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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
"It's Not About Closing Parishes" (Season 2 Episode 23)
Bishop Mark O’Connell shares thoughts on his Parish Sustainability and Growth Discipline which he shared with parishes in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, N.Y. in early October 2026. He is calling on each parish to assess their current sit...
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40 Hours Devotion: The Beauty of Adoration (Season 2 Episode 22)
Paul and Carol Heckman talk about the 40 Hours Devotion that takes place at Immaculate Conception Church in Glenville, New York on October 9-11, 2026, sharing about the many blessings that come from taking time to adore Jesus Christ in the Bles...
CarePortal: Connecting churches with families in need (Season 2 Episode 21)
As Catholics, we are called to serve, sharing the love of God with all, especially those in need. CarePortal helps by connecting children and families in need with local churches. In this episode, learn how CarePortal works, what it takes to ge...
Ask Bishop Mark 2 (Season 2 Episode 20)
Once again, Bishop Mark O'Connell answers questions that people in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, NY submitted. This is the second edition of "Ask Bishop Mark." If you have questions for him, email them to
Foster Parents (Season 2 Episode 19)
Kevin Doherty is Executive Director for St. Catherine’s Center for Children in Albany, NY. He and his wife Jen were also foster parents. They were blessed to adopt their foster child, Sierra. All three join me to talk about their journey, shari...