In this episode, Bishop Ron Hicks sits down with Justin Reyes, the Director of Catechesis and Evangelization, to talk about what we can learn from the saints about their path to holiness and how they made and were made into disciples for Jesus Christ. The conversation includes a discussion of St. Oscar Romero, St. Francis Xavier, St. Augustine, St. Monica, St. Theresa of Avila, St. Mother Teresa, and St. Carlo Acutis.

In this episode of the Faith Into Action podcast, Bishop Hicks shares the five-step process of being made and of making disciples. This process includes conversion, confession, communion, commission, and prayer. During the conversation with host, Justin Reyes, we also learn about the bishop's own personal experience of becoming a disciple, including the five years he spent serving orphaned children in the country of El Salvador.

Learn more and read the bishop's pastoral letter, MAKE, at make.diojoliet.org.

In this episode, our host, Justin Reyes talks with Bishop Ron Hicks about his new pastoral letter, MAKE. MAKE is a call to action for the people of the Diocese of Joliet to make and be made into disciples for Jesus Christ. 

In this episode, Bishop Hicks shares his vision of catechesis, evangelization and faith in action and invites listeners to fall deeper in knowing, loving and serving Jesus and helping others to truly encounter and be saved by Him.

To learn more about MAKE, visit make.diojoliet.org

It’s been an incredible year as we celebrated our 75th anniversary as a diocese. Bishop Hicks and Auxiliary Bishop Spies join the final episode of this special series to review the past year and what it means for the diocese moving forward.

Catholics have been putting their faith into action for 75 years in the Diocese of Joliet — and we have a lot to celebrate! 

Fr. James Guarascio joins us to discuss the important Feast Days of All Saints and All Souls, celebrated in early November. Why do the saints matter? How do we find a patron saint? How do we continue to pray for our loved ones who have passed on from this life? Learn all this and more in episode 13 of our 75th Anniversary Series!

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Catholics have been putting their faith into action for 75 years in the Diocese of Joliet — and we have a lot to celebrate!

During this month of Respect Life, Waterleaf Women's Center Executive Director Julie Garofalo joins us to discuss all the ways they support women during a pregnancy and beyond, as well as ways to be involved in Respect Life. Learn more about Waterleaf at https://waterleafwc.org/.

This episode is one of a 14-part series being produced for our 75th Anniversary. New episodes are released on YouTube and podcast platforms each month. Find us anywhere you get your podcasts and be sure to hit follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Catholics have been putting their faith into action for 75 years in the Diocese of Joliet — and we have a lot to celebrate!

In episode 11, we are joined by the 49ers! They are members of the original graduating 8th grade class when the Cathedral of St. Raymond became the Cathedral. Listen in on their joyful memories over the past 80 years and the implications for us today.

This episode is one of a 14-part series being produced for our 75th Anniversary. New episodes are released on YouTube and podcast platforms each month. Find us anywhere you get your podcasts and be sure to hit follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Catholics have been putting their faith into action for 75 years in the Diocese of Joliet — and we have a lot to celebrate! 

In episode 10, Bishop Hicks celebrates his August birthday and reflects back on his past year as our shepherd within the Diocese of Joliet.

This episode is one of a 14-part series being produced for our 75th Anniversary. New episodes are released on YouTube and podcast platforms each month. Find us anywhere you get your podcasts and be sure to hit follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Catholics have been putting their faith into action for 75 years in the Diocese of Joliet — and we have a lot to celebrate!

In episode 9, the summer interns serving at the diocese share their perspective on the young church, what makes a difference in reaching young people, and what they’ve learned in their internship.

This episode is one of a 14-part series being produced for our 75th Anniversary. New episodes are released on YouTube and podcasts platforms the first Monday of each month. Find us anywhere you get your podcasts and be sure to hit follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Catholics have been putting their faith into action for 75 years in the Diocese of Joliet — and we have a lot to celebrate!

In episode 8, Fr. Tom Paul shares some incredible facts about the diocese. Where did our Bishops come from? Which priest assisted the people in Bolivia on horseback? Which priests are pilots? Find out these answers and more! 

This episode is one of 14-part series being produced for our 75th Anniversary. New episodes are released on YouTube and podcasts platforms the first Monday of each month. Find us anywhere you get your podcasts and be sure to hit follow or subscribe to never miss an episode!