As the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage continues to wind its way towards Indianapolis for this July’s Eucharistic Congress, we thought it would be interesting and educational to go back to the 1941 Eucharistic Congress – held here in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.  

Allison Spies, Archives Program Manager for the Archdiocese, made her return to Practicing Catholic for this conversation with host Patrick Conley.

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Archbishop Bernard Hebda’s Post-Synodal Pastoral Letter, “You Will Be My Witnesses,” called for the creation of an Archdiocesan Blue Ribbon Commission that would discuss “Parents as Primary Educators,” the focus of Year 3 Synod implementation beginning in July 2025.  

Joining producer Kayla Mayer are Kenna Millea and Andrew Wagenbach, two members of the commission.

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If you’ve been to the Archdiocesan Pentecost Vigil Mass and prayer meeting at the Cathedral over the past few years, or you live in the west Metro, then our next guest may be somebody you know. 

Dr. James Shackelford – who works with Encounter Ministries and at Saint Bartholomew in Wayzata as Director of Ongoing Formation and Discipleship – joined host Patrick Conley to talk about the expansion of Encounter Ministries into the Twin Cities area.

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In May, Pope Francis named Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Williams the co-adjutor Bishop of Camden, New Jersey. So, what does that really mean, has he moved to “Jersey” yet, and what has he already learned about the people of his new diocese? So many questions! Producer Kayla Mayer got those answers and more from co-adjutor Bishop Williams.

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Wedding season is here. Time to dust-off the old album and check-out your – or your parents’ - clothing and hair-do disasters.

More importantly, it’s time to talk about marriage. For a unique perspective on the sacrament of matrimony, host Patrick Conley talks with Katzie and Ben Nelson – a Catholic couple that works together as wedding photographers.

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This year’s Rural Life Sunday is hosted by a priest with deeply rural roots. Fr. Michael Miller joins producer Kayla Mayer to talk about what country living has meant to him and his ministry. 

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As Practicing Catholics, we all experience the power of the Eucharist each time we receive Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. One little boy is a walking testimony of that power. After receiving his first Holy Communion, Joshua Dahlberg experienced an amazing healing. His mother, Jessica Dahlberg, joined us on Practicing Catholic to tell us the story of that healing and update us on how Joshua is doing now.

Read the full story in The Catholic Spirit.

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It was a hit during its original run and now it’s back - “Catholic Young Adults: The Musical". Joining host Patrick Conley to talk about the show and Missed the Boat Theatre are Sam Vargo, Executive Director for Missed the Boat Theatre, and Ben Stefonowicz, playing Vianney in this revival of the show.

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In a special extended episode of Practicing Catholic, host Patrick Conley sits down with Jason Adkins, the executive director of Minnesota Catholic Conference, the public policy voice of the Catholic Church in Minnesota. They walk through key topics that were discussed in this year's state legislative session, including the Equal Rights Amendment, physician-assisted suicide, and religious exemptions.

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How fitting that the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage was in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis the same week leading up to the feast of the Visitation! This feast can be thought of as the first Eucharistic pilgrimage – Mary traveling with Jesus in her womb to visit her cousin Elizabeth.

Joining host Patrick Conley to talk about this feast, is Father Van Sloun, Director of Clergy Personnel and columnist for The Catholic Spirit.

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