Practicing Catholic Show

In May, Pope Francis named Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Williams the co-adjutor Bishop of Camden, New Jersey. So, what does that really mean, has he moved to “Jersey” yet, and what has he already learned about the people of his new diocese? So many questions! Producer Kayla Mayer got those answers and more from co-adjutor Bishop Williams. Like what you're hearing? Leave us a review, subscribe, and...

Wedding season is here. Time to dust-off the old album and check-out your – or your parents’ - clothing and hair-do disasters. More importantly, it’s time to talk about marriage. For a unique perspective on the sacrament of matrimony, host Patrick Conley talks with Katzie and Ben Nelson – a Catholic couple that works together as wedding photographers. Learn more about Katzie and Ben and see their...

This year’s Rural Life Sunday is hosted by a priest with deeply rural roots. Fr. Michael Miller joins producer Kayla Mayer to talk about what country living has meant to him and his ministry.  Learn more about Rural Life Sunday and how to attend. Like what you're hearing? Leave us a review, subscribe, and follow us on social media @practicingcatholicshow! Direct social media links: Instagram F...

As Practicing Catholics, we all experience the power of the Eucharist each time we receive Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. One little boy is a walking testimony of that power. After receiving his first Holy Communion, Joshua Dahlberg experienced an amazing healing. His mother, Jessica Dahlberg, joined us on Practicing Catholic to tell us the story of that healing and update us on how Joshua is doi...

It was a hit during its original run and now it’s back - “Catholic Young Adults: The Musical". Joining host Patrick Conley to talk about the show and Missed the Boat Theatre are Sam Vargo, Executive Director for Missed the Boat Theatre, and Ben Stefonowicz, playing Vianney in this revival of the show. Buy tickets and learn more about Missed the Boat Theatre . Like what you're hearing? Lea...

In a special extended episode of Practicing Catholic, host Patrick Conley sits down with Jason Adkins, the executive director of Minnesota Catholic Conference, the public policy voice of the Catholic Church in Minnesota. They walk through key topics that were discussed in this year's state legislative session, including the Equal Rights Amendment, physician-assisted suicide, and religious exem...

How fitting that the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage was in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis the same week leading up to the feast of the Visitation! This feast can be thought of as the first Eucharistic pilgrimage – Mary traveling with Jesus in her womb to visit her cousin Elizabeth. Joining host Patrick Conley to talk about this feast, is Father Van Sloun, Director of Clergy Personn...

On May 13, 2016, Archbishop Hebda was installed as the shepherd of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. What a day it was and what a gift Archbishop continues to be to this local Church!   Archbishop is back for his monthly visit to Practicing Catholic, joining producer Kayla Mayer to talk about his guiding us for 8 years and the news of Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Williams heading to the ea...

If you’ve ever gone looking for a First Communion or Confirmation gift, a card congratulating a new deacon or priest on his ordination, or maybe Church supplies like lector guides, altar candles, or vestments - you’ve likely entered St. Patrick’s Guild on Randolph Avenue in Saint Paul. They’ve been providing all sorts of Catholic goods for 75 years, and now, they're celebrating and want to sha...

This Archdiocese is home to many amazing ministries helping build up our local, national, and international Church. And one of them is NET Ministries. Recently, NET Ministries was assigned its very own chaplain, Fr. Chad VanHoose, currently the pastor at St. Jude of the Lake. Fr. VanHoose joined host Patrick Conley to talk about NET Ministries and his new role there. Learn more about how NET Minis...

“Being in the world but not of it”. As a Practicing Catholic, you’ve likely heard this phrase before. And it’s a lot easier said than done – especially with the amount of technological advances in our modern world. Joining producer Kayla Mayer to help us unpack what this means for modern Catholics and how we can better live this out, is Auxiliary Bishop Michael Izen, back for a monthly bishops&#39...

Even in 2024, mental health is a stigmatized yet incredibly important area of wellbeing. After the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re still recovering from the loss of personal interaction and for many people, the loss of loved ones. Producer Kayla Mayer was joined by Rebecca Brubaker, founder and CEO of The Elijah Institute, to talk about a Catholic effort to meet the mental health needs and improve access...

Over the past month-and-a-half we’ve gotten to know each of our soon-to-be priests, and this week, we’re wrapping up our Countdown to Ordination series. Producer Kayla Mayer chats with Deacon Chris Yanta and Deacon Hjalmar Gudjonsson about their vocation journeys and how they're feeling in these final days before ordination. Like what you're hearing? Leave us a review, subscribe, and follo...

As Practicing Catholics, we're always so grateful that the Catholic Church embraces the “transcendentals” of the True, the Good and Beautiful. Producer Kayla Mayer was joined by local Catholic artist Jenny Keller, who will be part of this year’s Art-A-Whirl at St. Clement's in Northeast Minneapolis. Prefer to watch? Find the full interview with Jenny on our YouTube channel ! Find more JK C...

What do you know about Our Lady of Fatima? The anniversary of the apparition of Our Lady of Fatima is May 13, and is known as the day where Our Blessed Mother appeared to three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal all the way back in 1917. We sure can learn a lot from these children and the words Our Lady spoke to them. Joining host Patrick Conley to share more about this unique apparition is Bar...

Hopefully you’ve been praying for the 13 men who will be ordained for the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis on May 25th at the Cathedral of St. Paul. I’m so grateful that we’ve spent the past month interviewing the men who will soon be serving in our parishes, schools and elsewhere.   Today, we’re getting to know Deacon Derek Gilde and Deacon Alexander Rasset.   Like wha...

One of the big stories of the past few months has been the loaning of three members of the Companions of Christ to serve the Diocese of Crookston. One of those Companions is Fr. David Blume, who’s been serving as the Director of Vocations. We spoke with Father Blume shortly after the announcement and today, we’re speaking with the man who’ll be serving as the new Vocations Director beginning this...

Are you part of a small group? If so, you’re helping make Archbishop Hebda’s vision for the Archdiocese a reality. The focus on small groups is directly from the Archdiocesan Synod process and the focus of year one of the archbishop’s pastoral letter. Year 2 begins in July and plans for it were just unveiled at a pretty big event on April 26th. Here to talk about the event and what you need to kno...

Hopefully, you’ve all been praying for the thirteen men who are in their final preparations to be ordained for the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis on May 25th. Joining producer Kayla Mayer in this week’s Countdown to Ordination are Deacons Frankie Floeder and Phil Conklin. Like what you're hearing? Leave us a review, subscribe, and follow us on social media @practi...

A documentary film is premiering in the archdiocese about a program run by Catholic Charities Twin Cities that aims to help people who are living with chronic alcohol addiction. Mike Rios-Keating from Catholic Charities Twin Cities is back on the show with producer Kayla Mayer to talk about how the program works and why it’s controversial. If you or a loved one might benefit from a program like th...

Don’t be surprised to hear Archbishop Hebda singing “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" in the next month. As you might guess, bishops LOVE when they get to ordain men to the priesthood for their diocese, and this year, there are 13 men! Archbishop Hebda joins producer Kayla Mayer to chat about the excitement in the air at ordination and reflect on his own priestly ordination. Like wha...

We are just about a month away from the priestly ordination of 13 men. Mark your calendars to be at the Cathedral of Saint Paul at 10am on Saturday, May 25th. Pro tip: get there early. Just saying. Joining host Patrick Conley to continue our Countdown to Ordination series - Deacons Michael Maloney and Joseph Wappes - all the way from Rome. Like what you're hearing? Leave us a review, subscribe...

His name may be a challenge for some to pronounce, but after 44 years as a priest of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, Fr. Michael Skluzáček is a household name and chances are pretty good that many of us have benefitted in some way from his priesthood. That’s because – in addition to his serving at many parishes over the decades - his most recent role has found him directing pastoral...

With Fr. Michael Skluzáček retiring from his role as Director of Pastoral Formation at the Saint Paul Seminary, we took the chance to get to know his replacement. Host Patrick Conley sat down with Fr. Brian Gross, a priest of the Diocese of Bismarck – who will be replacing Fr. Skluzáček at SPS.   Plus, make sure to listen to Patrick's conversation with Fr. Skluzáček for a reflection on his 44...

In just over a month, the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis will have 13 new priests. God is so generous! We continue our series “Countdown to Ordination” with Deacons Brent Bowman and Sean Mulcare. Like what you're hearing? Leave us a review, subscribe, and follow us on social media @practicingcatholicshow! Direct social media links: Instagram Facebook YouTube