Oct. 18, 2026 | Playing with Purpose

Podcast: Catholic Review Radio · Catholic Review Media

Opublikowano: 2026-10-19

Soccer is the world's most popular sport, teaching teamwork, discipline, perseverance and respect. In the Archdiocese of Baltimore, those lessons reach nearly 2,000 young athletes each season through the Archdiocesan Parish Soccer Program's 156 teams. Host George Matysek explores how the league combines competitive soccer with Catholic values. President Steven Bartomioli and Vice President Bradley Gracey discuss efforts to foster sportsmanship, inclusion and faith-centered character formation for players of all skill levels. They share how new initiatives, including the St. Sebastian Recognition Coin and division names honoring former parish programs, help reinforce the league's Catholic identity while celebrating acts...