Interview with my Mom

Mom talks about her inspirations and trip from Poland to the US at a young age.

How God Saved Me – Paulist Fr. Mark-David Janus

In this interview with Emanuele Sesta, Paulist Fr. Mark-David Janus discusses his life, vocation story and ministry. With a background in psychology, Fr. Mark-David has served as president and publisher of Paulist Press since 2010. To see a short video...

Journeying Together – Paulist Fr. Jerry Tully

In 2019, Paulist Fr. Gerard "Jerry" Tully is celebrating the 25th anniversary of his ordination as a priest on May 14, 1994. Fr. Jerry, a Bronx native, serves as associate pastor of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Community in Los...

I Do Believe
January 16, 2020 App Interview

Amidst Thanksgiving preparations of 2019, Linda Pfeffer speaks with her grandson, Nico Joel, while his mother talks about teriyaki chicken in the background. Linda shares about her relationship with God, Catholicism, and spirituality in general that resonates with Nico as...

Allison Gallardo and her step-grandfather Rafael Jimenez talk about growing up in the Dominican Republic

In this interview, made on November 5th, 2018 in Whitehall, Pennsylvania, Allison Gallardo (15) interviews her step-mother's father, Rafael Jimenez (56). Together they talked about his childhood in the Dominican Republic; how his childhood was normal, how their school system...

Grandpa Perisin’s Interview

We talked about his whole life, from his service, captivity in war, meeting his wife, and the role of religion in his life.

Common Ground Tacony: Janice Monzo-Perry

This week I interview my cousin Janice Monzo who is originally from South Philadelphia 5th & Dudley Sts, but worked all over the city with the Salvation Army for 34 years. While working for the Salvation Army Janice's job was...

From Cuba to Miami

My grandmother lived a very hard life moving from Cuba to Miami. Especially while taking care of her son in the ghettos of Puerto rico

A Talk With Grandma

I interviewed my Grandma, Patty Frawley, about her life. She sadly lost her youngest son when he was only 20 years old and grew up without the great family support that I’m so lucky to have. My Grandma was born...

Living History Project – New Immigrants: Piotr Jankowski

My mother, Kasia Jankowski, immigrated to the United States from Poland in order to discover better economic opportunities which she elaborates on in this interview.

Omi’s First Communion and Profession of Faith

Ilya Yanovitch (8 years old) interviews his Omi (Marlies Yanovitch) about her first communion in the Catholic Church.

The conversion and life story of Teresa Whiteside

Teresa Whiteside has an incredible life story. From her life story of her parents divorce and high school career as a lost teen to a strong beautiful catholic mom.

Grandpa Interview

Interview of my Grandpa Zbigniew Zajac by Jonas Zajac

Romeila Loya De Rascon’ & Giselle Terrones Rascon;The Great Thanksgiving Listen

I interviewed my grandmother for this project to feel more connected with her.It is November 25 of 2018.I am Giselle Terrones (14) and my grandmother is 68 years of age.Also to take the chance to learn more about her.Since she...

Ethnographic Exercise Interview: Aiden Thieme & Megan Thieme

In this interview with my mother, Megan Thieme (b. 1974) she recounts her experiences growing up in the Catholic community and how her beliefs have shifted over time, from growing into adolescence to becoming a mother and beyond.