Catholic Views

How is the Church Holy When People are Sinners? Dr. Chris in this episode discusses how the "spirit glue" has kept the frame of this house (the Church) together through the centuries. As the Pope told Napoleon in the 19th century, "We (the bishops, cardinals and popes) have been trying to destroy the Church for the last 18 centuries, we failed. What makes you think that you can succeed?"

It's hard to believe Mother's Day is already upon us. Jan Fetrel and her daughter Miranda Ochocki join us to talk about motherhood, and how they've cultivated their relationship through their faith.

Fr. Jordan Samson, who is the Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Sioux Falls joins us this week to talk about the upcoming Diaconate and Priesthood Ordinations which are coming up at the end of the month. He will also give us some insight into some changes in the Vocations office as well as some new ways the diocese is keeping the priestly life healthy, happy and holy!

With Fr. Brian Eckrich roaming around the halls of the diocesan pastoral center for 1 more week before his move to Dell Rapids, we snag him one last time to tell us about his priestly origin story.

You'll find it's hard to get a camping spot in South Dakota this summer. If you are here and just happen to be looking for one, you are in luck! Broom Tree is hosting an all inclusive Family Camp June 21-24, directed by Sean and Jen Dalton, as well as Fr. Scott Traynor. Go to broom-tree.org for more information on how to register. 

A bit of a heavy topic this week as we recognize April as child abuse prevention month. Alison Conemac, the Director of the Safe Environment program for the Diocese of Sioux Falls joins us to talk about how the diocese is working to help the prevention of such abuse through resources offered to parishes and individuals.

It is the holiest of Sundays, not because our guest is a priest, but it's EASTER! Fr. Brian Eckrich, parochial vicar of the Cathedral of Saint Joseph joins us to discuss this holy season, particularly Holy Saturday. WHY IS IT SO LONG?

Dr. Chris Burgwald and Eric Gallagher join Catholic Views this week to talk about the Bishop's vision and mission for the diocese.

He's back! Fr. Scott Traynor is with us again this week on Catholic Views to talk about himself, his faith journey and his call to the priesthood. Stick around and hear about the conversation he had with Jesus in a janitor's closet... of all places.

Dylan Reinhardt, Team director for Focus on the campus of SDSU joins us this week to talk about his life as a missionary and his own faith journey. Take a deep breath... he's got a lot of energy!