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Right now in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, about a hundred of our sisters and brothers are immersed in the School of Charism Discovery – led by Father Michael Becker. But, charisms are as old as the Church, and the Twin Cities have been home to the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Office for many years.

Joining host Patrick Conley to talk charisms and CCRO's upcoming conference are Peter Yurek – board member of CCRO and a parishioner at Saint Peter in North Saint Paul

Learn more about CCRO and Fr. Boniface.

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The Archdiocesan Men’s Conference returns again this year, as it’s led by the Catholic Watchmen: a local apostolate of men offering prayer for the Church, led by the bishops of our Archdiocese and other lay leaders. One of those leaders is with us today, Deacon Gordon Bird – the Catholic Watchmen point man for the Archdiocese. Along with one of the keynote speakers for the Conference, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers – also known as the Dynamic Deacon, a renowned speaker and author.  

They join producer Kayla Mayer to talk about this year's men's conference and why it's important for Catholic men to come together to be re-inspired.

Register for the conference and learn more about Deacon Harold's work.

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We’re already to the tail end of Lent, and it’s time to dig a little deeper – to re-commit to our Lenten promises, to reflect more deeply on how God is moving in our hearts, and to embrace this time of penance before the joy of Easter. Bishop Michael Izen joins producer Kayla Mayer to talk about availing ourselves to the beauty of the Sacrament of Reconciliation in these days leading up to Holy Week.  

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With all the recent, unseasonably warm weather, kids have been out and about, having a ball—a baseball, a basketball, a football, a soccer ball. Kids and youth still love sports! If only there was some way of bringing sports and faith together...

The Catholic Athletic Association (CAA) exists to organize and promote the development of respectful, faith-filled athletics through participation in interscholastic sports. Joining host Patrick Conley are Kevin McCloughan, board president of CAA, and Megan Jacobson, CAA Director of Operations.

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Regular listeners are familiar with this summer’s Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis, which will mark the high point of the Eucharistic Revival in the United States. Even if you can’t make it to Indy, you’re invited to participate in the Eucharistic Pilgrimage right here in our Archdiocese. Practicing Catholic producer Kayla Mayer checks in with Father Tim Tran and Amy Tadlock – who's organizing Jesus’s trip through our area this May.

Find the route and learn more about the National Eucharistic Revival.

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Many of us have encountered religious sisters in some way throughout our lifetimes. Some as teachers in our Catholic schools, catechists in parish faith formation programs, or mission trips and other ministries.

Say a special prayer for our sisters in faith, as we honor them during Catholic Sisters Week, March 8-14. Joining Practicing Catholic contributor Tom Halden is Sr. Mary Micaela Hoffmann, a member of the Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma, Michigan, who teaches theology courses at the University of Saint Thomas in Saint Paul.

Learn more about vocations in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.

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The themes of Catholic social teaching are principles we should certainly strive for in our care for others. In this Practicing Catholic Classic, we revisit a conversation between host Patrick Conley and Fr. Daniel Griffith about teaching on “rights and responsibilities” - that is, the right to basic human needs and the responsibilities to care for those who are lacking these things. In a culture of abundance, how do we connect with those not in our immediate sphere who go without even the basics? What is this social teaching truly calling us to?

Learn more about Catholic Social Teaching through the Center for Catholic Social Thought based in the Church of the Assumption in Saint Paul.

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As Christians, we love Jesus. As Catholics, we unite ourselves with him – body, blood, soul, and divinity – each time we receive the Eucharist. What a great gift!

Joining producer Kayla Mayer to go deeper into the gift that is Jesus in the Eucharist and how we can learn more, is Deacon Charles Bobertz, professor of Theology at Saint John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota and a deacon at Pax Christi in Eden Prairie.

Learn more about Deacon Charles Bobertz and his presentations.

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Minnesotans are proudly aware of our home state being the “State of Hockey.” Stories abound. Legends are made. One such legend joins us today to tell his story, including how his Catholic faith has influenced his hockey career. Host Patrick Conley sits down with Bill Lechner, head coach for the powerhouse boy’s hockey team at Hill-Murray School.

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Some big news recently, as Archbishop Hebda announced that three priests from the Archdiocese are headed north for three-year assignments to assist the Diocese of Crookston. The priests are all part of a group called the “Companions of Christ”.

Joining host Patrick Conley to explain what’s happening and why – Father David Blume, director of the Archdiocesan Office of Vocations and one of the priests being assigned to Crookston, and Father Peter Williams, pastor of Saint Ambrose in Woodbury and moderator for the Companions of Christ.

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