Catholic Views

You might recognize our guest this week from past years of co-hosting the show Ignition. No cameras back then, so now we get to see Fr. Andrew Dickinson, Pastor of St. Mary and Sacred Heart Parishes in Aberdeen, SD go in depth with the Corporal Works of Mercy.

We sit down and visit with our newest member of the Catholic Foundation for Eastern South Dakota. Cameo Anders is the Director of Estate Planning who specializes in helping people plan their future, or thereafter, based on what their faith is guiding them to do. 

Our favorite priest joins us today to dive into the topic of the Assumption of Mary. Fr. Brian Eckrich dives deep into the dogma of Mary, the Assumption, the new Eve, and how excited he is to be in a small rural parishes now days.

Deacon Bill Radio joined Catholic Views to talk about a little known memorial fund called the Angel Lee Cronin Fund for families who have lost a pre-born or newborn child. He also talked about the three states of the Church. We are the Church Militant! Tune in to find out more.

He may be gone, but he'll be back. Before he left we sat down with Monsignor Charles Mangan to talk about how he got here, and the many places he has been, and going.

We are joined in the studio this week with Fr. Jeff Norfolk and Mo Irvine, who both work in the office of prison ministry for the diocese. They have some fascinating stories and incite into the lives of people who are in need of the church to help them through some difficult times in their lives.

It's the classic story of 1 second left on the clock and we have to make the field goal to win the Homecoming Game! Fr. Shaun recounts his path to the priesthood which was a journey he shared with a twin brother.... almost the whole way.

Meet Robyn Bruggeman, she's living lit... liturgically that is. If you are not following nor have seen her on Instagram (@divine9livinglit), this is a great way to be introduced to her family's way of living, and how it can better empower your family to live a life of Christ.

Why do we celebrate the birth of Saint John the Baptist? Monsignor Charles Mangan joins us by phone on the day of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist, before he heads off to his assignment in Maryland as a Spiritual Director and Faculty Member at Mount St. Mary's Seminary.

The third of the newly ordained, Fr. Scott Miller, stops by to tell us a very entertaining story on whether or not his jump shot dictated his career path, as well as the numerous priests that could see that he was made for the priesthood.

Fresh from his priestly ordination, Fr. Jacob Doty makes his debut appearance on Catholic Views to talk about his ordination experience, and how he found his way to the priesthood.

Fr. Shaun Haggerty explains to us the importance of Fathers in the family as we begin the week leading up to this years Father's Day. They are the spiritual fathers of the family, and we find Fr. Shaun's family was a perfect example.

Dr. Chris Burgwald, Director of Discipleship Formation, joins us to talk about how to think well... or what is thinking well. A very philosophical episode this week which examines our thought process and how we engage with reality as it is.

Deacon Jeffrey Schulte is about to, or has gone through (depending on when you listen to this) some changes this week. He is, or will be, Fr. Jeffrey Schulte, along with 2 other deacons, who we will get a chance to visit with in the upcoming weeks. Tune in to hear the story of Fr. Schulte's formation from the origins of Orient, SD to Brookings and beyond.

The Story of Fr. Andrew Young​ He's a military man, and he's a Kernel (and a General). Well, a former Mitchell Kernel that is, and the new Vicar General for the Diocese. Meet Fr. Andrew Young, who recently returned home from deployment as a chaplain for multiple branches of the military. Join us to listen to his story of faith formation and how he landed where he is today.  There's a Pen...

How is the Church Holy When People are Sinners? Dr. Chris in this episode discusses how the "spirit glue" has kept the frame of this house (the Church) together through the centuries. As the Pope told Napoleon in the 19th century, "We (the bishops, cardinals and popes) have been trying to destroy the Church for the last 18 centuries, we failed. What makes you think that you can succeed?"

It's hard to believe Mother's Day is already upon us. Jan Fetrel and her daughter Miranda Ochocki join us to talk about motherhood, and how they've cultivated their relationship through their faith.

Fr. Jordan Samson, who is the Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Sioux Falls joins us this week to talk about the upcoming Diaconate and Priesthood Ordinations which are coming up at the end of the month. He will also give us some insight into some changes in the Vocations office as well as some new ways the diocese is keeping the priestly life healthy, happy and holy!

With Fr. Brian Eckrich roaming around the halls of the diocesan pastoral center for 1 more week before his move to Dell Rapids, we snag him one last time to tell us about his priestly origin story.

You'll find it's hard to get a camping spot in South Dakota this summer. If you are here and just happen to be looking for one, you are in luck! Broom Tree is hosting an all inclusive Family Camp June 21-24, directed by Sean and Jen Dalton, as well as Fr. Scott Traynor. Go to broom-tree.org for more information on how to register. 

A bit of a heavy topic this week as we recognize April as child abuse prevention month. Alison Conemac, the Director of the Safe Environment program for the Diocese of Sioux Falls joins us to talk about how the diocese is working to help the prevention of such abuse through resources offered to parishes and individuals.

It is the holiest of Sundays, not because our guest is a priest, but it's EASTER! Fr. Brian Eckrich, parochial vicar of the Cathedral of Saint Joseph joins us to discuss this holy season, particularly Holy Saturday. WHY IS IT SO LONG?

Dr. Chris Burgwald and Eric Gallagher join Catholic Views this week to talk about the Bishop's vision and mission for the diocese.

He's back! Fr. Scott Traynor is with us again this week on Catholic Views to talk about himself, his faith journey and his call to the priesthood. Stick around and hear about the conversation he had with Jesus in a janitor's closet... of all places.

Dylan Reinhardt, Team director for Focus on the campus of SDSU joins us this week to talk about his life as a missionary and his own faith journey. Take a deep breath... he's got a lot of energy!