<p>This week on <em>Talking Catholic</em>, we sit down with Dr. Maria Elena Hallion, Executive Director of <a href="https://catholiccharitiessouthjersey.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Catholic Charities of South Jersey</a>, to reflect on her first year leading the organization.</p><p>Dr. Hallion offers insight into what’s new and what’s next for Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Camden — from strengthening volunteer outreach and internship opportunities to improving internal communications and expanding essential services.</p><p>In this candid conversation, we talk about the behind-the-scenes work that keeps the mission moving forward — and the people who make it all happen. It’s a great listen for anyone who wants to better understand the daily work of Catholic Charities and how to support their mission to serve our neighbors in need.</p><p>Listen to Talking Catholic everywhere podcasts are found or at <a href="http://talking.catholicstarherald.org/talking-catholic" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">talking.catholicstarherald.org/talking-catholic</a>. And, catch us on <strong>Domestic Church Media Radio</strong> Sundays at 11 AM | Mondays at 4 PM: <a href="http://domesticchurchmedia.org" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">domesticchurchmedia.org</a></p><p>Follow us using our @TalkingCatholic handle on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TalkingCatholic" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/talkingcatholic" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@talkingcatholic" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/talkingcatholic" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">X</a></p>