Dead Friend Saints

It was so awesome to sit down with my good friend Father Sean Mulcare and record this episode for you guys. In this episode, we reflect on the life-long journey towards virtue and what we can gain from a friendship with Saint Augustine of Hippo. Saint Augustine is so well-known that it can be easy to forget that he was a human being who walked this earth just like us! I also loved getting to hear...

In addition to being the last royalty of the of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Blessed Karl and Servant of God Zita lived lives of incredible faithfulness, generosity and heroic virtue! Since this episode was recorded in 2022, Caitrin Bennett published her book mentioned in the episode! Please check out Holier Matrimony: Married Saints, Catholic Vows, and Sacramental Grace by Caitrin Bennett to hear...

We recorded this podcast during Advent but then ended up taking the Advent and Christmas season off from posting... Anyways! Here is an episode of my husband Sam and I reflecting on the life of Saint John the Baptist. Saint John was an absolute powerhouse of a man. He was the "GREATEST man born of a woman" in the words of the one and only Jesus Christ. We did not find words more powerful...

This is week, we are revisiting an episode which was recorded in 2021 with the Most Reverend Bernard A. Hebda who is the Archbishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. This episode was recorded in the year of Saint Joseph and focuses on what an incredible father, man, and role-model Saint Joseph is. I want to thank the Archbishop again for giving me the honor of this interview and for his faithful lead...

I was delighted to record this episode with the wonderful Father Andrie in appreciation for our mutual friend, Saint Thérèse of Lisieux! Father Andrie is the pastor at the parish of Saint Thérèse of Deephaven, MN. He expresses invaluable wisdom into Thérèse's little way and explains who she is as only a true friend can. In this episode, we talk about how she glorified God with her life and how...

Today we are revisiting an episode recorded in 2022 all about Saint Titus Brandsma! At the time of this recording, friend of the podcast, Father Wil Kratt was rapidly approaching his ordination to the diaconate. He is now a priest but listening to him speak about one of his favorite saints in this season of his life brought a smile to my face to remember. Saint Titus is a is a light of hope for th...

Today we are revisiting an episode recorded in 2022 all about Saint Titus Brandsma! At the time of this recording, friend of the podcast, Father Wil Kratt was rapidly approaching his ordination to the diaconate. He is now a priest but listening to him speak about one of his favorite saints in this season of his life brought a smile to my face to remember. Saint Titus is a is a light of hope for th...

Today we are revisiting an episode recorded in 2022 all about Venerable Teresita Quevedo featuring our guest, Sister Cause of Our Joy. Today's episode brings great inspiration for what it means to CLING to the heart of Jesus through Mary. Venerable Teresita is a powerful witness of unwavering devotion to Christ and how to be a vessel of light in the world. I want to give a huge thank you to Si...

As our first episode back, I though there could be no better guest than my husband! In this episode, we talk about one of our newest Saints in the cloud of witnesses. Saint Bartolo Longo was declared a Saint on October 19th 2025 by Pope Leo XIV. Find more about Saint Bartolo on our website and at the references listed below. Saint Bartolo Longo, Pray for us! Resources: 15 Saturdays Devotion Domini...

If you are new to Dead Friend Saints, let me introduce myself. I am Claire Hagen and I love getting to know the Catholic saints in my journey to grow closer to Jesus Christ. Join me as we explore the humanity and holiness of our Dead Friends in heaven. If you listened to my podcast before I took a break, WE'RE BACK, BABY! Learn more and get in touch with me at deadfriendsaints.com