The St. Bernadette Parish, Westlake Podcast

Fr. Latcovich's Story

Fr. Joe, Trapper Jack, and Fr. Phil welcome Fr. Latcovich to the St. Bernadette Parish, Westlake Podcast!  Fr. Latcovich is the pastor of St. Ladislas in Westlake, Ohio.  He shares the story of his calling to the priesthood, what his formation was like, and the various roles he has within our diocese. 

Tim Buckley's Story

Join Fr. Joe and Trapper Jack as they chat with parishioner and St. Bernadette Athletic Director, Tim Buckley, about his life story, his faith, and the many ways that he is involved in our parish community.

Mother Cecilia's Story

Fr. Joe takes the podcast on the road to Christ the Bridegroom Monastery!  Here Fr. Joe's good friend, Mother Cecilia, shares her story of faith and her call to be a spouse to Christ as a nun living the monastic life. 

Colleen Colman's Story

In this episode, Fr. Joe and Trapper Jack chat with Colleen Colman, the middle school religion teacher at St. Bernadette School. Colleen shares with us her story of faith as well has her passion for educating the young people and families of St. Bernadette. 

The McBride's Story

In this episode, Fr. Joe and Trapper Jack interview MarySarah and Kevin McBride, Fr. Joe's sister and brother-in-law. They share what life is like as missionaries serving young people in central Ohio and throughout the country with Damascus.

Maria Nicaise's Story

In this episode, Fr. Joe and Trapper Jack interview Maria Nicaise, the Associate for Parish Family Ministries at St. Bernadette. Maria shares some amazing stories of faith from her life, as well as a little bit about what she does for St. Bernadette.

Brook Benedict's Story

In this episode, Fr. Joe and Trapper Jack interview St. Bernadette Music Director, Brook Benedict. They ask him to share is faith story, as well as his approach to serving as the minister of music at St. Bernadette Parish.

Clare Sloan's Story

Did you enjoy Mass Matters?  Have you or family enjoyed the new High School Youth Group?  Meet the woman behind it all!  In this episode, Fr. Joe and Trapper Jack interview a new parishioner, Clare Sloan. They ask her to share her story of reversion to the Catholic Church, her work as a wedding photographer, and her passion for teaching the faith to the high school youth of St. Bernadette Parish! 

Richard Klingshirn's Story

In this episode, Fr. Joe and Trapper Jack interview life-long St. Bernadette parishioner, Richard Klingshirn. Hear him discuss a variety of topics including the history of the parish, his faith journey, and listen to him share some exciting opportunities to celebrate our 75th anniversary!

Special Edition - Lent 2025 with Fr. Joe and Maria Nicaise

In this episode, Fr. Joe and Maria Nicaise discuss the upcoming Lenten season and how to enter into it fully at St. Bernadette Parish.