This powerful roundtable discussion touches on the core of our mission: The emotional and spiritual challenges facing Clergy and Men and Women Religious. Join Deacon Jim Friend and a panel of Saint John Vianney Center experts, Deacon Steven DeMartino, Kristin Lincoln-Ellzy, Mary Lindsey, SSJ, Ph.D., and James Coupe, Psy.D., as they share real-life insights from their ministry and explore how we can better care for those who dedicate their lives to serving others.

Ep 26. The Legacy of Spiritual Care at SJVC Saint John Vianney Center celebrates National Spiritual Care Week (October 19–25, 2025) with a meaningful conversation honoring the legacy and growth of Spiritual Care in our ministry. Join Jillian Tutak, MATM, Spiritual Care Advisor, and Sister Ann David Strohminger, OSF, MS, RN, ACC, SJVC Professional Consultant, for an engaging dialogue exploring the evolution of this vital ministry from its beginnings in compassionate listening and pastoral presence to today’s holistic, interdisciplinary approach that continues to nurture the hearts and spirits of our residents. Discover how faith, healing, and accompaniment have shaped generations of care at SJVC and how Spiritual Care continues to renew hope for those who serve the Church. Check out our Spiritual Care Team at https://www.sjvcenter.org/staff/spiritual-care/

Join this powerful conversation with Deacon Dan Giblin and Deacon Jim Friend about SJVC's Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, Grace and Gratitude, which started just one year ago and was created specifically for Clergy and Men and Women Religious. In this discussion, Deacon Dan shares his remarkable 41-year journey of sobriety and how his experience has shaped a ministry of hope and healing for those seeking recovery.

Ep 24: Coping with Burnout by Saint John Vianney Center

In this podcast entitled: Positive Psychology for Flourishing Vocations with Michael Joseph Groark, M.Div., MAPP, Spiritual Care Advisor at Saint John Vianney Center, he discusses tools to help discover the best in the people. Listen as he explores some of the ideas within the field of positive psychology to assist us in our work of promoting and retaining healthy, happy, and flourishing candidates for ministry and ongoing formation.

In this podcast Dr. Don Marks addresses the topic of Conflict Transformation. He discusses the possibility of adopting a mindful perspective with compassionate strategies that embrace relational complexities, active listening, and the exchange of dialogue, toward mutual benefit.

Meet Deacon Tim Lynch, Program Manager for our new Suicide Awareness and Education Program for Clergy and Men and Women Religious. Learn about this new program, which will address the issue of suicide among Clergy and Men and Women Religious. This program is made possible through the generous support of our donors to the Good Shepherd Campaign. If you would like to make a gift to the campaign, please visit: https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=543ca2 or Contact Deacon Jim Friend at jfriend@sjvcenter.org To learn more about Saint John Vianney Center, visit our website at https://www.sjvcenter.org/

Fr. David Brzoska, M.Div., MA.SS., Chaplain at Saint John Vianney Center shares his vocation story and some of his early experiences as a priest. We conducted this interview to commemorate World Day of Prayer for Vocations which is celebrated annually in support of promoting vocations to the priesthood and religious life. For more information about Chaplain Dave, visit https.www.sjvcenter.org/team/david-brzoska/ For more information about Saint John Vianney Center, visit us at https://www.sjvcenter.org/

In this podcast, Don Marks, Psy.D., addresses the Psychology of Burnout; Discovering Compassionate Alternatives to the Experience of Emotional Exhaustion.

Join Deacon Steven DeMartino, Director of Consultation Services and J. Gerard O’Connor, Leadership Relations for this conversation about the International Clergy Leadership Conference & Retreat hosted by Saint John Vianney Center held in Ireland January 2025. Deacon Steven and Gerard share the challenges faced by Clergy in leadership and how Saint John Vianney Center works to provide support and guidance. For more information about Saint John Vianney Center, please visit our website at https://www.sjvcenter.org/

Join Mercedes McCann, RSM, Ph.D. as she discusses the concept and process of aging gracefully.

Father Patrick Hyde, OP, joins Deacon Jim Friend for a conversation about the pressures on parish priests and how to stay balanced amid the many expectations they encounter. Father Patrick Hyde, OP, is the pastor of Saint Paul Catholic Center, which serves as the Newman Center and Catholic parish for the Indiana University community. He recently served at the National Eucharistic Revival as a National Eucharistic Preacher and currently serves on the provincial council of the Dominican Province of St. Albert the Great, on the board of the Aquinas Institute of Theology, and as the dean of the Bloomington Deanery in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. You can contact Father Patrick by visiting: https://hoosiercatholic.org For more information about Saint John Vianney Center, please visit our website at https://www.sjvcenter.org/

Ep 14: Christmas and Recess by Saint John Vianney Center

Patricia Donoghue, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist at Saint John Vianney Center discusses understanding, identifying, and helping depression. She differentiates between chronic low level depression and a major depressive episode and indicates how people exhibit different symptoms. Dr. Donoghue explains ways depression may show up in religious life. Guidance is offered on how to be of support and when to seek professional help.

Join Kelly Cuetara, Clinical Dietitian, Saint John Vianney Center as she discusses Alzheimer's modifiable risk factors and what we can do now to adopt a brain healthy lifestyle.

Saint John Vianney Center is pleased to recognize and celebrate Spiritual Care Week this year from October 20 – 26, 2024. Spiritual Care Week is observed in hospitals and health care institutions nationwide to bring visibility and promotion to the vital mission of spiritual care in the lives of both patients and staff. Listen for more details about Spiritual Care Week and the theme, “The Many Facets of Spiritual Care.”

Join David Shellenberger and Deacon Jim Friend for a conversation about the many Fall initiatives at SJVC including our upcoming Day of Prayer, our increased census, a new building on campus, the launch of our Suicide Awareness and Education Program for Clergy and Religious, and the 2024 Annual Fund. For more information about our mission, please visit www.sjvcenter.org.

Addictions in Religious Life and the Benefit of Recovery Services

Join Connie Ostap, RD, LDN as she discusses why prioritizing your health is vital. You will hear tips on how to care for your physical, mental, and spiritual well being, not only for yourself, but also how you can lead others to healthy by modeling healthy.

Saint John Vianney Center was proud to partner with Bishop Shanahan High School in Downingtown, PA to install and dedicate one of Josh's Benches to raise awareness of mental health and support for students. Please join Dr. Robert Moran, Principal of Bishop Shanahan High School, Mary Kate Sabatino, Mental Health Coordinator, Bishop Shanahan High School, and Linda Rava and Jim Friend from Saint John Vianney Center for this discussion. To view the article about this story, please visit: https://www.shanahan.org/default-post-board-page/~board/academics/post/joshs-bench-unveiling For more information about Josh's Benches for Awareness: https://joshsbenches.com/ For more information on Saint John Vianney Center: https://www.sjvcenter.org/