Join Archbishop Smith for this special episode as we discuss his father Donald James, and how his father accompanied him as a young man, the unique nature of friendships between priests and married men,  the "ministry of presence" that all fathers are called, why we call priests "father," the meaning of the Aramaic word "Abba."

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Upfront with the Archbishop is a weekly podcast where our goal is to strengthen the relationship between the hierarchy and the faithful through informal conversations about our Catholic faith. Featuring Archbishop Richard Smith (Archdiocese of Edmonton, AB) and our host Jenny Connelly. Produced by Matthew Bodnarek and Jenny Connelly.

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