Resources
Listen to audio from recent Center webinars and audio from presentations at recent conferences.
Christ as the Center of Our Collaboration in Mission with Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.: Son Rise Morning Show 01/14/2025
Christ needs to be the center and purpose of all that we do in our lives, particularly in and through the ministries and apostolates that we are a part of. Christ gives us a share in his mission, and we must facilitate his goal, rather than our personal goals and beliefs. Listen to Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C share more in this segment of the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, about how to effectively collaborate in ministry as well as a reminder that we are working for Christ’s mission.
Christ-Centered Collaboration in the Church with Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.: Son Rise Morning Show 01/07/2025
Collaboration in Church ministry requires intentional skill sets and practices to ensure that the ministries advance the mission of Christ and his church. Listen to Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C share more in this segment of the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, about how to effectively collaborate in ministry as well as a reminder that we are working for Christ’s mission.
Hope in God Who is Faithful and Pope Leo XIV with Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.: Son Rise Morning Show 11/05/2025
Hope is a characteristic virtue of the Christian. The Christian understands that Jesus is always faithful and always loves us, regardless of our shortcomings. Pope Leo XIV emphasizes this authentic Christian Hope often in his pontificate. Listen to Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C share more in this segment of the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, about how our hope is found in Jesus Christ and we can always rely on the faithfulness of Christ, as Pope Leo XIV encourages us.
Peace and Pope Leo XIV with Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.: Son Rise Morning Show 10/22/2025
Peace is what we all desire, especially in the midst of great struggles and strife in the world today. Even more so, we must sow peace within our own lives. Since taking office, Pope Leo XIV has made living peace a priority among Christians. Listen to Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C share more in this segment of the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, about how we can live peace in our families, workplace, and schools as Pope Leo XIV encourages us.
Importance of Fraternity and Pope Leo XIV with Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.: Son Rise Morning Show 10/08/2025
As Christians, fraternity is how we treat all those whom we encounter, and we recognize that we are brothers and sisters in Christ. Since taking office, Pope Leo XIV has made fraternity a priority among Christians, that we are to love one another as brothers and sisters in Christ. Listen to Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C share more in this segment of the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, about how unity in Augustinian spirituality has informed Pope Leo’s actions and words toward building a more unified Church.
Pope Leo XIV and Unity in Christ with Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.: Son Rise Morning Show 10/01/2025
Pope Leo XIV has made unity a central aspect of his pontificate from his papal motto to gathering with leaders from the Orthodox Church. Listen to Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C share more in this segment of the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, about how unity in Augustinian spirituality has pervaded Pope Leo’s actions and sayings to build a more unified Church.
Webinar: Listen, Teach, Send: The U.S. Bishops Renewed Strategy for Engaging Young Adults
Practical strategies for encountering, accompanying, and engaging young adults (or “young people”) are only effective if they are built on a strong theological foundation. Recently, the Catholic bishops of the United States sought to do just that with the release of a new national pastoral framework for the Church’s ministries with youth and young adults entitled Listen, Teach, Send. This webinar will explore this new foundational document, how it complements past efforts, and how concrete measures can flow from this vision statement.
Integrating Young Adult Professionals into Parish Life After College with Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.: Son Rise Morning Show 09/03/2025
Young adult professionals oftentimes relocate to new communities as they start a career. As they seek to practice their faith in a new community, they can encounter stumbling blocks as they integrate into parish life after experiencing college campus ministry. Listen to Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C share more in this segment of the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, about how parishes can welcome and help young adult professionals integrate into the larger community of faith.
Knights of Columbus Chaplaincy with Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C.: Son Rise Morning Show 08/27/2025
The Knights of Columbus awarded Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. the Blessed Michael McGivney Medal, which honors his longtime chaplaincy at The Catholic University of America. Listen to Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C share more in this segment of the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, about his role in founding the council and how he’s accompanied college men grow in faith.
Son Rise Morning Show 09/04/2024: Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. on Secular Institutes
In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses Secular Institutes in the United States.
Son Rise Morning Show 08/07/2024: Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. on The Art of Mentorship
In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses the new resource, The Art of Mentorship, available now on the Catholic Apostolate Center website.
Marriage Accompaniment - Tips and Suggestions for successful models of marriage accompaniment
In our final webinar of this three part series, Dr. Steven Serafin provides suggestions for successful models of marriage ministry. How to identify models that might work for you, as well as provide some insights in ways to grow your marriage ministry into a sustainable and successful one for your community.
Marriage Accompaniment - Trends in Formation for Couples and Strategies to Achieve Lifelong Marriages
Continuing with May's presentation, join Steven Serafin and guest from his Marriage Formation project to discuss current trends in formation, as well as some best practices on ways to achieve success in marriage ministry.
Disaffiliation, Belonging, and Belief
Disaffiliation and lack of participation are significant issues impacting Catholic college campuses, parishes, and many other ministries nationwide. Discover the latest information, trends, and data aimed at increasing awareness and generating ideas to address and enhance these situations within our ministries. Join us for a presentation titled "Disaffiliation, Belonging, and Belief" by Founding Director, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. This presentation, which Fr. Donio previously delivered at the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU) in 2023.
Marriage Accompaniment - Why is post marriage couple formation important?
The first in a 3 part series of webinars by Dr. Steven Serafin discussing his work in continuing marriage ministry. In his studies and work, he has learned of the importance of ministry and supporting couples post marriage preparation as a way to continue lifelong and holy marriages. Please join him in this presentation to discuss the reasons for this and some considerations for couples in ministry.
Son Rise Morning Show 05/01/2024: Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. on Upper Room or Cenacle - Time of Forming in Prayer
In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. the Upper Room, or Cenacle, and the formation in prayer the disciples undertook in this room.
Son Rise Morning Show 03/20/2024: Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. on Suffering
In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses suffering as seen by St. Vincent Pallotti as a time where God is particularly close.
Son Rise Morning Show 10/11/2023: Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. on Apostolates and the Mission of the Laity
In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses the mission of the laity to be apostles by bringing the Faith into our daily lives and evangelize.
Son Rise Morning Show 09/27/2023: Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. on the Legacy of St. Vincent Pallotti
In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. continues the series on the life and spirituality of St. Vincent Pallotti, the founder of the Pallottines and speaks about the lasting legacy and impact of St. Vincent Pallotti’s work in today’s world.
Son Rise Morning Show 08/23/2023: Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. on College Transitions
In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses the transition students, military, and young adults generally undertake at the beginning of a new semester or new job and the decisions regarding faith they may make.