Episode 191 – Catholic School Transitions & Child Safety
Deacon Kevin McCormack, Superintendent of Catholic Schools, joins Bishop Brennan on Big City Catholics to discuss transition plans following the news of seven school closures. While announcing the pursuit...
Bonus: The Lay Vocation with Peter Andrastek
QUICK SUMMARY What does it truly mean to live out your Catholic faith in everyday life? In this compelling conversation, Peter Andrastek, Senior Consultant at The Evangelical Catholic, challenges the...
Bonus: Spiritual Direction with Mary Glowaski
Quick Summary What if the struggle in your spiritual life isn't a sign of failure, but proof that your relationship with God matters deeply? In this intimate conversation, spiritual director...
Bonus: Accompaniment, Belonging, and the Work of Evangelization with Friar Rick Riccioli
QUICK SUMMARY In this bonus episode of Religion to Reality, hosts Dave Plisky and Father John Gribowich sit down with Friar Rick Riccioli, a Franciscan Friar Conventual and parish pastor...
Episode 186 – The Call to Human Dignity
In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan and Father Heanue center their conversation on human dignity. With the upcoming March for Life events, the anniversary of Roe...
Episode 185 – Faith on the Road: SEEK Conference Reflections
This special edition of Big City Catholics features Bishop Brennan and diocesan priest Father John Hwang, on the road at the SEEK Conference. Joined by two Queens College students,...
Bonus: Finding Healing Through Prayer with Monica Martinez
Quick Summary What does authentic prayer look like in the digital age? Monica Martinez, Parish Lead at Hallow, shares her powerful journey from a teenager who stopped going to...
Bonus: Attention as Prayer – Finding God in Every Moment with Kathy Lorentz
Quick Summary In this bonus episode of Religion to Reality, hosts Dave Plisky and Father John Gribowich sit down with Catholic educator and mindfulness teacher, Kathy Lorentz, to explore...
Episode 182 – Defying the Darkness by Seeking and Sharing the Light of Christ
In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan and Father Heanue reflect on hope and light amid darkness. The discussion addresses recent acts of violence and hardships both...
Episode 181 – Faith, Culture, and Community: Celebrating Our Lady of Guadalupe with Lucero Manzanares
In this episode of Big City Catholics, Lucero Manzanares, Associate Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry in the diocese, joins Bishop Brennan to share her background engaging youth...
Bonus: Encountering God Beyond the Church Walls with Cindy Black
Quick Summary What does it really mean to live an integrated faith life? In this powerful bonus episode, Father John Gribowich sits down with Cindy Black, a 26-year veteran of...
Episode 180 – The Enduring Power of the Nicene Creed with Bishop James Massa
In this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop James Massa, Rector of St. Joseph’s Seminary and Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Brooklyn, joins Bishop Brennan and Father Heanue...
