Faith-Based Execution Oriented Strategic Planning
In this episode Brian Crimmins (CEO of Changing Our World, Inc.) and Jim Friend travel to the Diocese of Rockville
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Author: Jim Friend
Kolbe Academy
Kolbe Academy will open in fall 2019 as the nation’s first, Catholic high school for students battling addiction. The Diocese
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2019 Florida Stewardship Conference
The 2019 Florida Stewardship Conference, which was held in May 2019 in Miami, was a tremendous success and as a
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St. Vincent de Paul Society
This week we visit the home of the St.Vincent de Paul Society at their national headquarters in St. Louis. For
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Episode 15: Catholic Social Entrepreneurship
Catholic Social Entrepreneurship Today we focus in on this idea of Catholic Social Entrepreneurship. A Social Entrepreneur uses the techniques
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Episode 14: The Parable of the Talents
The Parable of the Talents This week’s Gospel is the Parable of the Talents. The Master of the house gave
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Episode 13: Stewardship – Who Gets the Credit?
A Brief Stewardship Reflection Today’s Podcast is a little different in that I reflect on humility and Stewardship. This episode
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Episode 12: Faith in the Future Foundation
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia signed a historic management agreement with the Faith in the Future Foundation in 2012. The contract granted oversight of
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Episode 11: Stewardship Committees with Jim Kelley
Parish Stewardship Committees Today’s topic is forming Parish Stewardship Committees with our guest, Jim Kelley. We invited Jim because he
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Episode 10: Convocation of Catholic Leaders
Join us on the floor of the convention center for the 2017 Convocation of Catholic Leaders in Orlando, Florida. I
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Episode 9: Michael Brough talks Leadership
This week we are joined by Michael Brough, Director of Strategic Engagement for the Leadership Roundtable. The Leadership Roundtable promotes
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Episode 8: Msgr. Bransfield – USCCB Convocation of Leaders
Msgr. J. Brian Bransfield, General Secretary of the USCCB talks about the Convocation of Leaders We are honored by our
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Episode 7: Catholic Stewardship with Jim Lanahan
Let’s talk about Stewardship! Meet Jim Lanahan, Director of Development for the Diocese of Camden. In my conversation with Jim we
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Episode 6: Berks Catholic High School Part 2
Interview with John Foster, Class of 2012 This week we continue our two-part episode of the 2011 merger that created
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Episode 5: Berks Catholic High School Part 1
Our story today is about the successful formation of Berks Catholic High School in Reading, Pennsylvania (Diocese of Allentown), a co-ed
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Episode 4: Interview with Msgr. Andrew Baker
“The Priesthood is the Love of the Heart of Jesus” Interview with Msgr. Andrew Baker, S.T.D., Rector and VP, Mount
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Episode 3: “Welcome to the Doghouse” with Michael Ritz
Today’s interview takes place with Michael Ritz, ’71, President of the St. James Alumni Association. The story of the St.
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Episode 2: Fr. Michael White
Part Two of my interview at Nativity Parish. Join me for Episode 2 – Fr. Michael White as I visit Church of the
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Episode 1: A Rebuilt Parish
A Rebuilt Parish – Visiting Church of the Nativity It’s our first Episode! Join me as I visit with parishioners at Church
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