Epiphany

Vanessa previews today’s guests/topics and introduces a Lenten Challenge to “share your story” with others. Get full access to Epiphany at epiphanyradio.substack.com/subscribe

Now in its second decade of ministry, Amazing Parish has released Rebuild My Church: A Call for Renewal , a white paper outlining six principles at the heart of the Church’s mission and challenging parish leaders to intentionally shape their culture for evangelization. Born from more than a decade of collaboration and coaching with pastors and their teams, it captures the practices and insights gu...

Adoring Jesus Perpetually Is ‘Good for Your Soul,’ Says 93-Year-Old Adorer Patti Armstrong is an award-winning journalist and was managing editor and co-author of the bestselling Amazing Grace Series. Her latest books are the humorous and inspirational second-edition Dear God, I Don’t Get It, Dear God, You Can’t Be Serious!, What Would Monica Do? and Holy Hacks . Patti worked in social work and pu...

Vanessa previews today’s guests and topics and talks about the Feast of St. Joseph. Get full access to Epiphany at epiphanyradio.substack.com/subscribe

Andrew Daub is Co-founder and Executive Director of Team Iron Will . Catherine Daub is the other Co-founder and their Director of Family Support and Advocacy. Team Iron Will is led by Andrew and Catherine Daub —parents of eight children, including their youngest son, Will, whose birth and medical journey ignited a nationwide movement of hope and advocacy. Catherine brings a background in family mi...

Tammy Junker is the Director of Discipleship at St. John the Evangelist in Fenton . She writes: “I am passionate about the Catholic faith, Sacraments, Scriptures and Tradition. I believe it is vitally important in my gifts of leadership and teaching “to help form Christ in the lives of others” (St. John Paul II). Growing up on a farm taught me responsibility for a job well done. My spiritual growt...

Vanessa talks about St. Cyril of Jerusalem, whose feast day is today. She also previews the upcoming interviews and shares a brief commentary: What mat have you been lying on for far too long? And what step is Jesus inviting you to take today? Get full access to Epiphany at epiphanyradio.substack.com/subscribe

EWTN News recently aired a piece “Exploring Detroit’s Eastern Catholic Community and Its Ancient Traditions.” Dr. Adhid Miri was featured and he joins Vanessa to discuss it today! View the segment here: Dr. Adhid Miri is former professor of Chemistry and cultural consultant with diverse professional experiences in Iraq, England & the United States. Born in Baghdad, Iraq in 1948 and since arriving...

EWTN News recently aired a piece “Exploring Detroit’s Eastern Catholic Community and Its Ancient Traditions.” Fr. Chris Nahra was featured and he joins Vanessa to discuss it today! View the segment here: Fr. Chris Nahra serves as Associate Pastor at St. Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church in Clinton Township. Get full access to Epiphany at epiphanyradio.substack.com/subscribe

Fr. Dan Dixon is speaking March 19th at St. John’s Resort in Plymouth. HIs topic will be: “Young People and the Church’s Hope-Filled Future.” Vanessa recently spoke with Fr. Dan on March 5th and you can revisit that interview here . Event details here . Jack Krasula , President of Trustinus, LLC, is formerly the founder, CEO and President of Decision Consultants, Inc. (DCI), the largest privately...

Social media poses potentially serious risks for youth, especially since it was not originally designed for them. So how can this be fixed? Some countries have implemented or are considering social media bans for youth, like Indonesia, Australia, Germany, and Canada. Solutions to protect children online are varied, and Congress has yet to pass legislation such as the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA)...

Fr. James Conlon is the Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Ann Arbor. Born in the Republic of Ireland, Fr. James completed his seminary studies in Ireland and in the USA. Having completed his philosophical studies at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth, Fr. James continued his theological studies at the Milltown Institute of Theology in Dublin, an institute run under the auspices o...

Rising from the Ashes will take place at Huntington Place in Detroit on July 22, welcoming Catholics from across the Archdiocese of Detroit. The day will feature keynotes by Bishop Daniel E. Flores of Brownsville, Texas, Sr. Josephine Gartrett, CSFN, Fr. John Riccardo and Jeff Cavins, along with an evening concert by Matt Maher. A Eucharistic procession — potentially the largest in the archdiocese...

Regardless of your place on life’s journey, FORGE is committed to meeting you where you’re at … then taking you further than you thought possible. FORGE exists to build men, marriages, and families that are fully alive! By showing the radiance of fathers and families, we illuminate the radiance of He who is life itself: Jesus Christ. Click here for the website! Dr. John Bishop is the founder and E...

Discover the ‘Why and How’ of enabling your Catholic school to become an educationally inclusive place that welcomes students of all learning abilities, helping them join the next generation of disciples. The conference begins with registration and breakfast at 8 am, followed by dynamic morning and afternoon sessions and networking opportunities, designed to inspire and inform pastors, school head...

Join us for an Entering Canaan Day Retreat; a confidential day to help you take the next steps towards Hope and Healing. Experience God’s mercy and tenderness for you. Location will be provided upon registration. Call for more information. $25 cost covers the day from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Metro Detroit. Sign up options:Project Rachel: projectrachel@aod.org or call/text 313-237-5929Mary Lockwo...

Father’s most recent book is “ Thorns Have Roses: The Meaning of Your Suffering .” He also speaks with Vanessa about addiction and recovery. Touched by the grace of God when he was 19 years old, Fr. Cedric Pisegna surrendered his life to Jesus and had a life changing experience. Filled with the Holy Spirit, he desired to make a difference in people’s lives. Fr. Cedric dedicated his life to God as...

Fr. Bob Johnson was born on Our Lady of the Rosary’s Feast Day, October 7th, 1963 in Dearborn Heights, Michigan to Robert and Julia Johnson. Along with his brother, Bill, he attended St. Sebastian Catholic Grade School, followed by Divine Word High School, Perrysburg, Ohio, run by the Society of the Divine Word. Fr. Bob studied at Divine Word College, Epworth, Iowa, and Nanzan University in Nagoya...

The Newman Guide seal is the hallmark of faithful Catholic education. For the first time, The Newman Guide is recommending elementary schools, secondary schools, and graduate programs in addition to colleges. Families seeking faithful Catholic education can now order the 2025-26 edition in digest-sized print format or request the free digital e-book version . Kelly Salomon is the Vice President of...

In 1925, the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament commissioned Casavant Frères—one of North America’s finest and most respected organ builders—to create an instrument worthy of Detroit’s mother church. The result was a beautifully crafted pipe organ whose tonal design reflects the artistry and liturgical ideals of its time: warm foundations, expressive color stops, and a noble principal chorus...

Deacon Aaron Poyer has been with Most Holy Trinity and the Basilica of Ste. Anne since July 2023. He previously served at Corpus Christi in Detroit since his ordination in 2019. Deacon Aaron is a retired law enforcement officer of 35 years. After his retirement, he accepted a position with the Archdiocese of Detroit serving as Delegate for Consecrated Life & Priestly Mission. He and his wife Julie...

This workshop invites couples to grow in self-knowledge, virtue, and deeper communion with one another and with Christ at the center of their marriage. It is happening the evenings of March 12 and 26. Click here for more information . Rose Wingfield is a Catholic Mindset and Temperaments Coach with 40+ years experience in in marriage preparation, enrichment, and restoration. Along with her late hu...

This faith adventure takes you into the deep through raw, personal testimony, lessons learned, Catholic scripture applications, self-reflection questions, contemporary Christian song suggestions, prayer and more! Disciple-SHE is a powerful tool for spiritual growth in evangelization for both individuals and Bible study groups alike; simple enough for the Christian curious; deep enough for ministry...

Daniel joins Vanessa each month to look at important stories that have been featured on the Detroit Catholic website. Daniel Meloy – News Reporter for the Detroit Catholic We plan to look over these stories today: Kateri Institute sparks interest in Catholic intellectual life at University of Michigan https://www.detroitcatholic.com/news/kateri-institute-sparks-interest-in-catholic-intellectual-li...

Admission is free! The Rosary begins at 6:30 pm and Fr. Dan will start at 7:00. St. John’s Resort44045 Five Mile RdPlymouth, MI 48170 University of Detroit Jesuit High School alum returns as school’s next president Fr. Dan Dixon, SJ, has just been named the 31st President of the University of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy. Fr. Dixon has been the Parochial Vicar of St. Mary Student Parish in...