Podcast
The School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND) have supported women’s education and enrichment since its founding in 1833. To continue the tradition of education and enrichment, SSND Central Pacific Province (CP) created a podcast, Called to Action, which features sisters, lay colleagues, associates and SSND ministry leaders in our communities. The conversations focus on the amazing advocacy work the sisters do, sponsored and affiliated ministries, SSND history, and current events.
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Season 6: The Mission Continues
In Called to Action Season 6 Sister Jan Berberich rejoins Adam Schicker as co-host for a second year, alongside a varied and well-versed list of guests from within SSND, including sisters, associates, colleagues and other partners in mission. Season 6 also brings us a bit of a change in topics. Every season leading up to this one has focused on one area of advocacy that is part of the SSND commitment to the Shalom Network. Planned themes for this season will include how to lean on faith through transitional times in your life, highlights of SSND sponsored ministries, vocations, and the opportunities available to practice advocacy within your community.
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Season 5: Human Trafficking
Called to Action Season 5: Human Trafficking brings us not only a new point of advocacy to discuss but we also welcome a new co-host, Sister Jan Berberich. Sister Jan recently retired from teaching at Notre Dame High School in St. Louis where she taught Social Justice. She brings her experience and a fresh perspective to Season 5 exploring the topic of human trafficking with co-host Adam Schicker and carrying on the School Sisters of Notre Dame mission to be educators in all that we do.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Shalom Network – Justice, Peace & Integrity of Creation Ministry
Sorrow’s Prayer, praying the rosary for victims.
Animal Trafficking
Atlantic-Midwest Province Human Trafficking Committee
St. Bakhita Catholic Worker House
Alliance to End Human Trafficking
TraffickCam app: A way everyone can help
Advocacy in Effingham, Illinois
Human Trafficking: Systemic Roots and Advocacy
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Season 4: Racial Justice
Called to Action is back with a new season, Season 4: Racial Justice. Hosts Sister Anna Marie Reha and Adam Schicker are back to explore this important topic. In this season they will present pathways that can be followed through education and awareness, as well as provide ways you can take action to enact change. As we continue to live out the SSND mission of charism and oneness we hope this season helps everyone find a better understanding of what work needs to be done to address racism in our world.
Racial Justice, A Call to Action
High School Students Views on Social Justice
Ecological Economics and Environmental Racism
Learning about Segregation and Generational Poverty
Understanding White Privilege and White Supremacy
Preserving the History of Indigenous People
Understanding White Privilege, White Fragility; and Microaggression
Learning Our Common History
Catholic Social Teaching on Racism
Introduction to Racial Justice
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Season 3: Migration, We Stand in Solidarity
During Season 3 of Called to Action, the co-hosts, Sister Anna Marie Reha, provincial councilor, and Adam Schicker, communications manager, explore the topic of comprehensive immigration reform with sisters and colleagues. Learn more about this topic through the corporate stance, which will be explored throughout the season.
Bonus Episode: A sneak peak into season 4
Creating a Workable System
Ministry work on the border
DACA and Dreamers
Climate Change and Migration
Root Causes of Immigration
A Global View on Legislation and Policies
Myths About Immigrants
Immigration Law 101
Catholic Social Teaching on Migration
Intro to Comprehensive Immigration Reform
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Season 2: Gospel Nonviolence and Just Peace
During Season 2 of Called to Action, the co-hosts, Sister Anna Marie Reha, provincial councilor, and Kaitlyn Holdmeyer, communications manager, explore the theme Gospel Nonviolence and Just Peace with sisters, colleagues and associates. Learn more about this topic through the corporate stance, which will be explored throughout the season. Find additional resources below.
Value interconnectedness: Gospel Nonviolence and Just Peace
Questioning a just war: Gospel Nonviolence and Just Peace
Coming from a peaceful heart: Gospel Nonviolence and Just Peace
Action is a main component: Gospel Nonviolence and Just Peace
A longing from a person’s soul – Gospel Nonviolence and Just Peace
A journey that takes a lifetime – Gospel Nonviolence and Just Peace
Have an open mind and heart – Gospel Nonviolence and Just Peace
Most crying need: Gospel Nonviolence and Just Peace
Understanding the concept of Gosepl Nonviolence and Just Peace
The urgency for Gospel Nonviolence and Just Peace
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Season 1: Care of Creation
Season 1 of Called to Action focuses on the area of Care of Creation. Sisters, staff, SSND ministry leaders and speakers from our 2021 Women’s Leadership Luncheons are featured. The topics range from farming and plastic bags, to why we should care about the Earth. We hope you come away from this season with a passion to implement change in your daily tasks to protect the Earth.
The tradition of taking care of the Earth
Indigenous roots and care of creation
Special Episode: Celebrating 10 years of the SSND Central Pacific Province
The symbiotic relationship of trees and people
Sustainable design
How farming fits into environmental protection
People come to grow community
Wanting the best for God’s creation
A better planet starts with you
Everything is Sacred
Introducing Called to Action
*Opinions discussed in the podcast may not necessarily represent the opinions of School Sister of Notre Dame Central Pacific Province. Learn more about the Advocacy work done by the SSNDCP through our website.