Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC

Vatican II In A Year

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Vatican II In A Year is a daily podcast by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC that guided listeners day-by-day through the documents of the Second Vatican Council from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025. Each episode offered clear readings and explanations of the Council's constitutions, decrees, and pastoral teachings, helping Catholics understand Vatican II's key ideas and their relevance for today. Now that the year-long journey is complete, all episodes are available — providing a complete, accessible audio resource for anyone who wants to study Vatican II systematically and prayerfully.

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Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC

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Day 142: CD 42-44: Coordination offices between bishops & conclusion 22.05.2025 12:01

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 42-44 of Christus Dominus today. More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican https://press.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19651028_christus-dominus_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. l...

Day 141: CD 39-41: Ecclesial regions 21.05.2025 8:33

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 39-41 of Christus Dominus today. More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican https://press.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19651028_christus-dominus_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. l...

Day 140: CD 38: Episcopal conferences 20.05.2025 12:39

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraph 38 of Christus Dominus today. More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican https://press.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19651028_christus-dominus_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lcche...

Day 139: CD 36-37: Bishops should meet together 19.05.2025 8:47

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 36-37 of Christus Dominus today. More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican https://press.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19651028_christus-dominus_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. l...

Day 138: CD 35: Regulation of the ministry of religious priests 17.05.2025 14:42

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraph 35 of Christus Dominus today. More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican https://press.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19651028_christus-dominus_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lcche...

Day 137: CD 33-34: Religious priests in a diocese 17.05.2025 8:14

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 33-34 of Christus Dominus today. More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican https://press.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19651028_christus-dominus_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. l...

Day 136: CD 31-32: Priest assignments for the salvation of souls 16.05.2025 10:26

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 31-32 of Christus Dominus today. More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican https://press.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19651028_christus-dominus_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. l...

Day 135: CD 30: Role of pastors of parishes 15.05.2025 14:26

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraph 30 of Christus Dominus today. More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican https://press.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19651028_christus-dominus_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lcche...

Day 134: CD 28-29: Priests of the diocese 14.05.2025 12:02

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 28-29 of Christus Dominus today. More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican https://press.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19651028_christus-dominus_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. l...

Day 133: CD 27: Diocesan curia 13.05.2025 9:00

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraph 27 of Christus Dominus today. More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican https://press.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19651028_christus-dominus_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lcche...

Day 132: CD 25-26: Coadjutor and auxiliary bishops 12.05.2025 9:35

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 25-26 of Christus Dominus today. More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican https://press.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19651028_christus-dominus_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. l...

Day 131: CD 22-24: Revising diocesan borders 11.05.2025 19:29

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 22-24 of Christus Dominus today. More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican https://press.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19651028_christus-dominus_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. l...

Day 130: CD 19-21: Bishops are named by the Pope and should resign when sick 10.05.2025 14:01

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 19-21 of Christus Dominus today. More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican https://press.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19651028_christus-dominus_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. l...

Day 129: CD 17-18: Encouraging apostolate & serving outside parishes 09.05.2025 12:12

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 17-18 of Christus Dominus today. More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican https://press.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19651028_christus-dominus_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. l...

Day 128: CD 16: Governing role of bishops 08.05.2025 13:14

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraph 16 of Christus Dominus today. More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican https://press.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19651028_christus-dominus_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lcche...

Day 127: CD 15: Bishops called to sanctify their flock 07.05.2025 8:56

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraph 15 of Christus Dominus today. More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican https://press.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19651028_christus-dominus_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lcche...

Day 126: CD 13-14: Bishops are responsible for doctrine and Catechesis 06.05.2025 14:18

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 13-14 of Christus Dominus today. More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican https://press.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19651028_christus-dominus_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. l...

Day 125: CD 11-12: Bishops assigned to this diocese 05.05.2025 12:08

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 11-12 of Christus Dominus today. More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican https://press.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19651028_christus-dominus_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. l...

Day 124: CD 8-10: Bishops in relation to the Holy See 04.05.2025 13:34

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 8-10 of Christus Dominus today. More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican https://press.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19651028_christus-dominus_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lc...

Day 123: CD 6-7: Union of world's bishops 03.05.2025 10:44

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 6-7 of Christus Dominus today. More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican https://press.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19651028_christus-dominus_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lcc...

Day 122: CD 4-5: Bishop's role based on ordination 02.05.2025 10:09

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 4-5 of Christus Dominus today. More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican https://press.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19651028_christus-dominus_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lcc...

Day 121: CD 1-3: Jesus set up the office of Bishop 01.05.2025 9:23

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 1-3 of Christus Dominus today. More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican https://press.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19651028_christus-dominus_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lcc...

Day 120: Introduction to Christus Dominus with Fr. Dermot Ryan, LC 30.04.2025 38:04

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD Interviews Fr. Dermot Ryan, LC on Christus Dominus today. Here is the information on the International College of the Legionaries of Christ where Fr. Ryan lives: https://www.colegiolcroma.org/en/ More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican https://press.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19651028_...

Day 119: UR 23-24: Daily Christian life and conditions for Ecumenism 29.04.2025 13:28

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 23-24 of Unitatis Redintegratio today. More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19641121_unitatis-redintegratio_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with per...

Day 118: UR 21-22: Union in Scripture & Baptism 28.04.2025 11:23

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 21-22 of Unitatis Redintegratio today. More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19641121_unitatis-redintegratio_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with per...