Practicing Catholic Show

We all know that well-developed evangelization and good catechesis are key elements in drawing folks to the faith. But what about our young adults who may be wandering during those tough college years? Young men and women who maybe have an attraction and desire to be faithful but can be pulled in several different ways during those crucial years? Katie Stambrosky and Lauren DeZelar of SPO (St. Pau...

When it comes to drawing people in, we know that the Lord sometimes works in mysterious ways. We may have been living a life outside the faith only to be drawn in at just the right moment, experiencing a radical conversion. Sometimes it’s a bit more simple than that, a change that has happened over time. Regardless of how you came to know and love our Lord, there’s comfort in building a life with...

We’re only a few days into the Holy Season of Lent, so there’s still plenty of time to kick our Lenten disciplines into full swing! To help us make the most of this Lent, Archbishop Hebda joined us to share some reflections.

Catholic author, leader, and executive director of the Fathers of St. Joseph, Devin Schadt joined our very own Deacon Gordon Bird to talk about the return of the Archdiocesan Men’s Conference! Register for the conference at archspm.org/events.

This weekend on Practicing Catholic, we got to know the new President of the University of St. Thomas, Rob Vischer, with the help of our Seminary Rector, Fr. Joseph Taphorn. They chatted all about faith and leadership.

With the Lenten season beginning this week, we’re taking a look at how we might invite this season of penance into our homes. Literally. You may know our first guest from her blog-turned-empire, Catholic All Year : the one-stop-shop for all things liturgical living. Kendra Tierney is a mom of 10 and founder of Catholic All Year and joined us this weekend to share some practical ways to bring the s...

Our Catholic Social teaching is rich with the call to aid those facing humanitarian crisis: the Catechism states  “The more prosperous nations are obliged, to the extend they are able, to welcome the foreigner in search of the security and means of livelihood which he cannot find in his country of origin.” (CCC 2241). But what does that practically look like? This weekend we spoke with two em...

Maybe you’ve heard about the upcoming Tekakwitha Conference : a nationally-renowned summit bringing Native American Catholics together in fellowship and appreciation for their shared faith and cultures. We are fortunate enough to be hosting this year’s gathering within our very own Archdiocese! We were joined by two key Native leaders for the Tekakwitha Conference, Charlene Patton, Board President...

Leading off the show this weekend, His Excellency, our Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Williams is with us to share some reflections on the first year of his episcopal ministry.

We have an upcoming day of advocacy coming up at the end of February where you’ll have the chance to walk with moms and babies on the path to life, and to publicly show where you stand as a Minnesota Catholic. Maggee Hangee, Policy and Public Relations Associate for the MN Catholic Conference, joins us this weekend to provide some details on this advocacy day. Event details: https://www.mncat...

As Practicing Catholics, we’ve all likely heard the argument that faith and science don’t go hand in hand. But we know that couldn’t be further from the truth. The late Pope Benedict XVI conducted work on the relationship between scripture and evolution and joining us this weekend was Professor Matthew Ramage - Professor of Theology at Benedictine college – who has extensively studied these works...

As it’s February already, that means Valentine’s day is just around the corner! We’re going to revisit an interview with Joseph Pribyl, licensed marriage and family therapist, where he shares some tips on strengthening your marriage.

The World Day of the Sick Mass is coming up on February 11 at Transfiguration Catholic Church in Oakdale, and Dianne Johnson and Fr. Andrew Jaspers of Curatio Healthcare Apostolate are joining us today to share about the significance of this day of healing. https://www.archspm.org/world-day-of-the-sick-mass/

By now you’ve heard the news about our newly appointed Bishop-elect: Fr. Michael Izen of St. Mary and St. Michael in Stillwater and Saint Charles in Bayport. He will be ordained to serve as the second auxiliary bishop for our Archdiocese on April 11th! We are so grateful to the Holy Father for his appointment of Bishop-elect Izen, and we’re fortunate enough to be chatting with the good Bishop-elec...

We don’t like to play favorites, but we know he’s your favorite guest! Archbishop Hebda sat down with Tom Halden, our Director of Communications, to talk about the March for Life, Bishop-elect Izen, and our Catholic schools.

New year, new look for Catholic schools in the Archdiocese. Doctor Jason Slattery – Archdiocesan director of Catholic education – is here to discuss the new brand, colors and why Catholic schools are so important. Follow their new social media accounts for more: ​Face​book @CatholicSchoolsArchSPM Instagram @catholicschoolsarchspm LinkedIn @Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minn...

We know here on Practicing Catholic that receiving a Catholic education is truly a gift. The beauty of being able to pray in a classroom, the friendships and morals that are shaped around truth and love, and of course the catechesis that goes on in the classroom is certainly invaluable. But not everyone is able to easily afford to send their children to private schools, which is where our friends...

Do you listen to podcasts? (We sure hope so if you’re following us here!) How about audio books? If so, you’ll want to hear all about a new way to receive and interact with Archbishop Hebda’s Pastoral Letter! Deacon Michalak and Fr. Bambanek joined us this past weekend to share more.  Listen to the Archbishop's narration of his Pastoral Letter, You Will Be My Witnesses: Gathered and Sent from...

Although there are many temptations to leave our faith at home when we go off to work, we all know that’s not what the Lord desires. Roger Vasko from St. Joseph Business Guild joined us to share some helpful ways to live out the faith at work, and how you can find local Catholic businesses in our Archdiocese.  

Mary Ann Kuharski from ProLife Across America joined us with suggestions for continuing the fight for life in a post-Roe v. Wade world. We are needed now more than ever! Donate to ProLife Across America here: https://prolifeacrossamerica.org/

What do you think of when you hear the word, “missionary?” Someone who gives up a comfortable living in the US to go and serve somewhere like the Amazon region of Peru? Well, fact is, we’re all missionaries... but first up on the show this weekend, we featured a family that’s serving the Lord in precisely that former way: in the Amazon region of Peru. Support the Erisman Family's mission work: htt...

Have you ever considered going on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land? Maybe you’ve already been and walked in the places our Lord has walked, seen some of the sights that he might have seen, and experienced the culture of the Middle East.  There are certainly many spiritual fruits to be gleaned from an encounter such as this, and here today to share about how you can experience it for yourself thi...

As we near the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we certainly celebrate the victory of it being overturned but we also recognize there’s still work to be done for a total support life throughout our country. Our own Archdiocese has a special fund dedicated to serving mothers and families facing crisis pregnancies, and it may just be a good way for you to get involved in the fight for life.   Joinin...

2023 is a big year here in the Archdiocese. Besides ongoing opportunities to engage in Archbishop Hebda’s Pastoral Letter, there’s a big event coming to town and we’re all invited. In fact, we’re encouraged to attend.  This weekend we spoke with one of the organizers of the Tekakwitha Conference – where we can truly encounter, pray with and learn about our Native American Catholic sisters and...

Here on Practicing Catholic, we love sharing about opportunities for spiritual growth, especially for the young adults of our Archdiocese.   Nancy Schulte, Totus Tuus Coordinator and Family and Laity Outreach Coordinator for the Archdiocesan Office of Marriage, Family and Life is with us today to share about how your college-aged kids will be able to serve as leaders this summer with the Totu...