We all will die someday. Do you have a plan to die well? Or maybe you’ve been selected to help make decisions for a loved one when they can’t. Fr. Tad Pacholczyk brings the ethics of the Catholic Church and his pastoral heart into these hard but essential conversations. An episode everyone should watch!

You can learn more about this topic with Fr. Tad from his video mentioned in the podcast, “The Gift of Dying Well” found at https://vimeo.com/bioethicsvideos.

For more locally, consider attending the End-of-Life Seminar and lunch presented by the Catholic Community Foundation for Eastern South Dakota on Nov. 1 at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Sioux Falls from 11 am to 12:30 pm. RSVP by contacting John Potts at 605-280-1929.

This week, we get the second half of Fr. Desmond Murtala’s story. How did he get his call to the priesthood? Join us to find out that and how his family reacted to it. He also shares how we can help him be a good priest, and it might not be what you expect!

How does a Muslim become a Catholic? This week Fr. Desmond Murtala shares his story of conversion and how the many graces of God in his life led him to the Catholic Church. He’s a new priest to our diocese, and his story is one of being obedient to God, even when it’s difficult and most unexpected. Don’t miss his fascinating story!

Is your marriage feeling a bit rough lately? Could it use a tune up? Dr. Ray Guarendi joins Catholic Views to share his small changes that bring about big results in a marriage. Dr. Ray brings his wit and humor along with him (are they ever absent?), so be sure to listen in! And visit drray.com to check out the books mentioned in the interview.

A father’s love for his children runs deep. This week we hear the story of Tom Vander Woude from his son Chris. Tom, who was born and raised in our diocese, died a heroic death saving the life of his youngest child. Now there is an effort to open his cause for sainthood. Join us to find out about Tom’s faith and heroic death.

The Bishop Dudley Hospitality House (BDHH) is adding new programs to continue serving the homeless in our community, and Executive Director Madeline Shields joins us to share the fruits of their efforts. Want to help support BDHH and have a great date night? The Taste the Goodness event is coming up on Aug. 2 in Sioux Falls! Grab your tickets and learn more at ccfesd.org/events!

Is there a way to plan our families and respect our bodies? Yes, there is! Sandy Petree shares some of the basics of Natural Family Planning during NFP Week. Find out how you can deepen your marriage and cooperate with God’s plan for your lives through Natural Family Planning.

Our lives have definite moments of sacrifice and change, sometimes at the same time. How do we navigate them? Jeff and Lois Heron join us to share how they are navigating some major life changes, and how they’re leaning on God to get them through it all.

Is Marie Weller our biggest fan or our own personal stalker? She would say “Fan, yes! Stalker, no!” You might be Marie’s biggest fan after hearing about her faith journey and how she’s out there sharing Jesus with other young people in her life. Be inspired by her joy and bubbly personality!

Fr. Gerald Thornton is in the hotseat! Get to know our newest priest: How did he get his call? What is he most excited about? What would he tell a young man interested in becoming a priest? Join us to hear all about Fr. Thornton!