Resources

Listen to audio from recent Center webinars and audio from presentations at recent conferences.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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