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Capitol Compass is the official podcast of the New York State Catholic Conference. On the show we dive into public policy debates in Albany and Washington, D.C., of concern to the Church, as well as subjects related to Catholic social teaching. New episodes air every other Wednesday.
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Signup to Generate a PitchCapitol Compass is the official podcast of the New York State Catholic Conference. On the show we dive into public policy debates in Albany and Washington, D.C., of concern to the Church, as well as subjects related to Catholic social teaching. New episodes air every other Wednesday.
Capitol Compass is hosted by NYS Catholic Conference. The show has published 53 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "#47 | A Dangerous Precedent: Why Physician-Assisted Suicide Must Be Vetoed" (25 June 2025, 12 minutes), "#46 | State-Sanctioned Suicide in the U.S." (22 May 2025, 20 minutes), and "#45 | A Year of Hope with Bishop Fisher" (30 April 2025, 14 minutes).
Capitol Compass publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 21 minutes across 53 episodes.
Booking probability for Capitol Compass is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Capitol Compass requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Capitol Compass's contact route on record: verified email.
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NYS Catholic Conference hosts Capitol Compass, a religion podcast with 53 episodes published.
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Episode #47
<p>In episode 47, Gillian chats with Kristen Curran, director of government relations for the Conference. They discuss the implications of physician-assisted suicide passing in the legislature, arguments for a veto and...
Episode #46
<p>In episode 46, Gillian chats with Jessica Rodgers from the Patients' Rights Action Fund (PRAF). They discuss state-sanctioned suicide in the United States and the dangers of its legalization. </p><p>Contact your NYS...
Episode #45
<p>In episode 45, Gillian chats with Bishop Michael Fisher of the Diocese of Buffalo. They discuss the 2025 Jubilee Year and its significance to the Catholic Church both globally and locally.</p><p>Learn more about the...
Episode #44
<p>In episode 44, Gillian chats with Father Matt Duclos from the Diocese of Albany. They discuss Catholic safeguarding initiatives and the Hope & Healing Committee in the Diocese of Albany.</p><p>Learn more about the...
Episode #43
<p>In episode 43, Gillian chats with David Spicer, attorney for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), and Auxiliary Bishop Edmund Whalen of the Archdiocese of New York. They discuss foreign-born...
Episode #42
<p>In episode 42, Gillian sits down with Dennis Poust, Executive Director of the New York State Catholic Conference. They discuss key pieces of New York State legislation the Conference is focusing on this session, as...
Episode #41
<p>In episode 41, Gillian chats with Holly Grant from the Coalition to Protect Kids-NY. They discuss what Proposal 1 is, why parents should be concerned about it, and why a State Constitutional amendment is such a big...
Episode #40
<p>In episode 40, Gillian chats with Father Kevin Creagh, C.M., vice president for mission integration at Catholic Health. They discuss what differentiates Catholic Health from secular medical institutions and their...
Episode #39
<p>In episode 39, Gillian chats with Max Rodriguez, manager of government affairs for the Center for Disability Rights. They discuss the dangers of physician assisted suicide legislation and why everyone should be...
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<p>In episode 38, Gillian chats with Shannon Kelly, executive director of Catholic Charities for Orange, Sullivan and Ulster counties. They discuss the opioid epidemic and the different treatment and prevention programs...
Episode #37
<p>In episode 37, Gillian chats with Mother Mary Concepta and Sister Virginia Joy. They discuss the mission of the Sisters of Life and their ministries. </p><p>Sign up for the Catholic Action Network (CAN) by going to...
Capitol Compass
<p>In episode 36, Gillian chats with Bishop Emeritus Nicholas DiMarzio from the Diocese of Brooklyn. They discuss the current migrant crisis and how we can respond as Catholics. </p><p>Sign up for the Catholic Action...
Episode #35
<p>In episode 35, Gillian chats with Principal Philip Heide from St. Michael's Catholic Academy in Flushing, Queens. They discuss the school's dual language program and Catholic School's Week. <br/><br/><b>St. Michael's...
Episode #34
<p>In episode 34, Gillian chats with Bishop Edward Scharfenberger from the Diocese of Albany. They discuss the horrific terrorist attack in Israel, the ensuing war against Hamas in Gaza, and the stain of anti-Semitism...
Episode #33
<p>In episode 33, Gillian chats with Sister Mary de Paul, O.P. from the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne. They discuss Respect Life Month and her order’s ministry of caring for those with incurable cancer at the end of...
Episode #32
<p>In episode 32, Gillian chats with Father Tom Colucci from Most Precious Blood Parish in Walden, NY. They discuss his journey from a 9/11 firefighter to becoming a priest.</p><p>Sign up for the Catholic Action Network...
Capitol Compass
<p>Learn what has been happening in Albany during the month of June 2023.</p><p>---</p> <p><b>Follow us on social media!<br/></b>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyscatholicconference<br/>X (formerly known as...
Episode #31
<p>In episode 31, Gillian chats with Auxiliary Bishop Gerardo Colacicco from the Archdiocese of New York. They discuss the meaning of the Eucharist, the National Eucharistic Revival in Indianapolis, and the NYS...
Capitol Compass
<p>Learn what has been happening in Albany during the month of May 2023.<br/><br/>Take action against physician assisted suicide: https://www.votervoice.net/NYSCATHOLIC/campaigns/100173/respond</p><p>---</p>...
Episode #30
<p>In episode 30, Gillian chats with Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Espaillat from the Archdiocese of New York. They discuss his appointment as a bishop, youth ministry, and the Hispanic Catholic Charismatic Renewal. </p>Learn...
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