Around the Diocese

Will Brewer, Legal Counsel/Director of Government Relations for Tennessee Right to Life gives us an update on current programs and related activities they are working on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Parish of the Month is St. Edward Church and School. Tune in to hear what’s happening at this very aggressive Parish and School with our guests Father Andrew Bulso and School Principal Susan Blankenship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sister Cecelia Anne, President of Aquinas College, talks about the college and invites all to participate in the 61st anniversary celebrations to be held May 14, 2022.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ashley Linville, Director of Stewardship Development and Jamie Kinnard with the Steire Group talk about the History, Progress, and Future Benefits of the Legacy of Faith Campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Parish of the Month is Our Lady of Lourdes. Freida Couts, David Johnson, and Mandy Johnson - CHO (Chief Happiness Officer) tell us about their new church additions, their Spanish and English ministries, and many of the activities that their growing Parish has to offer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Father Ryan students Lauren and Lela Haaseldunkan along with Shelby Conner, Assistant Director of Faith Formation for Youth and Young Adults, and Tennessee Register Columnist Katie Peterson share their many experiences at the Walk for Life in Washington, DC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patti Defendall and Musician PJ Anderson inform us about the upcoming Nashville Marian Conference April 29th and 30th at Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Hendersonville. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Parish of the Month is St. Peter the Apostle in Carthage. Father Don Tranel of the Glenmary Home Missionaries tells us how he has started the first Catholic church in Carthage, TN, where they are meeting the expectation of their new church to be opened in mid-2022, and the challenges he and his new parish faced.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Father Austin Gilstrap talks about high school students considering the Priesthood and their trek to the seminary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aaron Shelton gives us the history and formation of the Knights of Peter Claver. He also tells us about the local Council #5 and how the Council is growing in Davidson County and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mary Margaret Lambert has been a staple and highlight of the Tennessee Register (Nashville's Catholic newspaper). She talks to host Ron Fleitz about her history there and what's guided her through so many great articles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Ron Fleitz talks to Matt Scherr and his work at Dynamic Catholic, an organization founded by author Mathew Kelly. His books and programs developed at Dynamic Catholic help educate and reinvigorate those who may have fallen away from the faith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Father Don Tranel talks to host Ron Fleitz about his background, and Glenmary Home Missioners including how it was started and what they do for the community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Parish of the Month is Holy Name in East Nashville. Father Theo, Parish Council President Glenn Hutchens and Parish Council Secretary Laura Yankee tell us all about the history of the Parish, their Festival, Loaves and Fishes (held several times weekly) and so much more. Father Theo will also announce the Christmas Eve and Day Mass times. All are welcome. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Local businessman Tom Frazier brings to light a wonderful organization designed to help fill in for fatherless boys. It is truly a “brotherhood for all ages” and focuses on fraternity, virtue, and holiness. But don’t take our word for it, tune in and listen to Tom tell the story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Diocese Director of Communications, Rick Musacchio, shares the history of the bi-weekly publication as well as the staff, the introduction of the new “online” edition, and the future challenges of the Register as the Diocese continues its rapid growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deacon Bill Hill of both Holy Family in Brentwood and St. Vincent de Paul in Nashville shares with our audience the history of how the African American Catholics grew their presence in Nashville and the relationship between St. Katherine Drexel helped open up Catholic education. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NCR's Ron Fleitz gets to know the fascinating history and current vibrancy of Murfreesboro's St. Rose of Lima Parish. His guests are Deacon John D'Amico and Matt Owen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catholic Charities Director of Community Relations, Keith King, talks about the many programs under the Catholic Charities banner. Many are visible to us all, but Keith enlightens us to many that are not in the limelight to most of us in middle Tennessee. It is amazing what you will find out. There is so much to share, we will follow up with another program on them in 2022. Hosted on Acast. S...

Host Ron Fleitz talks with Deacons Bob Ocho (St. Ignatius parish) and Deacon Tom Samoray (St. Stephen Catholic Community) about what it is to be a deacon. They also discuss their own journey to the diaconate and what life is like for a deacon in the Catholic Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our first Parish of the Month show is Immaculate Conception in Clarksville, TN. Both Father Dio and Deacon Juan go into the history of the Parish, their ministries and fun fundraisers they have to help support both the church and the school. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clark Flatt shares how he started this organization in memory of his son and we discuss all the aspects of suicide in young adults between the ages of 10 to 44. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arlene Smith talks with host Ron Flietz about the astounding work Ladies of Charity does in middle Tennessee, their incredible history, and how to help/get help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Ron Fleitz sits down with Superintendent of Schools for the Nashville Diocese, Dr. Rebecca Hammel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Ron Fleitz talks to Knights of Columbus Insurance representative Dan Schackle about one of the most unique, and beneficial ways for Catholics to protect their family's future.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.