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149. Integrity Restored with Fr. Allen Hoffa
Fr. Allen Hoffa is on the Leadership team for Integrity Restored, a ministry to help restore the integrity of individuals, spouses, and families that have been affected by pornography and pornography
148. William Murley Biblical Responsible Investing
Will Murley is a Financial Advisor who specializes in helping Catholics make a holistic financial plan, give to charitable organizations, and invest according to USCCB guidelines. Will shares his expe
147. Deacon Ed Shoener – Expanding the Mission of Mental Health
Deacon Ed Shoener returns to Advancing Our Church to talk about how the Association of Catholic Mental Health Ministry has grown over the past two years since we last met with Deacon Ed on AOC in Epis
146. SoulCore
Jim Friend is joined by Colleen Scariano, one of the founders of SoulCore, a movement born from the desire to nourish body and soul through prayer and core strengthening and functional movements. The
145. Diocese of Venice Grows Enrollment by 30%
This is not a headline that we're accustomed to seeing in Catholic Education; the "Diocese of Venice has grown Enrollment by 30%" in the past year. Fr. John Belmonte, S.J., Superintendent of Schools f
144. Why Catholic Schools in Florida Are Growing: 5 Things to Know
The report, Why Catholic Schools in Florida Are Growing: 5 Things to Know, aims to amplify the success of Floridas Catholic schools and offer lessons for Catholic education everywhere. Lauren May and
143. Protect Our Kids – Katie McCarthy
The back-to-school season was once filled with exciting anticipation as children embarked on a new learning adventure. However, in recent years, schools have become ground zero in an attempt to fundam
142. Rob Faughnan, CFRE
Today, we are joined by Rob Faughnan, CFRE, who will share some of his recent research on parish giving and some strategies to enhance offertory and increase engagement. Rob is a seasoned organization
141. Fr. Joe Laramie, S.J.
Jim Friend talks with Fr. Joe Laramie, S.J., National Director for the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network. Fr. Joe became the national director in 2020. He lives in Milwaukee and travels widely to offer
140. A Giving USA Conversation with Diocesan Development Directors
Join Jim Friend and this expert panel for a conversation about giving to Catholic parishes, dioceses, and other organizations. Our panel includes Bevin C. Kennedy, Cabinet Secretary, Development and C