Called to Serve with Kathy Barrans

About 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.

Publisher

Kathy Barrans

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Mar 2025

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

48 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   "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, N.Y. in early October 2026. He is calling on each parish to assess their current situation and create a five-year plan designed to help the parish grow. Click here to read Bishop Mark's letter.

2. 

   29 Sept 2026

   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 about the many blessings that come from taking time to adore Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament. This conversation includes advice for parents on how they can share this beautiful opportunity with their children.

3. 

   23 Sept 2026

   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 with local churches. In this episode, learn how CarePortal works, what it takes to get your church involved, and how the work can be a true blessing to those in need and to those providing the help. Click here to learn more about CarePortal in NYS

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