Called to Serve with Kathy Barrans

The Called to Serve Podcast shares the stories of the many people in the Albany Diocese who are dedicating their lives to serving God as they further the mission of the Catholic Church. We thank them all for their dedication and for taking the time to share their stories with us, hopefully inspiring others to reflect on how God may be calling them to serve.

Called to Serve with Kathy Barrans is a religion podcast hosted by Kathy Barrans, with 46 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Kathy Barrans hosts Called to Serve with Kathy Barrans, a religion show with 46 episodes published.

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  Episode #21

  CarePortal: Connecting churches with families in need (Season 2 Episode 21)

  Sep 23, 202625 minS2

  As Catholics, we are called to serve, sharing the love of God with all, especially those in need. CarePortal helps by connecting children and families in need with local churches. In this episode, learn how CarePortal works, what it takes to get your church involved, and how the work can be a true blessing to those in need and to those providing the help. Click here to learn more about CarePortal in NYS

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  Episode #20

  Ask Bishop Mark 2 (Season 2 Episode 20)

  Sep 14, 202625 minS2

  Once again, Bishop Mark O'Connell answers questions that people in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, NY submitted. This is the second edition of "Ask Bishop Mark." If you have questions for him, email them to communications@rcda.org and put "Ask Bishop Mark" in the subject line.

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  Episode #19

  Foster Parents (Season 2 Episode 19)

  Sep 8, 202625 minS2

  Kevin Doherty is Executive Director for St. Catherine’s Center for Children in Albany, NY. He and his wife Jen were also foster parents. They were blessed to adopt their foster child, Sierra. All three join me to talk about their journey, sharing what it takes to be a foster parent, what it has meant to each of them, how they navigated the struggles and are still celebrating the joys.

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  Episode #17

  Ask Bishop Mark (Season 2 Episode 17)

  Aug 17, 202625 minS2

  We invited people in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, NY to submit questions for Bishop Mark O'Connell, and got a good response. We were not able to get through all the questions in this episode, so there will be more Ask Bishop Mark segments in the near future.

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  Episode #16

  Medical Aid in Dying Act: Lenora's Story (Season 2 Episode 16)

  Aug 11, 202626 minS2

  Lenora Lemay is a parishioner in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, NY. She has a chronic pain condition and supporters of the Medical Aid in Dying Act, which took effect in NY State on August 5, 2026, would say the law was created to help people like her, but Lenora is not a supporter. In this episode she shares her struggles, how her faith supports her, and goes so far as to say that she wouldn’t change what has happened to her for anything in the world.

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