Welcome to season 4 of In the Company of Charity! We're kicking off the new season with our co-hosts, Sister Elizabeth and Sister Liz. The pair catch up with what they've been up to during our hiatus and some of the spiritual experiences they have had. They also hint at some of the exciting things we have coming up for this season!
In the final episode of season 3, we are joined by Sister Lisa Laguna, DC, Vocation Director for the Province of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Sister Lisa answers some questions that she gets asked the most by those who are discerning religious life. You can find part one of this topic in season 2, episode 7.
This week's episode features a guest interviewer, Sister Salvatrice Murphy, DC! Sister Salvatrice is joined by Francine Soliunas, the Director of Mission Integration at Marillac St. Vincent Family Services, a sponsored work of the Daughters of Charity, Province of St. Louise in Chicago, Illinois. In her position, Francine has the privilege of teaching employees about the Daughters, our founders, and what it means to be Vincentian. Recently, she found a creative way to bring employees and Daughte...
COVID has forced all of us to make adjustments, especially in the school system. Sister Margaret Ann Wooden, D.C., a first grade teacher at Mother Seton School in Emmitsburg, Maryland, shares what procedures her school put into place and how she adjusted to their new normal.
In this week's episode, Sister Liz and Sister Elizabeth spend time catching up with each other and catching you up on their lives, from the books they're reading to things they want to learn.
This episode, Sister Honora Remes, D.C., joins our host Sister Elizabeth to talk about her ministry with the homeless in St. Louis. Sister Honora explains her role in their lives as well as the role they play in her own.
This week, Sister Liz is in the company of Sister Stephanie Baliga, "The Running Nun". We learn about how Sister Stephanie gained national media attention and how she uses her gift and hobby to raise awareness and funds for those in need in Chicago.
In today's episode, Sister Liz is in the company of Gregory Lewis. Gregory has spent years using drugs, in gangs, and has been incarcerated multiple times. However, after meeting Sister Theresa Sullivan, a Daughter of Charity at Daybreak in Macon, Georgia, he has found God and is turning his life around. His story shows us that it's never too late to turn to God.
In this episode, Sister Elizabeth is joined by three Daughters of Charity who live and serve in Tuba City, Arizona, a part of Navajo Nation. Sister Catherine France, Sister Mary Peter Diaz, and Sister Caridad Tatayon share about their ministries, particularly their ministry of presence.
Alaska is 1 of the 50 states, but sometimes it feels like a different country. In today's episode, Sister Elizabeth Greim chats with Sister Frances Vista about ministering as a Daughter of Charity in Anchorage and the joys and challenges that come along with it.
In this episode, Sister Elizabeth Greim sits down to talk with Tim Williams, the National Director for Formation for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in the United States. He explains the origins of the Society, the purpose of the Society, and the good things each Conference (or Chapter) does for those in poverty.
We're back with a new Cohost Chat episode! Today, Sister Elizabeth and Sister Liz talk all things Daughters of Charity. They explain the structure of our Assemblies and how this year was different from every other year. Our hosts catch up about how they are preparing for their vow renewals on the Feast of the Annunciation and why renewing vows is so special to Daughters around the world.
In this episode, Sister Elizabeth chats with the director of the Sisters of Charity Federation, Sister Grace Hartzog. A member of the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill, Sister Grace teaches us about the Sisters of Charity Federation, its history, and the hopes for its future.
In this episode, we are in the company of Youtuber and ultra-runner, Seth deMoor. He talks about growing in his faith life, his family, his running, and how they are all interconnected.
In this episode, both of our hosts sit down with four of our senior Sisters living in our retirement facilities. These four Sisters describe how COVID impacted their daily lives, including the hardships and the joys.
In this episode, Sister Liz is joined by sister-friend, Sister Salvatrice Murphy, to discuss how the pandemic has changed the way we minister to those most in need. Being a social worker working with mental health, Sister Salvatrice discusses how her job grew and gives some advice on taking care of yourself in order to best serve others.
What is Apostolic Reflection? In this episode, Sister Elizabeth Greim sits down with Sister Joanne Vasa to discuss the practice. Sister Joanne explains what it is, how to use it, and what Apostolic Refection can do for your life.
In this episode, Sister Liz is joined by her friend, Father Brian Nolan, to discuss how to pray. Father Brian focuses on the importance of prioritizing Jesus and prayer in our every day life.
Sister Liz Sjoberg, D.C., chats with her coworker and friend, Anita Vasquez. The pair discuss Anita's faith life and how important it is in her relationship as well as her journey to citizenship.
In this episode, Sister Liz Sjoberg, D.C., chats with her longtime friend, Widian Nicola. Over the course of their conversation, they dive into the psychology behind some of Jesus' teachings, what they really are telling us, and how we can use them in our lives.
In the first Cohost Chat of Season 3, Sister Elizabeth and Sister Liz discuss their annual retreats and how they are preparing for upcoming special times, including Advent and our Triduum of Feasts.
In this episode, Sister Liz Sjoberg, D.C., sits down with two of her friends from college, both of whom joined other religious communities, the Sisters of Life and the Oblate Sisters of St. Francis de Sales. The group swap stories and share about how they found their seedlings of a vocation through the support of each other and their mentors at Mary Washington College (now the University of Mary Washington).
In this episode, Sister Elizabeth Greim is joined by Sister Margaret O'Dwyer, the Daughters of Charity representative at the United Nations. Sister Margaret gives a "UN 101" and discusses how we can make an impact at the grassroots level as well as at the UN.
In this episode, our co-hosts are joined by some of our youngest and newest Sisters! Sister Kate McFall recently completed Seminary and has been sent on Mission to Macon, Georgia while Sisters Bella Davila and Carissa Kulpa have just become Daughters of Charity and entered the Seminary. They speak about the challenges and joys of entering new stages of life, particularly in the midst of a pandemic.
Welcome to Season 3 of In the Company of Charity! To kick off the new season, Sister Liz Sjoberg, D.C., sits down with Sarah Kroger, a Catholic singer/songwriter. Among other things, the pair discuss how Sarah uses song in her prayer life and the ways that her songs have touched others.
In the final episode of season two, our hosts sit together to discuss life and tell stories from their ministries.
In this episode, Sister Elizabeth Greim, D.C., sits down with Sister Catherine Brown, D.C., to chat about childhood hunger and the lifetime worth of problems it can cause.
In this episode, Sister Liz Sjoberg, D.C., is in the company of Sister Jean Rhoads, D.C., vocation director for the Province of St. Louise. The pair chat about God's Divine Providence in her life and how one "yes" can lead to profound experiences.
In this episode, Sister Liz Sjoberg is in the company of professional ultra runner, Sally McRae. Sally discusses how she has encountered God throughout her life, particularly how she finds his presence in running.
This week, Sister Elizabeth sits down with some of the people behind the Maximillian Kolbe Center for Life in Macon Georgia--Dr David Rowe and Ann Beall. They share their story about the foundation of the center and how, with a lot of work and a few miracles, they saved the town from the establishment of an abortion center.
