Catholic Messenger Conversations

The Catholic Messenger's new video podcast show: Catholic Messenger Conversations # 2 CMC2 Episode 1: New beginnings – CMC2 and SAU Host: Chase Mason; Guests Luke Johnson and Ian Cawthon - St. Ambrose University students. The students talk about articles in the Catholic Messenger, newspaper of the Diocese of Davenport The focus of the first CMC2 podcast is on an editorial on abolition of the death...

Bishop Thomas Zinkula recently explored Ireland as the spiritual leader of 33 people on pilgrimage. Listen to what he has to say about this experience – both sacred and fun. This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA. Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Mattingly. All rights reserved. Published by NS Publications, 2325 James St.,...

Responding to Pope Francis’ call to journey to the peripheries, physical and existential, Bishop Zinkula shares his experiences. Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Mattingly. All rights reserved. Published by NS Publications, 2325 James St., #11, Coralville, IA 52241. Email: nspinfo@newmansingers.com. Voice/text: 319-331-8812. For rights and reprint information, contact the publisher. Recorde...

Catholic Messenger Conversations Episode 36: Five years as a bishop! Bishop Thomas Zinkula shares highlights, challenges and hopes as Bishop of the Diocese of Davenport. This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA. Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Mattingly. All rights reserved. Published by NS Publications, 2325 James St., #11,...

Bishop Thomas Zinkula and Evangelization Director Patrick Schmadeke share what they’ve learned from a synopsis of listening sessions about what makes and breaks the hearts of Catholics and non-Catholics – adults and youths! This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA. Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Mattingly. All rights reserv...

Bishop Thomas Zinkula talks about some of his conversations with youths and young adult Catholics – and what matters to them. This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA. Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Mattingly. All rights reserved. Published by NS Publications, 2325 James St., #11, Coralville, IA 52241. Email: nspinfo@newman...

Catholic Messenger Conversations Episode 33: A conversation with SAU Chaplain Fr. Ross Epping Fr. Ross shares his insights serving the St. Ambrose University campus with the masks finally off! This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA. Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Mattingly. All rights reserved. Published by NS Publication...

Bishop Thomas Zinkula talks with Barb Arland-Fye about how to make Lent meaningful in our lives. This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA. Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Mattingly. All rights reserved. Published by NS Publications, 2325 James St., #11, Coralville, IA 52241. Email: nspinfo@newmansingers.com. Voice/text: 319-...

Bishop Zinkula and Evangelization Director Patrick talk about our diocese’s unique approach to encouraging conversations about the Catholic Church. This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA. Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Mattingly. All rights reserved. Published by NS Publications, 2325 James St., #11, Coralville, IA 52241....

Bishop Zinkula explores eight suggestions from America magazine for building our relationships with God, our neighbors and the earth. This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA. Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Mattingly. All rights reserved. Published by NS Publications, 2325 James St., #11, Coralville, IA 52241. Email: nspinf...

Catholics care deeply about the Eucharist. Listen to what Bishop Thomas Zinkula has to say about a newly approved document on the Eucharist and other topics that he and his fellow bishops covered at their fall 2021 meeting in Baltimore. This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA. Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Mattingly. All...

Bishop Thomas Zinkula, five deacon candidates and their formation director traveled to the U.S. Mexico border in El Paso, Texas/Ciudad Juarez earlier this month for a border immersion experience. They gathered at a retreat house in El Paso to talk about what they experienced in their encounter with people who live along the border and who advocate on behalf of immigrants and refugees. This segment...

Bishop Thomas Zinkula and Vicar General Father Thom Hennen of Sacred Heart Cathedral share their thoughts on engaging Catholics and others in the diocesan synod that leads up to Pope Francis’ Synod 2021-2023. The pope is calling for a grassroots exploration of what it means to be Church and what he expects of the Church in the third millennium. This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio...

Bishop Thomas Zinkula and Social Action Office Director Kent Ferris help us unwrap Pope Francis’ new seven-year initiative, the Laudato Si Action platform. The pope wants all of us to build relationships with God, the planet and each other! This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA. Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Mattingly....

Bishop Zinkula has received hundreds of prayer intentions since March, when he invited the flock he shepherds to share what’s on their heart. He reflects on the prayer intentions and how they have affected him. This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA. Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Mattingly. All rights reserved. Published...

Newly ordained Father Andrew Rauenbuehler played Mass as a kid and enjoyed being an altar server, but took a detour working as a medic before completing his seminary studies. He talks about his journey to the priesthood and what he’s looking forward to in his assignments at Our Lady of Victory Parish and Assumption High School in Davenport. This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Stud...

Bishop Thomas Zinkula gives us the scoop on the diocese’s revised COVID-19 protocols, moving closer to full reopening of churches, and what happens next. This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA. Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Mattingly. All rights reserved. Published by NS Publications, 2325 James St., #11, Coralville, IA...

Listen to Bishop Thomas Zinkula talk about the role and contribution of youths in our Catholic Church, beginning with his experiences as a kid from a large family committed to the faith. This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA. Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Mattingly. All rights reserved. Published by NS Publications, 232...

Bishop Thomas Zinkula talks about his experiences confirming our diocese’s youths, and the ice-breaking talks with them before the confirmation Mass. This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA. Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Mattingly. All rights reserved. Published by NS Publications, 2325 James St., #11, Coralville, IA 5224...

Bishop Thomas Zinkula invites the people of the Diocese of Davenport to send their prayer intentions to him. This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA. Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Mattingly. All rights reserved. Published by NS Publications, 2325 James St., #11, Coralville, IA 52241. Email: nspinfo@newmansingers.com. Voic...

Bishop Zinkula shares with Catholic Messenger Conversations what changes he plans for his personal Lenten practices this year. This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA. Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Mattingly. All rights reserved. Published by NS Publications, 2325 James St., #11, Coralville, IA 52241. Email: nspinfo@newma...

Episode 18: Crisis the Capitol: where do we go from here? Bishop Thomas Zinkula shares his thoughts on rioting inside the “People’s House” and how people of faith ought to respond. This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA. Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Mattingly. All rights reserved. Published by NS Publications, 2325 Jame...

Bishop Thomas Zinkula talks with Catholic Messenger Conversations host Barb Arland-Fye about an opportunity to experience the love of Christ through a handful of others. This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA. Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Mattingly. All rights reserved. Published by NS Publications, 2325 James St., #11,...

Bishop Thomas Zinkula encourages discernment, civility in 2020 election. This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA. You can hear all are podcasts on your favorite podcast platform including Apple podcasts, iHeartmedia, TuneIn and more.

Bishop Thomas Zinkula talks Mass attendance, mask-wearing, social distancing, music and more in the time of COVID-19.