Fr. Hartley Bancroft is the Pastor of St. Joseph's Church in Millbrook. He may not have known that he was going to be a Catholic priest when he was studying physics at Duke University, but he was inspired by a challenging question at his pastor's funeral. This began a...
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“Who’s Going to Step Up and Take His Place?” – Fr. Hartley Bancroft | Casting the Net Podcast
Fr. Hartley Bancroft is the Pastor of St. Joseph's Church in Millbrook. He may not have known that he was going to be a Catholic priest when he was studying physics at Duke University, but he was inspired by a challenging question at his pastor's funeral. This began a...
From Diocesan Priest to Carmelite Friar – Fr. Justin Cinnante, O.Carm. | Casting the Net Podcast
Fr. Justin Cinnante, O. Carm. is a Carmelite priest and the Chaplain at Iona Preparatory High School. "Fr. Justin" is a household name in the Hudson Valley thanks to the loving ministry and infectious smile and humor of this beloved priest! Hear how after years of...
Presbyterian “Friend of the Homeless” Finds His Home in the Catholic Church – Fr. Zachary Alspaugh | Casting the Net Podcast
Fr. Zachary Alspaugh, Parochial Vicar at St. Patrick's Church in Yorktown Heights, had a somewhat longer journey to the priesthood than most, but ultimately followed God's call home to the Catholic Church and even the priesthood of Jesus Christ. Listen to Fr....
“Let’s Go!” – Bishop Joseph Espaillat | Casting the Net Podcast
Bishop Joseph Espaillat, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of New York, is the Pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Church in the Bronx, Spiritual Director to the Catholic Charismatic Center, founder of the Youth Ministry Office of the Archdiocese of New York, and, at...
Special Episode! Pentecost & Priestly Ordination
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...
Nigeria to New York: A Missionary at Heart – Fr. Charles Achi | Casting the Net Podcast
Fr. Charles Achi is the Parochial Vicar at St. Martin De Porres Parish in Poughkeepsie, New York. Originally from Nigeria, Fr. Charles has given his life to God as a missionary priest, and the Lord has led him here! We thank God for the ministry of this holy priest,...
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...
Following Footsteps of Fishers of Men – Fr. George Hafemann | Casting the Net Podcast
Fr. George Hafemann, Pastor of the Church St. John the Evangelist in Goshen, NY and Chaplain to Burke Catholic High School, shares how God called him to the priesthood. How encouraging it is to hear Fr. Hafemann describe the subtle ways in which God reveals His plans!...
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...