Resources
Listen to audio from recent Center webinars and audio from presentations at recent conferences.
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.
Son Rise Morning Show 07/19/2023: Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. on Complex or Difficult Situations
In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses accompanying couples and families who experience complex or difficult situations: from addiction and violence to accompanying military families as in Called to the Joy of Love. The Church may not have the expertise in these issues, so it is important to refer families to professionals.
Son Rise Morning Show 07/12/2023: Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. on Accompaniment of Grandparents, Elderly, and Caregivers
In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses the need to accompany grandparents and the elderly as a vital link between generations as in Called to the Joy of Love. This is particularly relevant as the Feast of Sts. Joachim and Anne, the grandparents of Jesus, is on July 26th and the World Day for Grandparents and Elderly, established by Pope Francis, is the Fourth Sunday of July, this year it is on July 30th.
Son Rise Morning Show 07/05/2023: Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. on Accompanying Widows and Widowers
In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses the need to accompany widows and widowers, especially those in our community and parish through their difficult time as in Called to the Joy of Love. The USCCB document Called to the Joy of Love is the national pastoral framework for marriage and family life ministry, which came out in 2021 and is inspired by Pope Francis’ 2016 encyclical Amoris Laetitia addressing the pastoral care of families, following the Synods on the Family in 2014 and 2015.
Son Rise Morning Show 06/28/2023: Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. on Accompanying Single Adults
In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses single adults in Called to the Joy of Love. The USCCB document Called to the Joy of Love is the national pastoral framework for marriage and family life ministry, which came out in 2021 and is inspired by Pope Francis’ 2016 encyclical Amoris Laetitia addressing the pastoral care of families, following the Synods on the Family in 2014 and 2015.
Son Rise Morning Show 06/21/2023: Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. on Accompanying Couples Who Experience Infertility
In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show with Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses the importance of accompanying couples who experience infertility in Called to the Joy of Love and the possibility of adoption and foster care. The USCCB document Called to the Joy of Love is the national pastoral framework for marriage and family life ministry, which came out in 2021 and is inspired by Pope Francis’ 2016 encyclical Amoris Laetitia addressing the pastoral care of families, following the Synods on the Family in 2014 and 2015.
Son Rise Morning Show 06/14/2023: Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. on Accompanying Parents as They Raise and Educate Children
In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show with Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses the accompaniment of parents as they raise and educate their children in Called to the Joy of Love. The parents are considered the primary educators of the children with the assistance of the godparents from the sacrament of baptism. The education of the children in the Faith needs to begin within the home, day in and day out. The Church’s role is to assist and accompany the parents. The USCCB document Called to the Joy of Love is the national pastoral framework for marriage and family life ministry, which came out in 2021 and is inspired by Pope Francis’ 2016 encyclical Amoris Laetitia addressing the pastoral care of families, following the Synods on the Family in 2014 and 2015.
Son Rise Morning Show 06/07/2023: Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. on Accompanying Couples Who are Separated or Divorced
In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show with Sacred Heart Radio, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses couples who are separated or divorced in Called to the Joy of Love and the need for the whole community to accompany them. The USCCB document Called to the Joy of Love is the national pastoral framework for marriage and family life ministry, which came out in 2021 and is inspired by Pope Francis’ 2016 encyclical Amoris Laetitia addressing the pastoral care of families, following the Synods on the Family in 2014 and 2015.
Son Rise Morning Show 05/31/2023: Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. on Accompanying Married Couples in Crisis
In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses accompaniment of Married Couples in Crisis through each unique situation with both spiritual and professional counseling resources. The USCCB document Called to the Joy of Love is the national pastoral framework for marriage and family life ministry, which came out in 2021 and is inspired by Pope Francis’ 2016 encyclical Amoris Laetitia addressing the pastoral care of families, following the Synods on the Family in 2014 and 2015.
Son Rise Morning Show 05/24/2023: Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. on Accompanying Married Couples in the Early Years of Marriage
In this segment from the Son Rise Morning Show, Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. discusses the need to accompany newly married couples through the early years of marriage and the need to draw upon the graces of the sacrament. The USCCB document Called to the Joy of Love is the national pastoral framework for marriage and family life ministry, which came out in 2021 and is inspired by Pope Francis’ 2016 encyclical Amoris Laetitia addressing the pastoral care of families, following the Synods on the Family in 2014 and 2015.