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Called to Serve with Kathy Barrans
The Called to Serve Podcast shares the stories of the many people in the Albany Diocese who are dedicating their lives to serving God as they further the mission of the Catholic Church. We thank them all for their dedication and for taking the time to share their stories with us, hopefully inspiring others to reflect on how God may be calling them to serve.
Called to Serve with Kathy Barrans
Latest Episodes
Ask Bishop Mark (Season 2 Episode 17)
We invited people in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, NY to submit questions for Bishop Mark O'Connell, and got a good response. We were not able to get through all the questions in this episode, so there will be more Ask Bishop Mark segme...
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Medical Aid in Dying Act: Lenora's Story (Season 2 Episode 16)
Lenora Lemay is a parishioner in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, NY. She has a chronic pain condition and supporters of the Medical Aid in Dying Act, which took effect in NY State on August 5, 2026, would say the law was created to help p...
Newly Ordained (Season 2 Episode 15)
Fr. Alexander Turpin, ordained in May 2026 in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, NY, shares his experiences in the first few months of his priesthood.
Residents Encounter Christ (REC) - Prison Ministry (Season 2 Episode 14)
Residents Encounter Christ (REC) is a prison ministry in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, NY. Kevin Fragnoli, Patty Johnson, and Shirley Neet have each been sharing the Catholic faith with inmates through the REC program for years....
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 fo...