Faith Into Action Podcast

In this episode, Bishop Ron Hicks sits down with Justin Reyes, the Director of Catechesis and Evangelization, to talk about what we can learn from the saints about their path to holiness and how they made and were made into disciples for Jesus Christ. The conversation includes a discussion of St. Oscar Romero, St. Francis Xavier, St. Augustine, St. Monica, St. Theresa of Avila, St. Mother Teresa,...

In this episode of the Faith Into Action podcast, Bishop Hicks shares the five-step process of being made and of making disciples. This process includes conversion, confession, communion, commission, and prayer. During the conversation with host, Justin Reyes, we also learn about the bishop's own personal experience of becoming a disciple, including the five years he spent serving orphaned ch...

In this episode, our host, Justin Reyes talks with Bishop Ron Hicks about his new pastoral letter, MAKE. MAKE is a call to action for the people of the Diocese of Joliet to make and be made into disciples for Jesus Christ.  In this episode, Bishop Hicks shares his vision of catechesis, evangelization and faith in action and invites listeners to fall deeper in knowing, loving and serving Jesus and...

It’s been an incredible year as we celebrated our 75th anniversary as a diocese. Bishop Hicks and Auxiliary Bishop Spies join the final episode of this special series to review the past year and what it means for the diocese moving forward.

Catholics have been putting their faith into action for 75 years in the Diocese of Joliet — and we have a lot to celebrate!  Fr. James Guarascio joins us to discuss the important Feast Days of All Saints and All Souls, celebrated in early November. Why do the saints matter? How do we find a patron saint? How do we continue to pray for our loved ones who have passed on from this life? Learn all thi...

Catholics have been putting their faith into action for 75 years in the Diocese of Joliet — and we have a lot to celebrate! During this month of Respect Life, Waterleaf Women's Center Executive Director Julie Garofalo joins us to discuss all the ways they support women during a pregnancy and beyond, as well as ways to be involved in Respect Life. Learn more about Waterleaf at https://waterlea...

Catholics have been putting their faith into action for 75 years in the Diocese of Joliet — and we have a lot to celebrate! In episode 11, we are joined by the 49ers! They are members of the original graduating 8th grade class when the Cathedral of St. Raymond became the Cathedral. Listen in on their joyful memories over the past 80 years and the implications for us today. This episode is one of a...

Catholics have been putting their faith into action for 75 years in the Diocese of Joliet — and we have a lot to celebrate!  In episode 10, Bishop Hicks celebrates his August birthday and reflects back on his past year as our shepherd within the Diocese of Joliet. This episode is one of a 14-part series being produced for our 75th Anniversary. New episodes are released on YouTube and podcast platf...

Catholics have been putting their faith into action for 75 years in the Diocese of Joliet — and we have a lot to celebrate! In episode 9, the summer interns serving at the diocese share their perspective on the young church, what makes a difference in reaching young people, and what they’ve learned in their internship. This episode is one of a 14-part series being produced for our 75th Anniversary...

Catholics have been putting their faith into action for 75 years in the Diocese of Joliet — and we have a lot to celebrate! In episode 8, Fr. Tom Paul shares some incredible facts about the diocese. Where did our Bishops come from? Which priest assisted the people in Bolivia on horseback? Which priests are pilots? Find out these answers and more!  This episode is one of 14-part series being produc...

Catholics have been putting their faith into action for 75 years in the Diocese of Joliet — and we have a lot to celebrate! In Episode 7, Justin Reyes sits down with Sr. Dominic Dybel and Fr. John Abulag to discuss their deep devotions to Mary, why the church has a long history of devotion to her, and how all Catholics can embrace a deeper relationship with Mary! More information on the Marian Rou...

Catholics have been putting their faith into action for 75 years in the Diocese of Joliet — and we have a lot to celebrate! In Episode 6, Michelle Dellinger sits down with Fr. Sunny Castillo and Fr. Matt Lamoureux to discuss veneration and pilgrimage to shrines and the positive impacts they can have on our minds, bodies, and spirits. They also discuss the four shrines located within our diocese:  ...

Catholics have been putting their faith into action for 75 years in the Diocese of Joliet — and we have a lot to celebrate!  In Episode 5, Justin Reyes sits down with Fr. Steven Borello, Director of Vocations, and Deacon Luis Ron, a seminarian in the diocese. Fr. Steve explains his role and how he helps others discern their call, and Deacon Luis shares his vocation story along with an invitation t...

Catholics have been putting their faith into action for 75 years in the Diocese of Joliet — and we have a lot to celebrate!  In Episode 4, Michelle Dellinger interviews Katie Golwacz, a parishioner at Church of the Holy Ghost in Wood Dale. Katie's story about her struggle to receive childhood sacraments in Yugoslavia following WWII is fascinating. She can give us all a new perspective about o...

Catholics have been putting their faith into action for 75 years in the Diocese of Joliet — and we have a lot to celebrate!  The focus of the third episode of the podcast is on the Holy Eucharist. Justin sits down with Fr. Gregor Gorsic, who gives a beautiful overview on the Church's teaching on the the source and summit of our faith: the celebration of the Eucharist.  LINKS Blessed Carlo’s w...

Catholics have been putting their faith into action for 75 years in the Diocese of Joliet — and we have a lot to celebrate!  The focus of the second episode of the podcast is on St. Francis Xavier — the patron of the diocese and a fascinating 16th-century saint who was one of our Church's greatest evangelists. Justin and Michelle will unveil 10 facts about St. Francis Xavier, including why he...

Catholics have been putting their faith into action for 75 years in the Diocese of Joliet — and we have a lot to celebrate!  This episode features Bishop Ron Hicks and Fr. Tom Paul, the chair of the 75th Anniversary committee, who share their excitement for the year-long celebration of the Diocese of Joliet's jubilee, highlighting many of the events and activities planned starting in November...

Learn more about how to welcome, embrace and minister to persons with disabilities with guests Madonna Wojtaszek-Healy and Renata Cichowicz. For more information, contact us .

Anna and Eric from the Legion of Mary share about the role Mary can play in evangelization, and why they "go out in pairs" to share God's love. More on the Legion of Mary at https://legionofmarychicago.org/

Elizabeth Kingsbury-Puscas didn't always look forward to running, but praying the rosary made it easier! This eventually led to her starting a chapter of SoulCore at her parish, St. Patrick's in Yorkville.  Learn more about this apostolate that promotes Marian devotion at https://soulcore.com .  And check out Hallow, a prayer and meditation app mentioned in the episode, at https://hallow...

Everyone needs community, and friendship is essential to growth in the spiritual life. Fr. Burke Masters and Katie Choudhary join us to discuss tangible ways parishes can grow in these areas so their parishioners can flourish. Email Katie for more info: kchoudhary@dioceseofjoliet.org .

Fr. Mark Bernhard joins us to share about his ministry to men, Fit Shepherds, and how this group is helping men live out their vocations through challenging workouts, fellowship and prayer. Learn more about Fit Shepherds at https://www.fitshepherds.org .  Fr. Mark currently serves as pastor of Notre Dame Parish in Clarendon Hills: https://notredameparish.org .