The St. Martin de Porres Society at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Davenport is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. President Thomas Mason IV discusses the history and mission of the organization. Members strive to share Black Catholic cultural differences and contributions, evangelize and live out the challenge to model their patron, a man known as the saint of universal brotherhood. The interview coincided with the Catholic Church’s observance of November as National Black Catholic History month.

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Recorded at Holy Mountain Studios, Coralville, IA.

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Bishop Thomas Hennen, a former priest for the Davenport Diocese, stops by to discuss his September 29, 2025 ordination as a bishop and installation as the head of the Diocese of Baker in Oregon. The Ottumwa native is currently the youngest bishop overseeing a diocese in the United States. He celebrated Masses of Thanksgiving during his recent visit.

Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Mattingly. All rights reserved. Published by NS Publications, 2325 James St., #11, Coralville, IA 52241.Email: [email protected]. Voice/text: 319-331-8812.For rights and reprint information, contact the publisher. Recorded at Holy Mountain Studios, Coralville, IA. You can hear all our podcasts on your favorite podcast platform including Apple podcasts, iHeartmedia, TuneIn and more. This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

In the latest Catholic Messenger Conversations podcast, Father Jason Crossen, the new diocesan Vicar General and Cathedral rector, talks about life as a Fighting Bee, board game nights with fellow priests, and his friendship with Bishop-elect Thom Hennen.

Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Mattingly. All rights reserved.Published by NS Publications, 2325 James St., #11, Coralville, IA 52241.Email: [email protected]. Voice/text: 319-331-8812.For rights and reprint information, contact the publisher. Recorded at Holy Mountain Studios, Coralville, IA. You can hear all our podcasts on your favorite podcast platform including Apple podcasts, iHeartmedia, TuneIn and more. This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

Our conversation with Bishop Dennis Walsh focuses on Life Teen summer camp, Theology on Tap and the Catechetical Leader Summit – three different but energizing opportunities to engage youth and adults in our Catholic faith.

Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Mattingly. All rights reserved.Published by NS Publications, 2325 James St., #11, Coralville, IA 52241.Email: [email protected]. Voice/text: 319-331-8812.For rights and reprint information, contact the publisher.

Recorded at Holy Mountain Studios, Coralville, IA.

You can hear all our podcasts on your favorite podcast platform including Apple podcasts, iHeartmedia, TuneIn and more. This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

Bishop Dennis Walsh recently received an unexpected call from the Vatican’s representative to the United States. One of the diocese’s priests had been chosen to become a bishop.

Bishop Walsh shares his reaction and advice to the Bishop-elect.

Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Mattingly. All rights reserved.Published by NS Publications, 2325 James St., #11, Coralville, IA 52241.Email: [email protected]. Voice/text: 319-331-8812.For rights and reprint information, contact the publisher.

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You can hear all our podcasts on your favorite podcast platform including Apple podcasts, iHeartmedia, TuneIn and more. This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

Fr. Thom Hennen shares the scoop about the Question Box column he loves to write – along with his duties as pastor of Sacred Heart Cathedral and diocesan vicar general!

Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Mattingly. All rights reserved.Published by NS Publications, 2325 James St., #11, Coralville, IA 52241.Email: [email protected]. Voice/text: 319-331-8812.For rights and reprint information, contact the publisher.

Recorded at Holy Mountain Studios, Coralville, IA.

You can hear all our podcasts on your favorite podcast platform including Apple podcasts, iHeartmedia, TuneIn and more. This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

Bishop Dennis Walsh talks about his impressions of newly elected Pope Leo XIV, whom he met in ‘Baby Bishops’ School!

Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Mattingly. All rights reserved.Published by NS Publications, 2325 James St., #11, Coralville, IA 52241.Email: [email protected]. Voice/text: 319-331-8812.For rights and reprint information, contact the publisher.

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You can hear all our podcasts on your favorite podcast platform including Apple podcasts, iHeartmedia, TuneIn and more. This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.

Our conversation with Bishop Dennis Walsh focuses on his message to the faithful (particularly priests) gathered for this year’s Chrism Mass.

He explains the spirituality of Viva Memoria (the living memory of Jesus Christ).

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Bishop Dennis Walsh focuses on parish planning, preparing individuals on the journey to become members of the Catholic Church and Bishop’s personal experience of pilgrimage

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Published by NS Publications, 2325 James St., #11, Coralville, IA 52241.

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Prepare for Lent with great advice from our Bishop!

Renew Our Hearts, copyright 2019 by Joe Mattingly. All rights reserved.Published by NS Publications, 2325 James St., #11, Coralville, IA 52241.Email: [email protected]. Voice/text: 319-331-8812.For rights and reprint information, contact the publisher.Recorded at Holy Mountain Studios, Coralville, IA.

You can hear all our podcasts on your favorite podcast platform including Apple podcasts, iHeartmedia, TuneIn and more.This segment was produced and recorded at KALA Radio Studios, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, USA.