Church Life Today
Hosted by Lenny DeLorenzo, McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame, Church Life Today features conversations with pastoral leaders and scholars from around the country and covers issues that matter most to Church life today.
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Justice and Reconciliation with Daniel Philpott Part 2
Leonard DeLorenzo for Church Life Today welcomes Daniel Philpott to talk about the biblical notion of justice, the work of reconciliation after violence and civil strife,...
Justice and Reconciliation with Daniel Philpott Part 1
Leonard DeLorenzo for Church Life Today welcomes Daniel Philpott to talk about the biblical notion of justice, the work of reconciliation after violence and civil strife, and...
Upholding Human Dignity with Jessica Keating
Leonard DeLorenzo for Church Life Today welcomes Jessica Keating to talk about what we can do to build a culture more welcoming of life and more devoted to upholding human...
The “End of Ending” with Josh Noem
Leonard DeLorenzo for Church Life Today welcomes Josh Noem to talk about his debut book, “End of Ending,” an inspiring, realistic work of fiction that crafts a hopeful vision...
The Full Vision of Catholic Education with Kyle Pietrantonio
Leonard DeLorenzo for Church Life Today welcomes Kyle Pietrantonio to talk about the full vision of Catholic education: the students, the families, and the community of faith....
How Americans Understand Abortion with Dr. Tricia Bruce, Part 1
Leonard DeLorenzo for Church Life Today welcomes Dr. Tricia Bruce to discuss her report, “How Americans Understand Abortion” and to offer some observations and insights on...
Sin, Conversion, and America Today with Gloria Purvis
Leonard DeLorenzo for Church Life Today welcomes Gloria Purvis to speak, in light of recent violence in America, not only about law and order, but sin and conversion. Gloria...
Systemic Racism with Eric Styles
Leonard DeLorenzo for Church Life Today welcomes Eric Styles, a rector at the University of Notre Dame, to talk about his recent article concerning the death of George Floyd, the...
The Seminary with Msgr. Michael Heintz
Leonard DeLorenzo for Church Life Today welcomes Msgr. Michael Heintz to talk about the seminary: who’s being formed, how are they being formed, and to what end. Msgr. Heintz is...
Remodeling Catholic Education with Elisabeth Sullivan
Leonard DeLorenzo for Church Life Today welcomes Elisabeth Sullivan to talk about how the holistic model for Catholic education that developed over two millennia has been replaced...
Catholic Education with Dr. Erin Barisano
Leonard DeLorenzo for Church Life Today welcomes Dr. Erin Barisano to talk about her work as a superintendent and Catholic education in her diocese and beyond. Dr. Barisano is the...
Managerial Strategy in the Church with Betsy Bohlen
Leonard DeLorenzo for Church Life Today welcomes Betsy Bohlen to talk about the role of managerial and strategic expertise in shaping the leadership of the Church. Betsy is the...