Practicing Catholic Show

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.

Archbishop Bernard Hebda sits down with Maria Wiering, editor-in-Chief of The Catholic Spirit, to look back at how and why difficult decisions were made this past year due to COVID-19. In this interview, Archbishop Hebda describes the weighty decision to suspend public Masses in March 2020, and his concerns about how that decision – and the ongoing dispensation – might impact the souls of the fait...

Deacon Gordon Bird joins us this weekend to explore St. Joseph's role as the original adorer of Christ, and how we may grow closer to Jesus through participating in a Holy Hour. Practicing Catholic airs Fridays at 9:00pm, Saturdays at 1:00pm, and Sundays at 2:00pm on Relevant Radio 1330AM.

Fr. Jonathan Kelly, incoming Rector of the Saint John Vianney Seminary joins us on Practicing Catholic to share about his excitement for the new appointment.

Sr. Mary Anne Schaenzer of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Offices shares about the mission of CCRO, and the importance of understanding one's unique charisms.

Fr. Griffith is the pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes, Minneapolis, and is on the show to discuss his work with restorative justice at the University of St. Thomas.

Bishop DeGrood of the Diocese of Sioux Falls joined Tom Halden for a year in review of his first year as bishop.

Fr. Tom Margevičius, Archdiocesan Director of Worship, shares about the new "Cuppa Joe" monthly series: 10 talks by 10 theologians on the 10 wonders of Saint Joseph, taking place at 10 locations in our archdiocese entrusted to the patronage of our spiritual father. These talks will premiere the first Tuesday of the month, March – December, at 4:00pm – just in time for your afternoon coffee.

Bishop Andrew Cozzens joins us to share some tips on how to have the most fruitful Lent possible.

Mary Kristjanson and Bill Brady reflect on their service with Corpus Christi, Roseville as they prepare to lead at the upcoming "Young and Hungry: Youth Hunger in Minnesota and What We Can Do about It" Zoom forum happening February 24.

As we approach the 1-year mark of the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dan Stokman, Director of Novare Counseling Center, joins us on Practicing Catholic to explore some general mental health trends that have been tracked over the past year. Novare Counseling Center is made up of Catholic therapists united in mission to serve those seeking a counseling experience that does not settle for partial ex...

"...To do the basics, if you will, is to trust that God will, by grace, open our eyes to things we didn't see. We didn't see the reason for giving something up because the whole pandemic has been Lent; well, that's like saying that we don't need purgatory because we just went through it!" Listen to Fr. Charles Lachowitzer on Practicing Catholic for more wisdom on how to approach Lent, and how to p...

This week on Practicing Catholic, Archbishop Hebda is back for his monthly Bishops' Segment! In the spirit of St. Valentine’s Day, we’ve got Bridget Busacker reminding us of the effectiveness and joys of NFP; lastly, Joe Masek on the Cana Family Institute and the role of the family in imitating Christ’s love.

This week on Practicing Catholic, Archbishop Hebda is back for his monthly Bishops' Segment! In the spirit of St. Valentine’s Day, we’ve got Bridget Busacker reminding us of the effectiveness and joys of NFP; lastly, Joe Masek on the Cana Family Institute and the role of the family in imitating Christ’s love.

This week on Practicing Catholic, Archbishop Hebda is back for his monthly Bishops' Segment! In the spirit of St. Valentine’s Day, we’ve got Bridget Busacker reminding us of the effectiveness and joys of NFP; lastly, Joe Masek on the Cana Family Institute and the role of the family in imitating Christ’s love.

On the next Practicing Catholic show, Sister Esther Mary Nickel, the fourth and final presenter for our Archdiocesan Synod Faith & Culture Series: The Priesthood (Both Baptized and Ordained), provides a preview of her presentation. Also, Susanna Spencer, Theological Editor for Blessed Is She on their newly-unveiled Lenten devotional. Lastly, Dianne Johnson discusses the upcoming Archdiocesan World...

On the next Practicing Catholic show, Sister Esther Mary Nickel, the fourth and final presenter for our Archdiocesan Synod Faith & Culture Series: The Priesthood (Both Baptized and Ordained), provides a preview of her presentation. Also, Susanna Spencer, Theological Editor for Blessed Is She on their newly-unveiled Lenten devotional. Lastly, Dianne Johnson discusses the upcoming Archdiocesan World...

On the next Practicing Catholic show, Sister Esther Mary Nickel, the fourth and final presenter for our Archdiocesan Synod Faith & Culture Series: The Priesthood (Both Baptized and Ordained), provides a preview of her presentation. Also, Susanna Spencer, Theological Editor for Blessed Is She on their newly-unveiled Lenten devotional. Lastly, Dianne Johnson discusses the upcoming Archdiocesan World...

Join Patrick on Practicing Catholic, when he sits down with Bishop Cozzens to discuss evangelization and missionary discipleship! Sarah McCauley provides some insight into civil disobedience - what is it? What is it a result of? And lastly, Libby DuPont and Shehan Perera discuss the upcoming Newly Married Retreat: Talking with Purpose.

Join Patrick on Practicing Catholic, when he sits down with Bishop Cozzens to discuss evangelization and missionary discipleship! Sarah McCauley provides some insight into civil disobedience - what is it? What is it a result of? And lastly, Libby DuPont and Shehan Perera discuss the upcoming Newly Married Retreat: Talking with Purpose.

Join Patrick on Practicing Catholic, when he sits down with Bishop Cozzens to discuss evangelization and missionary discipleship! Sarah McCauley provides some insight into civil disobedience - what is it? What is it a result of? And lastly, Libby DuPont and Shehan Perera discuss the upcoming Newly Married Retreat: Talking with Purpose.

Drs. Catherine and David Deavel share about their presentation for the Faith & Culture Series, a part of the Archdiocesan Synod.

This week on Practicing Catholic, Drs. Dave and Catherine Deavel provide a preview of their upcoming Faith & Culture Series presentation on Sexual Morality. The Faith & Culture Series is part of our Archdiocesan Synod process, which is inspired by the thousands of participants at the Prayer and Listening Events, and connects their stories to the story of the Church. Next up, we’ll hear from Steven...

This week on Practicing Catholic, Drs. Dave and Catherine Deavel provide a preview of their upcoming Faith & Culture Series presentation on Sexual Morality. The Faith & Culture Series is part of our Archdiocesan Synod process, which is inspired by the thousands of participants at the Prayer and Listening Events, and connects their stories to the story of the Church. Next up, we’ll hear from Steven...

Archbishop Hebda offers a preview of the Synod: Faith and Culture Series, a direct product of the Prayer and Listening sessions.