Gina Capellazzi
Host of Extraordinary Time
Digital Content Producer Gina Capellazzi has been with the Catholic Courier since 2015. Previously, she worked as a news and web producer for WHEC-TV. Gina holds a bachelor’s degree in communication/journalism from St. John Fisher University.
Gina has received numerous awards from the Catholic Media Association, including second- and third-place honors for Multimedia Journalist of the Year. She, Chief Photographer Jeff Witherow and Staff Writer Mike Latona collaborated on the multimedia project “Opioids: Next Generation is Dying,” which won a prestigious EPPY award from Editor & Publisher magazine in 2019.
She also was inducted into the Gates Chili Hall of Fame, which honors graduates who have achieved distinction and made significant contributions within their schools, careers and community.
Outside of the Catholic Courier, Gina assists with her parish’s youth ministry. She also is a figure skating journalist with Figure Skaters Online and co-host of the popular skating podcast “This Week in Skating.” She enjoys skating and traveling to cover skating competitions.
Gina Capellazzi has hosted 21 Episodes.
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What is the freedom of the children of God?
March 11th, 2026 | Season 3 | 8 mins 8 secs
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Sister of Mercy Theresa Rutty reflects on the Gospel reading for March 15, 2026, the story of Jesus healing a blind man on the Sabbath to the Pharisees’ chagrin.
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Lenten Lessons from the Woman at the Well
March 4th, 2026 | Season 3 | 7 mins 44 secs
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Deacon Jim Fien of St. Rita in Webster offers a reflection on the reading for March 8, 2026, which tells of Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well.
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Saints in the making: Pain that leads to transformation
February 25th, 2026 | Season 3 | 12 mins 24 secs
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Father Patrick Connor, pastor of Ss. Isidore and Maria Torribia Parish in the Diocese of Rochester, reflects on the readings for March 1, 2026.
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Lent: 40 days of imitating Christ
February 18th, 2026 | Season 3 | 10 mins 2 secs
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In first episode of season 3 of Extraordinary Time, Bishop Salvatore R. Matano, current apostolic administrator for the Diocese of Rochester, shares how Lent provides us with 40 days of imitating Christ.
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Extraordinary Time: Lent 2026: Trailer
February 11th, 2026 | Season 3 | 2 mins 49 secs
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Extraordinary Time is the Catholic Courier‘s seasonal podcast for the church’s liturgical seasons. The third season of the podcast — Advent 2026 — will accompany listeners through Lent with weekly Scriptural reflections.
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Christmas: The gift of peace through Christ among us
December 25th, 2025 | Season 2 | 7 mins 52 secs
Bishop Salvatore R. Matano of the Diocese of Rochester shares a Christmas message.
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Fourth Sunday in Advent: Prepare to encounter the heart of Christ at Christmas
December 21st, 2025 | Season 2 | 7 mins 14 secs
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Sister of Mercy Barbara Giehl offers a reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Advent as we anticipate the celebration of Christmas.
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Gaudete Sunday: Our reminder of a joy that does not fade
December 14th, 2025 | Season 2 | 10 mins 26 secs
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Father Michael Merritt, parochial vicar at Church of the Holy Spirit in Webster and St. Joseph’s in Penfield, offers a reflection for the Third Sunday of Advent, also known as Gaudete Sunday. This episode is sponsored by Jennings, Nulton & Mattle Funeral Home.
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Second Sunday in Advent: Reform your thinking and transform your life
December 7th, 2025 | Season 2 | 8 mins 20 secs
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In this episode, Sister Joan Sobala, SSJ, reflects on the readings for the Second Sunday of Advent. She notes that, following John the Baptist’s example presented in these readings, the season of Advent invites us to reform our thinking and transform our lives.
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First Sunday in Advent: An invitation to live with purpose
November 30th, 2025 | Season 2 | 9 mins 38 secs
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Deacon Dennis Donahue reflects on the readings for the first Sunday in Advent and how these readings invite us to live intentionally, with purpose, as we await the birth of Christ.
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Extraordinary Time: Advent 2025: Trailer
November 23rd, 2025 | Season 2 | 1 min 30 secs
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The trailer for second season of the Catholic Courier's Extraordinary Time podcast, Advent 2025.
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Easter: The world changed forever
April 20th, 2025 | Season 1 | 4 mins 43 secs
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Celebrate the joy of Easter with this special message from Father Paul Bonacci, pastor of St. Pius X in Chili, as he reflects on the day the world changed forever when Jesus conquered death.
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What is the Triduum? Tradition's symbolism explained
April 16th, 2025 | Season 1 | 12 mins 13 secs
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Father Michael Costik, pastor of St. Benedict Parish in Canandaigua and Bloomfield, NY, breaks down the origins, customs and symbolism of the Easter Triduum — Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday.
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Palm Sunday: Savoring the moment of clarity
April 9th, 2025 | Season 1 | 16 mins 6 secs
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Prepare for Palm Sunday with Sister Karen Dietz, SSJ, in episode 8 of Extraordinary Time.
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Sow repentance and reap forgiveness
April 2nd, 2025 | Season 1 | 10 mins 30 secs
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Father Steven Lewis, parochial vicar at St. Maximilian Kolbe and St. Katharine Drexel parishes, reflects on the Gospel account of the woman caught in adultery who was brought before Jesus.
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Parable shows ‘the enormity of God’s love’
March 26th, 2025 | Season 1 | 11 mins 45 secs
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Lisa Lickona, assistant professor of systematic theology at St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry, offers a reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Lent.