Catholic Pore Over

A Look at the First Year in Seminary

On today's episode of Catholic Pore Over, Maria and Fr. Damian speak with Fr. Mark Ott about what the first year of seminary looks like in the Diocese of Cleveland. Called the "Propaedeutic Immersion," this year follows a new model of introducing young men to discernment in the seminary, focusing on personal formation and development. Young men in this stage of seminary formation are given limited access to technology, plenty of unstructured time to practice and form hobbies, and opportunities for walking with the poor, culminating in a pilgrimage on the famous Camino de Santiago. Don't miss this informative episode as we strive to better support our seminarians and priests!To learn even more about the Propaedeutic Immersion in the Diocese of Cleveland, check out the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yPBcwloSYk [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yPBcwloSYk]Follow the Vocations Office on Instagram: instagram.com/clepriesthood [instagram.com/clepriesthood]Subscribe to our channel on YouTube: youtube.com/@catholicporeover [youtube.com/@catholicporeover] Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/catholicporeover [instagram.com/catholicporeover]Recorded and edited by Black Valve Media.

Why Would a Gen Z'er Convert to Catholicism?

On this week's episode of Catholic Pore Over, Maria and Fr. Damian interview Jerilynn Koehler, a rising senior and volleyball player at Cleveland State University who was baptized and received into the Catholic Church this past Easter. Jerilynn talks about growing up in a non-religious household and finding peace and comfort in her relationship with Christ throughout her journey in becoming Catholic. Subscribe to our channel on YouTube: ⁠youtube.com/@catholicporeover [youtube.com/@catholicporeover] ⁠ [youtube.com/@catholicporeover]Follow us on Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/catholicporeover⁠ [instagram.com/catholicporeover] Recorded and edited by Black Valve Media.

When the Search for Truth Leads You to the Priesthood

On today's episode of Catholic Pore Over, Maria and Fr. Damian interview Deacon Chuck Cairnie who will be ordained a priest for the Diocese of Cleveland. Deacon Chuck shares his not-so-straightforward path to the seminary and reflects on the way Christ called him to faithfulness at different periods in his life.Priestly ordinations for the Diocese of Cleveland will take place on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 10:00 am at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. A livestream will also be made available here: https://www.dioceseofcleveland.org/events/2026/05/16/ordination-to-the-priesthood [https://www.dioceseofcleveland.org/events/2026/05/16/ordination-to-the-priesthood]Think God is calling you to the priesthood? Learn more about the seminary and our diocesan vocations office here: clepriesthood.org [clepriesthood.org]Follow the Vocations Office on Instagram: instagram.com/clepriesthood [instagram.com/clepriesthood]Subscribe to our channel on YouTube: youtube.com/@catholicporeover [youtube.com/@catholicporeover]Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/catholicporeover [instagram.com/catholicporeover]Recorded and edited by Black Valve Media.

What is the Catholic Land Movement?

Chances are you know someone who has started making sourdough or recently got into canning food -- maybe that person is you! The growing popularity of more traditional practices and the retreat into rural life reflects a desire for a lost part of our industrial culture. In this episode, Fr. Damian and Maria chat with Tim Cermak of the Catholic Land Movement to discuss the great physical, social, and spiritual benefits of getting back to the land. Find out more about the Catholic Land Movement and locate a chapter near you: https://catholiclandmovement.info/ [https://catholiclandmovement.info/]Follow us on Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/catholicporeover [instagram.com/catholicporeover] Subscribe to our channel on Youtube: youtube.com/@catholicporeover [youtube.com/@catholicporeover] Recorded and edited by Black Valve Media.

Meditations on Holy Week

In this episode, Fr. Damian and Maria sit down with Fr. Patrick Schultz to reflect on the importance of Holy Week and how to enter into it more reverently. Find more of Fr. Patrick's homilies and reflections on Slaking Thirsts [https://open.spotify.com/show/4ShlMcZgc2MlyOHYsESJPh?si=b354251cac144a18].Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catholicporeover [https://www.instagram.com/catholicporeover] Subscribe to our channel on YouTube: youtube.com/@catholicporeover [youtube.com/@catholicporeover] Recorded and edited by Black Valve Media.