Last updated on 03/09/2026
To mark the’The Year of Antoine Chevrier, the The Prado family offers you a series of podcasts to mark this celebration and raise awareness of the life, spirituality and legacy of the Prado’s founder.
These podcasts produced by Véronique Alzieu* immerse you in the life and the’work by Father Chevrier, through personal accounts, historical insights, spiritual reflections and inspiring stories.
A series of themed podcasts
Each episode explores a different aspect of Antoine Chevrier’s life, his ministry to the poor, his relationship with prayer and the Church, and the way in which his legacy continues to inspire the life and mission of the Prado today.
The proposed topics are listed below:
- The Life and Work of Father Antoine Chevrier (15 mins).
- Introducing the Pradosian family (15 mins).
- A look back at the exhibition held at Saint Bonaventure (Recognised holiness – Lived holiness – Taught holiness).
- Meeting the spiritual needs of young people today, drawing inspiration from the educational approach of Father A. Chevrier (as part of the event organised in Valpré in February).
Why listen to these podcasts?
These podcasts are aimed not only at members of the Prado community, those involved in social and spiritual work, and theology students, but also at anyone keen to discover an inspiring Christian figure from Lyon.
They offer a simple and modern way to be moved by Antoine Chevrier’s message, whilst encouraging personal reflection on mission and spiritual life.
A resource to nurture faith and commitment
The’The Year of Antoine Chevrier is a wonderful invitation to rediscover a spirituality centred on being close to the most vulnerable. This series of podcasts is a valuable contribution to this endeavour, enabling us to continue reflecting on these themes beyond the celebrations.
Listen to the episodes below and let yourself be guided by the words of Antoine Chevrier, delivered through clear and passionate narration.
- #EPISODE 01 – Father Chevrier’s youth and the early days of the Prado with Madeleine Forge and Nicole Chantrel (Sisters of the Prado).
- #EPISODE 02 – The Spirit of the Prado by Father Philippe Chatagnon.
Have a listen to the following episodes:
- #EPISODE 03 – The diaconate in rural areas, inspired by the Prado – Testimonial from Alain & Bernadette Arnaud.
- #EPISODE 04 – Consecrated lay person of the Prado – David’s account.
- #EPISODE 05 – The Prado: a foundation for living out the diaconate – Testimonial from Jean and Isabelle Michel.
- #EPISODE 06 – Teacher at a Prado Éducation school – Testimony by Jonathan Bonnet.
- #EPISODE 07 – Priest of the Prado – Testimony by Philippe Brunel.
- #EPISODE 08 – Sister of the Prado and special needs teacher – Sister Christiane’s account.
You can also listen to the podcasts related to the exhibition « Blessed Antoine Chevrier: Following Jesus in his poverty » :
- #EPISODE 09 – The purpose of the exhibition and the holiness of Blessed Antoine Chevrier recognised by the Church – Testimony by Father Luc LALIRE.
- #EPISODE 10 – The holiness lived out by Blessed Antoine Chevrier.
- #EPISODE 11 – Holiness as taught by Father Antoine Chevrier – Testimony from Father Christian DELORME.
Discover the podcasts related to the Prado Education division :
- #EPISODE 12 – «You don’t end up working at the Prado by chance» – Denis Poinas, Chairman of the Prado Foundation
- #EPISODE 13 – «I feel very strongly about the Prado’s values and heritage» – Audrey Goulhot Bolcato, who runs a parenting skills programme at Prado Itinéraires
- #EPISODE 14 – «Father Chevrier was ahead of his time» – Sébastien Bouchet, director of the Bourbonnais secure educational centre, located in the Allier department and run by Prado Éducation.
- #EPISODE 15 – «Simple and straightforward, Father Chevrier’s teaching approach helps me in my day-to-day work.» – Elisabeth Borjon, Head of Teaching at the Prado Therapeutic, Educational and Pedagogical Institute
- #EPISODE 16 – «Before it becomes a profitable venture, a food truck is a tool for integration and support» – Antoine Poinas, manager of the Prado food truck
Coming soon online
Discover the Prado Women’s Institute (IFP), how it works, its spirituality and its ethos :
- #EPISODE 17 – Testimonial from Suzette Vanhove, a member of the IFP
- #EPISODE 18 – Testimonial from Maïté Lenahrd, a member of the IFP
- #EPISODE 19 – Testimonial from’Annie Thomas, a member of the IFP.
* Freelance journalist Véronique Alzieu | LinkedIn