The Shepherd's Voice

Advent starts the new year liturgically, and so in this show Deacon Bill Scholl interviews Archbishop Naumann about some of the exciting initiatives of the Catholic Church that are coming in 2022.  Naumann shares about his time as pro-life chair, the upcoming Value Them Both Amendment, and the Eucharistic Amazement movement, and a very quick shout out to the Synod on Synodality.

Archbishop Naumann interviews Josh Ruoff, the new Consultant for Special Needs Ministry for the Archdiocese.

Archbishop Naumann interviews Lauren Solidum, President and CEO of Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas, about the Catholic Church's  efforts to relocate Afghan refugees here in our community, and how people can help in this crucial work of mercy.

Recently in response the humanitarian crisis caused by NATO withdrawl from Afghanistan, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) asked Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas to participate in the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) Evacuation Project alongside of other Catholic Charities agencies and community partners to assist Afghan refugees with resettlement. 

Archbishop Naumann interviews Ruth Tisdale, the executive director of Advice and Aid pregnancy resource centers.  They discuss the issue of abortion, and how these centers help women in crisis pregnancies with information and support; and dispel some common myths about pregnancy resource centers.

You can support Advice and Aid by registering for the October 14th banquet.  The in person event is sold out but for a $25 donation one can view online by registering here.

Archbishop Naumann dialogues with Vince Anch, Executive Director of the Catholic Education Foundation and their upcoming gala event that celebrates the heroism of our Catholic school teachers: Gaudeamus which happens Saturday, October 23rd.

The Catholic Education Foundation provides access to education for at-risk students at the lowest poverty levels. By helping these children, and their families, they transform their lives with access to an exceptional K-12 Catholic education where academic rigor, faith and social support are prioritized.

Archbishop Naumann dialogues with Marco Casanova, of Desert Stream Ministries about the Living Waters program.  

"Living Waters provides a thoughtful and safe place to look at the ways we’ve become ensnared. Through weekly times of worship, teaching and small group prayer, our program leaders walk with participants in their struggle so they can live in freedom and truth. We pray for God’s healing to restore broken areas of life so that people can “love well” as God intended.

Living Waters is a 20 week closed group for men and women seeking healing in their lives. It is an intensive and unique small group. Ultimately, we learn how to press into Jesus more deeply, allowing Him to meet our needs and transform us for His Kingdom purposes. With groups all over the world, and with over thirty years of ministering God’s healing love, the Living Waters program is a proven path of healing."

Archbishop Naumann dialogues with Deacon Steve Greco, founder of Spirit Filled Hearts ministry, about the upcoming online Saint Joseph Summit.  

This virtual event pilgrimage happens Sept. 30-Oct. 3, 2021 and will feature over 30 speakers, such as:  Scott Hahn, Leah Darrow, Jason and Chrystalina Evert, Cardinal Dolan, Cardinal Burke, Archbishop Naumann and many more.

You can register for free and attend the event live at no cost, and recordings are available with a paid registration.

Archbishop Naumann dialogues with Leon Suprenant, co-director of the The Office of the Permanent Diaconate and Deacon Tom Mulvenon about a new cohort opening up for Catholic men to discern a vocation to be a deacon.

The Office of the Permanent Diaconate is offering a series of Information Nights this fall at the following locations:

• Wednesday, September 1, Savior Pastoral Center in KCK (Spanish Interpreter)
• Monday, September 13, Christ the King in Topeka (ASL Interpreter)
• Thursday, September 23, Holy Cross in Overland Park (Spanish Interpreter)
• Tuesday, September 28, Immaculate Conception in Leavenworth
• Tuesday, October 12, Savior Pastoral Center in KCK

All information nights begin at 7:00 p.m.

Archbishop Naumann interviews Catherine Contreras, President of Vox Vitae about their efforts to form the next generation to be pro-life advocates.

The Vox Vitae Catholic Pro-Life Camp fosters a deep love and understanding of the Catholic faith and equips teens to be courageous and active voices for life. Together, the campers explore the truth of Catholicism, the destruction wrought by abortion and euthanasia, the beauty of chastity and holiness, the harms of homosexual activity and transgenderism, and the importance of civic awareness and involvement. The campers practice dialoguing and defending their faith and pro-life views against those who disagree.

Archbishop Naumann dialogues with Janette Howe, founder of the Seven Sisters Apostolate, which is a ministry that mobilizes women to do a Holy Hour for an individual priest or bishop each day.  "A call to strengthen the Church by ensuring that a Holy Hour is prayed each day of the week for the sole intention of a specific priest or bishop—a “holy wasting” (cf. Mt. 26:10) or lavishing of prayer for his deeper conformity to Christ."