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In the Company of Charity

Daughters of Charitywww.daughters-of-charity.com
In the Company of Charity is a podcast that invites listeners into meaningful conversations about the Catholic Church, society, and service to others, all through the lens of the spirit we've received from St. Vincent de Paul, the saint of charity. Hosted by the Daughters of Charity, each episode offers thought-provoking dialogue with nonprofit leaders, spiritual thinkers, and those working on the front lines of charity and advocacy. We explore how the spirit of service can inspire real-world action and personal transformation. Whether you're seeking spiritual enrichment or a deeper understanding of charitable work, you'll find companionship and insight here. Join in the conversation by sending us your thoughts and questions at [email protected].
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Episodes

S2 E21: Cohost Catch Up

This week, our cohosts sit down to catch up with each other during these crazy times! They discuss their new hobbies and activities and how their ministries have changed due to COVID-19.

Jun 02, 202033 min

S2 E20: Sitting Down with our Superior General

We are in the company of Father Tomaz Mavric, CM, Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission and the Daughters of Charity! He tells us how he got to be Superior General, the importance of the Vincentian Family in his eyes, and more!

May 19, 202048 min

S2 E19: Vincentian Family Around the World

In this episode, we are in the company of Father Gregory Gay, former Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians) and Daughters of Charity. He talks about the Vincentian Family and the joys of being a part of such a large, international family.

May 05, 202039 min

S2 E18: Vincentian Charism in the Digital Age

In this episode, Sister Elizabeth is in the company of Father John Freund, a Vincentian Priest responsible for the Vincentian Family website, famvin.org . The pair talk about everything from the beginnings of FamVin to where he sees the Family going in this digital age. VinFormation: www.vinformation.famvin.org

Apr 21, 202033 min

S2 E17: Cohost Chat Live

In this episode of In the Company of Charity, Sister Liz and Sister Elizabeth took to Facebook Live to chat about recent events in the Company. They talked about the passing of Superioress General, Sister Kathleen Appler, the renewal of our vows, and of course the coronavirus and its impact on our the lives of those around us.

Apr 07, 202041 min

S2 E16: Province in a Developing Nation

This week, Sister Elizabeth is in the company of Sister Franca Edet, a Daughter of Charity from the Province of Nigeria. Still a young province, the Province of Nigeria started as a foreign mission of the Province of Great Britain and Ireland. Sister Franca tells us how it is growing and what it was like to be one of the first sisters from Nigeria to join the new province. Video: https://vimeo.com/402261027 Province of Nigeria: http://www.daughtersofcharitynigeria.org/index.php...

Mar 31, 202039 min

S2 E15: Short-Term Missions

This week, Sister Elizabeth is in the company of Sister Jean Maher, D.C., and Sister Sharon Horace, D.C., to discuss their individual experiences as missionaries. Both sisters have had more than one missionary experiences, all of which were relatively short. Hear what they have to say about short-term missions.

Mar 24, 202049 min

S2 E14: Three Missionary Experiences

In this episode, Sister Liz sits down with three sisters who have all had different missionary experiences to listen to their stories. Each sister tells of her time on a foreign mission and the challenges and benefits of it.

Mar 17, 202043 min

S2 E13: Development of a Missionary Province

This episode is the first episode of our Missionary March, a series in which you'll hear stories from Sisters who are or have been missionaries in various countries! In this episode, Sister Pat Beyrau, D.C., tells us all about her experience in Kenya--from the Archbishop allowing them to serve the poor to expanding the Daughters of Charity with new members! Vincentian Lay Missionaries (VLM): www.vlmusa.org

Mar 10, 202041 min

S2 E12: Faith & Mental Health

In this episode, Sister Liz is in the company of her old friend, Ed Rogers. Ed works in the counseling department at Baylor University and the two discuss how he believes faith and mental health go hand in hand.

Feb 25, 202034 min

S2 E11: A Ministry of Archeology

In this episode, Sister Liz is in the company of Sister Belinda Monahan, OSB. Sister Belinda shares her unique vocation story and discusses how her religious vocation matches up with her vocation as an archeologist.

Feb 11, 202029 min

S2 E10: Cohost Life Update

In this episode, Sister Liz and Sister Elizabeth catch us up on their lives and the recent happenings including a major goal that Sister Liz recently accomplished!

Jan 28, 202039 min

S2 E9: Human Trafficking Awareness Month

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. To aid in spreading this awareness, Sister Elizabeth Greim, D.C., and cohost for the episode, Sister Salvatrice Murphy, D.C., sit down with Sister Melissa Camardo, SCL & Sister Joan Dawber, SC. Both members of the Sisters of Charity Federation, they work for Lifeway Network--an organization that helps victims of human trafficking. Learn more about human trafficking at these websites: - www.justfreedom.org - https://lifewaynetwork.org/ - http://ww...

Jan 14, 202020 min

S2 E8: Ministries Changing with the Times

In this episode, Sister Elizabeth Greim is joined by Sister Mary Bader, D.C., director of St. Ann's Center for Infants, Children, and Families. The two discuss St. Ann's Center and its long history, including how it has adapted to the needs of the community over time.

Dec 31, 201936 min

S2 E7: Your Discernment Questions

In this episode, Sister Liz sits down with Sister Lisa Laguna, D.C., to answer some of the most common questions about discernment.

Dec 17, 201944 min

S2 E6: This Special Time of Year

This episode is our first cohost chat of the season! Sister Liz and Sister Elizabeth sit down together to recap their Thanksgivings, talk about our company feasts, and discuss how they're making this Advent special!

Dec 03, 201930 min

S2 E5: World Meeting of Families

In this episode of In the Company of Charity, we go back to almost a year ago when Sister Elizabeth and Sister Liz were at the Daughters of Charity Motherhouse in Paris. Sister Elizabeth chats with Sister Anne Neylon (Province of Ireland) about her experience at the World Meeting of Families in Dublin. Website: https://www.worldmeeting2018.ie/en/

Nov 19, 201931 min

S2 E4: Refugees of Today

In this episode, Sister Elizabeth Greim, D.C., is in the company of Trinh Truong. Trinh is a refugee after being resettled in the United States in 2001 at the age of 3. Throughout her life, she has learned her family's story which shapes the way she sees the world, the decisions she makes, and the life she lives as an adult.

Nov 05, 201939 min

S2 E3: Special Olympics

In this episode, Sister Liz Sjoberg, D.C., is in the company of Nancy, Michael, and Andrew Schmidt, all of whom are very active in the Special Olympics. Together, they chat about how the Special Olympics have impacted their family in so many positive ways and why others should consider getting involved.

Oct 22, 201928 min

S2 E2: Discerning Through U-Turns

In this episode, Sister Liz and Sister Elizabeth talk with Josephine (now Sister Josephine) Lomasney about her discernment, including her ups, downs, and u-turns.

Oct 08, 201923 min

S2 E1: Depaul International

To begin season two of "In the Company of Charity," Sister Elizabeth Greim, D.C., sits down with Mark McGreevy, Group Chief Executive of DePaul International. Together, they talk about the internationality of the Vincentian charism and how it's lived out in different ways all throughout the world. Depaul International: https://int.depaulcharity.org/home Homeless Alliance: https://vfhomelessalliance.org/c13h/...

Sep 24, 201950 min

Episode 23: Where Do You See Jesus Daily?

In the final episode of In the Company of Charity season one, Sister Liz and Sister Elizabeth reflect on the season one journey. Together, they chat about how they see Jesus in the persons they encounter on a daily basis. Stay tuned for season two coming this fall!

Jul 02, 201936 min

Episode 22: Pilgrimage in Discernment

In this episode, Sister Kara Davis, D.C., shares stories of her experience with the Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James) pilgrimage, including the role it played in her discernment. She talks about the miracles of her pilgrimage and how the people she met along the way aided her throughout the journey and in her life beyond.

Jun 18, 201932 min

Episode 21: Development Around the World with International Project Services

In this episode, Sister Elizabeth Greim, D.C., is joined by Sister Mary Louise Stubbs, D.C., director of the Daughters of Charity International Project Services (IPS). The "crowdsourcing of religious life," IPS funds projects for Daughters in countries throughout the world who don't have the means to do it themselves. You can learn more about IPS and the projects currently being funded here at www.daughtersips.org .

Jun 04, 201926 min

Episode 20: Spiritual Direction

In this episode of In the Company of Charity, Sister Liz Sjoberg sits down with Sister Carmel Ryan from the Province of Ireland. Together, they discuss spiritual direction, what it can do for an individual, and how it differs from therapy.

May 21, 201932 min

Episode 19: The First Daughters

In this episode, Sister Salvatrice Murphy is in the company of Sister Teresa Daly. Together, they chat about the first Daughters of Charity, who they were, and how they shaped the company.

May 07, 201922 min

Episode 18: Cohost Chat

In this episode, cohosts Sister Elizabeth Greim and Sister Liz Sjoberg give you a behind the scenes glimpse of the makings of "In the Company of Charity" and give an update on the lives of some of our guests.

Apr 23, 201925 min

Episode 17: Immigration in America

In this episode, Sister Meggie Flores is in the company of Linda Rivas from Las Americas in El Paso. Together, they discuss immigration at our southern border as a human issue and from their firsthand experience working with this migrants. In the Vincentian Pulse, Sister Salvatrice Murphy reflects on xenophobia, how to overcome it, and the importance of welcoming the stranger.

Apr 09, 201931 min

Episode 16: Translation as Ministry

In this episode of our Sounds of the Motherhouse series, Sister Elizabeth Greim is in the company of Sister Judith Mausser, D.C., an English language translator at the Motherhouse in Paris. Sister Judith discusses translation as a ministry and the incredible joy that comes with living at working at the Motherhouse. The Vincentian Pulse features "Laudate Dominum" from evening prayer in the chapel.

Mar 26, 201939 min

Episode 15: Being Director General

In this episode of our Sounds of the Motherhouse series, Sister Liz Sjoberg sits down with Director General of the Daughters of Charity, Father Bernard Schoepfer, C.M, to talk about what his job means and how it is important to the Company. Stick around for the Vincentian Pulse where we hear Salve Regina sung from the Motherhouse Evening Prayers!

Mar 19, 201926 min
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