Practicing Catholic Show

Now that we’re in the swing of summer with warm weather and sunshine, it’s time to map out your strategy for parish festival season! Maybe your favorite part is grabbing a hot dog and relaxing in the BINGO tent. Maybe it's juggling tickets for carnival games; or participating in a cornhole tournament. Either way, our festivals are both a time to gather in fellowship, but also a time to financ...

With June being the month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, we particularly turn to Him this month for consolation, shelter, love, and guidance. You know what else is this month – specifically this weekend? That’s right, Father’s Day! You know, we see a lot of similarities between the Sacred Heart devotion and the qualities of our strong, earthly fathers. Joining us to chat about fatherhood – both spi...

Shortly after the Synod Assembly, Patrick sat down with Archbishop Bernard Hebda of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul to learn more about the Assembly, what's to come between now and the Feast of Christ the King, and to hear some of the Archbishop's initial reactions. 

With the Synod winding down, we have yet another exciting initiative starting up: the National Eucharistic Revival chaired by our very own Bishop Andrew Cozzens! Maria Wiering, editor-in-chief of The Catholic Spirit, had the opportunity to sit down with Bishop Cozzens to chat about the Revival beginning June 19. Learn about a local chance to participate in the National Eucharistic Revival at archs...

Ah, the great outdoors! Minnesotans far and wide (and even some of us Wisconsinites!) look forward to the warmer weather for one reason: the chance to spend extended time outside and shake off the build-up of Cabin Fever. By all means, the Church encourages us to immerse ourselves regularly in the splendor of creation—there is just something restorative and rejuvenating about it for us—and for our...

Kicking things off this past weekend, it was a rather monumental weekend for our local Church, as the Synod Assembly met at Cretin-Durham Hall, Holy Spirit Church, and the Cathedral. We’ve got the post-Assembly wrap-up for you, headed up by Maria Wiering of The Catholic Spirit. First up, there’s an excerpt from the homily that Archbishop Hebda gave at the Pentecost Vigil Mass at the Cathedral of S...

With all the news of the Dobbs v. Jackson pending case in the U.S. Supreme Court, it’s now more important than ever to be supporting women and families in crisis pregnancies to build up a culture of life. How can we uplift women who may be faced with an unplanned pregnancy? How can we do our part at a local and practical level? Well Abria Pregnancy Centers around the Twin Cities are doing just tha...

While our kids are getting ready for summer vacation, we head back to school. It’s time for our first “Mass Class" with Fr. Tom Margevicius! Submit your questions for Fr. Tom's June "Mass Class" centered on the Entrance Rites by emailing practicingcatholicshow@archspm.org , or by leaving a voicemail at 651-251-7737. Keep an eye on our social media pages for an opportunity to enter questions there...

As Practicing Catholics, you may have heard the phrase, “the Eucharist is the source and summit of our faith.” And it’s true. The Eucharist is one of the most beautiful mysteries of Catholicism, and we have the honor of receiving Jesus in this way every time we attend Mass (if we’re in the right state to do so). But how do we share that mystery with others? Holy Cross Catholic Church in...

This past weekend on Practicing Catholic, Archbishop Hebda delved deeper into the Indian Boarding School report, the Dobbs v. Jackson case pending in the U.S. Supreme Court, and much more. It's a segment you won't want to miss! Find resources (including official statements from the Archbishop) on all these topics at archspm.org .

As all of us Practicing Catholics in the Archdiocese (hopefully) know by now, we’ve been involved with a Synod for nearly three years! There’ve been many, many conversations had throughout the whole process which have resulted in Prayer and Listening events, formation of the Focus Areas, four unique video series, Parish Small Groups, the Parish Synod Leadership Team Consultation, and now finally,...

Calling all Blesseds! Or at least the ones native to the great state of Minnesota... With the Archdiocesan Synod assembly taking place this upcoming weekend, Archbishop Hebda is calling on the intercessions of three ‘Blessed's’ - that meaning, those holy men and women who have been beatified but not yet canonized - throughout the Synod assembly. Joining us this past weekend for a closer look...

It’s our annual ordination show, and this time we’re speaking with not one, but TWO transitional deacons about to receive the sacrament of Ordination to the Priesthood in a week’s time. We’re going to find out a bit more about each of them. www.10000vocations.org

We know for Practicing Catholic listeners and for Catholics throughout the Archdiocese, the Saint Paul Seminary (along with the Saint John Vianney College Seminary and the Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity) is a name that is cause for some good local pride and for thanksgiving. Joining us this past weekend to talk more about the mission, role, and scope of the Saint Paul Seminary is its Recto...

It’s our annual Ordination Show! Each year here, on Practicing Catholic (and previously, on The Rediscover: Hour), we dedicated one show just before the Mass of Ordination to the Priesthood to finding out more about priestly formation and specifically about the men who will become our newest priests in the local Church. This year, we’re privileged to be able to speak with Deacon Joseph Nguyen from...

With the weather warming up, you know what that means... soon we’ll be enjoying patio season, outdoor concerts, and parish festivals. Adding to the excitement is a music festival run by five of our Archdiocesan rural parishes! That’s right, next weekend, on May 20th, the All Saints Music Festival will be happening at Little Log House Pioneer Village near Hastings. Joining us today to share a bit m...

Caring for our retired Archdiocesan priests is a ministry that we don’t often get to see, let alone participate in. For the men who’ve dedicated their lives to serving us in our parish communities, the Byrne Residence - a retirement home for clergy in St. Paul - is a place to rest and live in community with other retired priests. But what does it take to keep this space at its best? How might we s...

Hey, what do you know about Our Lady of Fatima? The anniversary of the apparition of Our Lady of Fatima was May 13, and is known as the day where Our Blessed Mother appeared to three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal all the way back in 1917. We sure can learn a lot from these children and the words Our Lady spoke to them. Joining us this past weekend to share more about this unique apparition...

Mother’s Day wasn't the only eventful happening this past weekend! Sunday, May 8 was also World Day of Prayer for Vocations, an opportunity to pray for and create a culture of vocations. So, what does that look like in 2022? Fr. David Blume, Director of the Archdiocesan Office of Vocations joined us to help answer those questions and more. https://www.10000vocations.org/

If you thought being a mom on Mother’s Day was great, many grandmothers would probably tell you it’s even sweeter for them. Joining us to talk about that and grandparent ministry in general, are Joanne and Alan Foley – founders of Early Catholic Family Life for Grandparents, as well as grandparents themselves who have a heart for cultivating relationships between grandparents, grandchildren, and t...

This Mother’s Day weekend, we were joined by our new auxiliary bishop, Bishop Joseph Williams! What a treat to speak with His Excellency on this weekend dedicated to mothers; especially as Bishop Williams has made it well-known of his devotion to Our Lady, our universal Mother. Bishop Williams was appointed and ordained auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese just this past January and served as pasto...

Hopefully you and your loved ones have never experienced physical or spiritual neglect, trauma, or abuse in any form. But there are many survivors who have come forward (and many who haven’t yet for reasons they’ve discerned), and it is always our job to believe them and walk with them in their journeys toward healing. This weekend we’re joined by Deacon Martin Meyer and Marty Montgomery...

It’s spring! Are you thinking about planting a garden? Care of God’s creation is something he entrusted to us humans from the very beginning—even if you have a “brown thumb!” Jim Ennis, from Catholic Rural Life, is with us to share some ideas about creation care. https://catholicrurallife.org/ https://thecatholicspirit.com/commentary/the-local-church/caring-creation-act-mercy/

First up, a very special treat! If you’re a regular listener to Relevant Radio, “Father Rocky” is a very familiar name and voice. A priest of Opus Dei, he serves as Executive Director & CEO of Relevant Radio, and we are pleased and privileged to have him on with us to share his unique perspective on bringing Christ to the world through the media! www.relevantradio.com  Listen to their ful...

For those of you keeping score at home, we'll learn about life in an all-Brothers order. Next, we move-on to consecrated religious life. What’s the difference and why does it matter? What’s it like to serve as Brother among Fathers? Joining us this weekend are Brother Ken Homan, a Jesuit doctoral student at Georgetown University, and Brother Joe Trout, a Dominican Friar from Oak Park, Illinois.