https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/from-age-to-age-by-sfxchurchnyc--5439573
The Oral History Project was conceived to preserve the unique history of this church by inviting long-time parishioners to share their personal stories with a newer generation, illustrating why this parish is distinctive, unique, and a very special place.

The Church of St. Francis Xavier is a Jesuit Apostolate in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York.]]>enChristianityCopyright Church of St. Francis Xavierhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/61a2d0fc4e94f28dc1faa8127e67fd84.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/from-age-to-age-by-sfxchurchnyc--5439573Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:45:03 +0000Church of St. Francis XavierChurch of St. Francis Xavierpodcasts@sfxavier.org“From Age to Age” is an oral history podcast series highlighting personal faith journeys of parishioners at the Church of St. Francis Xavier in New York City. The Oral History Project was conceived to preserve the unique history of this church by...
The Oral History Project was conceived to preserve the unique history of this church by inviting long-time parishioners to share their personal stories with a newer generation, illustrating why this parish is distinctive, unique, and a very special place.

The Church of St. Francis Xavier is a Jesuit Apostolate in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York.]]>cleanepisodichttps://sfxavier.org/from-age-to-age-an-oral-history-podcast/#
To access a transcript of this episode, or to learn more about the Church of St. Francis Xavier visit: https://sfxavier.org/from-age-to-age-an-oral-history-podcast/# This episode was recorded and edited by Cynthia Bastidas of Semillita Productions. Photography by Donald Kennedy. Cover illustrations by Greg Guiteras. Podcast introduction song is “Here I Am, Lord (I Come To Do Your Will),” music composed by Michael Ward and performed by the Music Ministry of the Church of St. Francis Xavier. All copyrighted music reproduced with permission of OneLicense copyright A-700530, rights reserved; music reprint license number 944. A special thanks to the staff of St. Francis Xavier and Father Ken Boller, SJ.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69553921Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:30:02 +0000Church of St. Francis XavierAnn interviews Sr. Boreta, a longtime parishioner of St. Francis Xavier, about finding welcome, healing, and purpose in a faith community committed to inclusion and justice. Boreta shares her journey to Xavier after a painful experience of racism at...
To access a transcript of this episode, or to learn more about the Church of St. Francis Xavier visit: https://sfxavier.org/from-age-to-age-an-oral-history-podcast/# This episode was recorded and edited by Cynthia Bastidas of Semillita Productions. Photography by Donald Kennedy. Cover illustrations by Greg Guiteras. Podcast introduction song is “Here I Am, Lord (I Come To Do Your Will),” music composed by Michael Ward and performed by the Music Ministry of the Church of St. Francis Xavier. All copyrighted music reproduced with permission of OneLicense copyright A-700530, rights reserved; music reprint license number 944. A special thanks to the staff of St. Francis Xavier and Father Ken Boller, SJ.]]>1429clean215fullhttps://sfxavier.org/from-age-to-age-an-oral-history-podcast/#
To access a transcript of this episode, or to learn more about the Church of St. Francis Xavier visit: https://sfxavier.org/from-age-to-age-an-oral-history-podcast/# This episode was recorded and edited by Cynthia Bastidas of Semillita Productions. Photography by Donald Kennedy. Cover illustrations by Greg Guiteras. Podcast introduction song is “Here I Am, Lord (I Come To Do Your Will),” music composed by Michael Ward and performed by the Music Ministry of the Church of St. Francis Xavier. All copyrighted music reproduced with permission of OneLicense copyright A-700530, rights reserved; music reprint license number 944. A special thanks to the staff of St. Francis Xavier and Father Ken Boller, SJ.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69553917Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:30:02 +0000Church of St. Francis XavierEd, a parishioner of St. Francis Xavier for more than 25 years, interviews Bill, a longtime parishioner deeply involved in parish life, about finding a spiritual home at Xavier. Bill reflects on his return to the parish after its renovation, the sense...
To access a transcript of this episode, or to learn more about the Church of St. Francis Xavier visit: https://sfxavier.org/from-age-to-age-an-oral-history-podcast/# This episode was recorded and edited by Cynthia Bastidas of Semillita Productions. Photography by Donald Kennedy. Cover illustrations by Greg Guiteras. Podcast introduction song is “Here I Am, Lord (I Come To Do Your Will),” music composed by Michael Ward and performed by the Music Ministry of the Church of St. Francis Xavier. All copyrighted music reproduced with permission of OneLicense copyright A-700530, rights reserved; music reprint license number 944. A special thanks to the staff of St. Francis Xavier and Father Ken Boller, SJ.]]>1654clean214fullhttps://sfxavier.org/from-age-to-age-an-oral-history-podcast/#
To access a transcript of this episode, or to learn more about the Church of St. Francis Xavier visit: https://sfxavier.org/from-age-to-age-an-oral-history-podcast/# This episode was recorded and edited by Cynthia Bastidas of Semillita Productions. Photography by Donald Kennedy. Cover illustrations by Greg Guiteras. Podcast introduction song is “Here I Am, Lord (I Come To Do Your Will),” music composed by Michael Ward and performed by the Music Ministry of the Church of St. Francis Xavier. All copyrighted music reproduced with permission of OneLicense copyright A-700530, rights reserved; music reprint license number 944. A special thanks to the staff of St. Francis Xavier and Father Ken Boller, SJ.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69553918Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:30:02 +0000Church of St. Francis XavierLiz, a parishioner of St. Francis Xavier for about eight years, interviews Nancy, a longtime parishioner since 1998, about her journey back to the Church and her deep commitment to faith-rooted social justice. Nancy reflects on her years living and...
To access a transcript of this episode, or to learn more about the Church of St. Francis Xavier visit: https://sfxavier.org/from-age-to-age-an-oral-history-podcast/# This episode was recorded and edited by Cynthia Bastidas of Semillita Productions. Photography by Donald Kennedy. Cover illustrations by Greg Guiteras. Podcast introduction song is “Here I Am, Lord (I Come To Do Your Will),” music composed by Michael Ward and performed by the Music Ministry of the Church of St. Francis Xavier. All copyrighted music reproduced with permission of OneLicense copyright A-700530, rights reserved; music reprint license number 944. A special thanks to the staff of St. Francis Xavier and Father Ken Boller, SJ.]]>1766clean213fullhttps://sfxavier.org/from-age-to-age-an-oral-history-podcast/#
To access a transcript of this episode, or to learn more about the Church of St. Francis Xavier visit: https://sfxavier.org/from-age-to-age-an-oral-history-podcast/# This episode was recorded and edited by Cynthia Bastidas of Semillita Productions. Photography by Donald Kennedy. Cover illustrations by Greg Guiteras. Podcast introduction song is “Here I Am, Lord (I Come To Do Your Will),” music composed by Michael Ward and performed by the Music Ministry of the Church of St. Francis Xavier. All copyrighted music reproduced with permission of OneLicense copyright A-700530, rights reserved; music reprint license number 944. A special thanks to the staff of St. Francis Xavier and Father Ken Boller, SJ.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69553922Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:30:03 +0000Church of St. Francis XavierKevin, a parishioner of St. Francis Xavier for nearly 15 years, interviews Fr. Peter, a former associate pastor whose relationship with Xavier spans decades. Fr. Peter reflects on his years of ministry at the parish, his deep commitment to sacramental...
To access a transcript of this episode, or to learn more about the Church of St. Francis Xavier visit: https://sfxavier.org/from-age-to-age-an-oral-history-podcast/# This episode was recorded and edited by Cynthia Bastidas of Semillita Productions. Photography by Donald Kennedy. Cover illustrations by Greg Guiteras. Podcast introduction song is “Here I Am, Lord (I Come To Do Your Will),” music composed by Michael Ward and performed by the Music Ministry of the Church of St. Francis Xavier. All copyrighted music reproduced with permission of OneLicense copyright A-700530, rights reserved; music reprint license number 944. A special thanks to the staff of St. Francis Xavier and Father Ken Boller, SJ.]]>1674clean212fullhttps://sfxavier.org/from-age-to-age-an-oral-history-podcast/#
To access a transcript of this episode, or to learn more about the Church of St. Francis Xavier visit: https://sfxavier.org/from-age-to-age-an-oral-history-podcast/# This episode was recorded and edited by Cynthia Bastidas of Semillita Productions. Photography by Donald Kennedy. Cover illustrations by Greg Guiteras. Podcast introduction song is “Here I Am, Lord (I Come To Do Your Will),” music composed by Michael Ward and performed by the Music Ministry of the Church of St. Francis Xavier. All copyrighted music reproduced with permission of OneLicense copyright A-700530, rights reserved; music reprint license number 944. A special thanks to the staff of St. Francis Xavier and Father Ken Boller, SJ.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69553919Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:30:03 +0000Church of St. Francis XavierCatherine, a parishioner of St. Francis Xavier since 2011, interviews Sr. Mary, a member of the Xavier community since 1980, about her life of faith, ministry, and service at the parish during a time of profound change in New York City. Sr. Mary...
To access a transcript of this episode, or to learn more about the Church of St. Francis Xavier visit: https://sfxavier.org/from-age-to-age-an-oral-history-podcast/# This episode was recorded and edited by Cynthia Bastidas of Semillita Productions. Photography by Donald Kennedy. Cover illustrations by Greg Guiteras. Podcast introduction song is “Here I Am, Lord (I Come To Do Your Will),” music composed by Michael Ward and performed by the Music Ministry of the Church of St. Francis Xavier. All copyrighted music reproduced with permission of OneLicense copyright A-700530, rights reserved; music reprint license number 944. A special thanks to the staff of St. Francis Xavier and Father Ken Boller, SJ.]]>1612clean211fullhttps://sfxavier.org/from-age-to-age-an-oral-history-podcast/#
To access a transcript of this episode, or to learn more about the Church of St. Francis Xavier visit: https://sfxavier.org/from-age-to-age-an-oral-history-podcast/# This episode was recorded and edited by Cynthia Bastidas of Semillita Productions. Photography by Donald Kennedy. Cover illustrations by Greg Guiteras. Podcast introduction song is “Here I Am, Lord (I Come To Do Your Will),” music composed by Michael Ward and performed by the Music Ministry of the Church of St. Francis Xavier. All copyrighted music reproduced with permission of OneLicense copyright A-700530, rights reserved; music reprint license number 944. A special thanks to the staff of St. Francis Xavier and Father Ken Boller, SJ.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69553923Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:00:09 +0000Church of St. Francis XavierAndrea, a parishioner of St. Francis Xavier since 2001, sits down with her daughter Grace and longtime parishioner Marjorie to reflect on faith, community, and belonging across three generations of Catholic women. Marjorie, a daily communicant for...
To access a transcript of this episode, or to learn more about the Church of St. Francis Xavier visit: https://sfxavier.org/from-age-to-age-an-oral-history-podcast/# This episode was recorded and edited by Cynthia Bastidas of Semillita Productions. Photography by Donald Kennedy. Cover illustrations by Greg Guiteras. Podcast introduction song is “Here I Am, Lord (I Come To Do Your Will),” music composed by Michael Ward and performed by the Music Ministry of the Church of St. Francis Xavier. All copyrighted music reproduced with permission of OneLicense copyright A-700530, rights reserved; music reprint license number 944. A special thanks to the staff of St. Francis Xavier and Father Ken Boller, SJ.]]>1673clean210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-9-aedan-and-luz-from-age-to-age-oral-history-series-2--69553920
To access a transcript of this episode, or to learn more about the Church of St. Francis Xavier visit: https://sfxavier.org/from-age-to-age-an-oral-history-podcast/# This episode was recorded and edited by Cynthia Bastidas of Semillita Productions. Photography by Donald Kennedy. Cover illustrations by Greg Guiteras. Podcast introduction song is “Here I Am, Lord (I Come To Do Your Will),” music composed by Michael Ward and performed by the Music Ministry of the Church of St. Francis Xavier. All copyrighted music reproduced with permission of OneLicense copyright A-700530, rights reserved; music reprint license number 944. A special thanks to the staff of St. Francis Xavier and Father Ken Boller, SJ.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69553920Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:00:12 +0000Church of St. Francis XavierAedan, a lifelong parishioner of St. Francis Xavier, interviews Luz, the parish’s longtime Director of Religious Education, about her journey of faith, vocation, and service at Xavier. Luz reflects on her path to New York City, her transition from...
To access a transcript of this episode, or to learn more about the Church of St. Francis Xavier visit: https://sfxavier.org/from-age-to-age-an-oral-history-podcast/# This episode was recorded and edited by Cynthia Bastidas of Semillita Productions. Photography by Donald Kennedy. Cover illustrations by Greg Guiteras. Podcast introduction song is “Here I Am, Lord (I Come To Do Your Will),” music composed by Michael Ward and performed by the Music Ministry of the Church of St. Francis Xavier. All copyrighted music reproduced with permission of OneLicense copyright A-700530, rights reserved; music reprint license number 944. A special thanks to the staff of St. Francis Xavier and Father Ken Boller, SJ.]]>1774clean29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-8-stephanie-natasha-desire-the-gifts-of-the-spirit-especially-prophecy-from-age-to-age-oral-history--50913652
To access a transcript of this episode, or to learn more about the Church of St. Francis Xavier visit:

https://sfxavier.org/from-age-to-age-an-oral-history-podcast/episode-8-stephanie-natasha/

This episode was recorded and edited by Cynthia Bastidas of Semillita Productions. Photography by Donald Kennedy of Donald Kennedy Photography. Podcast introduction song is “Here I Am, Lord (I Come To Do Your Will),” music composed by Michael Ward and performed by the Music Ministry of the Church of St. Francis Xavier. All copyrighted music reproduced with permission of OneLicense copyright A-700530, rights reserved; music reprint license number 944. A special thanks to the staff of St. Francis Xavier and Father Ken Boller, SJ.

To access a transcript of this episode, or to learn more about the Church of St. Francis Xavier visit: https://sfxavier.org/from-age-to-age-an-oral-history-podcast/# This episode was recorded and edited by Cynthia Bastidas of Semillita Productions. Photography by Donald Kennedy. Cover illustrations by Greg Guiteras. Podcast introduction song is “Here I Am, Lord (I Come To Do Your Will),” music composed by Michael Ward and performed by the Music Ministry of the Church of St. Francis Xavier. All copyrighted music reproduced with permission of OneLicense copyright A-700530, rights reserved; music reprint license number 944. A special thanks to the staff of St. Francis Xavier and Father Ken Boller, SJ.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50913652Sun, 14 Aug 2022 20:32:31 +0000Church of St. Francis XavierNatasha interviews Stephanie, who was led to Xavier by her brother in 2001. Natasha and Stephanie, both LGBTQ+ women of Filipina heritage, talk about negotiating their relationships with their sexual orientation, the tug of faith in their hearts and...
To access a transcript of this episode, or to learn more about the Church of St. Francis Xavier visit:

https://sfxavier.org/from-age-to-age-an-oral-history-podcast/episode-8-stephanie-natasha/

This episode was recorded and edited by Cynthia Bastidas of Semillita Productions. Photography by Donald Kennedy of Donald Kennedy Photography. Podcast introduction song is “Here I Am, Lord (I Come To Do Your Will),” music composed by Michael Ward and performed by the Music Ministry of the Church of St. Francis Xavier. All copyrighted music reproduced with permission of OneLicense copyright A-700530, rights reserved; music reprint license number 944. A special thanks to the staff of St. Francis Xavier and Father Ken Boller, SJ.

To access a transcript of this episode, or to learn more about the Church of St. Francis Xavier visit: https://sfxavier.org/from-age-to-age-an-oral-history-podcast/# This episode was recorded and edited by Cynthia Bastidas of Semillita Productions. Photography by Donald Kennedy. Cover illustrations by Greg Guiteras. Podcast introduction song is “Here I Am, Lord (I Come To Do Your Will),” music composed by Michael Ward and performed by the Music Ministry of the Church of St. Francis Xavier. All copyrighted music reproduced with permission of OneLicense copyright A-700530, rights reserved; music reprint license number 944. A special thanks to the staff of St. Francis Xavier and Father Ken Boller, SJ.]]>1309catholic,christianity,faith,faithjourney,jesuits,oralhistory,sfxavierclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-7-john-caitlin-i-like-that-you-found-xavier-out-of-a-necessity-of-getting-out-of-the-rain-from-age-to-age-oral-history--50913597
To access a transcript of this episode, or to learn more about the Church of St. Francis Xavier visit:

https://sfxavier.org/from-age-to-age-an-oral-history-podcast/episode-7-john-caitlin/

This episode was recorded and edited by Cynthia Bastidas of Semillita Productions. Photography by Donald Kennedy of Donald Kennedy Photography. Podcast introduction song is “Here I Am, Lord (I Come To Do Your Will),” music composed by Michael Ward and performed by the Music Ministry of the Church of St. Francis Xavier. All copyrighted music reproduced with permission of OneLicense copyright A-700530, rights reserved; music reprint license number 944. A special thanks to the staff of St. Francis Xavier and Father Ken Boller, SJ.

To access a transcript of this episode, or to learn more about the Church of St. Francis Xavier visit: https://sfxavier.org/from-age-to-age-an-oral-history-podcast/# This episode was recorded and edited by Cynthia Bastidas of Semillita Productions. Photography by Donald Kennedy. Cover illustrations by Greg Guiteras. Podcast introduction song is “Here I Am, Lord (I Come To Do Your Will),” music composed by Michael Ward and performed by the Music Ministry of the Church of St. Francis Xavier. All copyrighted music reproduced with permission of OneLicense copyright A-700530, rights reserved; music reprint license number 944. A special thanks to the staff of St. Francis Xavier and Father Ken Boller, SJ.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50913597Sun, 14 Aug 2022 20:32:27 +0000Church of St. Francis XavierJohn, a cradle Catholic who grew up in a very spiritual and religious home in the Franciscan tradition, had fallen away from the faith during his 20s and 30s. One day nearly 40 years ago, John found his way into the Xavier church while trying to...
To access a transcript of this episode, or to learn more about the Church of St. Francis Xavier visit:

https://sfxavier.org/from-age-to-age-an-oral-history-podcast/episode-7-john-caitlin/

This episode was recorded and edited by Cynthia Bastidas of Semillita Productions. Photography by Donald Kennedy of Donald Kennedy Photography. Podcast introduction song is “Here I Am, Lord (I Come To Do Your Will),” music composed by Michael Ward and performed by the Music Ministry of the Church of St. Francis Xavier. All copyrighted music reproduced with permission of OneLicense copyright A-700530, rights reserved; music reprint license number 944. A special thanks to the staff of St. Francis Xavier and Father Ken Boller, SJ.

To access a transcript of this episode, or to learn more about the Church of St. Francis Xavier visit: https://sfxavier.org/from-age-to-age-an-oral-history-podcast/# This episode was recorded and edited by Cynthia Bastidas of Semillita Productions. Photography by Donald Kennedy. Cover illustrations by Greg Guiteras. Podcast introduction song is “Here I Am, Lord (I Come To Do Your Will),” music composed by Michael Ward and performed by the Music Ministry of the Church of St. Francis Xavier. All copyrighted music reproduced with permission of OneLicense copyright A-700530, rights reserved; music reprint license number 944. A special thanks to the staff of St. Francis Xavier and Father Ken Boller, SJ.]]>1490catholic,christianity,faith,faithjourney,jesuits,oralhistory,sfxavierclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-6-paula-roe-brandon-this-is-what-we-were-baptized-into-from-age-to-age-oral-history--50913568
To access a transcript of this episode, or to learn more about the Church of St. Francis Xavier visit:

https://sfxavier.org/from-age-to-age-an-oral-history-podcast/episode-6-paula-roe-brandon/

This episode was recorded and edited by Cynthia Bastidas of Semillita Productions. Photography by Donald Kennedy of Donald Kennedy Photography. Podcast introduction song is “Here I Am, Lord (I Come To Do Your Will),” music composed by Michael Ward and performed by the Music Ministry of the Church of St. Francis Xavier. All copyrighted music reproduced with permission of OneLicense copyright A-700530, rights reserved; music reprint license number 944. A special thanks to the staff of St. Francis Xavier and Father Ken Boller, SJ.

To access a transcript of this episode, or to learn more about the Church of St. Francis Xavier visit: https://sfxavier.org/from-age-to-age-an-oral-history-podcast/# This episode was recorded and edited by Cynthia Bastidas of Semillita Productions. Photography by Donald Kennedy. Cover illustrations by Greg Guiteras. Podcast introduction song is “Here I Am, Lord (I Come To Do Your Will),” music composed by Michael Ward and performed by the Music Ministry of the Church of St. Francis Xavier. All copyrighted music reproduced with permission of OneLicense copyright A-700530, rights reserved; music reprint license number 944. A special thanks to the staff of St. Francis Xavier and Father Ken Boller, SJ.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50913568Sun, 14 Aug 2022 20:32:21 +0000Church of St. Francis XavierThrough the persistent invitation of a friend who was a Xavier parishioner, Paula and Roe eventually attended mass in May 2000 at Xavier and were taken aback by their first experience of the radical welcome of the Xavier parish community. Brandon, a...
To access a transcript of this episode, or to learn more about the Church of St. Francis Xavier visit:

https://sfxavier.org/from-age-to-age-an-oral-history-podcast/episode-6-paula-roe-brandon/

This episode was recorded and edited by Cynthia Bastidas of Semillita Productions. Photography by Donald Kennedy of Donald Kennedy Photography. Podcast introduction song is “Here I Am, Lord (I Come To Do Your Will),” music composed by Michael Ward and performed by the Music Ministry of the Church of St. Francis Xavier. All copyrighted music reproduced with permission of OneLicense copyright A-700530, rights reserved; music reprint license number 944. A special thanks to the staff of St. Francis Xavier and Father Ken Boller, SJ.

To access a transcript of this episode, or to learn more about the Church of St. Francis Xavier visit: https://sfxavier.org/from-age-to-age-an-oral-history-podcast/# This episode was recorded and edited by Cynthia Bastidas of Semillita Productions. Photography by Donald Kennedy. Cover illustrations by Greg Guiteras. Podcast introduction song is “Here I Am, Lord (I Come To Do Your Will),” music composed by Michael Ward and performed by the Music Ministry of the Church of St. Francis Xavier. All copyrighted music reproduced with permission of OneLicense copyright A-700530, rights reserved; music reprint license number 944. A special thanks to the staff of St. Francis Xavier and Father Ken Boller, SJ.]]>1426catholic,christianity,faith,faithjourney,jesuits,oralhistory,sfxavierclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-5-maria-joan-tess-they-want-to-worship-where-do-you-want-them-to-go-from-age-to-age-oral-history--50913504
To access a transcript of this episode, or to learn more about the Church of St. Francis Xavier visit:

https://sfxavier.org/from-age-to-age-an-oral-history-podcast/episode-5-joan-maria-tess/

This episode was recorded and edited by Cynthia Bastidas of Semillita Productions. Photography by Donald Kennedy of Donald Kennedy Photography. Podcast introduction song is “Here I Am, Lord (I Come To Do Your Will),” music composed by Michael Ward and performed by the Music Ministry of the Church of St. Francis Xavier. All copyrighted music reproduced with permission of OneLicense copyright A-700530, rights reserved; music reprint license number 944. A special thanks to the staff of St. Francis Xavier and Father Ken Boller, SJ.

To access a transcript of this episode, or to learn more about the Church of St. Francis Xavier visit: https://sfxavier.org/from-age-to-age-an-oral-history-podcast/# This episode was recorded and edited by Cynthia Bastidas of Semillita Productions. Photography by Donald Kennedy. Cover illustrations by Greg Guiteras. Podcast introduction song is “Here I Am, Lord (I Come To Do Your Will),” music composed by Michael Ward and performed by the Music Ministry of the Church of St. Francis Xavier. All copyrighted music reproduced with permission of OneLicense copyright A-700530, rights reserved; music reprint license number 944. A special thanks to the staff of St. Francis Xavier and Father Ken Boller, SJ.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50913504Sun, 14 Aug 2022 20:32:16 +0000Church of St. Francis XavierJoan and Maria, who count over 50 years together in a committed relationship, recount their journey of faith as members of the Xavier community since the early 1990s with Tess, a younger, more recent Xavier parishioner. Together they talk about the...
To access a transcript of this episode, or to learn more about the Church of St. Francis Xavier visit:

https://sfxavier.org/from-age-to-age-an-oral-history-podcast/episode-5-joan-maria-tess/

This episode was recorded and edited by Cynthia Bastidas of Semillita Productions. Photography by Donald Kennedy of Donald Kennedy Photography. Podcast introduction song is “Here I Am, Lord (I Come To Do Your Will),” music composed by Michael Ward and performed by the Music Ministry of the Church of St. Francis Xavier. All copyrighted music reproduced with permission of OneLicense copyright A-700530, rights reserved; music reprint license number 944. A special thanks to the staff of St. Francis Xavier and Father Ken Boller, SJ.

To access a transcript of this episode, or to learn more about the Church of St. Francis Xavier visit: https://sfxavier.org/from-age-to-age-an-oral-history-podcast/# This episode was recorded and edited by Cynthia Bastidas of Semillita Productions. Photography by Donald Kennedy. Cover illustrations by Greg Guiteras. Podcast introduction song is “Here I Am, Lord (I Come To Do Your Will),” music composed by Michael Ward and performed by the Music Ministry of the Church of St. Francis Xavier. All copyrighted music reproduced with permission of OneLicense copyright A-700530, rights reserved; music reprint license number 944. A special thanks to the staff of St. Francis Xavier and Father Ken Boller, SJ.]]>1583catholic,christianity,faith,faithjourney,jesuits,oralhistory,sfxavierclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-4-nadine-alan-xavier-is-a-place-that-feeds-me-supports-my-vocation-and-challenges-it-from-age-to-age-oral-history--50913405
To access a transcript of this episode, or to learn more about the Church of St. Francis Xavier visit:

https://sfxavier.org/from-age-to-age-an-oral-history-podcast/episode-4-nadine-alan/

This episode was recorded and edited by Cynthia Bastidas of Semillita Productions. Photography by Donald Kennedy of Donald Kennedy Photography. Podcast introduction song is “Here I Am, Lord (I Come To Do Your Will),” music composed by Michael Ward and performed by the Music Ministry of the Church of St. Francis Xavier. All copyrighted music reproduced with permission of OneLicense copyright A-700530, rights reserved; music reprint license number 944. A special thanks to the staff of St. Francis Xavier and Father Ken Boller, SJ.

To access a transcript of this episode, or to learn more about the Church of St. Francis Xavier visit: https://sfxavier.org/from-age-to-age-an-oral-history-podcast/# This episode was recorded and edited by Cynthia Bastidas of Semillita Productions. Photography by Donald Kennedy. Cover illustrations by Greg Guiteras. Podcast introduction song is “Here I Am, Lord (I Come To Do Your Will),” music composed by Michael Ward and performed by the Music Ministry of the Church of St. Francis Xavier. All copyrighted music reproduced with permission of OneLicense copyright A-700530, rights reserved; music reprint license number 944. A special thanks to the staff of St. Francis Xavier and Father Ken Boller, SJ.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50913405Sun, 14 Aug 2022 20:32:11 +0000Church of St. Francis XavierNadine, a member of the religious order of the Sisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate has a Franciscan heart. Although her order is based in the Midwest, family obligations led her to request to be posted back in the New York City region in the...
To access a transcript of this episode, or to learn more about the Church of St. Francis Xavier visit:

https://sfxavier.org/from-age-to-age-an-oral-history-podcast/episode-4-nadine-alan/

This episode was recorded and edited by Cynthia Bastidas of Semillita Productions. Photography by Donald Kennedy of Donald Kennedy Photography. Podcast introduction song is “Here I Am, Lord (I Come To Do Your Will),” music composed by Michael Ward and performed by the Music Ministry of the Church of St. Francis Xavier. All copyrighted music reproduced with permission of OneLicense copyright A-700530, rights reserved; music reprint license number 944. A special thanks to the staff of St. Francis Xavier and Father Ken Boller, SJ.

To access a transcript of this episode, or to learn more about the Church of St. Francis Xavier visit: https://sfxavier.org/from-age-to-age-an-oral-history-podcast/# This episode was recorded and edited by Cynthia Bastidas of Semillita Productions. Photography by Donald Kennedy. Cover illustrations by Greg Guiteras. Podcast introduction song is “Here I Am, Lord (I Come To Do Your Will),” music composed by Michael Ward and performed by the Music Ministry of the Church of St. Francis Xavier. All copyrighted music reproduced with permission of OneLicense copyright A-700530, rights reserved; music reprint license number 944. A special thanks to the staff of St. Francis Xavier and Father Ken Boller, SJ.]]>1293catholic,christianity,faith,faithjourney,franciscansisters,jesuits,oralhistory,sfxavierclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-3-kathleen-bill-we-re-here-to-contribute-from-age-to-age-oral-history--50913217
To access a transcript of this episode, or to learn more about the Church of St. Francis Xavier visit:

https://sfxavier.org/from-age-to-age-an-oral-history-podcast/episode-3-kathleen-bill/

This episode was recorded and edited by Cynthia Bastidas of Semillita Productions. Photography by Donald Kennedy of Donald Kennedy Photography. Podcast introduction song is “Here I Am, Lord (I Come To Do Your Will),” music composed by Michael Ward and performed by the Music Ministry of the Church of St. Francis Xavier. All copyrighted music reproduced with permission of OneLicense copyright A-700530, rights reserved; music reprint license number 944. A special thanks to the staff of St. Francis Xavier and Father Ken Boller, SJ.

To access a transcript of this episode, or to learn more about the Church of St. Francis Xavier visit: https://sfxavier.org/from-age-to-age-an-oral-history-podcast/# This episode was recorded and edited by Cynthia Bastidas of Semillita Productions. Photography by Donald Kennedy. Cover illustrations by Greg Guiteras. Podcast introduction song is “Here I Am, Lord (I Come To Do Your Will),” music composed by Michael Ward and performed by the Music Ministry of the Church of St. Francis Xavier. All copyrighted music reproduced with permission of OneLicense copyright A-700530, rights reserved; music reprint license number 944. A special thanks to the staff of St. Francis Xavier and Father Ken Boller, SJ.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50913217Sun, 14 Aug 2022 20:32:04 +0000Church of St. Francis XavierIn the over 18 years that Kathleen has been a parishioner at Xavier, she has been particularly interested in ensuring that Xavier extends its promise of Christ's love and warm welcome to all, especially those on the margins who are differently abled...
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This episode was recorded and edited by Cynthia Bastidas of Semillita Productions. Photography by Donald Kennedy of Donald Kennedy Photography. Podcast introduction song is “Here I Am, Lord (I Come To Do Your Will),” music composed by Michael Ward and performed by the Music Ministry of the Church of St. Francis Xavier. All copyrighted music reproduced with permission of OneLicense copyright A-700530, rights reserved; music reprint license number 944. A special thanks to the staff of St. Francis Xavier and Father Ken Boller, SJ.

To access a transcript of this episode, or to learn more about the Church of St. Francis Xavier visit: https://sfxavier.org/from-age-to-age-an-oral-history-podcast/# This episode was recorded and edited by Cynthia Bastidas of Semillita Productions. Photography by Donald Kennedy. Cover illustrations by Greg Guiteras. Podcast introduction song is “Here I Am, Lord (I Come To Do Your Will),” music composed by Michael Ward and performed by the Music Ministry of the Church of St. Francis Xavier. All copyrighted music reproduced with permission of OneLicense copyright A-700530, rights reserved; music reprint license number 944. A special thanks to the staff of St. Francis Xavier and Father Ken Boller, SJ.]]>1473catholic,christianity,faith,faithjourney,jesuits,oralhistory,sfxavierclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-2-ann-kristen-it-was-the-music-that-drew-me-in-from-age-to-age-oral-history--50912984
To access a transcript of this episode, or to learn more about the Church of St. Francis Xavier visit:

https://sfxavier.org/from-age-to-age-an-oral-history-podcast/episode-2-ann-kristen/

This episode was recorded and edited by Cynthia Bastidas of Semillita Productions. Photography by Donald Kennedy of Donald Kennedy Photography. Podcast introduction song is “Here I Am, Lord (I Come To Do Your Will),” music composed by Michael Ward and performed by the Music Ministry of the Church of St. Francis Xavier. All copyrighted music reproduced with permission of OneLicense copyright A-700530, rights reserved; music reprint license number 944. A special thanks to the staff of St. Francis Xavier and Father Ken Boller, SJ.

To access a transcript of this episode, or to learn more about the Church of St. Francis Xavier visit: https://sfxavier.org/from-age-to-age-an-oral-history-podcast/# This episode was recorded and edited by Cynthia Bastidas of Semillita Productions. Photography by Donald Kennedy. Cover illustrations by Greg Guiteras. Podcast introduction song is “Here I Am, Lord (I Come To Do Your Will),” music composed by Michael Ward and performed by the Music Ministry of the Church of St. Francis Xavier. All copyrighted music reproduced with permission of OneLicense copyright A-700530, rights reserved; music reprint license number 944. A special thanks to the staff of St. Francis Xavier and Father Ken Boller, SJ.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50912984Sun, 14 Aug 2022 20:31:55 +0000Church of St. Francis XavierKristen, one of Xavier's young parish leaders, interviews Ann, one of Xavier's wise parish elders and a pillar of the community. Ann, a cradle Catholic who had fallen away from the church for about 20 years in her middle age, was introduced to Xavier...
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https://sfxavier.org/from-age-to-age-an-oral-history-podcast/episode-2-ann-kristen/

This episode was recorded and edited by Cynthia Bastidas of Semillita Productions. Photography by Donald Kennedy of Donald Kennedy Photography. Podcast introduction song is “Here I Am, Lord (I Come To Do Your Will),” music composed by Michael Ward and performed by the Music Ministry of the Church of St. Francis Xavier. All copyrighted music reproduced with permission of OneLicense copyright A-700530, rights reserved; music reprint license number 944. A special thanks to the staff of St. Francis Xavier and Father Ken Boller, SJ.

To access a transcript of this episode, or to learn more about the Church of St. Francis Xavier visit: https://sfxavier.org/from-age-to-age-an-oral-history-podcast/# This episode was recorded and edited by Cynthia Bastidas of Semillita Productions. Photography by Donald Kennedy. Cover illustrations by Greg Guiteras. Podcast introduction song is “Here I Am, Lord (I Come To Do Your Will),” music composed by Michael Ward and performed by the Music Ministry of the Church of St. Francis Xavier. All copyrighted music reproduced with permission of OneLicense copyright A-700530, rights reserved; music reprint license number 944. A special thanks to the staff of St. Francis Xavier and Father Ken Boller, SJ.]]>1375blackcatholics,catholic,christianity,faith,faithjourney,jesuits,oralhistory,sfxavierclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-1-roseann-pablo-i-really-felt-god-led-me-here-from-age-to-age-oral-history--48789023
To access a transcript of this episode, or to learn more about the Church of St. Francis Xavier visit:

https://sfxavier.org/from-age-to-age-an-oral-history-podcast/episode-1-roseann-pablo/

This episode was recorded and edited by Cynthia Bastidas of Semillita Productions. Photography by Donald Kennedy of Donald Kennedy Photography. Podcast introduction song is “Here I Am, Lord (I Come To Do Your Will),” music composed by Michael Ward and performed by the Music Ministry of the Church of St. Francis Xavier. All copyrighted music reproduced with permission of OneLicense copyright A-700530, rights reserved; music reprint license number 944. A special thanks to the staff of St. Francis Xavier and Father Ken Boller, SJ.

To access a transcript of this episode, or to learn more about the Church of St. Francis Xavier visit: https://sfxavier.org/from-age-to-age-an-oral-history-podcast/# This episode was recorded and edited by Cynthia Bastidas of Semillita Productions. Photography by Donald Kennedy. Cover illustrations by Greg Guiteras. Podcast introduction song is “Here I Am, Lord (I Come To Do Your Will),” music composed by Michael Ward and performed by the Music Ministry of the Church of St. Francis Xavier. All copyrighted music reproduced with permission of OneLicense copyright A-700530, rights reserved; music reprint license number 944. A special thanks to the staff of St. Francis Xavier and Father Ken Boller, SJ.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48789023Sun, 14 Aug 2022 16:03:00 +0000Church of St. Francis XavierPablo, a parishioner at Xavier since 2017, interviews Roseann, a parishioner at St. Francis Xavier for nearly 40 years, about God leading her to Xavier and a life of dear relationships and involvement in various ministries and groups at the parish...
To access a transcript of this episode, or to learn more about the Church of St. Francis Xavier visit:

https://sfxavier.org/from-age-to-age-an-oral-history-podcast/episode-1-roseann-pablo/

This episode was recorded and edited by Cynthia Bastidas of Semillita Productions. Photography by Donald Kennedy of Donald Kennedy Photography. Podcast introduction song is “Here I Am, Lord (I Come To Do Your Will),” music composed by Michael Ward and performed by the Music Ministry of the Church of St. Francis Xavier. All copyrighted music reproduced with permission of OneLicense copyright A-700530, rights reserved; music reprint license number 944. A special thanks to the staff of St. Francis Xavier and Father Ken Boller, SJ.

To access a transcript of this episode, or to learn more about the Church of St. Francis Xavier visit: https://sfxavier.org/from-age-to-age-an-oral-history-podcast/# This episode was recorded and edited by Cynthia Bastidas of Semillita Productions. Photography by Donald Kennedy. Cover illustrations by Greg Guiteras. Podcast introduction song is “Here I Am, Lord (I Come To Do Your Will),” music composed by Michael Ward and performed by the Music Ministry of the Church of St. Francis Xavier. All copyrighted music reproduced with permission of OneLicense copyright A-700530, rights reserved; music reprint license number 944. A special thanks to the staff of St. Francis Xavier and Father Ken Boller, SJ.]]>1418catholic,christianity,faith,faithjourney,jesuits,oralhistory,sfxavierclean1full