In this episode, Father Daniel is joined by Dr. Jose Gonzalez, a devoted 8-year parishioner of St. Pius X Church and an expert in mental health. Together, they explore practical and faith-based approaches to managing stress in our daily lives. From balancing work and family to deepening spiritual resilience, this conversation offers thoughtful insights and tools for anyone seeking peace in today’s fast-paced world.

This week, we’re honored to welcome Alex Turpin to the podcast — just days before he takes a major step in his vocation by being ordained a deacon. In this episode, Alex opens up about the long road of discernment that led him to the seminary, and how his faith deepened along the way. From early questions about his calling to the day-to-day life of seminary formation, Alex shares his story with honesty, warmth, and a little humor, too.

He also talks about what it was like to be in Rome during the momentous election of Pope Leo XIV — a once-in-a-lifetime experience that left a real impression on him.

If you’ve ever wondered what the journey to ordained ministry really looks like behind the scenes, this is the conversation for you. It’s thoughtful, heartfelt, and full of the kind of insight that only comes from someone who’s lived it.

Join us for the 10th episode of Who's in My Pew? as we welcome Kirsty Canavan and Emily Lombard. In this episode, Kirsty and Emily reflect on their college experiences at Siena College and share how their Catholic faith shaped their personal and academic journeys—ultimately guiding them to where they are today.

We are joined by the leader of the Cornerstone program for women at SPX: Lynette Alderisio!

Lynette has been attending Mass at St. Pius X for 10 years, and she joins us today to detail the experience of running Cornerstone at St. Pius, and witnessing the impact it has on the lives of the women who attend.

Join Father Daniel for the eighth episode of our "Who's in my Pew?" Podcast, where we prepare for Holy Week at St. Pius X!

Father Daniel is joined for Episode 7 of "Who's in my Pew?" by two members of our Pastoral Care team at St. Pius X Catholic Church: Linda Green and Susan Ikenhoffer.

Together, Linda and Susan discuss the significance of their work with grieving families and what role they can play in the process.

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Kirsten Bernardo is a wife, mother of 2 (with the third on the way), and leader of the Pre-Cana program at St. Pius X Church.

Kirsten joins us on our 6th episode to discuss building a family in the faith, how her marriage and family life got to where it is today, and all things Pre-Cana at St. Pius.

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We are joined for Episode 5 of the "Who's in my Pew?" podcast by two of the newest confirmands from St. Pius X in Loudonville, NY: Brianna Kraszewski and Braddigan Lanfear.

Brianna and Braddigan join Father Daniel to discuss the recent Sacrament they received, and what it was like going through the Confirmation program at our parish.

Stay tuned for next week's episode, where we'll learn about the Pre-Cana program at St. Pius!