Jubilee 2025: Pilgrims of Hope

Episode 10: To Rome, with faith: Young adult witnessed canonizations | Jubilee 2025: Pilgrims of Hope

gina.capellazzi@catholiccourier.com (Catholic Courier) — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Erin Bankey made a pilgrimage to Rome for Jubilee 2025 and was present in St. Peter’s Square for the canonization of Sts. Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati. In the final episode of Jubilee 2025: Pilgrims of Hope podcast, Erin sat down with the Courier’s Gina Capellazzi to describe her experiences on her first pilgrimage.

To learn more about the Jubilee 2025: Pilgrim of Hope podcast and other Catholic Courier podcasts: https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/

To listen to previous episodes of Jubilee 2025: Pilgrims of Hope podcast: https://jubilee2025.fireside.fm/

Credits:

Host: Gina Capellazzi
Guests: Erin Bankey
Announcer: Robert DiJames
Music by: Joseph DiJames
Edited by: Gina Capellazzi

Episode 9: A Heritage of Faith: Black Catholic History Month

gina.capellazzi@catholiccourier.com (Catholic Courier) — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500

In episode nine, three women affiliated with Immaculate Conception/St. Bridget in Rochester and the Ladies of Peter Claver Court 106 share about the rich heritage of faith that can be found in the African American Catholic tradition. Hear how the parish of Immaculate Conception/St. Bridget is marking November’s commemoration of Black Catholic History Month as well as more about the recently reinstated Knights and Ladies of Peter Claver in Rochester.

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To learn more about Immaculate Conception/St. Bridget Church and the Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary, visit https://www.immaculateconceptionrochester.org/

To learn more about the Jubilee 2025: Pilgrim of Hope podcast and other Catholic Courier podcasts: https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/

Credits:
Host: Jennifer Burke and Gina Capellazzi
Guests: Lynn Fulmore, Joanne Gordon and Ramona Moore
Announcer: Robert DiJames
Music by: Joseph DiJames
Edited by: Gina Capellazzi

Episode 8: Mornings with Mary

gina.capellazzi@catholiccourier.com (Catholic Courier) — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400

October is the month of the Holy Rosary, and this year, also marks the Jubilee of Marian Spirituality. In episode eight of the “Pilgrims of Hope” podcast, two members of Magnificat Rochester sit down with Courier Staff Writer Elena Cambio to discuss the organization and the richness of Marian spirituality. Magnificat Rochester is part of an international movement that follows the example of Mary and Elizabeth as a woman-to-woman ministry within the Roman Catholic Church and seeks to generate a lively faith in God along with a love for Mary and the Church.

For the Magnificat Rochester website: https://magnificatrochester.org/

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Credits:
Host: Elena Cambio and Gina Capellazzi
Guests: Ann Iten and Jeanne Walker
Announcer: Robert DiJames
Music by: Joseph DiJames
Edited by: Gina Capellazzi

Episode 7: Formed in the Faith

gina.capellazzi@catholiccourier.com (Catholic Courier) — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400

With the start of a new school year also comes the start of a new catechetical year. Just in time for Catechetical Sunday on Sept. 21, episode seven of the Jubilee 2025: Pilgrims of Hope podcast shines a light on the importance of effective catechism, the various catechetical models used in the Diocese of Rochester, the experiences of two “accidental” catechists from among the Catholic Courier’s own staff, and shares some online resources available to catechists and families for ongoing faith formation. The episode features Leslie Barkin, Director of the Office of Evangelization & Catechesis for the Diocese of Rochester, as well as Catholic Courier Managing Editor Jennifer Ficcaglia and Staff Writer Jennifer Burke.

For the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis website: https://oec.dor.org/
To read Jen's blog on being a catechist: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/a-catechist-who-me/
For Kids' Chronicle: https://catholiccourier.com/faith-and-family/kids-chronicle/
For Why Do Catholics: https://catholiccourier.com/articles/why-do-catholics/

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To learn more about the Jubilee 2025: Pilgrim of Hope podcast and other Catholic Courier podcasts: https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/

Episode 6: ‘A Critical Mass’

gina.capellazzi@catholiccourier.com (Catholic Courier) — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0400

What makes for a thriving young adult ministry in today’s Catholic Church? Young adult ministry leaders Colleen Young and Tyler Davis, of the multi-parish initiative Converge, as well as Mark Capellazzi, Project Coordinator of Youth & Young Adult Ministry for the Diocese of Rochester, share some of the elements they see as crucial for building for a thriving young adult ministry based on their experiences with Converge and other young adult ministries from around the Diocese of Rochester. Learn more about how their involvement in young adult ministry has enriched their own Catholic faith.

Like and subscribe so you don’t miss an episode of Jubilee 2025: Pilgrims of Hope, a podcast from the Catholic Courier, the newspaper of the Diocese of Rochester. To learn more about the Jubilee 2025: Pilgrim of Hope podcast and other Catholic Courier podcasts: https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/

Credits:

Host: Gina Capellazzi
Guests: Mark Capellazzi, Tyler Davis, Colleen Young
Announcer: Robert DiJames
Music by: Joseph DiJames
Edited by: Gina Capellazzi

Episode 5: Take a Rochester Relics Road Trip

gina.capellazzi@catholiccourier.com (Catholic Courier) — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0400

In episode five of the Jubilee 2025: Pilgrims of Hope podcast, Catholic Courier staff writers Jennifer Burke and Elena Cambio sit down with Managing Editor Jennifer Ficcaglia to go “behind the scenes” of the Courier’s new Relics Tour multimedia project. Learn more about what drew them to the project of mapping the relics at various churches of the Diocese of Rochester and how it all ties into the theme of this jubilee year.

Visit the Catholic Courier's Rochester Relics Tour: https://catholiccourier.com/relicstour/

To learn more about Jubilee 2025:
https://oec.dor.org/jubilee-2025/
https://catholiccourier.com/articles/...
https://www.usccb.org/jubilee2025
https://www.iubilaeum2025.va/en.html

Credits:
Hosts: Gina Capellazzi and Jennifer Ficcaglia
Guests: Jennifer Burke and Elena Cambio
Announcer: Robert DiJames
Music by: Joseph DiJames
Video by: Catholic News Service
Rochester Relics Tour project by: Matt Saxon
Edited by: Gina Capellazzi

Episode 4: ‘Through God’s Grace’

gina.capellazzi@catholiccourier.com (Catholic Courier) — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Cameron Pettee is a high school senior and a recent recipient of the Diocese of Rochester’s Hands of Christ Award. The awards are presented by the diocese to recognize seniors who have exhibited outstanding service in their parishes, homes, schools and communities, demonstrating Christian attitudes through their words and examples. Cameron also has cerebral palsy. He and his parents recently sat down with Courier Staff Writer Mike Latona to share about Cameron’s life, his faith and his plans for the future.

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To learn more about the Jubilee 2025: Pilgrim of Hope podcast and other Catholic Courier podcasts: https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/

To learn more about Jubilee 2025: https://oec.dor.org/jubilee-2025/ https://catholiccourier.com/articles/... https://www.usccb.org/jubilee2025 https://www.iubilaeum2025.va/en.html

Credits:
Hosts: Gina Capellazzi and Mike Latona
Guests: Cameron, Julie and Mike Pettee
Sponsor: St. Catherine of Siena, Mendon
Announcer: Robert DiJames
Music by: Joseph DiJames
Edited by: Gina Capellazzi

Episode 3: A Parish’s Heartbeat

gina.capellazzi@catholiccourier.com (Catholic Courier) — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Volunteers are essential to parish life and ministry and are one of the groups receiving special recognition during Jubilee Year 2025. Betsy MacKinnon, a longtime volunteer at Rochester’s Holy Apostles Parish, recently sat down with the Catholic Courier’s Elena Cambio to talk about her volunteer work.

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To learn more about the Jubilee 2025: Pilgrim of Hope podcast and other Catholic Courier podcasts: https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/

To learn more about Jubilee 2025:
https://oec.dor.org/jubilee-2025/
https://catholiccourier.com/articles/...
https://www.usccb.org/jubilee2025
https://www.iubilaeum2025.va/en.html

Credits:
Hosts: Elena Cambio and Gina Capellazzi
Guest: Betsy MacKinnon, outreach coordinator of Holy Apostles Parish
Announcer: Robert DiJames
Music by: Joseph DiJames
Edited by: Gina Capellazzi

Episode 2: Faith on the Force

gina.capellazzi@catholiccourier.com (Catholic Courier) — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Deacon Ed Giblin is the Director of the Office of the Permanent Diaconate for the Diocese of Rochester, NY. Deacon Giblin also has a long and accomplished history as a public servant, having served more than 32 years as a police officer and police command officer. In this episode, he reflects on his faith, his career and his vocation.

To learn more about Jubilee 2025: https://oec.dor.org/jubilee-2025/ https://catholiccourier.com/articles/... https://www.usccb.org/jubilee2025 https://www.iubilaeum2025.va/en.html

Credits:
Hosts: Mike Latona and Gina Capellazzi
Guest: Deacon Ed Giblin
Announcer: Robert DiJames
Music by Joseph DiJames
Edited by Gina Capellazzi

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Episode 1: What is a Jubilee Year?

gina.capellazzi@catholiccourier.com (Catholic Courier) — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Don Smith, coordinator of sacramental catechesis and family life for the Diocese of Rochester, explains what a jubilee year is and what people can expect from Jubilee 2025.

Like and subscribe so you don’t miss an episode of Jubilee 2025: Pilgrims of Hope, a new podcast from the Catholic Courier, the newspaper of the Diocese of Rochester.

To learn more about the Jubilee 2025: Pilgrim of Hope podcast and other Catholic Courier podcasts:
https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/

To learn more about Jubilee 2025:
https://oec.dor.org/jubilee-2025/
https://catholiccourier.com/articles/tag/2025-jubilee-year/
https://www.usccb.org/jubilee2025
https://www.iubilaeum2025.va/en.html

Credits:
Host: Gina Capellazzi
Guest: Don Smith
Announcer: Robert DiJames
Music by Joseph DiJames
Edited by Gina Capellazzi

Jubilee 2025: Pilgrims of Hope: Teaser

gina.capellazzi@catholiccourier.com (Catholic Courier) — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0500

In conjunction with the church’s universal jubilee year, the Catholic Courier is launching a special podcast called Jubilee 2025: Pilgrims of Hope. In this podcast, the Catholic Courier will highlight the faith of various members of the Diocese of Rochester who represent groups of the faithful receiving special recognition throughout the Jubilee Year.

To learn more about the Jubilee 2025: Pilgrim of Hope podcast and other Catholic Courier podcasts:
https://catholiccourier.com/podcasts/

To learn more about Jubilee 2025:
https://oec.dor.org/jubilee-2025/
https://catholiccourier.com/articles/tag/2025-jubilee-year/
https://www.usccb.org/jubilee2025
https://www.iubilaeum2025.va/en.html