Lent, Leadership & Listening to God’s Voice | Catholic Conversations at St. Joseph

In this special Lenten episode of Catholic Conversations, Fr. Peter speaks with Joanne Leonardi, lifelong parishioner of St. Joseph Parish in Kings Park and Regent of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. Joanne shares her powerful journey of faith—from public school teacher to parish leader—reflecting on prayer, adoration, and hearing the voice of the Holy Spirit.They discuss 40 Days for Life, Eucharistic Adoration, Catholic identity in today’s culture, and how Lent invites us to rediscover our spiritual thirst. Joanne opens up about her experience during COVID, learning to pray the Rosary, discovering The Chosen, and growing through Bible study, including Ascension’s Bible in a Year with Father Mike Schmitz.This episode is a heartfelt conversation about discipleship, Catholic women’s leadership, parish life, and doing “little things with great love.”Like, share, and subscribe to grow deeper in your Catholic faith this Lent.