Sem Says Podcast
1) Vocation Journeys: an interview with Fr. Friel
In this episode of "Sem Says," Fr. David Friel shares his transition from vocations director to liturgical theologian at Saint Charles Seminary. He discusses his unexpected path from potential militar...Show More
2) Vocation Journeys: an interview with Fr. Philip Bochanski
Fr. Philip Bochanski discusses his transformative experiences from leading Courage International to his role as Curia in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. He shares insights on pastoral care, the impor...Show More
3) Propaduedic Year
Join hosts Nick and Ryan as they welcome the insightful Michael for a deep, soul-stirring chat about the game-changing Propaedeutic Year. Ever wondered what happens when you strip away the distraction...Show More
4) New Year, New Crew
Dcn. Andrew St. Denis is the last remaining member of the podcast. In this episode, he hands it off to two news hosts and reflects on what the podcast meant to him, his time in seminary, and what he l...Show More
5) The Seminary is Moving
Andrew, Nikolai, and Drew. Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary is in the process of moving from our current campus, known as Overbrook, to Gwynedd, Pa. The seminarians reflect on the process of this major...Show More
6) New Deacons
Drew and Nikolai. We are both deacons! Newly ordained classmates catch up on the beginnings of ministry as transitional deacons. What have been the best parts and the hardest parts of this new ministr...Show More
7) On Language
Alex and Anthony discuss language. Anthony a linguist, delves into the nuances of language, how it effects spirituality and it's effect upon his own person. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...Show More
8) Tolkien and Fantasy
Alex and Nikolai. Deacon Alex summarizes and explains his lenten series, reflecting on the merits of fantasy, especially in the works of J. R. R. Tolkien. What sets fantasy apart from other genres of ...Show More
9) St. Francis of Assisi
Andrew and Cole discuss Cole's decision to enter the seminary and their mutual devotion to St. Francis of Assisi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10) Ordination and Vocation
Nikolai, James, Brendan, and Connor. Recorded shortly after his ordination, deacon James shares some of his thoughts and experiences on entering Holy Orders. He and Connor each tell a bit of their voc...Show More