Catholic Views

Deacon Pat Derrington and his wife Jane join Catholic Views this week to share their experiences as a Catholic family and how Deacon Pat got his call to the diaconate. Join us to hear their story!

It’s the week of the launch of The Lourdes Center, formerly known as Catholic Family Services. Emily Leedom, executive director of the Lourdes Center, joins us to talk about this new and exciting endeavor.

Dr. Chris Burgwald guest hosts Catholic Views one more week. Chris Motz joins him to tell us what’s happening during the 2022 legislative session in Pierre and why Catholics should care about the political process.

Dr. Chris Burgwald guest hosts Catholic Views this week! He and Emily Leedom discuss ways to fight off the winter blues, something many of us struggle with at this time of year. Join us!

Fr. Kristopher Cowles is back to tell the story of how he got his call to become a priest. Hint: He was as surprised as the rest of us! It’s a great story from a wonderful priest of our diocese.

Fr. Scott Traynor is back on Catholic Views to talk about the Synod on Synodality and a survey that will give Catholics in the diocese a chance to be heard. It’s always an interesting conversation when Fr. Scott is here!

Fr. Scott Traynor and Dr. Chris Burgwald join Catholic Views to tell us how any Catholic in the diocese can develop a better prayer life, learn more about their faith, and become the missionary disciple God created them to be. Want to know how you can get involved? Listen to this week’s episode to find out!

Fr. Carlos and Br. Bryan from Pro Ecclesia Sancta visit the Catholic Views studio to tell us who they are, how they ended up in South Dakota, and what they’ll be doing in our diocese. These two men are full of faith and joy, so don’t miss this one!

Fr. Kristopher Cowles stops by the Catholic Views studios to chat about the challenges facing college students when it comes to their Catholic faith. He offers tips on how to walk with them, especially while they’re home for Christmas.

Bishop DeGrood finally returns to Catholic Views for a chat about Nazareth and the importance of keeping family life focused on the simplicity of the Holy Family. He also shares one of his favorite memories of Christmas from his childhood.

It's back! Last Collar Standing is only a month away, so Eric Gallagher joins Catholic Views to give us a preview of this year's competition. Last year's champ, Fr. Tony Klein, pops in to take on Renae in a friendly mock competition of lay vs. priest to get everyone ready for the big event! Don't miss this episode!

Fr. Tim Smith is back on Catholic Views this week to give us his vocations calling story. He's a talker, hold on to your seat.

It's been 25 years of Christmas at the Cathedral! Mark Conzemius & Dan Goeller stop by to give us a sneak peak at this year's performance and reminisce about the last 25 years. https://ccfesd.org/events/christmas-at-the-cathedral/

Chris Motz is back in the Catholic Views studio to talk about the Solemnity of Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. Where did this solemnity come from? You might be surprised to learn it has a bit to do with politics and a lot to do with secular culture. Join us to learn more about the final solemnity of the liturgical year.

A Catholic Views episode everyone needs to hear! Chancellor of the Diocese of Sioux Falls, Matt Althoff, joins us to discuss pastoral planning. Sounds boring right? Not only is it not boring, it's critical to every one of us in the diocese. Join us to learn why priest and parish planning matters to every Catholic.

Fr. Kevin O'Dell drops by Catholic Views for a casual conversation about rationalizing sin. Okay, maybe not casual, but definitely interesting and enlightening. Find out why we make excuses for our mistakes and how to stop doing it.

Fr. Jeff Norfolk returns to the Catholic Views studios to share his story of how he became a priest. There are a few surprises, so be sure to join us!

Fr. James Morgan shares his personal experiences of meeting Pope Saint John Paul II on several occasions. He's in the Catholic Views studio, so be sure to watch the video to see him dance the same jig he got JPII to dance at one of those illustrious meetings.

Father Tim Smith is back with Catholic Views to make his case for the importance of rural life in the Church. As always, he makes a pretty compelling case! Join us to hear about rural life and faith in our diocese.

Fr. Scott Traynor and Dr. Chris Burgwald join Catholic Views to share how people in the diocese are answering the bishop's call to live the diocesan vision. Are you answering that call in your life? Tune in to find out how to focus the desire on your heart and share the love of God with others.

Nick Michels, deputy state's attorney for Minnehaha County, stops by Catholic Views to discuss a case at the Supreme Court challenging Roe v. Wade. Does it have a chance of making real progress in the pro-life cause? Listen to find out what to pray for as the Court hears the case.

Sister Eileen and Sister Lynn stop by Catholic Views to tell us about the newest religious community in our diocese, Pro Ecclesia Sancta. These two women bring joyful energy to their work in promoting the vocation of holiness that we all share. Find out what they'll be doing to help young Catholics grow in faith.

Fr. Andy Young joins Catholic Views to talk about his time as a soldier and then a military chaplain in Afghanistan where he served military personnel of all faiths. He has an important message about the future of Afghanistan and how we can help military personnel in our own diocese after 20 years of war. This is an episode not to be missed.

Men, do you need a break from the busyness of life? An upcoming retreat at Broom Tree Retreat Center would be the perfect place to recharge your batteries and your faith. Ron Staebell and Pat McCabe join Catholic Views to talk about the Sioux Falls Area Men's Retreat coming up in October. Find out how St. Joseph, Terror of Demons, will help you face the challenges of life and stay on the right pat...

This week on Catholic Views, Heather Eichholz, director of the Marriage Tribunal for the diocese, visits with us about common misconceptions around what the Church teaches about divorce and annulments. What does the Church really teach about Communion after divorce? What about the legitimacy of the children? And will I be judged during the process? This is an episode packed with information and a...