Catholic Views

We are joined in the studio this week with Fr. Jeff Norfolk and Mo Irvine, who both work in the office of prison ministry for the diocese. They have some fascinating stories and incite into the lives of people who are in need of the church to help them through some difficult times in their lives.

It's the classic story of 1 second left on the clock and we have to make the field goal to win the Homecoming Game! Fr. Shaun recounts his path to the priesthood which was a journey he shared with a twin brother.... almost the whole way.

Meet Robyn Bruggeman, she's living lit... liturgically that is. If you are not following nor have seen her on Instagram (@divine9livinglit), this is a great way to be introduced to her family's way of living, and how it can better empower your family to live a life of Christ.

Why do we celebrate the birth of Saint John the Baptist? Monsignor Charles Mangan joins us by phone on the day of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist, before he heads off to his assignment in Maryland as a Spiritual Director and Faculty Member at Mount St. Mary's Seminary.

The third of the newly ordained, Fr. Scott Miller, stops by to tell us a very entertaining story on whether or not his jump shot dictated his career path, as well as the numerous priests that could see that he was made for the priesthood.

Fresh from his priestly ordination, Fr. Jacob Doty makes his debut appearance on Catholic Views to talk about his ordination experience, and how he found his way to the priesthood.

Fr. Shaun Haggerty explains to us the importance of Fathers in the family as we begin the week leading up to this years Father's Day. They are the spiritual fathers of the family, and we find Fr. Shaun's family was a perfect example.

Dr. Chris Burgwald, Director of Discipleship Formation, joins us to talk about how to think well... or what is thinking well. A very philosophical episode this week which examines our thought process and how we engage with reality as it is.

Deacon Jeffrey Schulte is about to, or has gone through (depending on when you listen to this) some changes this week. He is, or will be, Fr. Jeffrey Schulte, along with 2 other deacons, who we will get a chance to visit with in the upcoming weeks. Tune in to hear the story of Fr. Schulte's formation from the origins of Orient, SD to Brookings and beyond.

The Story of Fr. Andrew Young​

He's a military man, and he's a Kernel (and a General). Well, a former Mitchell Kernel that is, and the new Vicar General for the Diocese. Meet Fr. Andrew Young, who recently returned home from deployment as a chaplain for multiple branches of the military. Join us to listen to his story of faith formation and how he landed where he is today.  There's a Pentecost lesson mixed in there as well!