Catholic Views

The much better half of the Burgwalds, Germaine Burgwald, joins us to tell us who wears the pants... no.... to talk about the Domestic church, and how her Catholic family is living the faith.

A "Most Reverent" Year in Review. Bishop Donald DeGrood joins us to reminisce about his first full year as a bishop, and what he is looking forward to in the coming years.

Our Lenten Journey is just beginning. Abigail Budan and Fr. James Morgan from the Cathedral of Saint Joseph join us to talk about the importance of confession. Why, how much, when.

Begin the suffering.... the season of Lent is 'fast' upon us! Not so fast says Fr. Scott Traynor who is in the studio to talk about Lent, and why it should not be seen as a season of doom and gloom ... but it's a great pilgrimage of preparation for the central saving mysteries of our faith.

It's our annual show about our annual appeal! Join Mike Bannwarth and Fr. Scott Traynor as they walk us through what the Catholic Family Sharing Appeal is all about and why it is so fundamentally important for our diocese.

Deacon Tim and Julie Dickes join us on Catholic Views to talk about their love for the Church, Tim's call to the diaconate, and their shared passion for prison ministry.

It's a curse, and it's a gift. It may have even brought you here. Dawn Wolf, Director of Information Services for the diocese chats with us this week about SOCIAL MEDIA.

Must I, may I. Two very important questions that have been raised in recent months regarding the COVID19 vaccinations. Chris Motz, Director of the South Dakota Catholic Conference, and our in house theologian Dr. Chris Burgwald, sit down and discuss why these questions are critical when it comes to choosing or taking a vaccination.

Tis the last weekend of Christmas, and all through the house... Last Collar Standing teams are ready... who will be voted out? Meet some of this weekends competitors for the Survivor like challenge, Last Collar Standing.

It's a new year!!!!! And a new episode of .... ok... well, it's a rerun of a previous episode, you'll have to tune in to see which one... but a new Biblical Bites with Dr. B.

Fr. Chuck Cimpl, the Vicar General for the diocese and pastor of Holy Spirit Parish in Sioux Falls, joins us this week on Catholic Views. What's a Vicar General do? Got me... let's tune in to find out.

It's the Catholic Views Christmas Special with the Diocesan Communications Office, filled with trivia, fun facts, story telling, and oh yes... cats!

The loss of a loved one can be heavy at times, especially during the holiday season. Katelynn Beldin and Emily Leedom from Catholic Family Services are with us this week to talk about ways to cope with grief and how you can reach out for help.

December 8th is the Feast Day of the Immaculate Conception… also a holy day of obligation for those of you who thought you had other plans at lunch or right after work… We talk with our resident Mary expert, none other than Monsignor Charles Mangan on the significance of this feast day.

Think you’re fired up about the upcoming Advent Season? Think again, this guy has been “waiting” all year we think. Join us as we visit with Fr. Tim Smith, pastor of Holy Cross in Ipswich.

Bishop DeGrood joins us for our Thanksgiving Week program. We visit with Bishop about gratitude, and ways that we can be more grateful for the gifts God has given us in our lives. Also, coming to you from the bunker of the close contact quarantine hideout, Dr. Chris discusses the meaning of Christ, the King of the Universe! Yes, he is King of the whole thing!

Fr. Tyler Mattson joins us on Catholic Views this week to talk about his work with the Newman Center Community in the Sioux Falls area, as well as his personal calling story and advice for anyone who may feel what he did.

Do you want to hear a story?…. Deacon Thane Barnier and wife JoAnne join us in studio this week to tell us the story of Deacon Thane’s calling and formation. It’s a good one!

It’s the Election Episode! Chris Motz, Executive Director of the South Dakota Catholic Conference joins us to discuss the issues coming up for voters this week. Warning… politics involved!