Aim Higher Catholic Podcast

In June, we held our 2nd annual Youth Retreat in Rochester, New York. Join Father Anthony and Sister Catherine as they share reflections on their time with the youth, all for the greater honor and glory of God.

This sermon was given at the 2026 Youth Retreat in Rochester, New York, on Thursday, June 18th.

This sermon was given at the 2026 Youth Retreat in Rochester, New York, on Wednesday, June 17th.

This sermon was given at the 2026 Youth Retreat in Rochester, New York, on Tuesday, June 16th.

In this bonus episode, Sister Catherine is joined by His Excellency, Most Reverend Giles Butler, OFM DD, as they answer the June Family Discussion Question in the Growing in Holiness Newsletter! And we would love to hear from our listeners! Would you rather be a travel companion to St. Peter or to St. Paul? You can comment on our YouTube Channel or email us at aimhigher.podcast@gmail.com

In this latest installment of our Saint of the Month series, Father Anthony and Sister Catherine discuss a very popular saint, not only among the Franciscan Order but for Catholics everywhere!

In this riveting episode, we begin the Time after Pentecost with a discussion about two feasts of Our Lord - Corpus Christi & Sacred Heart.

In this episode, we will explore the beautiful mystery of the Holy Trinity. The fundamental truth on which everything in the Christian religion rests is the dogma of the Holy Trinity, from whom all things come and to whom all who are baptized in His Name must return. During the course of the cycle, we call to mind God the Father, the Author of Creation; God the Son, the Author of Redemption; and G...

Pax et Bonum! In this latest installment of our series, "Know the Mass," Father Anthony and Sister Catherine discuss the beautiful prayer known as the Confiteor. The Confiteor serves as an expression of humility before God. Skip to 18:40 for the main topic.

In this latest installment of our "Saint of the Month" series, Sister Catherine is once again joined by His Excellency, Bishop Giles Butler, OFM, to discuss St. Paschal Baylon. As a well-known Franciscan, his feast day falls on a Sunday. Many of our followers are aware that His Excellency writes a sermon every Sunday, and we will highlight some wonderful points made throughout this sermon. To read...

In this bonus episode, Father Anthony and Sister Catherine address the question posed in our Growing in Holiness Newsletter for May. We hope that our discussion will encourage families to engage with the topic as well. This month's question is: Would you rather be present when Jesus ascended into Heaven or when the Holy Spirit descended on the Apostles?

In this episode of the Aim Higher Podcast , Father Anthony sits down with Father Joseph Noonan, OFM, for a candid conversation about his childhood, religious life, and the path to the priesthood. They also talk about his early goals and the pivotal moments that led him to his vocation. Listeners will also hear practical advice for those currently discerning their own path in life, including what F...

In this installment of our "Saint of the Month" series, Sister Catherine is joined by His Excellency, Bishop Giles Butler, OFM DD. For April, the saint we chose was St. Catherine of Siena - a member of the Third Order of St. Dominic who lived in the 14th century.

In our latest installment of the Know the Mass series, Father Anthony and Sister Catherine discuss the beautiful symbol of our faith: the Sign of the Cross, along with the joyful prayer, Psalm 42. Link to Bishop Giles' Sermon on Psalm 42: https://youtu.be/NQY23wBUfRs

In this bonus episode, Father Anthony and Sister Catherine address two questions posed in our Growing in Holiness Newsletter. We hope that our discussion will encourage families to do the same. The first question: Would you rather have been present when Christ instituted the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist the night before He died or when He instituted the Sacrament of Penance after His Resurrection?...

In this installment of our "Saint of the Month" series, Sister Catherine is joined by His Excellency, Bishop Giles Butler, OFM DD. The feasts of St. Gabriel and the Annunciation occur back-to-back for a reason. This episode examines the nature of a calling: how to overcome fear, ask the right questions, and ultimately say yes to God.

Father Anthony and Sister Catherine continue their discussion in the Know the Mass series about the two parts of the Mass: the Mass of the Catechumens and the Mass of the Faithful.

In this episode, we delve into a Lenten Meditation that one could apply while saying the Seven Joys of the Franciscan Crown Rosary. First released on March 18. 2022.

Join Father Anthony and Sister Catherine as they continue their series, "Know the Mass," with a discussion about the external elements of the Mass. Both Father Anthony and Sister Catherine have served as Sacristans (and still do!), providing them with valuable insights into the objects needed for the priests to offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. If you want to skip Sister's funny story at the P...

This conference was given on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Waubeka, Wisconsin.

This conference was given on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Waubeka, Wisconsin.

As part of our "Know the Mass" series, Father Anthony and Sister Catherine explore the four main purposes for which Mass is celebrated. These purposes are: to adore God, to thank God, to ask God for His blessings on all men, and to make up to Him for the sins committed against Him.

As we welcome a new month, we also celebrate a new saint to honor in our series. This time, Father Anthony and Sister Catherine delve into the life of St. Margaret of Cortona, affectionately known as the Franciscan Magdalene. They explore her inspiring journey, reflecting on her deep faith, dedication to the poor, and her role within the Franciscan tradition, inviting us to learn more about her re...

In the premiere of our Know the Mass series, we examine the fundamental necessity of sacrifice. Link to the My Catholic Faith: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyF08rpiAao If you are interested in the pdf of the book, The Greatest Treasure, you can email: sistercatherine.tor@gmail.com

This episode was first released on January 27, 2023. This bonus episode kicks off a new monthly series: The Pursuit of Virtue. Every month, we will discuss a virtue and provide guidance on how to obtain it.