Podcasts about archdiocese

In this fast-paced world, who doesn't feel overwhelmed by busyness? There's nothing quite so American as the stress we put on (and really, the stress caused by) doing more and thinking bigger. That's why, today, I want to talk about a transformative insight that I just came up with: Less is More! All joking aside, this is an aphorism that has been thrown around for almost a century now, and yet, it seems that simplifying our lives is easier said than done. So, let's delve into the beauty of simplicity and how it can enhance all areas of your life. By focusing on what truly matters, we can experience deeper connections with our loved ones, a clearer path to spiritual growth in our parishes, and a more balanced and fulfilling life. In today's episode, you will: * Discover how simplifying family activities can create stronger connections. * Learn how taking small, meaningful steps in faith can be more impactful than overwhelming routines. * Explore surprising research revealing that a simpler approach to programming within a parish can lead to more meaningful spiritual growth. * Reflect on the idea that "less is more" in your personal life, and how embracing simplicity can lead to a more purposeful life, driven by faith and God's will. To further explore this concept, I highly recommend The Seven Practices of Effective Ministry (https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Practices-Effective-Ministry-Stanley/dp/1590523733/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2AETNC9C204Q2&keywords=7+practices+of+effective+ministry+by+andy+stanley&qid=1695055020&sprefix=7+pract%2Caps%2C110&sr=8-1), The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry (https://www.amazon.com/Ruthless-Elimination-Hurry-Emotionally-Spiritually/dp/0525653090/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=616991539103&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9024584&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=2305513497639176263&hvtargid=kwd-775130631079&hydadcr=27459_14594963&keywords=ruthless+elimination+of+hurry&qid=1695054923&sr=8-1), and Simple Church: Returning to God's Process for Making Disciples (https://equip.archomaha.org/wp-admin/Returning%20to%20God's%20Process%20for%20Making%20Disciples). For more practical advice and experiences from real people sharing their mission with the world, go to https://equip.archomaha.org/podcast/. A Production of the Archdiocese of Omaha Editor: Taylor Schroll (ForteCatholic.com)

The deacons speak with Deacon Bill Ditewig, a retired U.S. Navy Commander, linguist, professor, and author of several Paulist Press books about the diaconate. His most recent book is "Courageous Humility: Reflections on the Church, Diakonia, and Deacons." A deacon of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., he lives today in Florida. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it's especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com

It feels like Fall in Portland and on The Morning Blend. Hear the update from the Archdiocese of Seattle and how they plan to consolidate 16 parishes in SW Washington down to 4. Plus all the updates from a weekend of sports. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

     Before hosting Roadmap to Heaven, Adam hosted a pilot series titled "Deeper: Growing In Holiness One Day at a Time." Exclusive to the Roadmap to Heaven podcast, new episodes of Deeper will be posted once a month. This month's episode features Fr. Michael Rennier, a priest of the Archdiocese of Saint Louis. Fr. Rennier grew up in a non-denominational church, was ordained as an Episcopal Priest, and later converted to Roman Catholicism.       In this episode, Fr. Rennier shares how the beauty found within the poetics of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass led him home into the Roman Catholic Church.

Hour 1 of The Drew Mariani Show on 9-22-23 Linda Dougherty joins John to talk about how the Archdiocese of New York is leaning into classical curriculum for their students Lori Windham highlights some of the upcoming cases that will be presented to the Supreme Court during this  next fall session

From the Diocese of San Angelo, Texas, National Eucharistic Preacher Fr. Ryan Rojo visits the Church of Saint Benedict in Broken Arrow to address the parish for a three-day presentation on the National Eucharistic Revival. Before Serving as the Vocation Director and Director of Seminarians in San Angelo, Fr. Rojo attended Mundelein Seminary in the Archdiocese of Chicago and was ordained on May 30, 2015.Fr. Rojo was recently appointed as one of 50 National Eucharistic Preachers for the ongoing Revival.Find more from the Church of Saint Benedict and Fr. Ryan Rojo

Robert Royal, editor-in-chief of TheCatholicThing.org, and Fr. Gerald Murray, canon lawyer and priest of the Archdiocese of New York discuss the latest news on the Synod of Bishops and much more. Robert Unanue, Goya Foods CEO with PART ONE of his interview talking with Raymond about food, faith, family and battling child trafficking with his new initiative, Goya Cares. Raymond Arroyo previews his brand new Christmas recording Christmas Merry & Bright.

0:27 – Archbishop Vigneron, Mary, and Mike greet each other and catch up on the past month. 1:22 – Archbishop Vigneron reflects on the Missionary Renewal Assembly, a late-June event for clergy and parish leaders that was a time of formation and renewal. 2:30 – Mary asks Archbishop Vigneron about the experience of consecrating the new Bishop of Kalamazoo, Bishop Edward M. Lohse. 6:19 – Archbishop Vigneron reflects on the few days in August he spent on retreat with seminarians and, specifically, what encouragement he shared with them. 8:05 – In discussing the recent Feast of St. Teresa of Calcutta, Mike asks Archbishop Vigneron to speak a little about the community of the Missionaries of Charity, established in Detroit by Mother Teresa in 1979. 10:15 – Mary introduces this month's main topic, Blessed Solanus Casey. She asks Archbishop Vigneron to provide a brief biography of the beloved Capuchin priest. 13:33 – Archbishop Vigneron shares the role the Blessed Virgin Mary played in bringing Blessed Solanus to Detroit. 15:45 – Mary asks Archbishop Vigneron about the impact Blessed Solanus had in southeast Michigan. 22:48 – Mike asks Archbishop Vigneron to talk about why, in Unleash the Gospel, he refers to Blessed Solanus as a particular companion and intercessor for our local Church during this time of missionary transformation. 24:16 – Mary asks Archbishop Vigneron about his own personal devotion to Blessed Solanus and how Blessed Solanus' instruction to “thank God ahead of time” has taken root in the Archdiocese of Detroit. 27:29 – Archbishop Vigneron summarizes the canonization process for Blessed Solanus. 30:41 – Mike asks Archbishop Vigneron about the beatification Mass for Blessed Solanus. 31:49 – Archbishop Vigneron talks about the relics of Blessed Solanus that were collected before the beatification. 35:18 – Archbishop Vigneron, Mary, and Mike discuss the possibility of Blessed Solanus' canonization. 39:02 – Archbishop Vigneron answers listener questions, including Church teaching he finds difficult to understand, the story of Adam and Eve, and where he would live if he could choose anyplace in the world. 44:29 – Archbishop Vigneron shares his prayer intentions for the month and closes the episode with a prayer and blessing.

In this edition of Catholic Military Life, a podcast of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, retired Four-Star Admiral William J. Fallon shares his experience at the Pentagon on 9/11 and other stories from his 41 years in the U.S. Navy. And he invites all to the Pilgrimage for the Sea Services Mass on Sunday, Oct. 1, at 3:30 p.m. EDST at the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, 339 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, MD 21727.

How life-giving is the volunteer work that you do for your parish? Is it draining or invigorating? Hopefully, some of you responded, “Invigorating!” But if you find yourself drained by the work of being missional, you are not alone. So many of us say yes to the work because it is good, or necessary, or because “Father asked me to”. Rarely are we asked to first discern our charisms and then to volunteer in a mission field that matches our gifts. And so, I invited Mandy Busch and Amanda Pfeifer to talk about how they are helping parishioners find fulfillment in their mission. They focus first on helping parishioners to understand their God given gifts (charisms) and to notice where the Lord's gifts are bearing fruit. In their own words: “This is an essential item you need in your toolbox as an intentional disciple. Knowing what your charisms are and the ways in which the Lord moves in you to do his work, changes everything. Because when it's his work, it's not work.” In today's episode, you will hear how a parish can: * Lean into helping people discern their charisms * Equip parishioners for mission * Help disciples become a vessel of God's love by first discerning the Lord's call If you want to learn about your charisms or to help others do so, check out Siena.org (https://siena.org/). For more practical advice and experiences from real people sharing their mission with the world, go to https://equip.archomaha.org/podcast/. A Production of the Archdiocese of Omaha Editor: Taylor Schroll (ForteCatholic.com)

From the Diocese of San Angelo, Texas, National Eucharistic Preacher Fr. Ryan Rojo visits the Church of Saint Benedict in Broken Arrow to address the parish for a three-day presentation on the National Eucharistic Revival. Before Serving as the Vocation Director and Director of Seminarians in San Angelo, Fr. Rojo attended Mundelein Seminary in the Archdiocese of Chicago and was ordained on May 30, 2015.Fr. Rojo was recently appointed as one of 50 National Eucharistic Preachers for the ongoing Revival.Find more from the Church of Saint Benedict and Fr. Ryan Rojo

Msgr. O'Connor has been incardinated into the Archdiocese of Portland. He joins Brenda to tell us more plus details on the Eucharistic Revival.Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

At the Synod on Synodality's Roman meetings, lay men and women have both been included for the first time as full, voting members. But, argues the Rev. Louis Cameli, if this synod is not to be a “parliament,” as Pope Francis often warns, perhaps there should be no voting in the synod at all. Father Cameli, who is Cardinal Blase Cupich's Delegate for Formation and Mission and a priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago, joins veteran Vatican correspondent Gerard O'Connell and host Colleen Dulle for a conversation on voting at the synod. Read the full show notes and find links to read more here. Please support this podcast by becoming a digital subscriber to America Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A daily news briefing from Catholic News Agency, powered by artificial intelligence. Ask your smart speaker to play “Catholic News,” or listen every morning wherever you get podcasts. www.catholicnewsagency.com - During his September 13 general audience, Pope Francis presented the life of Blessed José Gregorio Hernández Cisneros as an example of the Gospel in action and service to the greater good. The general audience was the latest installment of the pope's ongoing series on apostolic zeal, which is an opportunity for the faithful to “meet passionate witnesses to the proclamation of the Gospel,” individuals who embodied “the will and also the inner passion to carry the Gospel forward,” according to the pope. Wednesday's catechism focused on the Venezuelan Hernández, the “people's doctor,” and was the 20th installment in the series, which opened January 11 with the life of the Apostle Matthew. Hernández was the first Venezuelan layperson to be beatified. Pope Francis also took a moment to speak about the importance Hernández's mother played in passing down the faith. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/255353/pope-francis-highlights-life-of-service-of-venezuelan-blessed-at-general-audience A federal appeals court panel has unanimously ruled in favor of a Catholic group that said a local government in Michigan violated federal religious freedom law when it blocked the use of the group's 40-acre property for a Stations of the Cross trail. In 2020 the organization received a 40-acre wooded parcel in Genoa Township in southeast Michigan as a gift from the Diocese of Lansing. CHI planned to create a prayer trail with Stations of the Cross, a Catholic devotion that meditates on the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, as well as an altar and mural placed in an outdoor grotto formed by the property's trees. Genoa Township said the prayer path project was the equivalent of a church building and required a special use permit. CHI plans to continue its ongoing lawsuit against Genoa Township over plans to build a small 95-seat eucharistic adoration chapel that the township has rejected. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/255352/michigan-township-can-t-ban-catholic-group-s-stations-of-the-cross-court-rules Archbishop John Wester of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe in a Monday statement defended the New Mexico governor's recent controversial executive order banning the carrying of guns in the state's most populated county. “The number of gun deaths we witness here is deplorable and tragic. I hope we can come together in New Mexico to address this issue,” the archbishop said. The order, issued by Lujan Grisham on September 7, temporarily suspends the right of citizens to bear arms in public in Bernalillo County, home to New Mexico's largest city, Albuquerque. Lujan Grisham issued the order following the deaths by shootings of several Albuquerque children in recent months. The order suspended the carrying of guns by citizens for 30 days and was given on the grounds that gun violence in the state constitutes a “public health emergency.” The Albuquerque mayor and police chief have signaled that they will not enforce the gun ban and that they will leave it to state authorities to do so. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/255349/new-mexico-bishop-defends-governor-s-controversial-gun-ban Today, the Church celebrates Saint John Chrysostom, considered the greatest preacher in the history of the Church, and the most prominent Greek father of the Church. In 398, he was forcefully appointed Patriarch of Constantinople, and fast became very popular with his flock through his example of preaching and courage in front of the imperial power, whose corruption and decadence he never shirked from criticizing in public. Chrysostom's many writings, especially homilies and commentaries on the Gospels, still exist and have exerted great influence over the centuries. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-john-chrysostom-362

Father Vincent Lampert is a Catholic priest and the designated exorcist of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis. He joined Rep. Crenshaw to unveil the fascinating mystery behind exorcisms and dispel the many myths and taboos associated with exorcisms. They discuss how priests become exorcists, how exorcisms are performed, and the steps to evaluating whether a person is truly possessed by a demon. Father Lampert shares some of the extraordinary and seemingly impossible events that he has witnessed while performing exorcisms. The hierarchy of demons, how they manifest in the world, entry points for possession, the occult, and much more are all discussed in this wide-ranging conversation. Father Lampert is the author of “Exorcism: The Battle Against Satan and His Demons.” He was appointed exorcist of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis in 2005.

The call to evangelize has been consistent and increasingly urgent from our Church leaders for the past fifty plus years. When you hear that call, have you ever felt like you aren't enough? Like you don't have the appropriate strengths or the right leadership qualities to offer? Well, you're not alone. Fr. Mallon, author of Catholic pop-culture phenomenon Divine Renovation, was the pastor at St. Benedict Parish in Hallifax, Nova Scotia. He turned the parish around and created a truly missional community. His strengths were clear and his leadership was bold. So today, I talk to…his successor. Fr. Simon Lobo became pastor of St. Benedict Parish, and it was immediately clear that his gifts and his weaknesses were very different. So how did he succeed without the stereotypical leadership strengths? Today we talk about: * What it's like to follow in the footsteps of a world-renowned leader * What resources he found useful to help him serve better * How feeling like you belong to a community can lead to conversion If you'd like to read more about his experience, check out Divine Renovation Apprentice (https://www.amazon.com/Divine-Renovation-Apprentice-Learning-Disciple-Making/dp/1593253362/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1XXCJBWNELWQR&keywords=divine+renovation+apprentice&qid=1684534586&sprefix=divine+renovation+apprentice%2Caps%2C109&sr=8-1) and Preaching on Purpose (https://www.amazon.com/Preaching-Purpose-Renovation-Handbook-Communicating/dp/1778054609/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=). For more practical advice and experiences from real people sharing their mission with the world, go to https://equip.archomaha.org/podcast/. A Production of the Archdiocese of Omaha Editor: Taylor Schroll (ForteCatholic.com)

What happened to the San Diego Padres? and Special Guest Reverend Thomas Dailey, Cardinal Foley Chair at the seminary of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, talks Philadelphia Phillies and Wawa Drink: Plymouth Sloe Gin (on the rocks) from Devon County, England Rev. Dailey: https://www.scs.edu/ Podcast Twitter: @LastCall4040 Podcast Instagram: lastcallbaseball Intro and Outro music: DeCarlo Podcast Logo: regan_vasconcellos

Kelly Wahlquist is the founder of WINE: Women In the New Evangelization, a women's ministry that invigorates Catholic parishes through inspiring, supporting, and nurturing women in the faith and by equipping and mobilizing women as intentional disciples of Christ. She is the Director of the Archbishop Flynn Catechetical Institute, a popular school that serves Catholic adults in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis in Minnesota. She is the author of several books, including the conversation of today's conversation Gaze upon Jesus: Experiencing Christ's Childhood through the Eyes of Women, published by Ave Maria Press.  We talk today about a multifaceted approach to Bible Study, including Ignatius imaginative prayer and contemplation.

From the Diocese of San Angelo, Texas, National Eucharistic Preacher Fr. Ryan Rojo visits the Church of Saint Benedict in Broken Arrow to address the parish for a three-day presentation on the National Eucharistic Revival. Before Serving as the Vocation Director and Director of Seminarians in San Angelo, Fr. Rojo attended Mundelein Seminary in the Archdiocese of Chicago and was ordained on May 30, 2015.Fr. Rojo was recently appointed as one of 50 National Eucharistic Preachers for the ongoing Revival.Find more from the Church of Saint Benedict and Fr. Ryan Rojo

Great Girlfriends, get ready to GROW! This week we are sitting at the feet of 33 year Wall Street veteran Carla Harris, to grab all of the breadcrumbs she can offer about LIFE (because why not learn anything and everything from Carla?

Whether you are off to work or working at home, get your morning started with David and Brenda on The Morning Blend. The Archdiocese of Seattle is requesting a resignation letter from all their pastors. Find out why on today's show.Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

On August 28 2003, Catholic Archbishop Geremias Steinmetz of the Archdiocese of Londrina in Brazil gave Holy Communion in the hand to Sheik Ahmad Saleh Mahairi. The bishop cited Vatican II in defense of his actions: “They worship the One God, living and subsistent, merciful and omnipotent.” Watch this new podcast episode by clicking here: […] The post 1023: Muslim Steals Catholic Eucharist – Archbishop Cites Vatican 2 [Podcast] appeared first on Taylor Marshall.

Raise your hand if you feel confident that you can help your children develop a personal relationship with Jesus. If I could see you all, I bet there would not be many hands in the air. We know how to teach rote prayers, but helping our children truly connect with Jesus feels a tad outside of a parent's control. The reality is that the Lord gives us everything that we need to model a real and personal relationship with Jesus. Today's guest, Becky Deaver, teaches us from her experience as a wife and mother of eight. In this episode, you will learn: * How to model prayer for your children. * How to develop routines of prayer as a family. * How to rely on the Lord when teaching your children to pray feels hard. If you'd like easy prayer series to do with your family, check out Oremus: A Guide to Catholic Prayer (https://ascensionpress.com/products/oremus-guide-catholic-prayer-student-workbook?utm_campaign=gs-2020-10-16&utm_source=google&utm_medium=smart_campaign&gclid=Cj0KCQjwl8anBhCFARIsAKbbpyTWhMeW0jgFMi7vy5zyPqRylyEkDXPBRCI_bgjs1siiRff0sjYjKOsaAqdEEALw_wcB) by Fr. Mark Toups. For more practical advice and experiences from real people sharing their mission with the world, go to https://equip.archomaha.org/podcast/. A Production of the Archdiocese of Omaha Editor: Taylor Schroll (ForteCatholic.com)

Denver Archdiocese sues over free pre-K: The state's bigotry ban hurts our bottom line! Friendly Atheist, Hemant Mehta, August 21, 2023 https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/denver-archdiocese-sues-over-free?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=95153&post_id=136192949&isFreemail=true&utm_medium=email The Non-Prophets, Episode 22.35.1 featuring Helen Green, Timothy Bethel, Jimmy Jr. and Raphael RyanColorado recently passed a law offering free preschool to kids, but the Catholic archdiocese isn't on board. They're suing officials claiming their faith should allow them to discriminate against LGBTQ people.This preschool law in Colorado seems like it would be such a good helpful thing on paper, but religious institutions once again show their true colors and insist that if they can't discriminate based on Bronze Age tradition they're the persecuted ones. Not the people they actively try to take rights and freedoms away from.To qualify, schools have to follow a few basic rules, they have to accept kids regardless of their family's race, religion, sexual orientation, and gender identity.The Catholic Church wants funding from the state, but they don't want to adapt to the state's rules. They want your money and also wants you to do what they say.In their lawsuit, they claim that being forced to enroll children with gay parents into their schools “is likely to lead to intractable conflicts” , a “Catholic school cannot treat a same-sex couple as a family equivalent to the natural family without compromising its mission and Catholic identity.”Their argument that government is trying to corner the market in preschool is hypocritical. The Catholic church already has done that. The Archdiocese of Denver has 39 preschools, and their prices are so high they're not even listed on the website. They boast about giving nineteen hundred dollars per family through their own tuition assistance programs.The Archdiocese of Colorado has been responsible for 212 sexual abuse cases by 52 different priests. One of whom is actually still active in their church in Colorado Springs.Father William Martinez of the Colorado Springs Archdiocese, is not only an admitted sexual predator, he is actively working at a church that is responsible for 39 preschools. The church settled his case back in 1996 but he was reinstated in 2006.How on Earth are we putting our children in these situations?Why are we giving these people money? Why are we putting children in harm's way?They want to present it as if their religious liberty is at stake, but what they want is simply to make other people's lives worse. This is an admission by the Catholic church that they cannot exist without bigoted policies, plain and simple. Hopefully the judge and the court will laugh at this one.#catholicpreschool #religionispoison #denver #religiousabuse #ExposeChristianSchools #ChurchToo

A daily news briefing from Catholic News Agency, powered by artificial intelligence. Ask your smart speaker to play “Catholic News,” or listen every morning wherever you get podcasts. www.catholicnewsagency.com - Pope Francis made history Friday morning when he became the first pope to travel to Mongolia, the world's most sparsely populated sovereign country. The papal plane touched down in the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar on September 1. As Pope Francis descended the stairs of the plane at “Chinggis Khaan” International Airport, he was welcomed by the Asian country's foreign minister and a young woman who offered the pope a cup of traditional Mongolian dried curds. Pope Francis told journalists aboard the chartered ITA Airways plane that to visit Mongolia is to encounter “a small people, but a big culture.” Roughly the size of Alaska, Mongolia has five people per square mile. About 30% of its population is nomadic or semi-nomadic. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/255252/pope-francis-becomes-first-pope-in-history-to-set-foot-in-mongolia Pope Francis' prayer intention for the month of September is for people living on the margins. “A homeless person who dies on the street will never appear among the top stories of search engines or newscasts,” the pope said in a video released August 29. The Holy Father asked: “How could we have reached this level of indifference?” He goes on to ask how we as a society have allowed the “throwaway culture” to “dominate our lives, our cities, our way of life?” The pope urged the faithful to “stop making invisible those who are on the margins of society, whether it's due to poverty, addictions, mental illness, or disability” and instead “focus on accepting them, on welcoming all people who need it.” He concluded with a prayer: “Let us pray for those people on the margins of society in subhuman living conditions, that they may not be neglected by institutions and never be cast out.” https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/255239/this-is-pope-francis-prayer-intention-for-september-2023 A group known as BishopAccountability.org, which tracks sexual abuse in the Catholic Church, condemned a Massachusetts district judge's Wednesday decision to dismiss criminal charges against former cardinal Theodore McCarrick. The criminal charges involving the sexual assault and abuse of a minor were dismissed Wednesday after a judge ruled McCarrick, 93, was not mentally competent to stand trial. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/255240/bishop-accountability-group-dismissal-of-charges-against-former-cardinal-mccarrick-hugely-disappointing A large fire devastated Saint Joseph Catholic Church, a historic parish in Salem, Oregon, early Thursday morning, leading pastor Father Jeff Meeuwsen to conclude that the sanctuary “is pretty much a loss.” Saint Joseph's is one of the oldest parish communities in Oregon. It serves about 3,500 faithful and is a part of the Archdiocese of Portland, located about an hourlong drive from downtown Portland. Despite the extensive damage, no one was hurt, according to a Thursday morning parish statement. In a social media statement, the Archdiocese of Portland said that Archbishop Alexander Sample was on the ground with the parish community on Thursday assessing the situation. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/255248/fire-devastates-historic-oregon-catholic-church-sanctuary-is-lost Today, the Church celebrates Saint Beatrice da Silva Meneses. She answered a summons from God to found a religious order, the Congregation of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and with the help of the Queen of Portugal, she founded a house outside of Toledo where she lived and served as superior until her death on September 1, 1490. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-beatrice-da-silva-meneses-581

Our first guest! Brenda Cannella, CFO of the Archdiocese of Denver, joins Rick and Nick to discuss how pride in leadership can often be hidden. And when pride in leadership goes undetected and unaddressed, the “root of all sin” becomes the root of bad leadership. It is an honor for The Mission Guys to have this great leader, parent, friend, and disciple of Jesus join the podcast and share her experiences, inspirational insights, and practical advice. ====== Seeking to be even more encouraged and inspired? Follow our online streaming channel (https://watch.actsxxix.org). Visit us at our online site (https://www.actsxxix.org). Subscribe to "Thoughts from the Trailer", our weekly article (https://www.actsxxix.org/subscribe.) Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us!

(0:03) Fr. Craig Giera introduces Fr. Drew Mabee, his new co-host and they welcome this episode's guest, Mgsr. Charles Kozanke. The hosts and guest recap various blessings that the summer has held. Msgr. Kozanke's recent experiences included the Basilica of Ste. Anne de Detroit's multicultural celebration of its titular feast day, as well as a trip to Poland. Fr. Drew describes the grace of serving at St. Damien of Molokai in Pontiac, a predominantly Hispanic parish. Fr. Craig shares about his recent opportunity to offer Mass for young people at Camp Sancta Maria. (18:00) Vocation story: Msgr. Kozanke grew up in an active Catholic family and started thinking about the priesthood in seventh grade, largely due to the “foundational” experience of training fellow boys as altar servers. Over time, he discerned that he should enter seminary. Halfway through his Theology studies, Msgr. Kozanke experienced doubts, feeling “50/50” about his vocation. Fr. Craig affirms that men do not need to be completely sure about the priesthood before entering seminary. (30:18) They discuss how God used the invitation to train altar servers to draw Msgr. Kozanke to the priesthood. Msgr. Kozanke is asked about his experience with discernment weekends and explains that they gave him “comfortability” with the idea of seminary. He then shares how God has used his business skills throughout his 37 years as a priest. He affirms, “At the end of the day,…your effectiveness…is really going to be based on what God does through you.” (39:10) The power of reliance on the Lord: Msgr. Kozanke describes how he went to Rome as a young priest to study for his doctorate, but greatly struggled to come up with a topic. Eventually, he surrendered the situation to the Lord: “For a full week…I did nothing from Monday through Friday but pray before the Blessed Sacrament.” At the end of the week, inspiration suddenly struck and he soon made rapid progress on his thesis. Msgr. Kozanke gives a second example of how God provided for him following a week of prayer. He emphasizes that whatever your abilities, “God sometimes may remind you that you're also limited.” Fr. Craig and Fr. Drew point out how God works with what little we have and already has a plan for us. (51:04) Msgr. Kozanke discusses his experience with various ministries, including Marriage Encounter, American Friends of the Vatican Library, and Young Catholic Professionals. He describes accepting the offer to shepherd Ste. Anne's, as well as his experience of being Episcopal Vicar of the Central Region of the Archdiocese of Detroit. (59:08) Discernment advice: Fr. Craig emphasizes the need to be open to God's plan for one's life and priesthood. He suggests, “take a step back and sit in a chapel for five days. And ask the Lord…‘what is it that You want?'” Msgr. Kozanke encourages men who are discerning to take the “first step” of praying a weekly holy hour in Adoration. He also suggests attending discernment weekends or visiting religious orders whose charism resonates with you. (1:05:50) Fr. Craig thanks Msgr. Kozanke and Fr. Drew for joining him on the podcast. Msgr. Kozanke closes the episode in prayer.

6 of 6: Alex McKenna of the Arch Diocese of Irbil Iraq sits down with Deacon Charlie.https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-w-mckenna/https://adiabene.org

Why is sharing the source and summit of our faith never the correct first step to take when evangelizing? I want others to know and love Jesus. I know and love Jesus in the Eucharist, so why shouldn't I jump straight to inviting non-believers to mass or adoration? While the Eucharist isn't our opening act, we should by no means forget it entirely. The Eucharist is our headliner! On today's Coach's Corner, I make the case that the Eucharist is in fact missional. It is missional because it is the source of our life, because we are sent on mission from Eucharistic communities, and because the mass itself commissions us to, “Go out and proclaim the gospel with your lives!” Join me to hear: * 1 way the Mads CANNOT help you evangelize. * 3 ways the Eucharist CAN help you evangelize. * How the Road to Emmaus reinforces the need for Mass and the Eucharist when evangelizing. * How to live the missionary character of the Eucharist. For more practical advice and experiences from real people sharing their mission with the world, go to https://equip.archomaha.org/podcast/. A Production of the Archdiocese of Omaha Editor: Taylor Schroll (ForteCatholic.com)

The deacons speak with Deacon Kevin Martin, a permanent deacon of the Archdiocese of Boston, and author of "All Is Well: Life Lessons from a Preacher's Father." The book is a memoir of a parent's sudden passing from ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease), recalling life lessons learned, and regaining faith in the process. ABOUT THE SHOW: Deacons Pod is a podcast for everyone. But, it's especially created to inspire and give hope to people on the “threshold of faith”: Those who are thinking about going to Church and those who are thinking about leaving Church. Deacons Pod is hosted by Deacon Tom Casey, Deacon Drew Dickson, and Deacon Dennis Dolan, all permanent deacons who are Paulist Deacon Affiliates. The podcast is a production of the Paulist Fathers. More at deaconspod.com

Father John Riccardo, from ACTS XXIX, joined Jayce and James ahead of the first Discipleship Conference in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Father Riccardo explained how he presents the Gospel and more. Father John Riccardo's passionate faith  culminated in the founding of Acts XXIX, a transformative ministry that seeks to rekindle the fervor for the Lordship of Jesus and resist the creeping worldliness in the church.In today's episode, Jayce and James explore Father Ricardo's discernment process and spiritual journey that led to the creation of Acts XXIX and The Rescue Project. This journey, steeped in obedience, has turned into a beacon of hope for many. The Rescue Project, an innovative video experience, has been instrumental in spreading the Gospel. We also delve into the fundamental role of The Rescue Project in the modern-day proclamation of the Gospel.Their discussion takes an interesting turn as they look at four essential questions that Father Ricardo uses in his teachings. These questions encourage a deeper understanding of our reality and the state of the world from a biblical perspective. The group also explores the power of the Gospel, the concept of rescue, and the role of a  missionary. ************Links and other stuff from the show:Pastoral Letter, "On the Unity of the Body and Soul:" archokc.org/pastoral-lettersSign up to be an "Ordinary Missionary:" archokc.org/reddirtcatholicsRed Dirt Catholics Email Address: reddirtcatholics@archokc.orgThe Book "From Christendom to Apostolic Mission" (Digital and Print): AmazonThe Social Dilemma: https://www.netflix.com/title/81254224Daily Examen Prayer: https://bit.ly/309As8zLectio Divina How-To: https://bit.ly/3fp8UTa

CatholicMom editor Maria Morera Johnson and contributor Heidi Hess Saxton welcome Fr David Marcham, Vice Postulator of the cause for canonization of the founder of Holy Cross Family Ministries, Venerable Patrick Peyton. Reverend David S. Marcham is the Vice Postulator for the Cause of Venerable Patrick Peyton, and Director of the Father Peyton Guild, whose members pray for Father Peyton's beatification and spread his message of the importance of Family Prayer. Prior to becoming a seminarian, Father David was a physical therapist and clinical instructor, serving hospital inpatients and outpatients throughout the greater Boston area for eleven years. In 1998 he heard the call to priesthood and was ordained in the Archdiocese of Boston in 2005. Father David grew up in Quincy, MA, and has fond memories of playing soccer, tennis and running track. You're never without a friend when Father David is around, as he welcomes everyone into his circle with a smile on his face! Links For the Show: Fr. David Marcham Bio and World at Prayer blog Fr. Patrick Peyton biography Holy Cross Family Ministries

The Ride Home with John & Kathy! Buckle in for a Wednesday full! Like… Why evangelicals shouldn't be afraid of or scorn Mary and the Saints ... GUEST Dr Charles Camosy ... Prof of Medical Humanities at the Creighton Univ School of Medicine ... Charlie spent 14 yrs in Fordham Univ's theology department, & is author of 7 books, inluding “Beyond the Abortion Wars,” and “Resisting Throwaway Culture” ... his most recent book is “Bioethics for Nurses: a Christian Moral Vision” ... Charlie advises the Faith Outreach office of the Humane Society of the US & the pro-life commission of the Archdiocese of NY ... He & his wife Paulyn have 4 kids, 3 of whom they adopted from a Filipino orphanage in 2016 Our Human Identity ... GUEST Grant Horner ... Professor of English, renaissance and reformation at The Masters University ... Founder and Director of The Masters University in Italy Traits of a Healthy Family: steps you can take to grow closer, communicate better, and change the world together (new book) ... GUEST Gary Chapman ... author, speaker, counselor — number one best selling author of “The 5 Love Languages” series; his radio programs are on more than 400 stations ... 5lovelanguages.com Plus Does This Make Sense? And more! Thanks for riding with us on The Ride Home with John & Kathy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I started a new job with the Archdiocese of Las Vegas! Woohoo! Neil and I talk about my new job, then the state of Youth Ministry and Confirmation and we make arguments for and against restored order 66 (lol, you'll get it if you listen). This led us to talking about the importance of Youth Group as growth in discipleship. The conversation turns to formation for adults and young adult formation in the diocese and turning the emphasis to small group communities that lead to events rather than events to form small groups and how this might actually encourage continual growth. Gratuitous Sound Clips: * Excellent... Exactly (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVhATSQHw9k)

Join Jim Friend and this expert panel for a conversation about giving to Catholic parishes, dioceses, and other organizations. Our panel includes Bevin C. Kennedy, Cabinet Secretary, Development and Communications for the Diocese of Manchester, Joseph M. Gillmer, CFRE® CSPG CAP, Executive Director of Development for the Archdiocese of Washington, DC and Scott Whitaker, Secretariat Director of Stewardship and Development for the Diocese of Austin. The panel discusses giving to their Diocesan Appeals/Catholic entities/Catholic Schools, losing donors, IRA Distributions, Major Gifts, Donor Advised Funds, using Artificial intelligence (AI) in Development, and much more. Many thanks to our Sponsor: Changing Our World Watch the full video presentation of this conversation. https://youtu.be/c5byvEhp9zo Recorded July 2023 Don't miss our sponsor's podcast: Changing Our World's FORGING FORWARD Don't miss the webinar series FORGING FORWARD, a virtual philanthropic conference designed to bring you, nonprofit experts from around the country. Daily Spiritual Reflection and Prayers on “Kristin's Crosses” Join Jim and Kristin Friend and their family on Kristin's Crosses YouTube Channel for “Today's Catholic Prayers.” Jim and Kristin offer the daily Gospel and Reflection along with the Rosary and Catholic Prayers of the day. Click here to visit the YouTube Page and subscribe. If you would like to join the Kristin's Crosses prayer group on Facebook, click here to request to join.

He was a varsity wrestler at Jesuit High School in New Orleans during which time they won three state championships.  (He was second in the state one of those years.)  He went on to play intramural sports at Notre Dame, played flag football in seminary at the Pontifical North American College in Rome, and was a referee of the annual flag football game when he worked there as a Vatican official.  He is an avid hunter and fisherman, and a PADI Master SCUBA diver, all while serving as the pastor of Good Shepherd Parish in the Archdiocese of New Orleans.  Along the way he had received his law degree from Georgetown University, went on to practice law for six years, eventually leaving to begin studies for the diocesan priesthood at the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC.

If your organization/business wants to participate in a government program, do you need to follow the guidelines?  What if those guidelines impact your Free Speach?  George talks about the Denver Archdiocese filing suit over the free-Pre K program.  They can't get the state funding because it requires them to allow follow Colorado's non-discrimination policy.  The Archdiocese says they're losing students and have to raise tuition costs because parents are choosing other options and they can't compete.  Should they have to follow the guidelines to get the funding or is this a violation of their rights?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a world that is becoming more and more secular, Catholic Schools and, more particularly, their classrooms, play a key role in preparing students for heaven as well as their next level of education. Making sure that every class is essentially Catholic can be a daunting task.   Today, to talk about this most important subject, we'll be joined by Dr. Brett Salkeld, author of “Educating for Eternity: A Teacher's Companion for Making Every Class Catholic.” Brett is the Archdiocesan Theologian for the Archdiocese of Regina in Saskatchewan, Canada.

A daily news briefing from Catholic News Agency, powered by artificial intelligence. Ask your smart speaker to play “Catholic News,” or listen every morning wherever you get podcasts. www.catholicnewsagency.com - Pope Francis met Thursday with the Catholic president of Madagascar, Andry Nirina Rajoelina. The president was accompanied by his wife of 23 years and three young adult children. The 49-year-old politician and businessman has led the country of Madagascar in his current term since January 2019. He also led a provisional government in the country from 2009–2014. According to the Vatican, after a 20-minute private conversation, Pope Francis invited Rajoelina and his family to pray a Hail Mary together before a Marian image he had received from the bishops of Madagascar. The pope and delegation were also photographed together next to a miniature of a ship, a gift Francis received on the occasion of his 2019 visit to the island country. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/255109/pope-francis-meets-catholic-president-of-madagascar A federal appeals court this week sided with a group of pro-life protesters who claim the city of Washington, DC, discriminated against them by arresting them for anti-abortion messages they had written with chalk in 2020. The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia said in its ruling Tuesday that the Frederick Douglass Foundation and Students for Life of America had “plausibly” demonstrated that Washington police had violated the First Amendment rights of two protesters when they were arrested over a pro-life slogan they wrote in chalk on a city sidewalk that year. The protesters had written “Black Preborn Lives Matter” on the sidewalk at a rally that occurred outside the Planned Parenthood Carol Whitehill Moses Center in Washington, DC. The government “may not play favorites in a public forum — permitting some messages and prohibiting others,” the ruling said. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/255113/appeals-court-sides-with-anti-abortion-protesters-in-dc-first-amendment-dispute The State of Colorado's program to fund universal preschool unconstitutionally excludes Catholic preschools that want to participate in the program, according to a lawsuit filed on behalf of two Denver-area parishes and the Archdiocese of Denver. The lawsuit concerns Colorado's universal preschool program, created in 2022, that offers eligible families at least 15 hours per week of free preschool for every participating child, according to the program website. The suit maintains that the state's rules requiring participating schools “to accept any applicant without regard to a student or family's religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity” violate the schools' First Amendment rights. The lawsuit objects that the program rules are unconstitutional and exclude Catholic schools but not the preschool programs of other private schools. The Denver Archdiocese has 36 preschools with more than 1,500 preschoolers each year. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/255112/colorado-can-t-exclude-catholic-preschools-from-state-program-lawsuit-says Today, the Church celebrates Saint Helena, the mother of Emperor Constantine who according to tradition discovered the resting place of the true cross of Jesus Christ in Jerusalem. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-helena-740

A daily news briefing from Catholic News Agency, powered by artificial intelligence. Ask your smart speaker to play “Catholic News,” or listen every morning wherever you get podcasts. www.catholicnewsagency.com - The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals approved additional abortion pill restrictions, including ending mail-order abortions, in a Wednesday ruling in the high-stakes abortion case Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v Food and Drug Administration. The court did not disapprove all use of abortion pills but rather ruled that the FDA must reinstate restrictions in place before 2016, most notably banning administering the pills through the mail or via telemedicine. Because of this finding, variations of the most commonly used abortion pill, such as Mifeprex and generic mifepristone, “will remain available under the safety restrictions that were in effect prior to 2016.” Once reviewed and certified by the Supreme Court, the ruling will mandate that the FDA restore its original regulations in place in 2000. This means that the mifepristone approval will be capped at seven weeks, rather than 10, and require at least three in-person doctor visits to administer the drug. Stay tuned to catholic news agency dot com for the latest on this story. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/255106/breaking-5th-circuit-court-approves-abortion-pill-restrictions-ends-mail-order-abortions Pope Francis this week merged the Diocese of Takamatsu with the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Osaka in Japan. Cardinal Thomas Aquino Manyo Maeda, archbishop of Osaka since 2014, was named on August 15 as the first archbishop of the new Archdiocese of Osaka-Takamatsu. The last bishop of the Diocese of Takamatsu, John Eijiro Suwa, died in 2022. The two territories are on different islands: Takamatsu is on Japan's Shikoku Island while Osaka is on Honshu. They are connected by water through the Osaka Bay and Seto Inland Sea or by land by crossing Awaji Island, already part of the territory of the former Archdiocese of Osaka. The new archdiocese has just 51,413 Catholics, less than a third of 1% of the area's 19 million inhabitants. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/255101/pope-francis-merges-two-dioceses-in-japan Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin in his visit to South Sudan this week urged the people of God in the east-central African country to continue to work toward building a united nation by embracing a spirit of peace and reconciliation. Speaking to the media after his meeting with South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Monday, August 14, Parolin underscored the importance of peace and reconciliation in building a stable country. Parolin left Juba on Tuesday, August 15, and headed to the Diocese of Malakal, where he had been invited by Bishop Stephen Nyodho to meet refugees from war-torn Sudan. Parolin will end his four-day visit to South Sudan on Thursday, August 17, in the Diocese of Rumbek, where he will preside over Mass and meet with Church leaders and more government officials. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/255099/vatican-official-urges-south-sudanese-to-remain-committed-to-peace-and-reconciliation Today, the Church celebrates Saint Hyacinth, one of the first members of the Dominicans (the Order of Preachers) and the "apostle of the North", also called the "Apostle of Poland." https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-hyacinth-566

David and Brenda get this day started with the joy of our Catholic faith. It's the Morning Blend on Mater Dei Radio. The Archdiocese of Portland announce the incardination of Msgr. Gerard O'Connor. Find out the details plus the latest news and sports. It's all on today's show.Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

The scourge of child sex abuse within the Catholic Church has been well documented. The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) is now renewing calls that the Archdiocese of Washington release the names of known, hidden abusers. It's a message Dan Ronan — a survivor of child sex abuse at the hands of a priest — echoes. On the show, Ronan tells his story of how Father Thomas Gannon sexually abused him as an 11-year-old boy in Chicago. He also talks about why Gannon wasn't punished for this alleged assault and later became a respected professor at Georgetown University. Ronan walks us through this trauma and shares how he ultimately found peace 50 years later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fr John Myler is back on the show to continue their discussion on the Blessed Mother and the history of the United States. Brian Miller of the Archdiocese of St. Louis returns to build on his discussion on intentional discipleship. This time, Brian and Adam are discussing intentional accompaniment. For more information about Covenant Network, please visit our website at www.OurCatholicRadio.org.

The scourge of child sex abuse within the Catholic Church has been well documented. The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) is now renewing calls that the Archdiocese of Washington release the names of known, hidden abusers. It's a message Dan Ronan — a survivor of child sex abuse at the hands of a priest — echoes. On the show, Ronan tells his story of how Father Thomas Gannon sexually abused him as an 11-year-old boy in Chicago. He also talks about why Gannon wasn't punished for this alleged assault and later became a respected professor at Georgetown University. Ronan walks us through this trauma and shares how he ultimately found peace 50 years later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim speaks with long-time friend Greg Doring about the success he has found with men's small groups. A Production of the Archdiocese of Omaha Editor: Taylor Schroll (ForteCatholic.com)

This week Deacon Eric gathers with three graduates of the Archdiocese of Regina's Lay Formation program to discuss what drew them to take part, what the experience has been like, and how things have changed in their relationship with Jesus Christ, His Church, and their relationships in the world. To register for Fall classes, contact Deacon Eric at egurash@archregina.sk.ca. Show snippet: "I had been fairly active in the parish; I'd been teaching Sacramental prep, and working with kids forever, and I want to know what I'm talking about when I'm working with the kids, and that's one of the things that attracted me to the program."

I was blessed to be a part of a project coming out of the Archdiocese of Baltimore titled "The Ark and Dove". The goal of the project was to highlight the different expereinces among different black catholics and to get our insight on different aspects of life in America. I personally thought the project was well done and very interesting. I did, however, have some serious objections to some of the things that were shared. In today's episode, I play a few clips from the last episode of the project and give my response to them. If interested in reading my article on BLM, you can join us on Locals. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seekingexcellence/support

Rep. Mike Johnson R-LA, with an update on the weaponization of the Department of Justice against some Catholic communities. Robert Royal, editor-in-chief of TheCatholicThing.org, and Fr. Gerald Murray, canonist & priest of the Archdiocese of NY with analysis of World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon. A tribute to the late, great movie director William Friedkin (The Exorcist) who passed away August 7.