Podcasts
In the Company of Charity
S6 E18: King of the Armadillos
April 9, 2024
This episode is the first of a four-part series surrounding the National Leprosarium in Carville, Louisiana. The Daughters of Charity are tied to the facility by having lived and ministered there for over 100 years. Our guest today, Wendy Chin-Tanner, is tied to the facility by her father having lived and been treated there for 9 years. Wendy has written a historical fiction novel, titled King of the Armadillos, based loosely on her dad's experience. Today, we dive into the book, her dad's history, and the impact of the Daughters at Carville and set the scene for the other three episodes to come!
S6 E17: Cohosts Chatting About Holy Week
March 26, 2024
In today's cohost chat, Sister Elizabeth and Sister Liz catch us up on their Lenten journeys, their lives, and the future. They talk about lessons they learned over the course of this Lenten season and how that will continue in their lives. And, if you enjoyed the Lenten series, be sure to stay tuned to the end to hear about a new series coming up around the corner!
S6 E12: How We're Preparing for Lent
February 13, 2024
Each year, as we enter into the Lenten season, we begin a time of special reflection. On this podcast, we share how both Sister Elizabeth and Sister Liz plan to spend their Lent. Be sure to stay tuned to the end to find out who we will be having on the podcast throughout Lent to journey with us.
S6 E11: A Vincentian Pilgrimage
January 30, 2024
This episode, Sister Liz Sjoberg, D.C., is joined by Sister Kara Davis, D.C. Sister Kara recently returned from the Vincentian Session at the Motherhouse in Paris, France. The session was designed for Sisters between 7-10 vocation and allowed them to meet others from around the world, pray at the Motherhouse, and visit important sites from St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marillac's lives. Sister Kara shares the highlights of the month-long experience and offers advice on how you can have your own pilgrimage without leaving your town.
S6 E10: Looking Back at World Youth Day
January 16, 2024
World Youth Day is an experience like no other. Seeing so many young people in one place, so proudly and energetically celebrating their faith is so very moving. Sister Jean Rhoads, DC, and Sister Carissa Kulpa, DC, both had the honor of attending in August in Lisbon, Portugal. On this podcast, they share about their experiences, both funny and moving, their favorite parts, and how the experience stays with them months later.
S6 E9: International Sisterhood
January 2, 2024
In our first episode of 2024, Sister Elizabeth is joined by Sister Tiblets from Ethiopia and Sister Alganesh from Eritrea. Together at the Motherhouse in Paris, the three talk about the internationality of the Daughters of Charity, formation, and more!
S6 E8: New Life in Advent
December 19, 2023
During this third week of Advent, Sister Mary Kay Tyrell, DC, joins the podcast to talk about the Gospel reading for the fourth Sunday of Advent. In this Gospel story, we hear about how the birth of Jesus came about. As a midwife, Sister Mary Kay has a unique vision on this particular Gospel and provides some of her own reflections.
S6 E6: Hope in Advent
December 5, 2023
We're officially in the first week of Advent! Throughout the season of Advent, we'll be talking to different Sisters about some of the Gospel readings of the week. This week, Sister Bella Davila reflects on Thursday's Gospel and about hope in her life, especially in Advent.
S6 E5: Chatting about our Triduum
November 21, 2023
It's that time of year again! No, we don't mean Thanksgiving or Advent. We mean the time of the Daughters of Charity Triduum. Our Triduum includes the Feast of the Miraculous Medal (November 27), Feast of St. Catherine Labouré (November 28), and the Anniversary of the Foundation of the Daughters of Charity (November 29). What a special three days! In today's podcast, our cohosts chat with each other about the Triduum and what's most special to them.
S6 E4: Providing Material & Spiritual Blessings to Those in Need
November 7, 2023
Sister Liz Sjoberg is joined today by Michelle, the President of Cross Catholic Outreach. Cross Catholic is an organization that helps with funding projects around the world run by Priests, Sisters, or Lay Catholic Missionaries. In 2022, they helped to serve in 36 countries, 263 projects, with over $300 million in aid. Listen as Michelle explains how she got involved and what exactly they're doing to serve the poor throughout the world.