This Memorial Day weekend is a particularly joyful one here in the Archdiocese of New York. Cardinal Dolan ordained three new priests on Saturday, and we celebrated the Solemnity of Pentecost on Sunday! Check out this episode to hear a few of Fr. Connolly's thoughts...
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Pallbearer to Pastor: How This Funeral Director Became “Father” – Fr. Anthony Mizzi-Gili | Casting the Net Podcast
Believe it or not, Fr. Anthony Mizzi-Gili's most intrepid journey was not his move from his native Staten Island to his parish in Poughkeepsie! Rather, it was leaving behind a life in business and a career to follow where God was ultimately leading him, the...
Witness to the Word – From the New York Post to a New York Parish – Fr. John Wilson | Casting the Net Podcast
Fr. John Wilson is the Parochial Vicar at St. Kateri Parish in Lagrangeville, NY. Listen as we share a few laughs, some deep spiritual insights, discernment help and, especially, as Fr. Wilson shares his adventure which took him...
“What do you want to do with the rest of your life?!” – Fr. Ryan Muldoon | Casting the Net Podcast
Fr. Ryan Muldoon, Parochial Vicar of St. Patrick's Parish in Yorktown Heights, shares his story of how, inspired by his family and the faithful priests in his parish and high school, he heard God's call to the priesthood. And thank God he answered! Hear how a...
“Answering for Belief” – Fr. Leo Camurati, O.P. | Casting the Net Podcast
Fr. Leo Camurati of the Order of Preachers, or, Dominicans, is the Chaplain and Mathematics and Physics Teacher at the Montfort Academy! Fr. Leo tells us his vocation story as only he can, blending his quick wit and humor with a profound intellectual and spiritual...
“Consolidate the Grace” – Fr. Erik Lenhart, OFM Cap | Casting the Net Podcast
What a joy to spend time with my friend and colleague in the vineyard, Fr. Erik Lenhart! Fr. Erik Lenhart, known for his smile, his humor, his humility, and his simple yet profound spiritual guidance, tells the story of how God...
“On the Pile”: From FDNY to “Father” – Fr. Tom Colucci | Casting the Net Podcast
Listen as Fr. Tom Colucci, Pastor of Most Precious Blood Parish in Walden, N.Y., shares his INCREDIBLE and INSPIRATIONAL story! From college dropout, to gym teacher, to FDNY Captain and 9/11 HERO, to Benedictine Monk, Fr. Colucci brings a wide expanse of experiences...
Beauty Engenders Conversion & Discernment – Fr. Jon Tveit | Casting the Net Podcast
When we recorded this interview, Fr. Jon Tveit was the Parochial Vicar at St. James the Apostle Parish in Carmel, NY. Now, Fr. Tveit serves as the Administrator of St. Mary's Church in Wappingers Falls! Listen to Fr. Tveit's story to hear how the sheer beauty of the...
Joyfully Conformed to the Crucified Christ – Fr. Robert Dunn | Casting the Net Podcast
What a special episode this is! Though we recorded back in March, we're publishing this interview today, May 26th, 2022, my 4th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood! This week's guest is none other than Fr. Robert Dunn, the priest who first inspired me to...
The Architect Priest: Building a Community of Disciples with Fr. Carlos Limongi | Casting the Net Podcast
Fr. Carlos Limongi is the Administrator of St. Joseph and St. Mary Immaculate on Staten Island, NY. An incredibly joyful priest - and Fr. Connolly's classmate! - Fr. Limongi shares his unique journey to the priesthood. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or...