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I talk to my parents about life, family, the keys to a strong relationship, and their most interesting jobs.

My journey of catholic faith

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...

Me and my grandpa Richard Riha talked about his life story on Monday April 23rd 2018. He told me how he lived it and what made it great and what made his life worth living is definitely the family he...

A story about growing up in a Catholic household, living 18 lives, and managing to be creative in a house full of 50 women.

Interview between Richard Buck, his daughter, Amber Plumb, and granddaughter, Skylar Plumb, covering Richard's adventures while Amber was growing up, his work, and his love for the islands and the sea.

We talked about my mom's experiences with the Catholic Church from when she was a little girl in the Philippines to now as a grandmother in the United States.

Today, I interviewed my grandmother, Natalie Nedoma. When she was only 5 years old, Natalie’s mother died which left her and her 3 siblings in the care of her ailing father. When he died at the age of 10, her...

Kurt interviewing his grandmother (a.k.a Omie) over the Thanksgiving holidays in 2015.

Rob Tolbert is my neighbor and now knew friend after listening to his advice and adventures

John told me about his life and how he grew up in Japan and was involved in the Marines. He told me all about his family and the impact that they have had in his life. He was a very...

Nell Schneider (6/18/1930-) talks with her grandson, Matthew Harrison, and her daughter (Matthew's mother), Sue Harrison, at her Glendale Wisconsin home. During this interview, Nell discusses her graduation from high school, taking and teaching college courses at the University of...

Tue and Joseph, both Vietnamese and raised Catholic in the U.S. talk about the role of Catholicism in their life. Buddhism is very prevalent in the Vietnamese culture also plays a role in their spiritual lives.

My grandma and I recounted her life growing up, reflecting on the good and the bad.

Pierre and Paige discuss his family history, the move to the U.S. from Lebanon, and compare the two places and his childhood across both of them.

A meaningful talk with my adoptive mom about us, 9/11, and my adoptive Dad Jon.

My aunt is catholic and she didn’t necessarily follow all the “rules” of Catholicism but she still believes in God and has formed a relationship with God. She said that she was going through a time when she lost herself...

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...

Throughout the enterview I asked my grandmother about her religious and life adventures. We talked about how it used to be when she was younger and What is was like growing up.

Why Fr. Jeremy is a priest. How he came to become a priest.

An open conversation about the Catholic Church and how growing up Catholic shaped my mother’s opinion of present day scandals.

In this interview with Emanuele Sesta, Paulist Fr. Ted Vierra discusses his life, vocation story and ministry. Paulist Fr. Ted Vierra, age 89, has been a priest for 59 years. He lives at the Paulist rectory next to St. Paul...

In this conversation with Emanuele Sesta, Paulist Fr. Bernard Campbell discusses his life and ministry as an American priest in Italy. At the time of this interview in 2018, Fr. Bernie was the vice rector of St. Patrick's Catholic American...

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...

Paulist Fr. Steven Petroff is pastor of St. Patrick's Catholic American Parish in Rome. In this interview with Emanuele Sesta, Fr. Steve reflects on the 99-year-old Paulist ministry in the Eternal City and shares his own vocation story. To see...