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 10 Episodes.
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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.
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Lectio divina: The Third Sunday of Lent
March 19th, 2025 | Season 1 | 15 mins 3 secs
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Prepare for the Third Sunday of Lent with Deacon Michael Kristan as he leads a lectio divina-style meditation on the appointed readings for the day.
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True God and true man: Jesus' nature revealed
March 12th, 2025 | Season 1 | 13 mins 52 secs
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Deacon Dennis Lohouse of the Diocese of Rochester reflects on the Gospel reading for the Second Sunday of Lent, in which the mystery of Jesus’ nature as both true God and true man is revealed to some of his disciples in the Transfiguration.
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Temptation: The real battle of Lent
March 7th, 2025 | Season 1 | 10 mins 36 secs
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In episode three of Extraordinary Time, Father Matthew Walter of the Diocese of Rochester shares how “The Silent Planet” book series by C.S. Lewis can help illustrate the Gospel passage of Luke 4:1-13, which describes the temptation of Jesus.
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Being led by the Holy Spirit
March 5th, 2025 | Season 1 | 15 mins 37 secs
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In episode two of Extraordinary Time, Sisters of Mercy Kathleen Wayne, 68; Raymond Joseph Griffin, 101; Celeste Boyle, 95; Phyllis Bernardo, 95; Kathleen Ward, 90; Lucetta Ward, 90; reflect on the Gospel reading for March 9, 2025: Luke 4:1-13.
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What are the three pillars of Lent?
February 26th, 2025 | Season 1 | 13 mins 53 secs
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In episode one of Extraordinary Time, Deacon Jonathan Schott explains the three Lenten pillars of prayer, fasting and almsgiving, and offers practical suggestions for how to incorporate these pillars into your Lenten practices this year.