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Speaking of ... Catholic Rural Life

In this podcast, host Amber interviews Jim Ennis, executive director of Catholic Rural Life, about rural Catholic communities — their value, existing challenges and his hope for the future. Challengs he shares include priest shortages, limited formation resources, isolation and elevated suicide rates among farmers. He discusses the importance for stronger lay leadership, ecumenical collaboration and viewing agriculture and stewardship of creation through a Catholic lens. Jim shares ways Catholic Rural Life provides support through small-group formation programs, rural clergy retreats and…

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