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In the Company of Charity
S4 E6: Vocations in Albania
December 7, 2021
Today's guest, Sister Dafina Grabanica, D.C., is not a newcomer to the podcast after joining us in season one to talk about her vocation story. This time, Sister Dafina sits down with Sister Liz to chat about the current situation in Albania, her ministry there, and more!
S4 E4: Who was Joseph?
November 9, 2021
We know a lot about Mary and Jesus, but what about the third member of the Holy Family: Joseph. As declared by Pope Francis, we are in the Year of Joseph. During this year, Father Patrick Griffin has spent an abundance of time reading, researching, and learning about St. Joseph. In today's podcast, he shares his findings with us.
S4 E3: Finding a Home at Hotel Dieu and a Passion at Meals on Wheels
October 26, 2021
Hotel Dieu and Meals on Wheels are two works of the Daughters of Charity, Province of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Today’s guest, Shirley, happens to have firsthand experience with both! Listen, as she explains the joys she has experienced in her life, including working in the home of Actor Jimmy Stewart after the death of his wife, the difficulty in finding good senior housing, the great service of Meals on Wheels, helping those who are less fortunate, and getting to know the Daughters of Charity.
S4 E2: What's Life Like as a Prepostulant?
October 12, 2021
What is it like to be a Prepostulant with the Daughters of Charity? Well, today, we chat with three of our Postulants to find out! Alex, Amanda, and Molly share their experiences, surprises, and favorite parts of living in community and serving alongside Daughters of Charity.
S4 E1: Spiritual Experiences in our Lives
September 28, 2021
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!
S3 E24: Discernment FAQ, Part 2
August 10, 2021
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.
S3 E23: Connecting with Vincentians Across the World
July 27, 2021
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 Daughters of Charity around the world together to unite in their common work. The Sister to Sister video mentioned can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fM-cU6SEszE
S3 E22: Adjusting Teaching Styles
July 13, 2021
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.
S3 E19: Sister Stephanie Baliga, The Running Nun
June 1, 2021
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.
S3 E18: Helping Others Find God
May 18, 2021
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.
S3 E17: Living in Navajo Nation
May 4, 2021
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.
S3 E16: Ministering in Alaska
April 20, 2021
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.