In episode 47, Gillian chats with Kristen Curran, director of government relations for the Conference. They discuss the implications of physician-assisted suicide passing in the legislature, arguments for a veto and what’s next. 

Urge Governor Hochul to VETO Physician-Assisted Suicide Bill: https://bit.ly/veto-pas

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In episode 46, Gillian chats with Jessica Rodgers from the Patients' Rights Action Fund (PRAF). They discuss state-sanctioned suicide in the United States and the dangers of its legalization. 

Contact your NYS Senator and tell them you oppose this dangerous bill: https://www.nyscatholic.org/action-center 

Learn more about why we oppose state-sanctioned suicide: https://www.nyscatholic.org/resources/end-life/assisted-suicide

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In episode 45, Gillian chats with Bishop Michael Fisher of the Diocese of Buffalo. They discuss the 2025 Jubilee Year and its significance to the Catholic Church both globally and locally.

Learn more about the Jubilee Year in NYS: https://www.nyscatholic.org/resources/2025-jubilee

*This episode was recorded during Holy Week, before the death of Pope Francis

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In episode 44, Gillian chats with Father Matt Duclos from the Diocese of Albany. They discuss Catholic safeguarding initiatives and the Hope & Healing Committee in the Diocese of Albany.

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In episode 43, Gillian chats with David Spicer, attorney for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), and Auxiliary Bishop Edmund Whalen of the Archdiocese of New York. They discuss foreign-born religious workers visas and the impact foreign-born priests have on our communities.

Read the WSJ Article Mentioned: https://www.wsj.com/opinion/the-catholic-churchs-immigration-crisis-new-york-set-to-lose-priests-visa-bureaucracy-5e12e727

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In episode 42, Gillian sits down with Dennis Poust, Executive Director of the New York State Catholic Conference. They discuss key pieces of New York State legislation the Conference is focusing on this session, as well as important federal developments affecting the Catholic Church.

Learn more about ECCA: https://www.nyscatholic.org/posts/statement-educational-choice-children-act-ecca

Read our statement on the proposed expansion of the Child Tax Credit: https://www.nyscatholic.org/posts/nys-catholic-conference-statement-governor-hochuls-proposed-expansion-child-tax-credit

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In episode 41, Gillian chats with Holly Grant from the Coalition to Protect Kids-NY. They discuss what Proposal 1 is, why parents should be concerned about it, and why a State Constitutional amendment is such a big deal. 

Read the Bishops Statement on Proposal One: https://www.nyscatholic.org/posts/proposal-1-wolf-sheeps-clothing 

Learn more about the Coalition to Protect Kids-NY: https://www.protectkidsny.com/ 

Board of Elections Abstract and Complete Language for Proposal One Constitutional Amendment: https://elections.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2024/08/amended-proposal-one-certification-2024_1.pdf 

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In episode 40, Gillian chats with Father Kevin Creagh, C.M., vice president for mission integration at Catholic Health. They discuss what differentiates Catholic Health from secular medical institutions and their advocacy work.

Learn more about Catholic Health: https://www.catholichealthli.org/
2024 End of Session Round-Up: https://www.nyscatholic.org/posts/2024-end-session-round

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In episode 39, Gillian chats with Max Rodriguez, manager of government affairs for the Center for Disability Rights. They discuss the dangers of physician assisted suicide legislation and why everyone should be concerned about it.

Learn more about the Center for Disability Rights: https://cdrnys.org/

Contact your State Senate and Assembly representatives that you oppose this dangerous and deadly practice: https://www.votervoice.net/NYSCATHOLIC/campaigns/110455/respond 

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In episode 38, Gillian chats with Shannon Kelly, executive director of Catholic Charities for Orange, Sullivan and Ulster counties. They discuss the opioid epidemic and the different treatment and prevention programs offered by Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan and Ulster counties. 

Learn more about Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan and Ulster: https://www.cccsos.org/

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In episode 37, Gillian chats with Mother Mary Concepta and Sister Virginia Joy. They discuss the mission of the Sisters of Life and their ministries. 

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In episode 36, Gillian chats with Bishop Emeritus Nicholas DiMarzio from the Diocese of Brooklyn. They discuss the current migrant crisis and how we can respond as Catholics. 

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In episode 35, Gillian chats with Principal Philip Heide from St. Michael's Catholic Academy in Flushing, Queens. They discuss the school's dual language program and Catholic School's Week.

St. Michael's Catholic Academy
Website: https://stmichaelsca.org/
Address: 136-58 41st Ave Flushing NY 11355
Phone: (718) 961-0246 (English / Spanish)
Alternate Phone: (347) 399-8500 (English / Chinese)

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In episode 34, Gillian chats with Bishop Edward Scharfenberger from the Diocese of Albany. They discuss  the horrific terrorist attack in Israel, the ensuing war against Hamas in Gaza, and the stain of anti-Semitism emerging here and abroad.

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In episode 33, Gillian chats with Sister Mary de Paul, O.P. from the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne. They discuss Respect Life Month and her order’s ministry of caring for those with incurable cancer at the end of their lives.

Learn more about the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne: https://hawthorne-dominicans.org/index.html

Learn about Rosary Hill Home: https://www.rosaryhillhome.org/

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In episode 32, Gillian chats with Father Tom Colucci from Most Precious Blood Parish in Walden, NY. They discuss his journey from a 9/11 firefighter to becoming a priest.

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Learn what has been happening in Albany during the month of June 2023.

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In episode 31, Gillian chats with Auxiliary Bishop Gerardo Colacicco from the Archdiocese of New York. They discuss the meaning of the Eucharist, the National Eucharistic Revival in Indianapolis, and the NYS Eucharistic Congress in Auriesville.

• Learn more about the NYS Eucharistic Congress: https://nyseucharisticcongress.org/
• Learn more about the National Eucharistic Revival: https://www.eucharisticrevival.org/

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Learn what has been happening in Albany during the month of May 2023.

Take action against physician assisted suicide: https://www.votervoice.net/NYSCATHOLIC/campaigns/100173/respond

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In episode 30, Gillian chats with Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Espaillat from the Archdiocese of New York. They discuss his appointment as a bishop, youth ministry, and the Hispanic Catholic Charismatic Renewal. 

• Learn more about the Hispanic Catholic Charismatic Renewal: https://www.centrobronx.com/
• Pentecost Vigil Procession: https://www.centrobronx.com/27mayo 

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Learn what has been happening in Albany during the month of April 2023.

Tell Governor Hochul you oppose her abortion expansion plans: https://www.votervoice.net/NYSCATHOLIC/campaigns/103840/respond

Our full memo of opposition on providing abortion pills on SUNY/CUNY campuses: https://www.nyscatholic.org/abortion-pill-access-on-college-campuses/ 

Take Action:
- Contact NYS Assembly Member to oppose providing abortion pills on SUNY/CUNY campuses
- Contact your NYS Senator to oppose providing abortion pills on SUNY/CUNY campuses

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In episode 29, Gillian chats with Michael La Civita, director of communications for the Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA). They discuss CNEWA's response to the earthquakes in Syria  and their other efforts to support the Eastern Catholic Churches.

Learn more about CNEWA: https://cnewa.org/

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Learn what has been happening in Albany during the month of March 2023.

Radical Solidarity: https://www.nyscatholic.org/radical-solidarity/

Additional Resources
- Help for Moms: https://www.nyscatholic.org/helpformoms/
- Abortion: Public Policy and Catholic Teaching Resources: https://www.nyscatholic.org/abortion-public-policy-and-catholic-teaching-resources/

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In episode 28, Gillian chats with Dr. Catherine Ferrier, a Canadian physician and president of the Physicians Alliance Against Euthanasia. They discuss why NY and other states should look at Canada as an example of why assisted suicide should NOT be legalized.

Take action against assisted suicide in NY: https://www.votervoice.net/NYSCATHOLIC/campaigns/100173/respond

Proposed NY Legislation:
A995/S2445 

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Learn what has been happening in Albany during the month of February 2023.

Our statement on lifting the charter school cap: https://www.nyscatholic.org/statement-charter-school-cap/

Our testimony regarding the 2023-2024 elementary and secondary education budget: https://www.nyscatholic.org/elementary-and-secondary-education-budget/

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