This week on Hibernian Radio host Paddy Houlihan welcomes back Father Ryan Brady, pastor of St. Christina Parish in Chicago’s Mount Greenwood and chaplain to the Chicago Fire Department, for a powerful conversation on faith, leadership, and renewal on Chicago’s South Side. Fr. Brady discusses serving 2,500 parish families and 5,000 active CFD members while celebrating a remarkable 27 percent increase in Mass attendance at St. Christina, the largest growth in the Archdiocese of Chicago. He shares why young people are returning to the Church and why presenting Catholicism boldly and authentically matters in today’s culture. The episode also features Fr. Brady’s unforgettable recent meeting with Pope Francis in Rome, his reflections on artificial intelligence and authentic human connection, and his excitement about being named Grand Marshal of the 2026 South Side Irish Parade during St. Christina’s 100th anniversary year. A candid and inspiring discussion about saying yes to God’s call.

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