Each month, join Talking Saints hosts Laurie Power and Pete Sanchez as they dive into the lives of the saints – their work, their joys, their struggles, their passion for the Catholic faith.
This past July, the program was recognized as “Best Podcast Program” by the National Catholic Press Association of the United States and Canada in their annual Catholic Press Award ceremony. Last year, Talking Saints was named 2nd best in the same category.
These inspiring stories will set your heart ablaze and on fire to joyfully live out a life for the Lord, in the realization that, as Pope Francis says, “To be saints is not a privilege for the few, but a vocation for everyone.”
Our Latest Episodes
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Saint Cecilia
As the Church on this day remembers Saint Cecilia, our “Talking Saints” hosts Laurie and Pete discuss the life of this 4th century Roman martyr of the early Church, known as the Patroness of music, due to her hearing the music of heaven in her heart on her wedding day, and is usually depicted in
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Saint Faustina
Almost 90 years ago, Jesus appeared to a humble Polish nun, bringing his message of Divine Mercy and instructing her to share it with the world. Today, Saint Faustina Kowalska is remembered as a nun, mystic, and messenger of Jesus’ call for all to be doers of mercy, bringing peace, love, and joy to all.
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Saint Padre Pio
As Bishop Sullivan Sullivan decrees the new Camden Diocese Shrine of Saint Padre Pio in Vineland today, Laurie and Pete look at the life of this revered saint on his feast day. The Capuchin Friar best remembered for his deep faith, contemplative nature, and for bearing the stigmata, the wounds of Christ. The two hosts
About our hosts:
Pete Sanchez
Pete Sanchez has had a blast learning about and sharing the lives of the Saints with his co-host, Laurie, since its inception in March 2018. He was humbled and honored when the podcast was recognized in 2019 by the Catholic Press Association’s Press Awards, with 2nd place in the category of “Best Podcast Program.” When not in the recording studio, Pete can be found throughout South Jersey’s Catholic communities as a journalist with the Catholic Star Herald newspaper, chronicling the inspiring stories of the faithful. His personal saint heroes are John Paul II, Joan of Arc, and Thomas More.
Laurie Power
Laurie Power cannot imagine journeying through life without the prayers and example of the holy men and women who have gone before us to heaven. Talking Saints has been an incredible opportunity to grow closer to them. Prior to serving as the Director of Evangelization and Discipleship at Christ the Redeemer Parish in Atco, Laurie was the Director of Faith Formation at Holy Child Parish in Runnemede and also discerned religious life with the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia in Nashville, TN. The saints who have most impacted her life are Our Blessed Mother Mary, St. Therese of Lisieux, St. Dominic and St. Maria Goretti.
