When Dr. Jason Heron converted to the Catholic faith, a chain reaction began in his family. He joins Catholic Views to share what attracted him to the Church and how he now hopes to open the hearts of his students at Mount Marty University. Grab a beverage and enjoy the conversation!

Deacon Rob Rysavy may be a familiar name to many in the diocese. This Sioux Falls native has returned home and is the new Chief Operations Officer for the Diocese of Sioux Falls. Join us to find out about his faith, his call to the diaconate, and what he’ll be doing in his work in our diocese.

Fr. Dan Smith makes his first appearance on Catholic Views to share how he got his call to the priesthood. He was a later-in-life priest, but he first heard his call as a child. Find out why it took him so long to answer that call and what his life as a priest has been like since. Join us!

Get ready! The 7th annual Last Collar Standing is almost here! Join us for a preview of this year’s event with Hector Bautista, Fr. Shane Stevens and Fr. Andy Thuringer (the game maker). Find out Fr. Stevens’ strategy to win again and why one word gets him all riled up!

Do you know about the St. Vincent de Paul Society? Yeah, they’re a thrift store! Well, yes, but they’re a whole lot more. This group of Catholics goes to the peripheries and helps many of our neighbors in need. Susan Anderson and Deacon John Devlin stopped by the studio to tell us all about their work, which is a beautiful example of Christian service. If you are in need of assistance, visit their website at svdpsd.com.

Fr. Tony Klein is back to share his story of his call to the priesthood. Spoiler alert! His family had a major influence! Find out what it’s been like for him as a priest and what we can do to help him be the best priest he can be.

This weekend is the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord! We already know everything about Baptism, right? Maybe not! Fr. Tony Klein is with us to explore the first sacrament and entrance into the family of God. What does Baptism do? Why was Jesus baptized if he is God? Get answers to those questions and more!

Do teachers really have an impact on their students? Yes! Kari Hettinger, a teacher from St. Mary School in Dell Rapids, shares who influenced her to become a Catholic school teacher and how her faith informs her work. Join us to hear her story!

You’ve heard Bishop DeGrood talk about missionary discipleship and that everyone can (and should) be doing it. Then you remember that it’s scary and you don’t know how! Maybe Fr. Michael Kapperman can help! He joins us to offer an easy way ANYONE can evangelize: near peer discipleship. What? Trust us, this is like a little brother looking up to his big brother and wanting to be “just like him.” Join us to learn this discipleship method and hear how it’s working in our diocese.

It’s almost Christmas, and our gift to you is a chat with Bishop DeGrood! He joins us to tell us about his travels, the beauty and spiritual depth he is seeing in our Confirmation candidates, and how to be joyful this Christmas. Grab your coffee or tea and hang out with us for a little while!