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Religious Nationalism, Hope, and Anti-Poverty Initiatives
On today’s episode of JustLove, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan has a conversation with Prof. David Thang Moe, Ph.D. about the religious nationalism and tribalism that has fueled the ongoing conflict in Southeast Asia Nation of Myanmar. Moe who himself was born and raised in a small village in Myanmar – and where he sees hope for the future of the country of his birth. In addition, he talks with Dr. James Sullivan, Ph.D. as we look at the University of Notre Dame’s new antipoverty initiative dedicated to developing and advancing innovative solutions to assist vulnerable populations in addition to training a new generation of leaders committed to the fight against poverty.
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Empowering Women’s Health and Human Rights
On this weekend of Mother’s Day where we will be focusing on the topic of Maternal Health, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan speaks to Jonah Gensler, Chief Executive Officer, and Pura Cruz, Senior Client Advocate of LSA Family Health Services about how the organization they serve focuses their work on women and provides these women with the best care possible. He also has a conversation with Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Sacred Heart University in Connecticut Prof Christine Susienka about Human Rights – both what they are specifically, and who has the responsibility – legally and morally – to protect them.
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Preparing for Parenthood: Nurturing Older Siblings and Supporting Foster Care
On this week’s JustLove before Mother’s Day, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan has a conversation with Certified Postpartum Doula and Author Manon Chevallerau about her recently published book “You’re Going to be a Big Sibling” to help teach older siblings necessary tools and confidence to help and to welcome their newborn siblings. In addition, before we commemorate National Foster Care Day on Tuesday, May 7th, the Director of Foster Parent Recruitment for Catholic Guardian Services in New York Che Stokes discusses Foster Care – what it is and what types of foster homes are needed to care for children in need of foster care today.
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Community Stories of Compassion and Service: Honoring Volunteerism
On this episode of JustLove, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan highlights the spirit of volunteerism in honor of Volunteer Appreciation Week. He engages in a heartfelt conversation with Danielle Crews, who discovered Catholic Charities during a food pantry distribution at St. Cecilia’s Parish in East Harlem, about the impact of serving their community. At Catholic Charities, our commitment to immigrants is unwavering. To shed light on the issue, Monsignor speaks with Gabriel Pithan Daudt about his journey to the United States and his current efforts to support others, including asylum seekers with their immigration applications. Lastly, we hear from Pat Perlstein, who shares her journey of educating others and transitioning into a…
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Reflections on Passover and Volunteer Appreciation Week
On this episode of JustLove, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan engages in a conversation with Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin, a contributing editor at Religion News Services, as Jewish people worldwide prepare to celebrate Passover on April 22nd. In light of the tragic events in Israel on October 7th, they discuss the significance of this First Passover since and delve into Rabbi Salkin’s reflection titled “Six Months of Jewish Loneliness,” which was written for Religion News Services on the six-month anniversary of that tragic day. Additionally, as Volunteer Appreciation Week commences on April 21st, Danielle Crews joins the show to share her experience of discovering Catholic Charities during a food pantry distribution at St.…