LAPSED

LAPSED

Anne and Stephanie are friends, former coworkers, theatre artists and educators. They were also both raised Catholic. Join them as they compare notes on their respective Catholic upbringings.

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Trans Day of Visibility Special Edition: A Conversation with Nat Vikitsreth

March 21, 2023

As Transgender Day of Visibility approaches, we are honored to share our conversation with Nat Vikitsreth, a dot connector, norm agitator, and lover of liberation who supports social justice curious parents to practice socia…

The Anarchy of Ash Wednesday

March 7, 2023

Anne quizzes Stephanie on Ash Wednesday facts. Spoiler alert: as far as Catholic stuff goes, this may be the most loosey goosey day of the liturgical year! The hosts also talk Catholic toxic masculinity (gross) and about how…

Catholicism in the News

Feb. 21, 2023

Steph and Anne engage in a much needed catch-up session on ***Catholicism In The News*****. College students are sharing dorms with nuns. The FBI is targeting Catholics (but in a needed way). Francis extolls the virtues of..…

Lapsed Special Edition: Live Storytelling

Feb. 7, 2023

This week we bring you something a little different: a story Anne recently performed live at A Very Serious Gallery in Chicago. Listen in as Anne grapples with the question of whether you really can’t go home again. (Related…

An Interview with Abby Rampone of Left Catholic

Jan. 24, 2023

Anne and Stephanie have the pleasure of sitting down with Abby Rampone of Left Catholic . Abby has lived at two Catholic Worker houses and the Women’s Interfaith Residency Program at Union Theological Seminary. She currently…

Your Funny Catholic Stories

Dec. 27, 2022

Many thanks to listeners who shared their stories! The hosts enjoy the heck out of your funny stories about growing up Catholic, from altar server mishaps to altercations with nuns to giggling and church. Additionally, Steph…