Practicing Catholic Show

Where does a year go? Just about a year ago, Pope Francis announced that then-Father Michael Izen would be ordained a bishop. Auxiliary Bishop Izen joins us to talk about what the past year has been like and how he's adjusted to life as a bishop.

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Have you ever met someone who has composed a symphony? They might just be closer than you think! Local organist, composer, and Director of Sacred Music & Liturgical Life for the Church of the Holy Cross in NE Minneapolis, Samuel Backman joins host Patrick Conley to share his latest opus and the inspiration behind it.

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Where can young adults have an extraordinary summer mission experience, further discern their vocations, and actually get paid? Totus Tuus! Joining host Patrick Conley to share more about this missionary initiative are Nancy Palachek, Family and Laity Outreach Coordinator for the Archdiocesan Office of Marriage, Family and Life and Maura Dobie, an experienced Totus Tuus missionary.

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Do you think Church is losing its appeal to men? Look around at any given Sunday Mass, and you may see a decent mixture of women and men. But many parishes struggle to get men involved beyond that once-a-week commitment. In this Practicing Catholic Classic, Fr. Tom Wilson, Pastor of All Saints in Lakeville, discusses what masculinity in the Church looks like and why it’s important.

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As we wrap up 2023, we finish the year with a special feast day, the Feast of the Holy Family. Joining producer Kayla Mayer to help us reflect on how the Holy Family can be models for our earthly families, is Archbishop Hebda.

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Are you in a small group? Archbishop Hebda wants each of us to answer “yes” to that question by Ash Wednesday. Deacon Joe Michalak and Gizzy Miko from the Archdiocese’s Office of Synod Evangelization join host Patrick Conley to explain why it’s Archbishop’s dream for the Archdiocese and how you can connect with one this winter.

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In this Practicing Catholic Classic, we revisit a conversation with Fr. Michael Van Sloun about our Blessed Mother in the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of God.

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Producer Kayla Mayer is joined by multi-platform pianist and composer Steven C. to talk about his annual Christmas show and a special announcement! Plus, a live performance from Steven C.

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Producer Kayla Mayer and local musician and recording artist Luke Spehar chat about favorite Christmas traditions and music. Plus, Luke Spehar performs live!

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Host Patrick Conley and local musician and songwriter Alex Schindler talk all things Christmas music. Plus, Alex Schindler performs.

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