117. Catholic Philanthropy Roundtable
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116. Mercy School for Special Learning
Published: April 28, 2022 Mercy School For Special Learning joins AOC as we celebrate Autism Awareness Month. Mercy’s mission is unique
115. Kailash Duraiswami – Faith and New Technology
Published: April 11, 2022 Join us for a conversation with Kailash Duraiswami on the evolving landscape of using technology in the New
114. Celebrating Catholic Sisters Week
Published: March 30, 2022 Today we celebrate Catholic Sisters Week by hearing the vocation story of Sister Jane Wakahiu, LSOSF, Ph.D., the Associate
113. Braving the THIN Places
Published: March 16, 2022 Julianne Stanz joins Jim Friend to discuss her new book, Braving the THIN Places. A “thin place” is where God’s
112. Clark Bartram – Faith and Fitness
Published: February 28, 2022 Join Clark Bartram and Jim Friend for a conversation about health, fitness, and spirituality. Clark Bartram is an inspirational Christian,
111. “Our life’s path takes us where we’re meant to be”
Published: December 21, 2021 On August 6, 2021, Bishop Koenig, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington, announced Ms. Sheila O’Hagan McGirl,
110. Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers
Published: December 05, 2021 The Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers was born out of a need for education, resources, and servant
109. Fr. Michael Zimmerman – Scivias
Published: November 15, 2021 In celebration of Vocation Awareness Week, Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend invited Fr. Michael Zimmerman, who currently serves as assistant
108. Year-End Giving Strategies with Lisa Quist
Published: November 10, 2021 What are your year-end giving strategies? How will you close the calendar year and capitalize on
107. Michelle Brown, Independence Mission Schools
Published: November 01, 2021 This week we travel back to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to talk with Michelle Brown, the
106. Jim Choma, Saint Peter’s Healthcare System
Published: October 24, 2021 Catholic Healthcare Systems serve a unique mission in the community, and never has the mission been
105. The Ministry of the Permanent Diaconate
Published: October 19, 2021 The Permanent Diaconate is a vital support to parish ministry. The Church calls men to serve
104. Fr. Christopher Walsh – Overcoming Racism
Published: October 12, 2021 Father Christopher Walsh, Pastor of Saint Raymond of Penafort Catholic Church in Philadelphia, joins this week’s
103. The Pop Culture Priest: Fr. Jim McDermott, SJ
Published: October 05, 2021 Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend speaks with Fr. Jim McDermott, SJ, a Jesuit priest, writer, and
102. Conversations at the 59th Annual ICSC
Published: September 26, 2021 How has the pandemic impacted Stewardship for Catholic organizations? What strategies are Catholic leaders implementing to
101. How Do We Bring them Back?
Published: September 19, 2021 In December 2020, Dan Cellucci, CEO of the Catholic Leadership Institute, offered a compelling talk entitled
100. The Voice of the Bridegroom
Published: September 10, 2021 Join Jim Friend as we celebrate the 100th Episode of Advancing Our Church with his special
99. Catholic Podcaster’s Forum
Published: July 19, 2021 Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend hosts a conversation with experienced Catholic podcasters and social media experts
98. David C. Friend
Published: June 20, 2021 Jim Friend welcomes his Uncle, David C. Friend, veteran, entrepreneur, author, banker, teacher, pastor, and now
97. Return Home to The Eucharist
Published: June 15, 2021 Join Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend and cohost Anna Vallez for a panel discussion with three
96. The evolving landscape of Diocesan Appeals
Published: June 10, 2021 How have diocesan appeals changed since the start of the pandemic, and how will diocesan professionals
95. Bishop Alfred Schlert: The Year of Real Presence
Published: June 01, 2021 Bishop Alfred Schlert, Bishop of the Diocese of Allentown, joins Jim Friend on today’s show. Bishop Schlert discusses growing
94. Fr. Thomas F. Dailey, O.S.F.S.
Published: May 26, 2021 Changing Our World‘s Jim Friend welcomes Fr. Thomas Dailey, the inaugural John Cardinal Foley Chair of
93. Most Reverend Leonard P. Blair, S.T.D.
Published: May 18, 2021 We are pleased to welcome Archbishop Leonard P. Blair, S.T.D., Shepherd of the Archdiocese of Hartford,