79. Msgr. Andrew Baker: 47 new seminarians amidst a pandemic
On Today’s Show: Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend welcomes Msgr. Andrew Baker, Rector for Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg,
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78. Our 2020 Parish Christmas Experience
Today’s Show The Christmas Mass is a joyous time that will require special care and preparation this year as will
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77. Transforming Parish Communities
Today’s Show How do we transform our parish communities in the season of Advent? What would it take for our
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76. Going Virtual with Parish Activities
Think twice before canceling that special parish event or activity! Parish and diocesan events/activities can not only raise money, but
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75. Advancing Our Parishes Through Challenging Times
Today’s Show On today’s show, we replay the October 27, 2020 webinar panel discussion called Advancing Our Parishes Through Challenging
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74. Msgr. Louis Marucci: Impacting through Stewardship & Leadership
Today’s Show Shawn Trahan, Senior Managing Director for Changing Our World talks with Msgr. Louis Marucci, about his very successful
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73. Empowering Clergy on Stewardship
Today’s Show How do you engage and train clergy to talk about Stewardship? What are the key ingredients to having
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72. Moving In-Person Events to Virtual
Today’s Show In March 2020, Changing Our World‘s client, Chestnut Hill College, located in Chestnut Hill, PA, transitioned its Annual
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71. “God Doesn’t Play Zone Defense”
How does a college basketball career turn into lessons about life and faith, and why doesn’t God play Zone Defense?
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70. +Increasing Generosity: A Parish Campaign Success Story
In early 2020, Changing Our World began partnering with St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in East Patchogue, NY on
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69. +Increasing Generosity: Creating Growth During a Crisis
We’re back after our summer break with more episodes to advance the mission of our Church. Today, we kick off
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68. The Funding Crisis for Catholic and Private Schools: Take Action!
Today’s Show The Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act, H.R. 6800, passed the House on May 15,
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67. Marketing Catholic School Resilience
Today’s Show Catholic School resilience passed the test throughout the COVID-19 crisis through the care, compassion, and attention to the
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66. The Financial and Pastoral Implications of Re-Opening Parishes and Schools
Today’s Show We continue with session three of our series, “Advancing Our Church Through Challenging Times” with our host, Changing
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65. Diocesan Foundations: Providing Service
Today’s Show We continue with session two of our series, “Advancing Our Church Through Challenging Times” with our host, Changing
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64. Engaging Young Adults
Today’s Show Join us as we kick off our mini-series “Advancing Our Church Through Challenging Times” with our first session,
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63. A Pastor’s Perspective Through COVID-19
On Today’s Show: How are pastor’s thinking about COVID-19 through the global pandemic? What are some of the best practices
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62. Catholic Schools Lead through COVID-19
Catholic Schools are leading the way through COVID-19 with the use of technology, training, and support. Today, Changing Our World‘s
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61. Melodie Wyttenbach, Executive Director of the Roche Center
On Today’s Podcast Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend welcomes Melodie Whitenbach to the podcast this week. Melodie is the Executive
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60. Holy Week 2020, from Philadelphia to Rockville Centre
Today’s Podcast Holy Week 2020, during a COVID-19, crisis has sparked new creativity and a missionary spirit in parishes across
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