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Send us Fan Mail In response to the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk—a 31-year-old husband, father, and outspoken man of faith—we’re highlighting an important cultural and spiritual moment. Bishop Joseph Strickland's letter, “When Catholics Look Outside the Church for Heroes,” addresses the deep longing among Catholics for clarity, courage, and conviction in leadership. To further explore...

Send us Fan Mail Join Nicole Swannack as she shares with you things at the Vatican. The Vatican has an observatory? Kids! Your challenge for this week is -   Memorize the Bible Verse: The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky proclaims His handiwork. Psalm 19:1 Find one night this week to look at the moon and the stars, and thank God for His handiwork! Would you like a 2025 Fall Passport s...

Send us Fan Mail It was such a joy to be on-site, surrounded by the people who are living, leading, and loving the mission of Catholic Campus Ministry — or CCM — right here in the heart of Raleigh. I spoke with Fr. Rolczynski; Dani Irving, the Development Director of CCM; and a couple of amazing students who are active in the ministry, Blake and Denny. We talked about what CCM is, the impact it’s...

Send us Fan Mail Join Nicole Swannack as she shares with you things at the Vatican. Who was Michelangelo and why was he at the Vatican? Kids! Your challenge for this week is -   Michelangelo was a devout Catholic and created art to glorify and worship God. This week, create your own art to glorify God by drawing a picture of Heaven. Draw what you think Heaven will look like! Would you like a 2025...

Send us Fan Mail We’re exploring a topic that is both rich in tradition and deeply relevant to the spiritual challenges we face today: the power of the Rosary, the role of Our Lady, and how Marian devotion helps us navigate these times with faith, peace, and purpose. Joining us in the studio is Fr. Tim Meares , a devoted pastor, a faithful son of Mary, and a shepherd committed to helping others gr...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Father Bill John Acosta - Pastor of St. Catherine's in Wake Forest North Carolina.   Original Air date of:  November 17, 2022. Listen Online or listen to past shows at divinemercyradio.org/listen Or Download our app from your app store - Search DivineMercyRadioNC https://divinemercyradio.org

Send us Fan Mail Join Nicole Swannack as she shares with you things you might not have known The Ancient Necropolis. Kids! Your challenge for this week is -   Just as significant church figures are buried in the Necropolis, many of our significant community and family members are buried in local cemeteries and columbariums. Visit a columbarium or cemetery this week and pray for the holy souls in p...

Send us Fan Mail Saints in the Making , our monthly saint segment here on FaithWorks. We'll dive into the lives of saints who inspire us to live with purpose, faith, and love. Each month, we’ll highlight saints whose feast days fall within the month, exploring their incredible stories, virtues, and the lessons they offer for our own lives. For this episode, we reflect on St. Faustina Kowalska...

Send us Fan Mail Wonderful discussion with local Catholic physician, Dr. Patrick O'Connell, about end-of-life care from a Catholic perspective—how we can approach serious illness, suffering, and medical decisions with faith and clarity. Listen Online at divinemercyradio.org/listen Or Download our app from your app store - Search DivineMercyRadioNC Show sponsored by Thales College. https://www...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Father John Curran - pastor at NC State CCM in Raleigh, North Carolina.    Original Air Date:  Sept 15, 2022. Listen Online or listen to past shows at divinemercyradio.org/listen Or Download our app from your app store - Search DivineMercyRadioNC https://divinemercyradio.org

Send us Fan Mail Join Nicole Swannack as she shares with you things you might not have known about Pope Leo XIV Kids! Your challenge for this week is -   Challenge: Pray for the Pope every day this week! Would you like a 2025 Fall Passport sent to your child? Register Here! Would you like your child to receive our Divine Mercy Kids Kit for FREE? sign up for the quarterly kit at https://www.divinem...

Send us Fan Mail For this episode, I was joined by a group of incredible students from Cardinal Gibbons High School who recently traveled all the way to Rome to attend the Jubilee of Youth — a powerful gathering of young Catholics from around the world. It was so exciting to hear about their journey, their experiences, and how this pilgrimage has impacted their faith. Wow! Listen Online at divinem...

Send us Fan Mail Join Nicole Swannack as she shares with you things you might not have known about The Papal Menagerie Kids! Your challenge for this week is - Challenge: Many different animals have lived in the Vatican, and many different animals live in your neighborhood too. Take a walk with your family and discover the menagerie of wildlife around you! Would you like a 2025 Fall Passport sent t...

Send us Fan Mail Interview with Mr. Bob Luddy - someone who’s made a profound impact both in the business world and in education. Bob Luddy is a successful entrepreneur, founder of Thales Academy and the Franklin Academy, and a passionate advocate for truth, virtue, and moral formation. We discussed his powerful new book, Seeking Wisdom: The Road to Prosperity —a practical and philosophical guide...

Send us Fan Mail Join host Dale Dawson on this special episode of the Vocation Voices podcast as he sits down with Austin Faur , a Raleigh native, to discuss his remarkable journey to finding his vocation. Austin shares his story of growing up in Raleigh, surrounded by strong faith communities at his home parish and Catholic high school. These early influences provided him with solid examples of a...

Send us Fan Mail Join Nicole Swannack as she shares with you things you might not have known about The Papacy. Kids! Your challenge for this week is - The Pope is the leader of the Catholic Church, elected during the Papal Conclave. Who is the elected leader of your town? Find out the name of your town’s mayor and prayer for him or her by name. Would you like a 2025 Fall Passport sent to your chil...

Send us Fan Mail Saints in the Making , our monthly saint segment here on FaithWorks. We'll dive into the lives of saints who inspire us to live with purpose, faith, and love. Each month, we’ll highlight saints whose feast days fall within the month, exploring their incredible stories, virtues, and the lessons they offer for our own lives. In this episode of Saints in the Making, we’re turnin...

Send us Fan Mail Join Keith, Ken, Chris, George, and Tom for an uplifting conversation about making time for God in the middle of everyday life. With stories from different seasons of life, these five men share how Scripture, Bible studies, and parish programs have deepened their faith and strengthened their relationship with God and those of their fellow community of believers. This episode is a...

Send us Fan Mail Join Nicole Swannack as she gives you an overview and introduction to this quarter's theme. All things Vatican City and our new Pope Leo XIV. Kids! Your challenge for this week is - With the help of an adult, spend a few minutes learning about the Vatican. You can re-listen to this episode, read a book, or visit the Vatican website at Vatican. Va. Would you like a 2025 Fall P...

Send us Fan Mail Bill and Michelle Wolf, a local couple, share their powerful journey of faith through illness, suffering, and spiritual renewal. From discerning the priesthood and pursuing adoption, to surviving multiple surgeries and discovering the power of prayer in their marriage, their story is a moving testimony of how God meets us in our most difficult moments. Listen Online to this show o...

Send us Fan Mail Next on Meet the Priest, meet Father Daniel Rolczynski - Associate Chaplain of Catholic Campus Ministry at NC State University. He's wrapping up his first year serving students in Raleigh after eight years of ministry in Mexico. Hear how this dynamic young priest is connecting faith and campus life, what it's been like to return to the United States and yes, how tacos an...

Send us Fan Mail Join Nicole Swannack as she shares with you all about the Miraculous Mysteries around the world. This week's episode is about the Loreto Staircase, United States of America Kids! Your challenge for this week is - Fill in the Passport Page for Episode 105 and take a walk in your neighborhood and find the miracles of God all around you! Would you like a 2025 Summer Passport sen...

Send us Fan Mail Tommy Tighe, is a licensed marriage and family therapist, Catholic husband, and father of four living in the San Francisco Bay Area. He’s the creator and host of the Saint Dymphna’s Playbook podcast and co-host of Repent and Submit on CatholicTV. Tommy is also the author of several faith-centered works, and during this interview we’ll be talking with him about his latest book, St....

Send us Fan Mail Join Nicole Swannack as she shares with you all about the Miraculous Mysteries around the world. This week's episode is about the Bell at Rocamadour, France Kids! Your challenge for this week is - Fill in the Passport Page for Episode 104 and take a walk in your neighborhood and find the miracles of God all around you! Would you like a 2025 Summer Passport sent to your child?...

Send us Fan Mail Join Nicole Swannack as she shares with you all about the Miraculous Mysteries around the world. This week's episode is about Mary's house in Loretto, Italy. Kids! Your challenge for this week is - Fill in the Passport Page for Episode 103 and take a walk in your neighborhood and find the miracles of God all around you! Would you like a 2025 Summer Passport sent to your...