Called to Lead Podcast

In this episode of Called to Lead, Dr. John Rinaldo welcomes Dr. Kristin Witte, Director of Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation for the School Sisters of Notre Dame, and a seasoned leader whose career spans parish youth ministry, diocesan leadership, international relief work with Catholic Relief Services, and executive advocacy in both faith-based and secular legislative spaces.

Drawing from her extensive work lobbying lawmakers for systemic change and advocating for children and families, Kristin breaks down what it means to live out the social mission of the Gospel today. Together, they discuss how pastoral leaders can move beyond basic charitable giving toward root-cause advocacy, how to navigate political tension and non-partisan advocacy with integrity, and how her foundational roots in youth and diocesan ministry continue to inform her work for justice in the public square.