There are preaching moments in your everyday life.

CALLED is an online and in-person course to
help you recognize those moments.

Find Your Voice, Share Your Story, Inspire Change

Not all preaching involves a homily. Preaching Moments happen in ordinary and unexpected places: classrooms, dinner tables, weekend soccer games, choir practices, or even a conversation with a new friend.

CALLED is a 9-week online and in-person course for growth and learning where you will learn to become more attentive to your heart, one Preaching Moment at a time. CALLED is not a homiletics program or a strategy session. It is an intentional community for those seeking to deepen their hearts and share words of compassion through everyday interactions.

Weeks 1-6: Through the CALLED app, participants gather weekly to reflect upon and explore Preaching Moments through conversation and community.

Week 7: The group meets in person for a serene retreat, deepening connections and spiritual insights through immersive activities and reflection.

Weeks 8-9: Participants return online to solidify their experiences, integrate learnings, and prepare to share Preaching Moments in their everyday lives.

Meet the Team

Fr. John Gribowich

Fr. John Gribowich, a priest of the Diocese of Brooklyn since 2015, holds advanced degrees in theology, art history, library science, and an MBA from UC Berkeley. He teaches theology at Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory in San Francisco and has lectured at institutions like DeSales University. A writer for America Media and The National Catholic Reporter, Fr. John integrates theology, art, and business to inspire faith and leadership.
Nina Laubach

Nina Laubach earned her Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, where she received multiple awards, including the 2023 Jagow Award in Preaching. A former structural engineer and meditation teacher, she has taught yoga for over a decade and studied contemplative dialogue for four years. Nina lives with her husband and two children at The Lawrenceville School in New Jersey, where she integrates a life of contemplation and service.
Kathy Lorentz

Kathy Lorentz, Associate Director of Campus Ministry at Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory since 1996, holds an MS in Counseling from San Francisco State University with certifications in compassion teaching and mindfulness. She coaches the speech team, moderates the TEDx program, and has created courses on mindfulness and human meaning. Kathy, her husband, and their five sons are active liturgical ministers in the Bay Area.
Gary Maccaroni

Gary Maccaroni, Pastoral Associate at the Church of Saint Ann in Lawrenceville, NJ, since 1996, holds an MA from Princeton Theological Seminary. He directs religious education and leads programs like The Christian Spiritual Journey, a formation series on contemplative living. Gary is dedicated to fostering healthy church cultures and balances ministry with raising his five children in Ewing, NJ.

Ready to start your journey?

Don’t miss your chance to join this exciting new program—spaces are limited, and cohorts fill quickly, so secure your spot today and be part of this transformative journey!