Conversations with Catholics of color and those from communities of non-European origin, where we can get to know about each other’s faith experiences, stories, spirituality, and culture.
Reflection
Sharing the Vision of Black Catholic Congress
In this episode, I share impressions and highlights of the 13th National Black Catholic Congress which brought almost 3000 black Catholics from around the United States together in Maryland this past July.
To read today’s transcript go to https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wSTojDUvmGdgYLDpYOD1JN2riu0e0tfV/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107774066431502474908&rtpof=true&sd=true (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wSTojDUvmGdgYLDpYOD1JN2riu0e0tfV/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107774066431502474908&rtpof=true&sd=true)
What is the National Black Catholic Congress? Go to www.nbccongress.org (http://www.nbccongress.org)
See some photos from the closing Mass at Congress XIII, https://nbccongress.org/photo-gallery-closing-mass-at-national-black-catholic-congress-xiii/ (https://nbccongress.org/photo-gallery-closing-mass-at-national-black-catholic-congress-xiii/)
Cardinal Gregory speaking at Congress XIII, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSN-zGqV7hA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSN-zGqV7hA)
Black Catholics from Boston attend Congress XIII, http://www.thebostonpilot.com/article.php?ID=195285 (http://www.thebostonpilot.com/article.php?ID=195285)
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15 Jul 2023
Fr. Paul Zirimenya
Fr. Paul Zirimenya
Be A Light for Others
Today, we are joined by Fr. Paul Zirimenya, a priest for the Archdiocese of San Francisco who currently serves as the chaplain for the Deaf community and administrator of St. Benedict's Parish. Fr. Paul shares about discerning his vocation to the priesthood, his journey from Uganda to the United States and his ministry to deaf and hearing, different cultural backgrounds and all walks of life.
Transcript of today’s episode:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U05xC_do8BiuSMw_aXHCCDYmqUWfKitF/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107774066431502474908&rtpof=true&sd=true (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U05xC_do8BiuSMw_aXHCCDYmqUWfKitF/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107774066431502474908&rtpof=true&sd=true)
To learn about St. Benedict parish for the Deaf in San Francisco
sfdeafcatholics.org (http://sfdeafcatholics.org)
Deaf people have their own language with distinctive cultural and linguistic features and consider their communicative abilities to be fully thriving. Read about Deaf Culture, https://ncpd.org/disability-ministry/deafness-hearing-loss (https://ncpd.org/disability-ministry/deafness-hearing-loss)
the ministries and programs of The national Catholic Office for the Deaf
https://www.ncod.org (https://www.ncod.org)
and the International Catholic Deaf Association
https://www.icda-us.org/ (https://www.icda-us.org/)
the history of American Sign language (ASL)
www.startasl.com/history-of-american-sign-language/ (http://www.startasl.com/history-of-american-sign-language/)
Pray the Our Father in ASL, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYkvQps_QBE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYkvQps_QBE)
Ugandan Sign Language
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ugandan_Sign_Language (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ugandan_Sign_Language)
Brief lesson in Ugandan Sign Language (USL)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAfLZ-BgK60 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAfLZ-BgK60)
During this episode, I mention that I will be attending Congress XIII and will be presenting during one of the break out sessions. To learn more about the National Black Catholic Congress
www.nbccongresss.org (http://www.nbccongresss.org)
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23 Jun 2023
Kimberly Pérez
Kimberly Pérez
Counseling Through the Eyes of Mercy
Kimberly Perez, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and the Founder of the Divine Mercy Healing and Counseling Center joins us today for a conversation about her journey of faith, the way in which her faith in Christ shapes how she sees her role as a therapist, the importance of mental wellness and the stigma surrounding mental health in communities of color
NOTE: if you or someone you know is in need of support, please reach out to a licensed professional. You can also call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number .
To learn more about Kimberly's practice, go too:
https://divinemercyhealingcounseling.com (https://divinemercyhealingcounseling.com/)
Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministers:
https://catholicmhm.org (%0dhttps:/catholicmhm.org %0d)
national Catholic Partnership on Disability Council on Mental Illness and Wellness
https://ncpd.org/councilonmentalillness (https://ncpd.org/councilonmentalillness)
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