Capitol Compass
Capitol Compass is the official podcast of the New York State Catholic Conference. On the show we dive into public policy debates in Albany and Washington, D.C., of concern to the Church, as well as subjects related to Catholic social teaching. New episodes air every other Wednesday.
Episodes
46 episodes since 2021
#40 | Catholic Health on Long Island
In episode 40, Gillian chats with Father Kevin Creagh, C.M., vice president for mission integration at Catholic Health. They discuss what differentiates Catholic Health from secular medical institutions and their advocacy work.Learn mor...
June 26, 2024
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Episode 40
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16:03
#39 | Disabilities & Physician Assisted Suicide
In episode 39, Gillian chats with Max Rodriguez, manager of government affairs for the Center for Disability Rights. They discuss the dangers of physician assisted suicide legislation and why everyone should be concerned about it. Learn...
May 22, 2024
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Episode 39
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21:55
#38 | Addiction Treatment & Prevention
In episode 38, Gillian chats with Shannon Kelly, executive director of Catholic Charities for Orange, Sullivan and Ulster counties. They discuss the opioid epidemic and the different treatment and prevention programs offered by Catholic Chariti...
April 24, 2024
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31:41
#37 | The Sisters of Life & Their Ministries
In episode 37, Gillian chats with Mother Mary Concepta and Sister Virginia Joy. They discuss the mission of the Sisters of Life and their ministries. Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website,
March 27, 2024
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Episode 37
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21:04
#36 | The Migrant Crisis with Bishop DiMarzio
In episode 36, Gillian chats with Bishop Emeritus Nicholas DiMarzio from the Diocese of Brooklyn. They discuss the current migrant crisis and how we can respond as Catholics. Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to...
February 28, 2024
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18:23
#35 | Bilingual Catholic Education with Principal Philip Heide
In episode 35, Gillian chats with Principal Philip Heide from St. Michael's Catholic Academy in Flushing, Queens. They discuss the school's dual language program and Catholic School's Week. St. Michael's Catholic AcademyWebsi...
January 31, 2024
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Episode 35
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25:33
#34 | The Crisis in Israel with Bishop Scharfenberger
In episode 34, Gillian chats with Bishop Edward Scharfenberger from the Diocese of Albany. They discuss the horrific terrorist attack in Israel, the ensuing war against Hamas in Gaza, and the stain of anti-Semitism emerging here and abroa...
November 08, 2023
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Episode 34
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24:57
#33 | Caring for the Terminally Ill with Sister Mary de Paul, O.P.
In episode 33, Gillian chats with Sister Mary de Paul, O.P. from the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne. They discuss Respect Life Month and her order’s ministry of caring for those with incurable cancer at the end of their lives.Learn more ...
October 04, 2023
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Episode 33
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17:12
#32 | From 9/11 Firefighter to Priest with Fr. Tom Colucci
In episode 32, Gillian chats with Father Tom Colucci from Most Precious Blood Parish in Walden, NY. They discuss his journey from a 9/11 firefighter to becoming a priest.Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our websi...
September 06, 2023
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Episode 32
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27:31
BONUS | Monthly Legislative Update: June 2023
Learn what has been happening in Albany during the month of June 2023.
June 21, 2023
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7:45
#31 | The Eucharistic Revival with Bishop Colacicco
In episode 31, Gillian chats with Auxiliary Bishop Gerardo Colacicco from the Archdiocese of New York. They discuss the meaning of the Eucharist, the National Eucharistic Revival in Indianapolis, and the NYS Eucharistic Congress in Auriesville....
June 07, 2023
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Episode 31
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24:00
BONUS | Monthly Legislative Update: May 2023
Learn what has been happening in Albany during the month of May 2023.Take action against physician assisted suicide: https://www.votervoice.net/NYSCATHOLIC/campai...
May 17, 2023
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7:15
#30 | Aspiring to Holiness with Bishop Espaillat
In episode 30, Gillian chats with Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Espaillat from the Archdiocese of New York. They discuss his appointment as a bishop, youth ministry, and the Hispanic Catholic Charismatic Renewal. Learn more about the...
May 03, 2023
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Episode 30
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35:33
BONUS | Monthly Legislative Update: April 2023
Learn what has been happening in Albany during the month of April 2023.Tell Governor Hochul you oppose her abortion expansion plans: https://www.votervoice.net/NY...
April 19, 2023
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3:50
#29 | CNEWA's Earthquake Response with Michael La Civita
In episode 29, Gillian chats with Michael La Civita, director of communications for the Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA). They discuss CNEWA's response to the earthquakes in Syria and their other efforts to support the Easte...
April 05, 2023
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Episode 29
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31:59
BONUS | Monthly Legislative Update: March 2023
Learn what has been happening in Albany during the month of March 2023.Radical Solidarity: https://www.nyscatholic.org/radical-solidarity/Additional Resources- Hel...
March 15, 2023
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5:28
#28 | Assisted Suicide: Learning from Canada with Dr. Catherine Ferrier
In episode 28, Gillian chats with Dr. Catherine Ferrier, a Canadian physician and president of the Physicians Alliance Against Euthanasia. They discuss why NY and other states should look at Canad...
March 01, 2023
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Episode 28
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24:36
BONUS | Monthly Legislative Update: February 2023
Learn what has been happening in Albany during the month of February 2023.Our statement on lifting the charter school cap: https://www.nyscatholic.org/statement-charter...
February 15, 2023
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7:32
#27 | Abortion Pills Dangers with Joe Zalot
In episode 27, Gillian chats with Joe Zalot, an ethicist from the National Catholic Bioethics Center. They discuss the dangers of abortion pills and currently proposed NY legislation. Propo...
February 01, 2023
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Episode 27
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34:53
BONUS | Monthly Legislative Update: January 2023
Learn what has been happening in Albany during the month of January 2023.
January 18, 2023
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6:25
#26 | A New Chapter for Bishop Henning
In episode 26, Gillian chats with Auxiliary Bishop Richard Henning from the Diocese of Rockville Centre. They discuss his new appointment as coadjutor bishop of the Diocese of Providence in Rhode Island. Sign up for the Catholic Ac...
January 04, 2023
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Episode 26
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17:25
#25 | Prison Ministry with Deacon Matt Hens
In episode 25, Gillian chats with Deacon Matt Hens from the Diocese of Buffalo. They discuss the importance of prison ministry and restorative justice. Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to our website, nyscatho...
December 07, 2022
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Episode 25
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19:12
#24 | A Life of Service with Fr. Mark Reilly
In episode 24, Gillian chats with Fr. Mark Reilly from St. Peter's Parish in Massena, NY, in the Diocese of Ogdensburg. They discuss his service as a Marine Corps veteran, parish priest and military chaplain. Sign up for the Catholic Ac...
November 09, 2022
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Episode 24
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27:04
#23 | Faithful Citizenship with Bishop Lucia
In episode 23, Gillian chats with Bishop Douglas Lucia from the Diocese of Syracuse. They discuss Catholicism, politics, and our moral and civic duty to be active in the political arena. Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by ...
October 26, 2022
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Episode 23
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30:04
#22 | Respecting Life in Blue States with Molly Sheahan
In episode 22, Gillian chats with Molly Sheahan, associate director for life and family advocacy at the California Catholic Conference. They discuss California’s Proposition 1 and how could set precedence for other states, as well as, being pro...
October 12, 2022
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Episode 22
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32:45