Deacon Michael Kapperman of the Diocese of Sioux Falls on his recent diaconate ordination.

In the first hour, hosts Fr. Richard Kunst and Fr. Ryan Moravitz discussed with Deacon Michael Kapperman of the Diocese of Sioux Falls about being recently ordained. After that, the Fathers prayed for your special intentions during our new segment, "Prayerfully Yours". Finally, they took your questions during Straight Talk.

Fr. Brandon Wolf of the Diocese of Bismarck on ordination to the priesthood.

Shawna Hanson from the Diocese of Rapid City on Ambassadors for Christ.

Bridget Kluesner of the Seven Sisters Apostolate on the Winona-Rochester area chapter.

In the second hour, hosts Steve Splonskowski and Deacon Paul Treinen spoke with Bridget Kluesner on the Seven Sisters Apostolate in the Winona-Rochester area. Next, they toured the area of local events during the 10-Minute Tour. After that, Shawna Hanson joined them to share about the Ambassadors for Christ in the Diocese of Rapid City. Finally, Father Brandon Wolf shared the beauty of being newly ordained.

We honor our spiritual fathers! Hear who was nominated! Also, Fr. Michael Wensing was here for Straight Talk.

Dr. Marcy Moran, Clinical Director of Catholic Family Services, on grieving a loss from homicide.

In the first hour, hosts Steve Splonskowski, RPR Executive Director and Deacon Paul Treinen, Director of The Abbey of the Hills, spoke with Dr. Marcie Moran of Catholic Family Services on grieving the loss of a loved one through homicide. After that, Father Michael Wensing took your questions on the faith during Straight Talk. Some topics included reflections on Sunday's Gospel about saying goodbye to family and spiritual fatherhood.

In the second hour, hosts Andy Shaw and Fr. Michel Mulloy were joined by Idelle Badt of the Benedictine Sisters to talk about her call to the religious life. Our hosts then traveled around the listening area to hear about some great local events in our 10-Minute Tour. The Diocese of Winona-Rochester's Bishop John Quinn then spoke with our hosts about the Religious Freedom Week. Finally, Andy and Fr. Mike visited with Susan Safford of the Diocese of Rapid City about the Veritatis Splendor Institute.