On Mission
Welcome to On Mission, a podcast by the Catholic Apostolate Center. Here you will find feature-length podcast episodes about various topics relevant to living as Catholics in today’s world. Each episode features discussion with Chris Pierno, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. as they offer their unique perspectives and insights.
Young Saints
In this episode of On Mission, Sarah Harrigan Scalfaro and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined by Brian Rhude, Project Coordinator at the Catholic Apostolate Center, to discuss the lives and witness of young saints like Bl. Carlo Acutis, Bl. Pier Giorgio Frasatti, and Bl. Chiara Badano.
Talking to Children About Suffering
In this episode of On Mission, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined by Dr. Kristin Witte to discuss the connection between prayer and spirituality and mental health.
Blessed Carlo Acutis
In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Sarah Harrigan, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., are joined by Jonathan Harrison, Program Associate at the Catholic Apostolate Center, to discuss the life and witness of Blessed Carlo Acutis.
On Mission 108: Finding Faith in Adolescence
In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Amy Cardin, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., are joined by Sarah Harrigan, Assistant Director of Administration at the Catholic Apostolate Center, to discuss faith formation in their adolescent years.
On Mission 94: Spiritual Growth During Collegiate Years
In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. are joined by Fr. Andrew St. Hilaire, Director of Campus Ministry at Bloomsburg University, and Christian Bordak-Roseman, a graduate of the Catholic University of America and former peer minister, to discuss opportunities available to university students to grow in their faith while they earn their degree. Some resources include Catholic groups and clubs such as Newman centers, campus ministry, and peer ministry.
On Mission 90: World Youth Day: Lisbon
In this episode of On Mission, Jonathan Sitko, Director of Programs at Catholic Apostolate Center, joins Chris Pierno, Kate Fowler, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. to discuss World Youth Day (WYD) and what can be expected in Lisbon, Portugal on August 1 to August 6, 2023. World Youth Day is an international gathering every 2-3 years for Catholic young adults from ages 16-35 and focused around the Mass, prayer, and a personal encounter with Christ and the previous World Youth Day was held in Panama in 2019. The theme for World Youth Day Lisbon 2023 is “Mary arose and went with haste” (LK 1:39). Jonathan Sitko offers virtual resources for those who may not be able to attend World Youth Day Lisbon in person.
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