Candid Catholic Convos

Deacon Scott Root, senior theology teacher at Trinity High school who serves at St. Katherine Drexel Parish in Mechanicsburg where he’s also the director of religious education, is back to help us build better Bible reading habits to meet all our mental and spiritual goals this year and beyond.

SCRIPTURE: Psalm 119:105

SAINT SPOTLIGHT: St. Anthony of the Desert

Have you ever felt the weight of your life and thought 'I want a break - I need a break.' Did you know rest and renewal are both necessary for our faith to evolve? Kevin Cicak, CYO Director for the Diocese of Harrisburg and frequent retreat facilitator, joins us today to talk about how retreats are the perfect opportunity to engage in both.

SCRIPTURE: Mark 1:35

SAINT SPOTLIGHT: St. Mary Magdalene

It’s hard not to feel overwhelmed by the suffering in the world. War, illness, loneliness, and injustice —it can start to feel like too much. And sometimes the temptation isn’t to stop caring, but to stop hoping. But just because we experience or witness suffering doesn’t mean it’s random or without purpose, as it so often feels, so to help us out, we’ve invited Renee and James from the St Martin de Porres Catholic Worker House in Harrisburg, to help us reframe and respond to suffering as Catholics.

SCRIPTURE: John 16:33

SAINT SPOTLIGHT: St. Josephine Bahkita

Learn more about the St. Martin de Porres House: https://stmartindeporrescw.org/Learn more about the Catholic Worker Movement: https://catholicworker.org/

Today we're welcoming some very special guests to help put the Christmas season into perspective for us.

SCRIPTURE: Matthew 2:13-15

SAINT SPOTLIGHT: The Holy Innocents

Bishop Senior and Michael Parks are back to talk about all the events and initiatives we can look forward to in 2026 at the Diocese of Harrisburg.

With Christmas just around the corner, Bishop Senior joins WHP580's Michael Parks for our annual holiday episode.

Today we're joined by Father Bill Forrey of Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Harrisburg, Father Kevin Key of Saint Joan of Arc Parish in Hershey and Father Stephen Logue of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Lancaster to discuss the themes of Advent: Hope, Peace and Joy.

SCRIPTURE: 1 Thessalonians 5:6

SAINT SPOTLIGHT: Saint Joseph

Today we're chatting with Amanda Snyder, parishioner at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish and one of the leaders of their An Investment in Motherhood (AIM) group about how her journey through motherhood has led her closer to Mary, and in turn, Jesus.

An Investment in Motherhood Group at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish: [email protected]

SCRIPTURE: Luke 1:26-38

SAINT SPOTLIGHT: St. Gianna Molla

While the holidays are a joyous time for the church, for many it can be a stark reminder of grief and loss. Dr. Kirsten Tollefson, psychiatrist and program director for Catholic Charities' Labre Mental Health Clinic, joins us to talk about some tangible ways we can lean into hope this season, even if it feels out of reach.

SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 64:1

SAINT SPOTLIGHT: St. Jude Thaddeus

Pathways to Purpose is our brand-new video series launching on YouTube in January, and today we're privileged to hear from several of the nuns and sisters who will be featured in this series about their journey, the apostolates they've served, and their advice for young women discerning a call to religious life.

SCRIPTURE: John 15:16

SAINT SPOTLIGHT: St. Therese of Liseux