar Cantú, Father Christ Bologo of Saint Simon Parish and parishioner Michelle Nealon of Saint Simon to discuss the late Pope Francis' Encyclical "Laudato Sí: On the Care for Our Common Home" on its 10th anniversary.
Laudato Si' Action Platform: https://laudatosiactionplatform.org/ | |||
| Ep 4 Trailer The 10th Anniversary of Pope Francis' Encyclical Laudato Si: Care for our Common Home | 30 Apr 2025 | 00:01:38 | |
Trailer for Ep 4. Episode description: Host Father Ryan Mau of Saint Lawrence Parish sits down with Bishop Oscar Cantú, Father Christ Bologo of Saint Simon Parish and parishioner Michelle Nealon of Saint Simon to discuss the late Pope Francis' Encyclical "Laudato Sí: On the Care for Our Common Home" on its 10th anniversary. | |||
| Ep 3 The Church in the Middle East and the Hope for Christian Unity | 12 Mar 2025 | 00:33:30 | |
Join host Father Ryan Mau, parochial vicar at Saint Lawrence, Bishop Cantú and guests: the V. Rev. Father Samer Youssef and Maria Segal of the Orthodox Church of the Redeemer for a conversation about the Church in the Middle East and the hope for Christian unity. Learn about Bishop Cantú's visits to the Holy Land and the Middle East during his time as Chair of the Commission for Justice and Peace. Father Samer also shares a miraculous story linking his church in Los Altos to Ground Zero in New York. Parishioner Maria Segal also shares personal insight on the impact of her community as a parishioner. | |||
| Ep 3 Trailer The Church in the Middle East and the Hope for Christian Unity | 05 Mar 2025 | 00:01:26 | |
This is the trailer for episode 3 of Invited, the podcast for the Diocese of San José. Episode description: Join Bishop Cantú and guests: the V. Rev. Father Samer Youssef and Maria Segal of the Orthodox Church of the Redeemer for a conversation about the Church in the Middle East and the hope for Christian unity. Learn about Bishop Cantú's visits to the Holy Land and the Middle East during his time as Chair of the Commission for Justice and Peace. Father Samer also shares a miraculous story linking his church in Los Altos to Ground Zero in New York. Parishioner Maria Segal also shares personal insight on the impact of her community as a parishioner. | |||
| Ep 2 Religious Sisters Roundtable | 18 Dec 2024 | 00:28:14 | |
Join Bishop Oscar Cantú, Mother Revelación S.S.V.M, and Sister Catherine Bui O.P. as they discuss the contributions religious sisters have made and their continuing impact on the Church in the world. Enjoy some snippets from Bishop Cantú's childhood experiences in Catholic schools. | |||
| Ep 2 Trailer Religious Sisters Roundtable | 27 Nov 2024 | 00:01:26 | |
This is the trailer for episode 2 which features a roundtable with Bishop Cantú and religious sisters. Episode description: Join Bishop Oscar Cantú, Mother Revelación S.S.V.M, and Sister Catherine Bui O.P. as they discuss the contributions religious sisters have made and their continuing impact on the Church in the world. Enjoy some snippets from Bishop Cantú's childhood experiences in Catholic schools. | |||
| Ep 1 Advocacy and Political Love in an Election Year | 16 Oct 2024 | 00:27:35 | |
Join Bishop Cantú, Bishop of San José, along with Father Angelbert Chikere, Diocesan Director of the Office of Life, Justice, and Peace and Michael Shirley, Associate Diocesan Director of the Office of Life, Justice and Peace as they discuss the teaching role of the California Catholic Conference (CCC) on issues, the difference between political advocacy and activism, and the call of Pope Francis for political love. California Catholic Conference of Bishops: https://cacatholic.org/ USCCB "Civilize It" Initiative: https://www.usccb.org/civilizeit Office of Life, Justice and Peace: https://www.dsj.org/evangelization/social-ministries/
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| Ep 1 Trailer Advocacy and Political Love in an Election Year | 26 Sep 2024 | 00:02:15 | |
The Valley Catholic, the magazine for the Catholic diocese of San José, is now podcasting! This is the trailer for the pilot episode which focuses on advocacy and political love in an election year. Episode 1 description: Disrupt the political chatter surrounding Catholics during this election year and join Bishop Cantú, Bishop of San José, along with Father Angelbert Chikere, Diocesan Director of the Office of Life, Justice, and Peace and Michael Shirley, Associate Diocesan Director of the Office of Life, Justice and Peace as they discuss the teaching role of the California Catholic Conference (CCC) on issues, the difference between political advocacy and activism, and the call of Pope Francis for political love.
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| Ep 2.1 Saint Relics And Their Impact on Faith | 12 Nov 2025 | 00:25:56 | |
Join Bishop Oscar Cantú, Father Matthias of the Immaculate Heart, and Cherry Caparas as they discuss saints relics and the impact of Saint Therese of Lisieux on their personal vocations. Listeners and viewers are also treated to in-episode content filmed at Mission Santa Clara, "The Dry Bones Speak," exploring how saints relics can impact faith. | |||
| Ep 2.1 Trailer Saints Relics and Video Podcast Promo (Audio) | 06 Nov 2025 | 00:00:42 | |
Now you can listen to or WATCH the Invited podcast! This is the trailer to season 2, episode 1: Saints Relics: What are they and why do Catholics venerate them. Episode description: Join Bishop Oscar Cantú, Father Matthias of the Immaculate Heart, and Cherry Caparas as they discuss saints relics and the impact of Saint Therese of Lisieux on their personal vocations. Listeners and viewers are also treated to in-episode content filmed at Mission Santa Clara, "The Dry Bones Speak," exploring how saints relics can impact faith. Full episode drops Wed, Nov 12! | |||
| Ep 6: Diocesan Institute for Leadership in Ministry (ILM) Alumni Forum: Where Are They Now? | 03 Sep 2025 | 00:34:00 | |
Join Bishop Cantú, Vicki Schwoob, Margarita Hua, and Deacon Ruben Solorio in a spirited conversation about the impact of ILM whether they graduated five years ago or twenty five years ago. Learn more about the Diocesan Institute for Leadership in Ministry (ILM) here. | |||
| Ep 6 Trailer: Diocesan Institute for Leadership and Ministry Alumni Forum: Where are they now? | 20 Aug 2025 | 00:01:11 | |
Trailer for Ep 6. Episode description: Join Bishop Cantú, Vicki Schwoob, Margarita Hua, and Deacon Ruben Solorio in a spirited conversation about the impact of ILM whether they graduated five years ago or twenty five years ago. Learn more about the Diocesan Institute for Leadership in Ministry (ILM) here. | |||
| Ep 2.2 Young Adults in Their Own Words | 25 Feb 2026 | 00:30:58 | |
Young adult task force members sit down with Bishop Cantú and share, in their own words, their hopes for a Church filled with young people on fire for their faith. Christina Pirrotta and Jamil Dababneh also discuss the Young Adult Addendum to the Pastoral Plan as a guide for Young Adult ministry across the diocese. Read about our Pastoral Plan and the Young Addendum by navigating here: https://www.dsj.org/about-us/pastoral-planning/ | |||
| Ep 2.3 Liturgical Renewal | 08 Apr 2026 | 00:29:46 | |
Join Bishop Cantú, host Father Ryan Mau, and guests: Veronica Duluk and Father Ritche Bueza, as they discuss the upcoming campaign for Liturgical Renewal. What does this renewal mean for our Mass practices? What does this mean for us spiritually? How does it all point to Christ who "greatly desired" to celebrate this feast with us? Join the conversation on all streaming platforms or watch on our YouTube channel. Episode list can be found on the TVC website and by clicking here. | |||
| Surprised By Grace Book Discussion Ep 6 Ch 16-18 | 28 Jan 2026 | 00:26:52 | |
In episode 6 [Ch 16-18]: The conversation continues with Father Manuel Sousa who shares about the Jesus Caritas Priestly Fraternity, founded by Charles de Foucauld, of which he, Father Kevin, and Father Joe Kim are members. Doctor Jennifer and Father Manuel reveal what they found most transformative of Father Kevin's witness, especially in his last years. They also express their hopes for the impact of Surprised by Grace on vocations to the priesthood. All episodes include a spoiler-free chapter summary. Recommended, but not required: book purchase information can be found here: https://a.co/d/1AZtf0h or at your favorite bookseller. This episode is viewable on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/tSCD6MNlxS8 | |||
| Surprised By Grace Book Discussion Ep 5 Ch 13-15 | 28 Jan 2026 | 00:22:02 | |
In episode 5, hosts explore Father Kevin Joyce's impact on sacred music in the Diocese of San José and at Saint Patrick's Seminary. Doctor Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka, Director of Sacred Music at Saint Patrick's, recalls how Father Kevin modeled a deep love of Gregorian Chant. Father Manuel Sousa shares his insights on Father Kevin's time as a seminarian. All episodes include a spoiler-free chapter summary. Recommended, but not required: book purchase information can be found here: https://a.co/d/1AZtf0h or at your favorite bookseller. This episode is viewable on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/701zJ73lEyU | |||
| Surprised By Grace Book Discussion Ep 4 Ch 10-12 | 03 Sep 2025 | 00:18:21 | |
In episode 4 [Ch 10-12], hosts reflect on the halfway point of the book and clarify the relationship between Eastern and Western meditation practices Father Kevin encounters throughout his book. Listeners are also treated to a real-time meditation with the late Father Kevin from one of his Spirit Seeker conferences where he led the audience on the "Jesus prayer." All episodes include a spoiler-free chapter by chapter summary. Recommended, but not required: book purchase information can be found here or at your favorite bookseller.
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| Surprised By Grace Book Discussion Ep 3 Ch 7-9 | 03 Sep 2025 | 00:19:15 | |
The conversation continues during episode 3 [Ch 7-9] where guests Emmanuel, Michael, and Marco reflect on living as faith-filled young adults and the importance of both consistent spiritual practices as well as parental authenticity. In the chapters discussed, Kevin Joyce's own turbulent time of discernment as a young adult takes center stage. All episodes include a spoiler-free chapter summary. Recommended, but not required: book purchase information can be found here or at your favorite bookseller. | |||
| Surprised By Grace Book Discussion Ep 2 Ch 4-6 | 03 Sep 2025 | 00:23:10 | |
Three special guests who knew or worked with the late Father Kevin Joyce join episode 2 [Ch 4-6]: Emmanuel Valenzuela, youth minister; seminarian Michael Kelly, and vocational discerner Marco Antonio Heredia. All three share their favorite quote from the first six chapters of the book and discuss how they knew Father Kevin. All episodes include a spoiler-free chapter summary. Recommended, but not required: book purchase information can be found here or at your favorite bookseller. | |||
| Surprised By Grace Book Discussion Ep 1 Ch 1-3 | 03 Sep 2025 | 00:13:36 | |
In episode 1 [Ch 1-3], Marissa Nichols, editor of The Valley Catholic Magazine and Father Joe Kim, pastor of Saint John Vianney, discuss the late Father Kevin Joyce's intended audiences for his autobiography and the universal appeal of Father's spiritual journey for all seekers of truth and grace. Listeners are also treated to a clip of Father Kevin from one of his Spirit Seeker conferences. All episodes include a spoiler-free chapter summary. Recommended, but not required: book purchase information can be found here or at your favorite bookseller.
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