<p>As you’ll hear in our intro for this episode, it’s been a busy Lent and Holy Week for us, so we’re taking a short break from recording a new episode, but we wanted to feature last year’s conversation with Jim Dessicino as he opens up his new project Cappella Studio in Atlantic city this Spring - <a href="http://cappellastudio.org">cappellastudio.org</a>. </p><p>[Originally released February 24, 2025] This week on <em>Talking Catholic</em>, we embark on an audio sacred art tour! Sculptor and art expert Jim Dessicino joins hosts Mike Walsh and Jen Mauro to explore the profound connection between artwork, beauty, and faith.</p><p>A parish catechetical leader at the Parish of Saint Monica in Atlantic City, Dessicino is one of the few non-Italian to have led tours of Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Closer to home, <a href="https://catholicstarherald.org/st-nicholas-of-tolentine-offering-tours-of-historic-church/">he also guides visitors through the historic Saint Nicholas of Tolentine Church</a> in Atlantic City.</p><p>Join us as Dessicino takes listeners on a captivating journey through sacred art, uncovering its pivotal role in Church history, faith, and the pursuit of truth and goodness. Don’t miss this enlightening episode</p><p>Listen to Talking Catholic everywhere podcasts can be found, at <a href="https://talking.catholicstarherald.org/talking-catholic">https://talking.catholicstarherald.org/talking-catholic</a>, or catch us on Domestic Church Media radio (<a href="https://domesticchurchmedia.org/">https://domesticchurchmedia.org</a>) Sundays at 11 AM or Mondays at 4 PM.</p><p>Listen to Talking Catholic everywhere podcasts are found or at <a href="http://talking.catholicstarherald.org/talking-catholic">talking.catholicstarherald.org/talking-catholic</a>. And, catch us on Domestic Church Media Radio Sundays at 11 AM | Mondays at 4 PM: <a href="http://domesticchurchmedia.org">domesticchurchmedia.org</a></p><p>Follow us using our @TalkingCatholic handle on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TalkingCatholic">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/talkingcatholic">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@talkingcatholic">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/talkingcatholic">X</a></p>