Called to Walk with the Poor w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz and Kerry Robinson

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Called (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Ascension

10 episodes

3 weeks ago

Called (with Father Mike Schmitz) brings you powerful stories of ordinary people living extraordinary lives of service. Hosted by Father Mike Schmitz and brought to you by The Catholic Initiative in partnership with Ascension, each episode features conversations with individuals who have answered God’s call to serve others—from highly successful entrepreneurs to industry executives and community leaders. Whether you’re seeking inspiration for your own journey or looking for practical ways to live your faith, Called will challenge you to see service not as obligation, but as invitation.

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Called to Walk with the Poor w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz and Kerry Robinson

Called (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

58 minutes 26 seconds

1 month ago

Called to Walk with the Poor w/ Fr. Mike Schmitz and Kerry Robinson

In this episode of Called, Fr. Mike Schmitz sits down with Kerry Robinson, President and CEO of Catholic Charities USA, for a powerful conversation about what it truly means to “walk with the poor.”

Kerry shares her remarkable lifelong journey of service — shaped by her family’s legacy of Catholic philanthropy, her early encounters with heroic witnesses of faith, and her vocational call to bring hope where it’s needed most. From her unexpected path into fundraising at Yale, to her leadership with Catholic Charities USA, Kerry reveals how answering God’s call often begins with simply refusing to look away from human suffering.

Together, she and Fr. Mike explore:

✨ What “vocational living” means and why it changes everything
✨ How Catholic Charities serves millions with dignity, mercy, and the heart of the Gospel
✨ The power of accompaniment and why presence matters as much as service
✨ How ordinary Catholics can begin helping the poor right where they are
✨ Why collaboration between clergy and laity is essential for the Church’s mission
✨ The deeper joy found in giving your life away in love

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If you have a question or a story of someone living out their calling to serve others, email info@thecatholicinitiative.org.