Around the Diocese

Dr Ryan Hanning of the St. John Paul II Center in Houston, TX and Maria Oliva, Assistant Director of Marriage & Family Life at the Diocese of Nashville inform our audience about the upcoming (Sept 2026) Together in Holiness program for Married and Engaged Couples being held here at the Catholic Pastoral Center in September

Executive Director Oliver , Pat McKenzie  and  Elizabeth Hagey share all the wonderful fun opportunities available at The Diocese’ Camp Marymount out In  the Fairview area. You will be amazed at all the Camp has to offer

Executive Director James Robinson, Ben Harp, Principal of grades K through 2 and  Grades 3 through 5 Principal Kristin Kindall tell us all about Project Reflect and the Smithson Craighead Academy

The Serra Club has expanded again in Middle Tennessee with the one year anniversary of this club that serves the Spanish Speaking community. Tune in to hear all about this exciting with new Serra Club President Yuliana Garcia and Membership Director Mariella Montoya.

K of C Council 9282 Danny Cruz and District Deputy Willie Bryznyak tell us about how the Fourth Degree aligns with Patriotism and how the Local Assembly #1627 is planning to celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary.

Executive Director Caroline Hartley and new Medical Director Dr. Ed Glynn stopped by the ATD microphone to give an update on their growing healthcare practice.  FIAT is a Christ-centered journey to reset your body, renew your spirit, and reclaim your well-being through Scripture, science and daily action. They are based in Williamson County.

Join us for an informative recap of Catholic Charities “Festival of Hope’ with Executive Director Judy Orr and a special Thank You from her to everyone.

Father John Sims Baker and Anthony Romeo of Holy Rosary Parish in Donelson discuss the new program they will be running on Nashville Catholic Radio featuring writings of Pope Leo 14. The new series will begin in April on Nashville Catholic Radio and will be featured in next month’s newsletter.

Knights of Columbus Council 9282 – Grand Knight Danny Cruz and Financial Secretary Joe Kovacks share many of the reasons this Council has earned the Council of the Year award an unprecedented two years in a row.

Episode 2 -The Living  mission of Saint Katherine Drexel in the community today with Princecilla Ridley, Director of Outreach Ministry at St. Vincent de Paul Parish.

Episode 1 -  Saint Katherine Drexel and her history in Nashville with Deacon Harry Guess of St. Vincent de Paul Parish.

The Ancient Order of Hibernians are busier than ever. Kevin Philbin is speaking about Charity causes, Fund Raising, The INN – Irish Network Nashville and the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Janette Howe National Director and Foundress of Magnificat talks about her history and the Breakfast Program at the Catholic Pastoral Center on March 7.

Guests are John McDevit and Meg Numovski of Regnum Christi who share information in this growing movement both Locally and Nationally.

Tennessee Catholic Conference Executive Director Rick Musacchio and Ron discuss the stance of the Dioceses of Tennessee with regard to the Death Penalty in the state.

Rosemary Geiger founded the local chapter of Magnificat in the Nashville area several years ago and has been involved with the program for over 30 years before moving to Nashville. She informs us all about the program and how women from our Diocese can become part of it.

Ashley Linville, Chief Development officer, and Planned Giving Specialist of the Office of Stewardship & Development of the Diocese of Nashville  Matt Wilson share ways  you can use your end of the year tax deductions to help your Parish and/or the Diocese.

Ancient Order of Hibernians members Willie Bryzniak and Kevin Philbin tell us about the First (of many to come) Irish Christmas Party and Toy Drive they are sponsoring December 6 at KHS Recital Hall (12020 Volunteer Dr. Mt Juliet off Golden Bear Gateway & I-40) from 6 – 9 PM. All toys brought to be donated to the Metro Police Christmas Toy Drive.

Tennessee Register Managing Editor and Diocese of Nashville Communications Director Jim Casey joins Ron to talk about his career, responsibilities and Diocesan communication periodicals he and his Team work on daily to educate and inform over 100,000 parishioners monthly.

Ashley Linville, Chief Development Officer, and Planned Giving Specialist of the Office of Stewardship & Development of the Diocese of Nashville  Matt Wilson discuss various ways Parishioners can invest monies to help their Parish and/or the Diocese for years to come.

Regina Caeli Academy's unique method offers both a strong family life enjoyed by homeschoolers and a formative, Socratic classroom experience for all students.  This unique Catholic learning experience for your children is really taking off here in Nashville. Hear Education Leader Olivia Hartman and Operations Leader Casey Johnson share all the good news of this exciting homeschooling opportun...

Aquinas College’s Sienna Hall Conference Center Coordinator Mandy Broderick and her assistant Rachel Smola share the successes of the Center since it’s opening back in 2021. You will hear why Sienna Hall is a place to consider when planning your next meeting.

Founder and Executive Director Scott Weeman joins Ron to give an update about the program and the weekly meetings at St. Ann Parish in West Nashville. Listeners are invited to send in questions for a program to run in the Holiday Season. To ask Scott a question for the program, you may send your question to ron.fleitz@nashvillecatholicradio.org or you can call in a question prior to November 1 to...

Tennessee Knights Insurance Director Daniel Schachle joins Ron to update our listeners on all the new insurance and investment opportunities. Tune in to hear how Knights of Columbus Catholic-Safe investments can be made through your current stock broker and learn about how the COR program can come to your Parish.

Deacon Bill Hill of both Holy Family and St. Vincent de Paul Parishes educates us on the only Saint to walk the streets of Nashville. He shares all about her struggles as an African American woman who wanted to share her financial wealth to help the plight of fellow African Americans and the Native American Indians.