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Deacon Mike Hayes
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Catholic Deacon at St Chris in Rocky River, OH| Cleveland Diocese| Supporting the work of prison and hospital Chaplains, active deacons and Director of Ecumenical and Interfaith relations. FMR YAM and BustedHaloian| listen to me on DeaconsPod.com
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Fr. James Kroeger of @maryknoll.bsky.social speaks with the Paulist Deacon Affiliates in today's new episode of our podcast @deaconspod.bsky.social.

Fr. Kroeger, who was a missionary in Asia for 52 years, shares details about his ministry and more.

Please listen here or at your podcast player:
Living in Joyful Hope – Fr. James Kroeger, M.M.
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January 13, 2026 at 5:32 PM
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The vast majority of the more than 2,000 measles cases diagnosed in the U.S. this year occurred in patients who were not vaccinated or whose vaccination status was unknown, the CDC says.
2025 Saw Most Measles Cases Since 1992 — Amid Latest Measles Exposure At Newark Airport
The vast majority of the more than 2,000 measles cases diagnosed in the U.S. this year occurred in patients who were not vaccinated or whose vaccination status was unknown, the CDC says.
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December 29, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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Very interesting. Pope Leo’s former boss👇😎
December 29, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Please join us as we chat about our year!
In this #YearInReview episode of @deaconspod.bsky.social, the Paulist Deacon Affiliates comment on their highs and lows of 2025.

“Through it all, I have seen the hand of God,” reflects @thetechydeacon.com.

The deacons also chat about which of our 2025 episodes stood out to them.

Listen here:
Highs and Lows: Our 2025 Year In Review
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December 30, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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In this #YearInReview episode of @deaconspod.bsky.social, the Paulist Deacon Affiliates comment on their highs and lows of 2025.

“Through it all, I have seen the hand of God,” reflects @thetechydeacon.com.

The deacons also chat about which of our 2025 episodes stood out to them.

Listen here:
Highs and Lows: Our 2025 Year In Review
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December 30, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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This week's edition of our "Things To Know" newsletter:
Blessed New Year 2026 from the Paulist Fathers
Our Things To Know Newsletter: "Year In Review" from Deacons Pod + Christmas Season Homilies + More!
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December 31, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Matthew, Mark, Luke or John were not the first to share the news of Jesus. “The shepherds returned glorifying and praising God for all they had seen and heard!” Guys on the overnight and not highly regarded brought the good news first. How will you share the good news of Christ’s love in 2026?
December 31, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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This week's edition of our "Things To Know" newsletter:
Things To Know: Pope Leo's Virtue of Listening: A Conversation with Bishop Daniel Turley, O.S.A.
Remembering Paulist Fr. John Lynch + Paulist Fr. Mark-David Janus on Standing for Goodness + The Story of LA's St. James Inn + More!
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December 10, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Here is a snip from a recent episode of our #podcast @deaconspod.bsky.social featuring Marissa Papula, the Director of Campus Ministry at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles:
November 12, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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A new episode of @deaconspod.bsky.social dropped today!

In this installment, the Paulist Deacon Affiliates speak with America Media's @colleendulle.com about her new book "Struck Down, Not Destroyed: Keeping the Faith as a Vatican Reporter" from @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social.

Please listen here:
Struck Down, Not Destroyed: Keeping the Faith as a Vatican Reporter – Colleen Dulle
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November 11, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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A new episode of @deaconspod.bsky.social dropped this morning!

Today, @deacondrew.bsky.social, @deaconmike.bsky.social, and Deacon Mike discuss “the friendship recession” – the change in how adults maintain friendships, notably due to remote work.

Listen here or at your podcast player:
Three Catholic Deacons on "The Friendship Recession"
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September 16, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Our Podcast: Deacons Pod spoke with @iamgloriapurvis.bsky.social this week and it was a seriously provocative discussion. #racism #canyoubewokeandcatholic
Deacons Pod: Compassion in a Divided World – Gloria Purvis
The Deacons welcome Catholic speaker and broadcaster Gloria Purvis who will deliver the ⁠2025 Gallagher Talk⁠ at the ⁠Catholic Information Center⁠ in Grand Rapids, MI in October.
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September 30, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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A thought-provoking new episode of our podcast @deaconspod.bsky.social dropped this morning!

Today, @deaconmike.bsky.social and Deacon Dennis Rybicki speak with esteemed Catholic speaker and broadcaster @iamgloriapurvis.bsky.social.

Please listen here or at your favorite podcast player:
Deacons Pod: Compassion in a Divided World – Gloria Purvis
The Deacons welcome Catholic speaker and broadcaster Gloria Purvis who will deliver the ⁠2025 Gallagher Talk⁠ at the ⁠Catholic Information Center⁠ in Grand Rapids, MI in October.
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September 30, 2025 at 5:10 PM
@thepressbox.bsky.social only in journalism “irredentism”
August 15, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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“it will be dedicated during a mass on Sept. 21.” Will ICE have the decency to stay away? www.nytimes.com/2025/08/14/a...
St. Patrick’s Cathedral to Unveil Mural Celebrating City’s Immigrants
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August 15, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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In the wake of the U.S. government's massive cuts to international aid, Jesuit Refugee Service is still serving #refugees.

In this new episode of @deaconspod.bsky.social, @deacondrew.bsky.social speaks with Hilary Chester, @jrsusa.bsky.social's Vice President for Program Operations.

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Deacons Pod: Consequences to Real People – Hilary Chester of Jesuit Refugee Service USA
Hilary Chester⁠, Ph.D., joins Deacon Drew to discuss the U.S. government's massive cuts to international aid.
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July 11, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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"Your Holiness, you fell to the 5th round, does that give you extra motivation?"
Best possible way to learn this
May 8, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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In a twist, Pope Leo XIV will also be talking about the future of NBA reporting.
When can we expect the Pope on @thepressbox.bsky.social for his "25 for 25" interview @bryancurtis.bsky.social
May 9, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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The art god @davidshoemaker.bsky.social has been hard at work on our new Press Box button.

Available soon for the low cost of zero dollars.
May 8, 2025 at 12:37 AM
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This week's edition of our "Things To Know":

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Inside:

- @deaconmike.bsky.social poses #FiveQuestions to #Paulist Fr. Ryan Casey

- Paulist Fr. Mark-David Janus visits @deaconspod.bsky.social to speak about his new book "Comfort and Joy: Christmas for the Soul"

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December 19, 2024 at 9:34 PM
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Happy Thanksgiving.
November 28, 2024 at 5:04 PM
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Today I'm grateful for family, friends & loved ones.

Also: pie

🙏
November 28, 2024 at 8:15 PM
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If you don’t like Turkey, it’s being cooked wrong.

It’s delicious.
November 29, 2024 at 1:00 AM
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“Our problems stem from our acceptance of this filthy rotten system.”
November 29, 2024 at 1:20 AM