Saying Yes to Catholic Education with Kyle Pietrantonio

This Lenten season, we are so grateful to welcome Kyle Pietrantonio, Senior Partner at Partners in Mission, to the show. Kyle's yes is rooted in a deep Catholic upbringing, a providential detour through Classics and Medieval Studies, and a leap of faith that led him straight into the heart of Catholic education. 

In this episode, Kyle shares how God's hand guided him to where he is today, why Catholic schools are one of the most powerful vehicles for evangelization in our time, and what it means to truly cast out into the deep in service to our Church.

We also get to share something very dear to us here at Paloma & Fig: an exciting leadership opportunity at our very own St. Joseph's Catholic School in beautiful Macon, Georgia.

Learn More About St. Joseph's and Macon, GA: 

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1872, St. Joseph's Catholic School in Macon, Georgia has over 152 years of Catholic educational tradition. Serving 210 students from Pre-K through 5th grade, the school forms disciples through rigorous academics, daily lived faith, and a warm, welcoming community rooted in the Gospel. Students grow through rich liturgical life, sacramental preparation, service, and a vibrant student culture encompassing leadership, arts, and STEM. 

Closely partnered with St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Diocese of Savannah, the school is distinguished by engaged families, active parishioners, and a deep commitment to the dignity of each child. Macon itself is a thriving Southern gem — recognized by Southern Living as a Top 10 Southern Destination and by Time Magazine as one of the World's Greatest Places in 2025.

Resources:

• History of Catholicism in Macon and Historic St. Joseph Catholic Church
• Wildcat 
• History of Fr. James “Hootie” McCown and Flannery
• More information on Current Search for St. Joseph’s led by Partners in Mission
• St. Joseph’s Catholic School
• Principal Prospectus
• Learn more about the Georgia Martyrs
• Learn more about Macon

Produced by Saint Kolbe Studios