Practicing Catholic Show

Coming up this week during the Relevant Radio pledge drive: Brian Ragatz is the President of the Catholic Schools Center of Excellence, and will be joining us to share about how they’re recognizing the passion and innovation that Catholic school staffs have poured into this past year. Next, Anne Fredrickson from ALPHA Women’s Center shares about their new mobile women’s clinic offering support to...

In an exclusive bonus content clip from his interview, listen as His Excellency shares about the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker and the dignity of work. "The true joy in life doesn't come from happiness, the true joy in life comes from meaning; things that have meaning. And when you work hard... and you produce a meaningful thing, you feel true joy in that. And everybody actually deserves that rig...

Will you be joining us for another afternoon Cuppa Joe? Fr. Evan Koop will be the next presenter for the Archdiocesan Cuppa Joe series, sharing about St. Joseph: the Young Husband of Mary! Practicing Catholic airs Friday at 9 p.m., Saturday at 1 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. on Relevant Radio 1330AM.

Next up is Liz Kelly, award-winning author and speaker, sharing about her new book "Love Like a Saint, Cultivating Virtue with Holy Women." Practicing Catholic airs Friday at 9 p.m., Saturday at 1 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. on Relevant Radio 1330AM.

Last but certainly not least, Bishop Andrew Cozzens is with us again for his monthly Bishops’ Segment! We’ll be looking at what our role is in bringing about healing in our society in the wake of the Derek Chauvin trial. Practicing Catholic airs Friday at 9 p.m., Saturday at 1 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. on Relevant Radio 1330AM.

Are you wondering where we’re at with the Archdiocesan Synod process? Therese Coons, leader of the Synod Executive Committee, shares what the next steps will be for the rest of 2021 and leading into 2022.

The MN Catholic Conference's Catholics at the Capitol event went entirely virtual, but we have the audio of Archbishop Jose Gomez’s talk to share with you, offering some further guidance about how we can live faithfully as Catholics, agents of the kingdom of God in this moment.

With Minnesotans over age 16 now being eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine, Fr. Tad Pacholczyk from the National Catholic Bioethics Center shares about our bioethical rights and responsibilities as Catholics. Learn more about Fr. Tad's work at fathertad.com

Archbishop Hebda sits down with Maria Wiering of the Catholic Spirit to reflect on his almost-5 years as Archbishop.

What do summer softball leagues have to do with evangelization? John and James Ondrey join us on this week’s Practicing Catholic to share about their involvement with Catholic Softball Group, a local nonprofit group whose mission is to serve Christ through softball, service, and social events. Fr. Bruno Nwachukwu was recently approved to become a citizen of our great country – he'll be joining us...

What do summer softball leagues have to do with evangelization? John and James Ondrey join us on this week’s Practicing Catholic to share about their involvement with Catholic Softball Group, a local nonprofit group whose mission is to serve Christ through softball, service, and social events. Fr. Bruno Nwachukwu was recently approved to become a citizen of our great country – he'll be joining us...

Fr. James Stiles: Shepherding in the Midst of a Pandemic by Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis

How did you start off your Easter? With Mass, I hope, either in-person or virtually. Did you drive by the Cathedral for your blessing from our bishops? Archbishop Hebda shares with us a bit of his own take on the Easter season, and some insight into Divine Mercy Sunday.

Second, is chant coming back? Well, did it ever really go away? Nick Chalmers, the Director of Choirs at Chesterton Academy, tells us why chant plays an important part of the musical experience of Catholic youth.

Many of us, along with much of the country, are watching the Derek Chauvin trial with interest and also a bit of trepidation, as a verdict in either direction could spark more unrest and violence. Here to give us a bit of professional and legal insight and guidance through the lens of the Catholic faith is Ryan Hamilton with the Minnesota Catholic Conference.

While we frequently think of Christmas as a time to reminisce, how about doing a little look back at some Easters past around the Archdiocese? Allison Spies, from the Archdiocesan Archives, is with us again with a look at Easter in the Archdiocese in ages past!

Although we especially focus on almsgiving during Lent, practicing our Catholic faith means that we continue to look out for those most vulnerable and most in need during Easter and throughout the year. Our friend Jason Adkins is back with insight into Catholic Social Teaching and living it out this Easter season!

Easter is traditionally a family time, so we’ll hear from Julie Craven about how churches are staying in touch with their parish families through the wonders of technology.

It’s soon time for another Cuppa Joe! Guiding our reflections on St. Joseph as Our Spiritual Father will be Dr. Deborah Savage. She joins us to give us a pre-taste of the second episode set to premiere Tuesday, April 6th at 4:00pm via the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis Instagram and Facebook pages. Visit archspm.org/cuppajoe to catch last month's coffee break about St. Joseph, the Delig...

Heading into Holy Week, we’re once again walking with Jesus to his death. With this past year of pandemic, we’ve all become more aware of our mortality. What is death, and how can we confront the fear of death? Bishop Cozzens shares about how Easter changes everything.

Are the Stations of the Cross part of your regular Lenten practice? Ever prayed through them in the beautiful setting of the The Basilica of Saint Mary? Dr. Johan van Parys from the Basilica is with us to discuss this profound practice of prayer on this episode of Practicing Catholic. Catch the show Fridays at 9:00pm, Saturdays at 1:00pm, or Sundays at 2:00pm on Relevant Radio 1330AM.

In this season of almsgiving, Steve Hawkins shares about the mission of Friends of Dorothy Day, his volunteer work serving food and friendship each evening, and how we can put our faith into action. Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHLoQZjnDAg to learn more about the facility at which he serves, Higher Ground, and the unique model Catholic Charities Twin Cities has developed to successfully a...

Some parishes “beef up” their Lenten liturgies with the use of Latin, which leaves some folks confounded: How can I know what they’re saying? Well, you’re in luck! Deacon Nathan Allen is with us to tell us about an online ecclesiastical Latin class that’s free for all!

How do our eastern Rite sisters and brothers observe Lent and Easter? Chorbishop Sharbel Maroun of St. Maron Catholic Church - Minneapolis, MN will tell us, and give us an update on his parish.

Fr. John Ubel provides a preview of the rare baseball card auction whose proceeds will benefit Catholic schools around the Twin Cities through the Aim Higher Foundation. Fr. Ubel shares about the origins of some of the rare cards in his collection, joyful almsgiving, and his love for Catholic education.