Called to Serve with Kathy Barrans

Christian Concerts (Season 2 Episode 13)

How does a Catholic church in Voorheesville, N.Y., connect with retired LPGA Golf Pro and now CBS Golf Announcer, Dottie Pepper, to bring top name Christian artists to the Capital Region? Listen to this episode to find out. Click these links for more info on each event Worship in the Pines Sept 11, 2026 [https://www.rcda.org/application/files/9917/8274/0982/Worship_in_the_Pines.png] and Voices to God Sept 19, 2026 [https://www.rcda.org/application/files/6417/8274/1023/Voices_to_God_-_FLYER.png]

The Value of STEM in Catholic Education (Season 2 Episode 12)

Kelly Leverone, Principal and Maria Collins, STEM teacher, both from Holy Spirit School in East Greenbush, N.Y., talk about how the school's STEM classes are designed to inspire students to realize their potential and encourage them to do what they can to help make the world a better place.

Bishop Mark Explains Canon Law (Season 2 Episode 11)

I let Bishop Mark O'Connell choose the topic for this episode. He told me he wanted to talk about canon law and promised to make it interesting. He succeeded. In the conversation he references a very worn canon law book. You can find a picture of that book by clicking this link. [https://www.rcda.org/download_file/view/4295/2094]

National Association of Pastoral Musicians (Season 2 Episode 10)

In this episode we sit down with three members of the Albany, NY Chapter of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians. Tony Koslowski, Justine Crevatas, and Tony Leva talk about what the organization does and what it has to offer to parishes to help enhance liturgies.

The OCIA Experience (Season 2 Episode 9)

James Coupe and Nicole Butt recently came into the Catholic Church in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, NY through the OCIA process. They talk about their decision to join the Church and share thoughts on going through OCIA individually and as a couple.