Ian Carter was a regular Catholic, then he went to college and set his faith aside. What brought him back? His future wife! Join us to find out how he got both the girl and a restored Catholic faith that has brought him all the way to leading the OCIA program at the cathedral. Ian grew closer to Jesus by spending time in prayer getting to know his Savior. Don’t miss it!

Ever wondered what it’s like to sponsor a stranger in the OCIA program? Join us to hear the conversion story of Connie Bitner and how her sponsor, Ruth Bordewyk, walked with her as she made her way into the Church. From strangers to close friends, these two women opened their hearts to God and to each other to grow in their Catholic faith.

The case in Georgia of a pregnant woman who suffered brain death has stirred up a lot of emotion and rightly many questions about the ethics of the situation. Who better to wade into this topic than Fr. Tad Pacholczyk? As senior ethicist at the National Catholic Bioethics Center, Fr. Tad walks through what’s happening and why it matters, especially from a Catholic perspective. An episode not to miss!

How does a Buddhist become a Catholic? The honesty of children! Kathy Starks made her way slowly to the Church through her husband and children. Join us to hear her story and be inspired by her openness to hear God’s voice.

Fr. Cesar Valencia, pastor for the parishes in Mitchell, joins us to tell us how he got his call to the priesthood. Even though he comes from Peru, he faced many of the same challenges our young men face here. But God calls anyway! Find out how he got his call and how he ended up in South Dakota.

How do you find your way back to faith when you are disillusioned by your past experiences? An open heart sure helps! Schuyler Walchek joins Catholic Views to tell his story of finding his way into the Catholic Church.

Fr. Cesar Valencia, pastor for the parishes in Mitchell, joins us to tell us how he got his call to the priesthood. Even though he comes from Peru, he faced many of the same challenges our young men face here. But God calls anyway! Find out how he got his call and how he ended up in South Dakota.

Dr. Chris Burgwald shares the basics and interesting tidbits of the conclave as the Catholic Church selects a new pope. We’ll touch on the process, the secrecy, and the seriousness of what the College of Cardinals is about to do. Did you know that technically any man can be elected pope? Whether you’re a student of Catholic history or just curious about how papal elections work, that and other questions will be answered!

In the wake of the death of Pope Francis, the Church mourns and honors his legacy. Dr. Chris Burgwald helps us unpack this pope’s “firsts” and just some of his actions that impacted the Church during his 12-year pontificate.

The Shroud of Turin: real or fake? And why does it matter? Deacon Bill Radio has been traveling the diocese over Lent showing fascinated Catholics the science that is solidifying the claim that the Shroud is indeed the burial cloth of Jesus. Join us to find out what they’ve uncovered in recent years and why the Church does not speak definitively on the subject.