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This season's first episode shares the journey of Meg Hunter-Kilmer '04, '06 M.T.S., an author, speaker, and itinerant missionary, who describes her understanding of God's radical love and what that has compelled her to do with her life.

Our final episode of the season features Bishop Bill Wack, CSC, as he tells us about his love of family and community, his initial vocation as a Holy Cross priest, and the unexpected call to serve as the bishop of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee.

We continue this season with guest Jessica Keating Floyd '13 M.Div. as she offers stories of struggle, conversion, and faithful discipleship, all while engaging her calling to champion and promote the Gospel of Life.

Meet Patrick and Margaret Manning, who discuss the relationships that have shaped their lives and marriage, the formation that has been central to their ongoing growth in faith, and how they have helped each other during times of loss and in the pursuit of holiness.

In our fourth episode, we join Gloria Purvis for a conversation about her many passions in life and faith, her zeal for living the Gospel at all times, and the challenges that we still face as a society to become united as children of God.

We walk with Will Peterson '14, '16 M.Ed. as he shares his many stories of pilgrimage, including as an educator, a husband, and the founder of a ministry called Modern Catholic Pilgrim.

Dr. Carol Latronica '77, Rector of Welsh Family Hall, provides insight into her life and work in student affairs, describing the intersection of faith, relationships, and sharing life with her students.

Our seventh season opens with Fr. John DeRiso, CSC, as he shares the stories of his life and priestly ministry assignments, including flourishing in parish life, opening a shrine in France, and serving as Director of Vocations for the Congregation of Holy Cross.

We close the season with Fr. Matt Kuczora, CSC, as he details his somewhat surprising discovery of a priestly and religious vocation, his various ministry placements, and his ongoing discernment of where God is calling him now.

Journey with Patrick Kearns '92 as he shares his life as a former Notre Dame student-athlete, a husband and father of five children, and a New York City funeral director, having lived and served through the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tami Schmitz, Associate Director of Pastoral Care in Campus Ministry, tells about her strong foundation of faith in Wisconsin, her formation alongside the Norbertines, and how she has ministered to Notre Dame students over the years.

Siblings Katie Broussard '04, '06 M.Ed. and Paul Mitchell '07 describe their love of Notre Dame, experiences with the Congregation of Holy Cross, and their creation of Sorin Starts a School: The Foundation of Notre Dame, a children's book supporting the work of the Congregation in Bangladesh.

NASA Astronaut Col. Mike Hopkins provides us a glimpse of his life's many adventures, his development and growth in faith, and his perspective as someone who has twice been to space.

This week features Jan Schmitz Mathew, daughter of former professor and administrator Roger Schmitz, offering stories of her upbringing grounded in love, her father's struggle with ALS, and the hope that has sustained her family through it all.

For our first episode of the sixth season, meet Tierney Vrdolyak '18, '20 M.A. Theo. as she shares the foundation of her family's faith, her experiences in teaching and ministry, and her prayers as she prepares to enter the Sisters of Life.

Preview of Season Six of the Everyday Holiness Podcast

Our final episode of the season features Fr. Kevin Grove, CSC, as he tells of his childhood on a farm, his discovery of a religious and priestly vocation, and his joy in teaching and sharing the faith.

We introduce you this week to Sr. Ann Astell, a Schoenstatt Sister of Mary and Professor of Theology, as she describes her loving upbringing, journey to religious life and academia, and steadfast faith in God even during times of suffering.

Listen to the story of Syl and Vicki Schieber, whose nearly 50 years of marriage have seen the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, including the murder of their daughter and their search for healing and forgiveness.

This week features Steve Bollman '87 M.B.A., founder and president of Paradisus Dei, as he describes his journey from an energy options trader to someone in full-time ministry working to bolster marriage and family life in the Church and society.

Meet Conal Fagan '21, a senior from Northern Ireland who has grown personally and spiritually at Notre Dame, even finding time to cultivate his love of sport and serving as the Notre Dame Leprechaun.

Our second guest of the season is Lyneè Urban '08, a wife, mother, and entrepreneur who has found meaning and purpose in life despite the challenges she faced as an undergraduate student and beyond.

This season's first episode shares the stories of Steve Camilleri '94, '01 MSA , who has served for many years as the Executive Director of the South Bend Center for the Homeless. Steve describes his path towards this ministry as well as the people and experiences who have profoundly shaped him along the way.

Preview of Season Five of the Everyday Holiness Podcast

Our final episode of the season features Joe Gelchion, a Notre Dame parent and former employee, as he describes strategies for professional and personal success, his gradual understanding of his vocation as a husband and father, and his radical trust in God's plan for his life.

Recent graduate Anja Renkes '20 shares her experiences of God's steadfast grace during periods of suffering, the lessons of being part of the Notre Dame Rowing Team, and how her passion for evangelization through sacred art shapes her future.

Join Elizabeth and Joe Nava as they share insights from their first several years of marriage, explain loving each other and their children in a self-sacrificial way, and discuss how they have managed the unexpected suffering brought about by the pandemic and a struggle with mental health.

Our fourth episode this season features Sister Mary Lynch, S.S.J., the longtime rector of McGlinn Hall, and she shares her calling to religious life from a young age, some lessons from her experience recovering from cancer, and important principles of building community.

Meet Joe Delaney, a longtime leader of the Notre Dame Club of Staten Island and retired partner at Deloitte, as he describes his family, career and service contributions, personal experience of September 11, and his outlook on living a holy life.

Fr. David Guffey, CSC, shares his path as a priest whose ministry has ranged from serving those affected by homelessness to producing inspiring films in Hollywood, including the newly released movie "Pray," a biography of fellow Holy Cross priest Venerable Patrick Peyton.

Join Haley Scott Demaria ' 95 as she shares her perspective on overcoming tragedy and suffering, especially her own experience of a swimming team bus accident that claimed the lives of two of her friends, nearly left her paralyzed, and continues to impact her life in many ways.

Preview of Season Four of Everyday Holiness Podcast

For our final episode of the season, listen as Vice President and Associate Provost Fr. Dan Groody, CSC tells about the many migrations in his own life, his special love for people in transition, and the consistency of his vocation throughout various roles as one who serves and tends to matters of the heart.

Deacon Mel Tardy and wife Annie provide insight into the beauty and universality of the Catholic faith, give an inspiring perspective on the hope of racial harmony, and describe the principles of a strong and vibrant marriage.

Meet Sister Edelquine Shivachi of the Little Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi as she describes her upbringing in Kenya, her discovery of and entry into religious life, and how her vows have led her to the deeper study of theology at Notre Dame.

Hear the story and scholarship of Professor Gabriel Reynolds as he describes his journey to a deeper Catholic faith, his sense of true vocation, and his hopes for interreligious dialogue between Muslims and Christians.

For our third episode this season, listen to sacred musician Danielle Rose Hesley '02 as she describes her winding path of discernment to marriage and motherhood as well as her prayerful method of creating music.

Hear senior Cecily Castillo describe her faith journey, its development while at Notre Dame, and the contribution she leaves on campus as she graduates.

In our first episode of season three, catch up with former Notre Dame Head Football Coach Lou Holtz as he tells us about important moments in his life, his principles to success, and how to find hope during difficult times.

In our final episode of the season, meet senior Maddie Link as she shares with us her story of being a student, using her voice to sing God's praise, and living with a significant visual impairment.

Listen to the story of Kevin Phelan, a former business executive who gave up his corporate career to serve in two dioceses grappling with the Catholic Church's abuse scandal.

Knott Hall Rector Patrick Kincaid '12 M.Ed. joins the podcast and shares the challenge of losing his father at a young age, the impact of teaching and forming young people, and giving the gift of his music to others.

Hear Ron and Beth Grisoli describe the joys and crosses of their marriage and family life, including loss and distance from family, raising a child with special needs, the upheaval of Hurricane Katrina, and the grace and love that has sustained them along the way.

Meet Sr. Benedicta Duna, a 2008 Notre Dame graduate and Sister of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration. She considers the important moments of her calling, the sacrifices and joys of religious life, and how each person can find God's will in life.

Fr. Pete McCormick, CSC, Director of Campus Ministry and chaplain to the Notre Dame Men's Basketball team, discusses the surprises of life and God's plans, the love and lessons of sports, and the people who inspire him as a priest.

Sofia Carozza, the valedictorian of Notre Dame's Class of 2019, gives a glimpse into her life's pivotal moments, discusses her love of and future in neuroscience, and provides insight into what is truly worth pursuing in life.

Fr. Peter Rocca, CSC, outgoing Rector of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, enlightens us with reflections on his ministry as a priest, the liturgical changes since Vatican II, and holiness lived in the context of religious life.

This week's podcast episode features Cindy Sescleifer '85, an Inspired Leadership Initiative fellow and Notre Dame parent.

Hear graduating senior Joe Crowley describe his discernment to attend Notre Dame and his calling to education as he moves to the next phase of life.

Listen to Eric and Jill Sims as they discuss life, marriage, and the challenges of losing a child and caring for another with special needs.

Meet Marian Appleton, the woman who has responded to thousands of prayer requests each year through FaithND!