Fr. Jay Finelli

was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Providence on June 13, 1992. He is currently pastor of Holy Ghost Church in Tiverton, RI. He has been doing web design since 1995 and began the iPadre Catholic Podcast in September of 2005.

iPadre #168 – Vespers at St. Joseph’s Abbey

In the last episode, we did a sound seeing tour of St. Joseph’s Abbey in Spencer, MA.  In this episode, you can join us as the Monks pray vespers (evening prayer) in their beautiful chapel.  If your at home, turn down the lights and let these beautiful prayers calm your soul!

iPadre #167 - St. Joseph's Abbey

iPadre #167 – St. Joseph’s Abbey

In this show, I take you with me on our final summer parish pilgrimage.  I do a sound seeing tour of St. Joseph’s Abbey in Spencer, MA.  St. Joseph’s is a Trappist monastery, one of the largest communities in the United States.  They are known for their Trappist Preservers, vestments and incense.  Come join me as [...]

iPadre #166 - St. Benedict Abbey

iPadre #166 – St. Benedict Abbey

I have just returned from my annual retreat and have a great sound seeing tour to share with you.  I have a prayer request for your, but more in this episode.  Feedback, Marriage and annulments.

iPadre #165 - He's back!

iPadre #165 – He’s back!

Many of our listeners enjoy the episode with my seminarian, so Nick is back and shares more about his vocation..

- Music: “Summer’s Over” by Jonathan Coulton
- Among Women Podcast with Pat Gohn
- Between Sundays Podcast with Nick and Pat Padley
- Catholic Foodie with Jeff Young
- Catholic Vitamins Podcast with Deacon Tom and Dee Fox

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iPadre #164 - Fatima Shrine

iPadre #164 – Fatima Shrine

In today’s show, I take you on a sound seeing tour of the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Holliston, MA.

iPadre  #163 - No Where To Go

iPadre #163 – No Where To Go

The Eucharist is the source and center of the Christian life.  It is our identity and without the Eucharist, we cease to be Catholic.  The Eucharist is our calling card. In this episode, I’ll share my homily about the Eucharist.  We’ll also interview Fr. Bill Kessler during this special Year for Priests and go over [...]

iPadre #162 - The Assumption

iPadre #162 – The Assumption

In this episode, we talk about the Assumption of Mary, Holy Days, Indulgences, crucifixes in churches and more.

iPadre #161- Seminarians & Priests

iPadre #161- Seminarians & Priests

Today, I am joined by my parish seminarian, Nick. We’ll hear an interview with Fr. Sheaphim Beshoner. We talk about altar wine and cover feedback.

iPadre #160 - St. Anthonys Shrine & Monastery

iPadre #160 – St. Anthonys Shrine & Monastery

Join me for a Sound Seeing Tour of St. Anthony’s Shrine and Monastery in Kennebunk, Maine.  We also talk about the differences between types of church buildings and how to dispose of blest objects.

iPadre #159 - No Spirit, No Church

iPadre #159 – No Spirit, No Church

Why did the Apostles and early disciples hide themselves in the upper room?  And why  is it that today, we Catholic’s often hide ourselves from the world around us?  In today’s show, we talk with Fr. John Randall about his latest book, “No Spirit… No Church”.  Fr. Randall shares about the golden age of the [...]