Episode 366: On the Road to Sainthood: The Story of Mother Tallon and the Parish Visitors

Fr. Edward Looney looks ahead to a meaningful trip to New York, where he will visit the Parish Visitors of the Immaculate and pray at the tomb of the Servant of God Mother Tallon. Along the way, he will also honor the memory of his priest mentor, Fr. Fred Miller, whose buried in the religious order's cemetery.

In this episode, Fr. Edward speaks with Mother Maria Catherine, whom he met through the Mariological Society of American and reconnected with at the Center for Sainthood Studies, to discuss the life, legacy, and growing cause for canonization of Mother Tallon—the foundress of the Parish Visitors.

Together, they explore:

-How Mother Maria Catherine discovered her vocation with the Parish Visitors
-The life and mission of Mother Tallon
-Why her witness still matters in the Church today
-Her bold call for all people to become saints
-The importance of praying for miracles—and whether we’re asking for the right ones
-Pilgrimages to her tomb and the status of possible miracles
-Resources available to learn more about her life and spirituality

Fr. Edward also shares a moving story about the reality of religious life today—how communities depend on providence and how quickly donations can be used to meet urgent needs.

Join us as we reflect on holiness, vocation, and the quiet yet powerful witness of a woman whose cause for sainthood is advancing.