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Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers – known around the world as the “Dynamic Deacon” – is one of the most sought-after speakers in the Church today. He is a powerful and passionate evangelist and preacher, whose no-nonsense approach to living and proclaiming the Catholic faith will challenge and inspire those who hear him. He is the host of several series on EWTN including Beacon of Truth and is the author...

Father Joshua Fons was born and raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan. After hearing the call to the priesthood, he studied for his Bachelors in Philosophy and Catholic Studies at St. John Vianney College Seminary, and has a Masters in Divinity from Sacred Heart Major Seminary as well as a Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology for the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome. He spent 4 years as a f...

Jeff and Ahlam Kassab have been married for 35 years and are blessed with two children. Their marriage is centered on Christ and rooted in sacrificial love, which shapes the way they serve other couples. They provide marriage preparation and ongoing mentorship, especially for those who may be struggling. Jeff holds a master’s degree in Catholic Theology from Sacred Heart Major Seminary and is deep...

Dr. Greg Popcak is a fellow of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors and the chair of the Marriage and Family Studies Concentration in the Master of Pastoral Studies program at Holy Apostles College and Seminary. He also holds teaching positions on the psychology and graduate theology faculties at Franciscan University of Steubenville. Lisa Popcak is a Certified Family Life Coach, a Lact...

Dr. Elizabeth Lev is an American-born art historian with the good fortune to live and work in Rome. After finishing her studies at the University of Chicago in 1989, Elizabeth moved to Northern Italy to do her graduate work at the University of Bologna. Shortly after her decision to reside in Rome in 1997, Elizabeth began giving tours for a small cultural association and in 2001 passed the licensi...

On January 30, the 195th birthday of Adele Brice, Bishop David L. Ricken, the 12th Bishop of the Diocese of Green Bay, promulgated a decree officially opening the cause for the canonization of Adele Brice and naming her a Servant of God. Sainthood cause formally opened for Northwoods catechist of ‘this wild country’ Adele Brice Fr. Tony Stephens is a native of Angelus, Kansas, and earned a B.A. in...

Daniel joins Vanessa each month to look at important stories that have been featured on the Detroit Catholic website. Daniel Meloy – News Reporter for the Detroit Catholic We look over these stories today: https://www.detroitcatholic.com/news/newlyweds-give-pope-leo-icon-of-blessed-solanus-casey-he-gives-them-a-blessing https://www.detroitcatholic.com/news/austin-catholic-students-gift-third-grade...

Admission is free! The Rosary begins at 6:30 pm and Shannon will start at 7:00. Click here for more . Her book, “ The Way of the Rosary: A Journey with Mary Through Scripture, Liturgy, and Life ” is from Ascension Press. Shannon Wendt is the founder and CEO of Chews Life . She and her husband Zach have been married for nearly 20 years, run 3+ small businesses and homeschool their eight children in...

With smartphone usage and addiction running rampant, Real Life Catholic invites you to put down your phone this Lent to offer prayers and sacrifice to support the renewal of the next generation of Catholics. Matt Paolelli tells Vanessa about it today. Click here for more details . Matt Paolelli is a Catholic marketing leader and writer serving as Vice President of Marketing at Real Life Catholic ,...

“How do you show up to work?” That’s what Vanessa talks about today. Get full access to Epiphany at epiphanyradio.substack.com/subscribe

Fr. Chas Canoy has been a priest for the Diocese of Lansing since 2005. He grew up in Columbia, Missouri and graduated from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University in 1994. After working for General Mills as a business planning associate, he studied philosophy at Franciscan University, where he dated a young lady from Michigan. That relationship led him to moving to Ann Arbor and worki...

“Görres was one of the most popular writers in Europe from before World War II through the Vatican II era. I call her the Vatican II era German Bishop Barron because she’s so clear and helpful to Catholics who feel like the Faith is slipping away from them. Her chapter on priestly celibacy alone is worth the price of admission.” - Brian O’Neel Purchase it here. Jennifer S. Bryson, Ph. D. is a Fell...

The primary mission of the MagisAI app is to serve as a comprehensive resource for answering complex questions at the intersection of Catholic faith, science, philosophy, and social sciences. It aims to be part of an “antidote to the secular culture” by equipping users with the information and rationale to defend their faith confidently. Fr. Robert Spitzer is a Catholic Priest in the Jesuit order...

At Maryville Retreat Center, we embrace spiritual renewal in a serene and nurturing environment. Our center is dedicated to fostering spiritual growth, offering a peaceful sanctuary where you can escape the distractions of daily life and engage in wholistic renewal. Rooted in the ministry of presence of the Felician Sisters, Maryville is a haven for individuals seeking holistic well-being, inner p...

Detroit Catholic: As moderator of the curia, Fr. Birney aims to help Chancery better serve parishes Ordained in 1998, Fr. Tim Birney has spent most of his priestly ministry in parish life, serving most recently as pastor of St. Frances Cabrini Parish in Allen Park and moderator of the Quo Vadis Family of Parishes, which also includes parishes in Ecorse, Taylor and Melvindale. From 2007 to 2016, Fr...

Rosemary McGuire Berry is a lifelong Catholic reader, storyteller, writer and traveler who homeschools the younger of her two daughters. When she’s not leading international pilgrimages with her husband and family to visit shrines and saints, she resides with her family in Colorado. Rosemary is the author of “ Piety and Personality: The Temperaments of the Saints ” by TAN Books. Adora Kassab Ibrah...

In The Liturgical Sense of The Readings at Mass – Year A , David L. Gray invites readers to rediscover the profound beauty and meaning of the Sunday Mass readings. With clarity and reverence, Gray explores how each reading fits into the tapestry of the liturgical calendar, unveiling connections between Scripture, tradition, and the lived experience of faith. David L. Gray is a Catholic theologian,...

At All Saints Catholic, located in Bay City, Michigan, we’re growing a generation with courage and compassion. That means our students are ambitious and conscientious; great speakers and careful listeners; engaged in the classroom and in their communities. Well-rounded students become successful adults. Sarah Dowling-Anderson is a Catholic school leader and licensed Social Worker with over 20 year...

Fr. Joseph Campbell is the Chaplain and Dean of Spiritual Formation at Lansing Catholic High School . “By the grace of God I was ordained a priest on June 10th, 2017. My first assignment was as the Parochial Vicar (associate pastor) at St. Patrick Parish in Brighton. I served there for four years and got my first real taste of parish ministry as a priest. In July of 2021, I left St Patrick and sta...

Artificial intelligence consistently dominates headlines and raises profound questions about human dignity, truth and the nature of intelligence itself. In an effort to help Catholics better understand AI, both its positive and negative aspects, Ave Maria University has launched a new “ Pursuit of Wisdom ” course designed to bring clarity, balance and Catholic wisdom to the conversation: “ Demysti...

Historic marker to honor Detroit’s Chaldean Town, longtime heart of the community Detroit will soon give a permanent nod to one of its long-hidden cultural engines. A new Michigan Historical Marker to be placed along Seven Mile Road will formally identify the strip as Chaldean Town , recognizing the neighborhood that, for much of the 20th century, served as the cultural and economic heart of Detro...

Anthony Trudel is the Principal of Divine Child Catholic High School in Dearborn. They have an exceptional Elementary School as well! Anthony Trudel is an experienced educational leader who has served as Principal of Divine Child High School in Dearborn, Michigan, since August 2021, bringing more than two decades of experience in Catholic and Jesuit secondary education to his role. Prior to Divine...

Fr. Rodney Abasso is the Parochial Vicar of Mart Mariam in Northbrook, IL . You can read more about him here . Get full access to Epiphany at epiphanyradio.substack.com/subscribe

Karen Ervin grew up in a large Catholic family, learning the value of relationship and the gift of faith. She has dedicated her professional life to the formation of children, working in both secondary and elementary schools for the past 25 years as a teacher, counselor and an administrator. She is now serving as the principal at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish School in Plymouth, Michigan . Answe...

Fran and Rich Walden from World Marriage Encounter in the Archdiocese of Detroit join Vanessa to promote this special day! Teresa Tomeo and Deacon Dominick Pastore will emcee the day with talks by Fr. Adam Nowak and Fr. Derik Peterman. Rennie Kaufmann and his daughter Esther will supply the music. Click here for all the information !You can register online at this link .The price is currently redu...