The Shepherd's Voice

Archbishop Naumann Interviews some of the staff who have been helping him implement the Faith Initiative.   

Lesle Knop and Tim Chik discuss some of the many programs and options for Catholics in the archdiocese to grow in their marriage, family, and faith lives in this year of Faith

Faith Initiative

Archbishop Naumann interviews Mary Ann Gardner of the Marian Mantle Group.  Marian Mantle is a prayer support group and outreach for Catholics who share a common heartache because someone they love has left the Faith.

Archbishop shares the important role parents play as co-creators with God in the lives of their children.  He also discusses the significance of St. Monica whose prayers brought her son, St. Augustine, back in to Faith in a big way.

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The Marian Mantle Group

Archbishop Naumann interviews Dr. Melissa Colbern founder and director of Topeka's new pregnancy resource center.

Dr. Colbern shares how devotion to the Virgin Mary and some brave preaching by her parish priest lead her to this exciting new apostolate.

Find our more about the work of Mary's Choices Pregnancy Resource Center

Archbishop Naumann interviews Fr. Jerry Spencer who recently retired as Chaplain at KU Med after serving over 45 years.

Archbishop Naumann interviews Virgil Dechant, former Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus.  Mr. Dechant shares tales from his storied career and the Knights new battle to champion the cause of religious freedom.

Archbishop Naumann interviews Sarah Swafford about how to find the person of your dreams by becoming worthy of that person.  Naumann and Swafford share practical advice on dating and courtship that every young person needs to hear.  Naumann also reflects upon the the false notion of love that our culture perpetuates and how the Gospel has a better answer. 

For more great ideas and insight go to Sarah Swafford's website

www.emotionalvirtue.com

Archbishop Naumann discusses the legacy and future of Ward High School with Fr. Hermes, president of Ward High School. 

Archbishop shares how and why the Archdiocese will be increasing its support of this historic Catholic school.  Fr. Hermes reflects upon the dynamic ministry of Ward to form tomorrow's leaders.

Archbishop Naumann interviews Rose Hammes about the upcoming pilgrimage to Rome to witness the Canonization of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha.

Naumann reflects upon how each of us is called to be a saint.

This amazing trip to welcome the first Native American from our nation to the Canon of Saints  will be led by Msgr. Tom  Tank, Dcn. Dana Nearmyer, and Debbie Nearmyer. 

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Canonization of Bl. Kateri TekakwithaOctober 18 - 26, 2012

Archbishop Naumann commemorates Natural Family Planning week with Brad and Libby Dupont and a discussion with a medical doctor about the ecology of human sexuality.