Everyday Holiness

Reflect back on 25 years of marriage with Josh and Stacey Noem, two Notre Dame graduates who have lived their vows through children, career changes, and the daily decisions that constitute a life of love together.

Journey with Sr. Gregory Healy, OSB, a Benedictine nun who has discovered God's calling in life through the beauty of music, the wonder of creation, and the holy example of others.

Cardinal Patrick D'Rozario, CSC begins season 9 as he tells us about his life as a religious priest, bishop, and cardinal. He also shares details of the holy life of Servant of God Theotonius Ganguly, CSC, who could be the first Notre Dame graduate canonized a Catholic saint.

For our final episode this season, we listen to Sister Michaela Martinez, OP, as she reflects on her call to religious life, God's fidelity to her, and how she finds joy in all things.

Hear the stories of Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers '88, a well-known Catholic speaker, author, and evangelist, who offers his perspective on discernment, forgiveness, prayer, and trusting in God's plan.

Dr. John Cavadini shares some of the hidden aspects of his vocation as a husband, father, and teacher, encouraging us to seek holiness in the ordinary, seemingly unremarkable moments of our lives.

Meet Kristin Yudt '00 and her daughter Jessica Davis '23, who share the remarkable story of two lives intertwined by love, faith, compassion, and the infusion of God's grace into the challenging situation of an unplanned pregnancy.

We listen this week to the heartfelt and moving stories of Natalie and Joe LaHood, as they describe their love for God and each other, finding joy in the midst of suffering, and a willingness to open their home and hearts to children with special needs.

We talk this week with Fr. Jim Bracke, CSC, Notre Dame Staff Chaplain, and he reflects on his more than 40 years in priestly ministry, his ongoing call to follow Christ in all things, and his outlook on life as he makes a significant transition towards retirement.

This season's first episode shares the journey of Meg Hunter-Kilmer '04, '06 M.T.S., an author, speaker, and itinerant missionary, who describes her understanding of God's radical love and what that has compelled her to do with her life.

Our final episode of the season features Bishop Bill Wack, CSC, as he tells us about his love of family and community, his initial vocation as a Holy Cross priest, and the unexpected call to serve as the bishop of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee.

We continue this season with guest Jessica Keating Floyd '13 M.Div. as she offers stories of struggle, conversion, and faithful discipleship, all while engaging her calling to champion and promote the Gospel of Life.

Meet Patrick and Margaret Manning, who discuss the relationships that have shaped their lives and marriage, the formation that has been central to their ongoing growth in faith, and how they have helped each other during times of loss and in the pursuit of holiness.

In our fourth episode, we join Gloria Purvis for a conversation about her many passions in life and faith, her zeal for living the Gospel at all times, and the challenges that we still face as a society to become united as children of God.

We walk with Will Peterson '14, '16 M.Ed. as he shares his many stories of pilgrimage, including as an educator, a husband, and the founder of a ministry called Modern Catholic Pilgrim.

Dr. Carol Latronica '77, Rector of Welsh Family Hall, provides insight into her life and work in student affairs, describing the intersection of faith, relationships, and sharing life with her students.

Our seventh season opens with Fr. John DeRiso, CSC, as he shares the stories of his life and priestly ministry assignments, including flourishing in parish life, opening a shrine in France, and serving as Director of Vocations for the Congregation of Holy Cross.

We close the season with Fr. Matt Kuczora, CSC, as he details his somewhat surprising discovery of a priestly and religious vocation, his various ministry placements, and his ongoing discernment of where God is calling him now.

Journey with Patrick Kearns '92 as he shares his life as a former Notre Dame student-athlete, a husband and father of five children, and a New York City funeral director, having lived and served through the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tami Schmitz, Associate Director of Pastoral Care in Campus Ministry, tells about her strong foundation of faith in Wisconsin, her formation alongside the Norbertines, and how she has ministered to Notre Dame students over the years.

Siblings Katie Broussard '04, '06 M.Ed. and Paul Mitchell '07 describe their love of Notre Dame, experiences with the Congregation of Holy Cross, and their creation of Sorin Starts a School: The Foundation of Notre Dame (cordepress.com/product/sorin-starts-a-school-hardcover), a children's book supporting the work of the Congregation in Bangladesh.

NASA Astronaut Col. Mike Hopkins provides us a glimpse of his life's many adventures, his development and growth in faith, and his perspective as someone who has twice been to space.

This week features Jan Schmitz Mathew, daughter of former professor and administrator Roger Schmitz, offering stories of her upbringing grounded in love, her father's struggle with ALS, and the hope that has sustained her family through it all.

For our first episode of the sixth season, meet Tierney Vrdolyak '18, '20 M.A. Theo. as she shares the foundation of her family's faith, her experiences in teaching and ministry, and her prayers as she prepares to enter the Sisters of Life.

Our final episode of the season features Fr. Kevin Grove, CSC, as he tells of his childhood on a farm, his discovery of a religious and priestly vocation, and his joy in teaching and sharing the faith.