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Called to Serve with Kathy Barrans
The Called to Serve Podcast shares the stories of the many people in the Albany Diocese who are dedicating their lives to serving God as they further the mission of the Catholic Church. We thank them all for their dedication and for taking the time to share their stories with us, hopefully inspiring others to reflect on how God may be calling them to serve.
Episodes
- Called to Serve with Kathy Barrans
Vocation Family Support (Season 2 Episode 25)
For National Vocation Awareness Week November 1-7, 2026), two mothers in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, NY share their perspective on the Vocations…
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Camino de Santiago (Season 2 Episode 24)
Chances are you have heard about the Camino de Santiago. Many have walked the pilgrimage which is made up of historic trails across portions of Europe. Fran…
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"It's Not About Closing Parishes" (Season 2 Episode 23)
Bishop Mark O’Connell shares thoughts on his Parish Sustainability and Growth Discipline which he shared with parishes in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany…
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40 Hours Devotion: The Beauty of Adoration (Season 2 Episode 22)
Paul and Carol Heckman talk about the 40 Hours Devotion that takes place at Immaculate Conception Church in Glenville, New York on October 9-11, 2026, sharing…
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CarePortal: Connecting churches with families in need (Season 2 Episode 21)
As Catholics, we are called to serve, sharing the love of God with all, especially those in need. CarePortal helps by connecting children and families in need…
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Ask Bishop Mark 2 (Season 2 Episode 20)
Once again, Bishop Mark O'Connell answers questions that people in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, NY submitted. This is the second edition of "Ask…
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Foster Parents (Season 2 Episode 19)
Kevin Doherty is Executive Director for St. Catherine’s Center for Children in Albany, NY. He and his wife Jen were also foster parents. They were blessed to…
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Safe Environment Protections (Season 2 Episode 18)
Since the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, NY announced a settlement with survivors of sexual abuse, several people have asked what is being done to make sure…
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Ask Bishop Mark (Season 2 Episode 17)
We invited people in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, NY to submit questions for Bishop Mark O'Connell, and got a good response. We were not able to get…
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Medical Aid in Dying Act: Lenora's Story (Season 2 Episode 16)
Lenora Lemay is a parishioner in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, NY. She has a chronic pain condition and supporters of the Medical Aid in Dying Act…
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Newly Ordained (Season 2 Episode 15)
Fr. Alexander Turpin, ordained in May 2026 in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, NY, shares his experiences in the first few months of his priesthood.
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Residents Encounter Christ (REC) - Prison Ministry (Season 2 Episode 14)
Residents Encounter Christ (REC) is a prison ministry in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, NY. Kevin Fragnoli, Patty Johnson, and Shirley Neet have each…
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Christian Concerts (Season 2 Episode 13)
How does a Catholic church in Voorheesville, N.Y., connect with retired LPGA Golf Pro and now CBS Golf Announcer, Dottie Pepper, to bring top name Christian…
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The Value of STEM in Catholic Education (Season 2 Episode 12)
Kelly Leverone, Principal and Maria Collins, STEM teacher, both from Holy Spirit School in East Greenbush, N.Y., talk about how the school's STEM classes are…
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Bishop Mark Explains Canon Law (Season 2 Episode 11)
I let Bishop Mark O'Connell choose the topic for this episode. He told me he wanted to talk about canon law and promised to make it interesting. He succeeded…
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National Association of Pastoral Musicians (Season 2 Episode 10)
In this episode we sit down with three members of the Albany, NY Chapter of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians. Tony Koslowski, Justine Crevatas…
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The OCIA Experience (Season 2 Episode 9)
James Coupe and Nicole Butt recently came into the Catholic Church in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, NY through the OCIA process. They talk about their…
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Do Not Judge Anyone (Season 2 Episode 8)
Fr. Isaac Slater, a Trappist monk, talks about his book, “Do Not Judge Anyone: Desert Wisdom for a Polarized World.” The book is both challenging and…
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Understanding Third Orders (Season 2 Episode 7)
Matt Levine, a young adult, youth minister and OCIA Coordinator in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, NY talks about Third Orders, explaining what they are…
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Noticing Needs & Sharing Christ's Love (Season 2 Episode 6)
As Catholics, we are called to serve, called to meet the needs of others, but are we aware of the needs around us? Sr. Betsy Van Deusen, CSJ, Chief Executive…
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The Stations of the Cross (Season 2 Episode 5)
The Pastoral Center staff of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, NY prays the Stations of the Cross. Conceptualized by Bishop Mark O'Connell, all are invited…
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A Conversation with Bishop Mark O'Connell (Season 2 Episode 4)
Bishop Mark O'Connell talks about his experience in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, NY in his first two months as our Bishop, sharing the challenges and…
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Planning a Holy Thursday Pilgrimage (Season 2 Episode 3)
Fr. Dan Quinn, pastor of several parishes in Albany, NY, shares information on how to plan a Holy Thursday Pilgrimage. He organized a pilgrimage in his area…
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Sacred Sparks: Speed Dating for Young Adults (Season 2 Episode 2)
Casey Vincelette and Jac Domingos, two young adults in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, NY are on the team organizing this year's Sacred Sparks Speed…
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Healing and Hope for Grieving Mothers (Season 2 Episode 1)
Shaunda Penny, co-founder of the Miscarriage Ministry in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, NY https://www.rcda.org/miscarriageministry shares her personal…
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Episode 25: The Purpose Behind the Podcast
We turn the tables on this one. Brigid Beck, Communications Specialist in the Communications Office for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, NY, interviews…
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Episode 24: Young Adult Groups Grow & Inspire
Young adult groups continue to grow across the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, New York. In this episode, we sit down with two young adults, Brigid Beck and…
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Episode 23: National Vocations Week (Nov. 2-8, 2025)
We are all called to a vocation, but what does that mean? I am blessed to welcome three people serving God in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, New York -…
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Episode 22: What is Evangelization?
We often hear about the importance of evangelizing, but what does that really mean and how do I do it? Tom Acemoglu is the Pastoral Associate for…
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Episode 21: A Young Adult Shares His Deep Faith
Matt Levine is a young adult, and a parishioner in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, NY. His wife listens to the Called to Serve Podcast and thought her…
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Episode 20: The Value of Christian Community
Carter Gooley is the new Communications Coordinator for Blessed Sacrament, Mater Christi, All Saints and the Shrine of the Americas in the Roman Catholic…
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Episode 19: Celebrating St. Carlo Acutis
Paul Heckman, a parishioner at Immaculate Conception Church in Glenville, NY and Fr. Tom Konopka, Pastor of St. Joseph Church in Scotia, NY and the Director of…
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Episode 18: Don't Fear Change
Marcia Caryofilles, a parishioner in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, New York, says don't fear change. Throughout the history of our faith, God has…
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Episode 17: A First Year Deacon Shares His Experience
Deacon Alex Turpin, a transitional deacon in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, New York, talks about his experience since being ordained in May of 2025.
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Episode16: Hearing God's Call In The Midst of Great Loss
Fr Mike Melanson, a retired priest in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, NY, continues the story of how God called him to the priesthood at one of the…
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Episode 15: Hearing God's Call Through Pain
Fr. Mike Melanson, a retired priest in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, NY, shares the story of how he heard God's call to become a priest through one of…
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Episode 14 Summer Seminarians
Three seminarians in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, New York, Franklin Anyanechi, Justin Hollingshead, and Anthony Leo, share what their formation…
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Episode 13 The Vocations Process
Seminarian Franklin Anyanechi explains the vocations process in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, NY
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Episode 12: Christian Joy: What it is and how you can share it
Sister Teresa Grace Baillargeon, the Vocations Directress for the Sisters of the Resurrection talks about Christian Joy, what it is, how to recognize it, how…
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Episode 11: Remade for Mission
Fr. Rendell Torres, Rector at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany, NY, has been inviting members of his staff and parish network to share…
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Episode 10: A Love of Scripture
Tom Acemoglu, Pastoral Associate for Evangelization and Catechesis at St. Ambrose Church in Latham, New York shares his love for Scripture, the people who…
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Episode 9: Bishop Edward Scharfenberger talks about what it means to be mission-focused
Bishop Edward Scharfenberger, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, NY talks about what it means for a church to be mission-focused.
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Episode 8: How to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
Pope Leo XIV has said the New Evangelization of the Catholic Church needs to begin with a personal encounter with Jesus. Bishop Edward Scharfenberger of the…
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Episode 7 Loving God and Finding Joy in Service
Deacon Gary Riggi, serving in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, NY shares how he feels called to serve, his deep love for God, and the joy he finds in…
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Episode 6 Solitude on a Busy Highway
Sr. Sue Zemgulis, Administrator of the Dominican Retreat and Conference Center in Niskayuna, N.Y. talks about how she feels called to serve and what the…
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Episode 5 A New Priest Reflects On His First Year
Fr. Tom Fallati reflects on his first year as a priest. He was ordained in May 2024 in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, New York. https://www.rcda.org/
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Episode 4 Spiritual Direction: What is it all about?
Kris Rooney, a spiritual director in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, NY shares what it is all about and why anyone can consider it. It's not just for…
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Episode 3 The National Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs, Auriesville, NY
Executive Director, Julie Baaki talks about the history of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs, the national designation by the USCCB, and the many…
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Episode 1 Discerning a Vocation to the Priesthood
Justin Hollingshead is discerning a vocation to the priesthood in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, NY. In this episode he talks about how working as a…
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Episode 2 "The Carpenter's Son"
John Gray, TV News Anchor in Albany, NY, talks about his new novel, "The Carpenter's Son," and shares the role faith plays in his life and this project.