Saint John Vianney Center Wellness Journey Podcasts

We are honored to have Archbishop William Lori, Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, on our podcast today. Archbishop Lori shares his powerful vocation story and reflects on the positive influences on his life that have shaped his leadership as Archbishop of Baltimore, and his pastoral perspective on priestly life and the mission of the Church today. This May, SJVC will honor Archbishop Lori at our 80th Anniversary Breakfast with the inaugural Ambassador’s Award, recognizing his outstanding service to Clergy and Men and Women Religious. To learn more about SJVC, the Breakfast, and how you can support this milestone celebration, please click the link below. 80th Anniversary Breakfast: http://www.sjvcenter/breakfast More information on Archbishop Lori: https://www.archbalt.org/ More information on SJVC: http://www.sjvcenter.org

33. Providing Outstanding Service to Church Ministers: A conversation with Mercedes McCann, RSM, Ph.D. Sister Mercedes McCann serves in Leadership Relations for our Consultation, Education, and Outreach Department. In this podcast, she joins Deacon Jim Friend for a conversation about her vocation and her service to Saint John Vianney Center. Sister also reflects on the connection between faith and mental health and shares her perspective on the challenges that Religious Communities face today. This May, SJVC will honor Sister McCann at our 80th Anniversary Breakfast with the inaugural Outstanding Service Award, recognizing her lifetime of service to Clergy and Men and Women Religious. To learn more about SJVC, the breakfast and how you can support this milestone celebration, please go to the link below. 80th Anniversary Breakfast: http://www.sjvcenter/breakfast More information on https://www.sjvcenter.org/team/mercedes-mccann/ More information on SJVC: http://www.sjvcenter.org

"What keeps us together, is what sets us apart", explains Dr. Don Marks in his latest podcast about boundaries. Listen as he discusses the many facets of boundaries and ways to navigate differences in dialogue that provide us safety, yet allow us to be in co-op with each other.

Deacon Jim Friend kicks off the new year with a special interview featuring Saint John Vianney Center's Board Chair, Al Riviezzo. In this conversation, Mr. Riviezzo reflects on the growth, change, and evolution of the Center’s mission through his more than 15 years of dedicated service on the Board. This May, SJVC will honor Al at our 80th Anniversary Breakfast with the inaugural Outstanding Champion Award, recognizing his steadfast leadership, generosity, and commitment to the men and women we serve. To learn more about the Breakfast and how you can support this milestone celebration, click the link below. 80th Anniversary Breakfast: www.sjvcenter/breakfast More information on Al Riviezzo: https://www.foxrothschild.com/albert-r-riviezzo More information on SJVC: www.sjvcenter.org

What is hoarding? What are the reasons someone hoards? What are important yet compassionate ways of dealing with a person that hoards? Listen as Dr. Patricia Donoghue discusses hoarding in her recent podcast.

In honor of Vocations Awareness, join SJVC's four Permanent Deacons for a discussion on their calling and journey in this vocation. Deacon Jim Friend, Director of Mission Advancement, facilitates a panel with Deacon Steven DeMartino, Director of Consultation Services; Deacon Tim Lynch, Program Manager for Suicide Awareness and Education Program; and Deacon Dan Giblin, former Spiritual Care Advisor for SJVC and now facilitator of SJVC's Grace and Gratitude Program for AA. Learn more about Saint John Vianney Center by visiting our website at www.sjvcenter.org

In this podcast, Mercedes McCann, RSM, Ph.D. discusses what is grief and loss and offers healthy ways of dealing with grief and loss.

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 [email protected] 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/

Join Timothy White, Psy.D., M.Psy., M.A., Primary Therapist for the Saint John Vianney Center, as he discusses “Mary’s Hero’s Journey: Revelation, and Post-Traumatic Growth.” Dr. White discusses Mary’s journey as it relates to the archetype of the hero’s journey in classic literature through her Seven Sorrows and how that relates to the Five Domains of Post-Traumatic Growth. Dr. White's personal story of loss and growth makes this a very poignant interview as we celebrate Mother’s Day and our Blessed Mother. You can learn more about Dr. White’s background by visiting our website: https://www.sjvcenter.org/team/timothy-white-psy-d-m-psy-m-a/ Subscribe to our podcast to receive notifications for new episodes.

Ep. 6: This week, we celebrate National Religious Brother's Day by speaking to Brother Stephen Olert, a De La Salle Christian Brother of the District (Province) of Eastern North America. Brother Stephen serves as a professional consultant with SJVC providing religious workshops for Clergy and Religious across the country. For more information about Brother Stephen, visit: https://www.sjvcenter.org/team/stephen-olert/

Ep. 5: In this Easter Season, Mercedes McCann, RSM, Ph.D. addresses the Spirituality of Hope with religious communities. Suitable for anyone, she gives practical tips to let go of negativity and move toward hope and being hope-filled leaders.

Ep. 4: Celebrating National Catholic Sister's Week. Sr. Karen Coté, licensed psychologist and Director of Outpatient Services, is interviewed by Jim Friend, Director of Advancement. Saint John Vianney Center's Outpatient department provides psychological assessments and psychotherapy and spiritual direction for seminarians, priests, deacons and their spouses, and men and women religious.

Ep. 3 goes inside our mission and strategic direction of the Center, the importance of our mission, the transition of SJVC becoming a separate 501c3, and much more. Learn more about our Center by visiting https://www.sjvcenter.org/

Ep. 2: A discussion about Loneliness and Isolation with Mercedes McCann, RSM, PhD.

Ep. 1: Jim Friend and Dr. Erik Ranstrom discuss the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

SJVC Podcast 43: Christmas and the Cross Presented by: Fr. David Brzoska, M.Div., MA. SS. Produced by: Pat Weston Music: Tushann Soi cover

SJVC Podcast 42: Clergy in Recovery; An Interview with Kristin Lincoln-Ellzy and Deacon Dan Giblin Presented by: Kristin Lincoln-Ellzy and Deacon Dan Giblin Produced by: Pat Weston Music: Tushann Soi cover

SJVC Podcast 41: Understanding and Managing Anxiety Presented by: Patricia Donoghue, Ph.D. Produced by: Pat Weston Music: Tushann Soi cover

SJVC Podcast 40: The Dance of Aging; Responding with Grace to Cognitive Decline Presented by: Don Marks, Psy.D., HSP Produced by: Pat Weston Music: Tushann Soi cover

SJVC Podcast 39: The Way of Discernment Presented by: Nancy Santamaria, M.A., Hol. Spir. Produced by: Pat Weston Music: Tushann Soi cover

SJVC Podcast 38: Where to Find Gratitude - How to Find Gratitude Presented by: David Shellenberger, RN, BSN Produced by: Pat Weston Music: Tushaan Soi cover

Helpful Tips to Stay Healthy in Mind, Body, and Spirit for Clergy & Religious SJVC Podcast 37: Suicide in a Post Pandemic World Presented by: Dr. Brett DiGiovanna Produced by: Pat Weston Music: Tushaan Soi cover

Helpful Tips to Stay Healthy in Mind, Body, and Spirit for Clergy & Religious SJVC Podcast 34: Addiction and Compulsive Behavior Presented by: Gerard O'Connor Produced by: Pat Weston Music: Tushaan Soi cover

SJVC Podcast 35: Time for Self Compassion Helpful Tips to Stay Healthy in Mind, Body, and Spirit for Clergy & Religious Presented by: Nancy Santamaria, M.A. Hol. Spir. Produced by: Pat Weston Music: Tushaan Soi cover

Helpful Tips to Stay Healthy in Mind, Body, and Spirit for Clergy & Religious SJVC Podcast 34: The Easter Season - Getting Back to the Basics Presented by: Fr. David Brzoska Produced by: Pat Weston Music by: Tushan Soi cover

SJVC Podcast 33: Keeping Your Heart Healthy Helpful Tips to Stay Healthy in Mind, Body, and Spirit for Clergy & Religious Presented by: Connie Ostap, RD, LDN Producer: Pat Weston Music: Tushaan Soi cover

SJVC Podcast 32: Christmas in Our Every Day World Helpful Tips to Stay Healthy in Mind, Body, and Spirit for Clergy & Religious Host: Dr. Mariette Danilo Producer: Pat Weston Music: Tushaan Soi cover

SJVC Podcast 31: How to Make New Habits and Make Old Ones Go Away Helpful Tips to Stay Healthy in Mind, Body, and Spirit for Clergy & Religious Host: Dr. Mariette Danilo Producer: Pat Weston Music: Tushaan Soi cover

SJVC Podcast 30: The Road to Wellness - An Interview with Megan Dunn, MS, OTR/L and Lisa Rossi, MPT, CPT Helpful tips to stay healthy in mind, body, and spirit for Clergy and Religious. Host: Dr. Mariette Danilo Producer: Pat Weston Music: Tushaan Soi cover

SJVC Podcast 29: What 911 Taught Us About Trauma & Resilience Helpful tips to stay healthy in mind, body, and spirit for Clergy and Religious. Host: Dr. Mariette Danilo Producer: Pat Weston Music: Tushaan Soi cover

SJVC Podcast 28: Ten Sneaky Habits That Drain Your Energy Helpful tips to stay healthy in mind, body, and spirit for Clergy and Religious. Host: Dr. Mariette Danilo Producer: Pat Weston Music: Tushaan Soi cover