Episode Seventeen: O God Our Help In Ages Past

Episode Eighteen: Epilogue - The Legacy Continues

Here we are! The final installment of ONE OF 18 - NOT JUST A NUMBER.  Episode 18: Epilogue - The Legacy Continues. We are launching this grand finale on October 5th to honor the birthday of our beloved Patriarch, John Foster Callaghan.    We begin with a brief summation of each sibling’s journey thus far. Then, 18 of our parents’ grandchildren share their reflections on being part of our large Callaghan clan. We then close with a sampling of musical selections from grandchildren and great- grandchildren; a vivid expression of the resounding musical legacy of Mary O’Brien and John F. Callaghan.    Please enjoy the Gallery of images for each episode of this podcast: https://www.oneof18notjustanumber.com [https://www.oneof18notjustanumber.com]. The gallery for this final episode will be published soon! Credits: Sound Engineer - Chip Kipps | Original Music - Harold Crisman (Grandchild #38) | Produced by Christopher Thomas #12 & Mary Cecelia # 14 | Executive Assistants - Christina Blanek, Kyle Callaghan (Great Grandchild # 26), and Colleen Wright (Grandchild #51)

Episode Seventeen: O God Our Help In Ages Past

Episode Seventeen, "O GOD OUR HELP IN AGES PAST" is a tribute to our beloved father, John Foster Callaghan. For a Gallery of Images related to this episode, go to https://www.oneof18notjustanumber.com/episode-seventeen. Credits: Sound Engineer - Chip Kipps | Original Music - Harold Crisman (Grandchild #38) | Produced by Christopher Thomas #12 & Mary Cecelia # 14 | Executive Assistants - Christina Blanek, Kyle Callaghan (Great Grandchild # 26), and Colleen Wright (Grandchild #51)

Episode Sixteen: “There is a Balm in Gilead”

Episode 16 - "There is a Balm in Gilead" honors the life and death of Mary O'Brien Callaghan. For a Gallery of Images related to this episode, go to https://www.oneof18notjustanumber.com/episode-sixteen. Credits: Sound Engineer - Chip Kipps | Original Music - Harold Crisman (Grandchild #38) Violin - Sonia Lee | Produced by Christopher Thomas # 12 & Mary Cecelia # 14 | Executive Assistants - Christina Blanek, Kyle Callaghan (Great Grandchild # 26), and Colleen Wright (Grandchild #51)

Episode Fifteen: Golden Notes & Retiring In Tune

In Episode Fifteen, we honor our parents’ Golden Wedding anniversary - 50 years of marriage! And our father’s retirement after 62 years as a professional Church Organist and Choir Director. For a Gallery of Images related to this episode, go to https://www.oneof18notjustanumber.com/episode-fifteen [https://www.oneof18notjustanumber.com/episode-fifteen]⁠. Credits: Sound Engineer - Chip Kipps | Original Music - Harold Crisman (Grandchild #38) Violin - Sonia Lee | Produced by Christopher Thomas # 12 & Mary Cecelia # 14 | Executive Assistants - Christina Blanek, Kyle Callaghan (Great Grandchild # 26), and Colleen Wright (Grandchild #51)

Episode Fourteen: In The Company of Characters

In Episode Fourteen we will introduce you to four serious characters with real character.  You will meet Monsignor James Edward Callaghan (our Uncle Jim), Fr. Patrick Cornelius Callaghan (our Uncle Chuddy), Ann O’Brien (our Great Aunt Ann) and Frances Marion Brown (Franny). You will hear our Uncle Chuddy regale you with song. Franny Brown will captivate you with her narration of a classic Christmas Story.  And our Father's Choir will perform a Christmas medley that we hope will sustain your Christmas spirit! For a Gallery of Images related to this episode, go to  https://www.oneof18notjustanumber.com/episode-fourteen [https://www.oneof18notjustanumber.com/episode-fourteen]. Credits: Sound Engineer - Chip Kipps | Original Music - Harold Crisman (Grandchild #38) Violin - Sonia Lee | Produced by Christopher Thomas # 12 & Mary Cecelia # 14 | Executive Assistants - Christina Blanek, Kyle Callaghan (Great Grandchild # 26), and Colleen Wright (Grandchild #51)