Catholic Views

Fr. Michael Wensing is back in the studio to discuss his new manuscript about death and the afterlife. We dive into his experiences leading up to writing the manuscript and what notions of the afterlife looked like in ancient Judaism.

Fr. Michael Wensing joins us to talk about life growing up in rural South Dakota and how he first heard his call to the priesthood. From farmer to barber, Fr. Wensing is a man of many talents!

Do you or someone you know spend too much time gaming? Sara Vetch from The Lourdes Center is here to help us understand why this can be a problem in marriages and families and what can be done about it.

Bishop DeGrood stops in to the studio to talk about the Set Ablaze planning initiative. Why are we doing this and what does he hope we can accomplish? Tune in to find out!

Chancellor Matt Althoff is back for part 2 of our conversation about the Set Ablaze planning initiative. Find out how this process will unfold over the next 9 months as Matt explains the milestones of the process.

Chancellor Matt Althoff joins Catholic Views to offer more detail on the Set Ablaze planning initiative for the diocese. If you have questions about this process or are still feeling unsure about it, Matt’s passionate explanations can help bring clarity. And he’ll be back next week to get even deeper into the process.

How should Catholics celebrate Halloween? Chris Burgwald and Robyn Bruggemann join us to discuss Halloween’s origins and ways we can infuse it with our Catholic faith. A conversation not to miss!

Alison Conemac from The Lourdes Center helps us make the connection between becoming a flourishing human being and a great missionary disciple. She offers much encouragement and several helpful tips as well. Join us!

Michael Pauley from the South Dakota Catholic Conference joins us to discuss the upcoming election and why the marijuana used today isn’t your grandfather’s weed anymore.

Ron Staebell and Pat McCabe drop by to tell us about an upcoming retreat for the men of the diocese. Do men really go to these things? The answer is yes! Join us to learn more!