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The Catholic ThingThe Decline of Liberal Catholicismby Msgr. Robert J. Batule.
When I was ordained a priest in 1985, my first pastor was about to turn 50 years old; he was a member of the Ordination Class of 1962. He saw himself and others saw him too as a "Vatican II" priest. There were meetings galore, a lot of "co-ministry" with women Religious, and, in discussions, frequent references to the marginalized and minorities of various kinds. But I don't recall that we had a single Holy Hour in the Presence of the Blessed Sacrament in my five-year assignment there, nor do I remember hearing a word against co-habitation...2025-07-1306 min
Personally Speaking with Msgr. Jim LisantePersonally Speaking ep. 262 (Robert Edsel)In this episode of Personally Speaking Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by New York Times Best-Selling author Robert Edsel. Robert’s latest book is titled, “Remember Us: American Sacrifice, Dutch Freedom and a Forever Promise Forged in World War II.” It introduces us to a major element of the war until now untold: The Dutch grave adoption program that for 80 years has paired a local citizen with each one of the 10,000 Americans buried at the Netherlands American Cemetery. Robert speaks about this story of freedom, gratitude and grace.Support the show2025-06-1227 min
Big City Catholics PodcastEpisode 141 – Hearing God’s Call at Any Age with Msgr. William P. Fay and Deacon Gerardo TlatelpaIn this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Brennan and Father Heanue visit Pope Saint John XXIII National Seminary for a conversation with Msgr. William P. Fay, host of the Never Too Late podcast, and Deacon Gerardo Tlatelpa, a seminarian preparing for ordination as a diocesan priest this June. Together, they share insights from their vocational journeys and encourage men of all ages to discern the call to the priesthood. Bishop Brennan reflects on the profound blessing of witnessing a man dedicate himself to formation in pursuit of following Christ.2025-03-0725 min
Discerning Hearts - Catholic PodcastsLiving in the Sacred Heart of Jesus – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts PodcastIn 2011, in Paray le Monial, France, I had the chance to speak with Msgr. John Esseff at the First Sacred Heart World Congress. Msgr. Esseff is one of the founders of the Sacred Heart Apostolate, sponsor of this event which brought laity, religious, and priests from around the world. Talks were given by Cardinal Raymond Burke, Bishop Robert Herman, Christendom College President Timothy O'Donnell, and EWTN show host and author Fr. Mitch Pacwa, as well as many others Why did they come to this small French community nestled in Eastern France? Because our Lord choice this place and two very rema...2024-10-1627 min
MCC from the CapitolMsgr. Robert Kurwicki, VG, Chaplain to the Missouri House of RepresentativesMsgr. Robert Kurwicki, Vicar General of the Diocese of Jefferson City, talks about his experiences as the Chaplain to the Missouri House of Representatives.2024-08-1621 minPersonally Speaking with Msgr. Jim LisantePersonally Speaking ep. 213 (Robert Keeler)In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined again by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Robert Keeler. Bob began covering the religion beat for Newsday on Long Island in 1993. Among the stories that he covered were papal visits to Denver in 1993 and to New York in 1995. Bob also served on a Newsday team covering the pilgrimage of Pope John Paul II to the Holy Land. Bob latest book is called “Sacred Soldier” and is about attitudes towards the military.Support the show2024-06-2728 min
Hear to HeavenPurity of Intention, MeditationDoing right for the right reasons. Please pray for the repose of the soul of Msgr. Oliver Mcgready.2024-05-2311 min
The Catholic Echo PodcastThe Catholic Echo Podcast- Episode 18 CATHEDRAL RENOVATIONSThe Catholic Echo Podcast- Episode 18 CATHEDRAL RENOVATIONS
On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, we’re talking about CATHEDRAL RENOVATIONS with Bishop David Bonnar, Msgr. Robert Siffrin, and Msgr. David Rhodes.
2024-02-2628 min
Vatican InsiderFr John Paul Kimes and the Cause of Joseph Dutton Pt2As I wrote last week, I was a member of the Historical Commission for the Cause of Canonization of Servant of God Joseph Dutton who, as you know, worked for 44 years on Molokai with Saints Damien and Marianne caring for the victims of leprosy. When such a commission closes its work, a meeting must be held in the diocese of the cause for canonization with all members present. This is required by the dicastery for the causes of saints to which we our individual reports are sent.
Thus, two other members of that commission, Pat Boland of Honolulu and Fr...2024-01-1428 minVatican InsiderFr John Paul Kimes and the Cause of Joseph Dutton Pt2As I wrote last week, I was a member of the Historical Commission for the Cause of Canonization of Servant of God Joseph Dutton who, as you know, worked for 44 years on Molokai with Saints Damien and Marianne caring for the victims of leprosy. When such a commission closes its work, a meeting must be held in the diocese of the cause for canonization with all members present. This is required by the dicastery for the causes of saints to which we our individual reports are sent.
Thus, two other members of that commission, Pat Boland of Honolulu and Fr...2024-01-1428 minVatican InsiderFr John Paul Kimes Pt1I was a member of the Historical Commission for the Cause of Canonization of Servant of God Joseph Dutton who, as you know, worked for 44 years on Molokai with Saints Damien and Marianne caring for the victims of leprosy. When such a commission closes its work, a meeting must be held in the diocese of the cause for canonization with all members present. This is required by the dicastery for the causes of saints to which we our individual reports are sent.
Thus. two other members of that commission, Pat Boland of Honolulu and Fr.. John Paul Kimes, Canon law...2024-01-0728 minVatican InsiderFr John Paul Kimes Pt1I was a member of the Historical Commission for the Cause of Canonization of Servant of God Joseph Dutton who, as you know, worked for 44 years on Molokai with Saints Damien and Marianne caring for the victims of leprosy. When such a commission closes its work, a meeting must be held in the diocese of the cause for canonization with all members present. This is required by the dicastery for the causes of saints to which we our individual reports are sent.
Thus. two other members of that commission, Pat Boland of Honolulu and Fr.. John Paul Kimes, Canon law...2024-01-0728 min
Catholic Daily BriefCome Rack! Come Rope! by Robert Hugh Benson (Complete)Full Version of Msgr Robert Hugh Benson's exciting and moving novel about the 16th century English Martyrs (Duration: 10 hrs)2024-01-0410h 08
Catholic Daily BriefLord of the World by Robert Hugh Benson (Complete)Complete audiobook of Msgr Robert Hugh Benson's prescient novel about the last days and the rise of the Antichrist (8hr)2024-01-047h 59
Catholicism and CultureHow To Become a Saint: The Canonization Process with Monsignor Robert SarnoMsgr. Robert J. Sarno, who worked for 38 years in the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, explains the administrative process for becoming a canonized saint.
Watch a short video about St. John Seminary's Online in M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program: https://vimeo.com/790530996
If you are interested in learning more about the online M.A. in Pastoral Ministry Program for lay students at St. John's Seminary, email Dr. Stuart Squires at mapm@stjohnsem.edu
2023-10-1951 min
From Sparks to Light - Inspiring Stories for Challenging TimesSummer Series Top 10 Episodes: Planting Seeds - Msgr. Gregory RamkissoonAs Gregory Ramkissoon walked to work at the university in Kingston, Jamaica, he encountered a community of squatters living in such poverty he felt sick to his stomach. Shacks made of cardboard and scraps of tin. Babies wailing. Humans living in filth and garbage. It was 1978 and when Gregory faced his urban planning students in a lecture hall that morning, he told them to follow him. As the group streamed out into the street, he asked them how they could help those who were suffering. “Start where you are,” Gregory told me. With this philosophy, he lau...2023-06-0856 min
Diocese of Jefferson City PodcastAnswering Questions about ChristmasAre there really 12 days of Christmas? Was Jesus actually born in a stable? Why do we place presents under the tree?As we prepare ourselves for Christmas, students at Mary Immaculate Parish School and Helias Catholic High School shared their questions about this holy day. We are joined by Msgr. Robert Kurwicki who shares the history behind today's Christmas traditions. Msgr. Kurwicki is the Vicar General of the Diocese of Jefferson City as well as the Chaplain of the Missouri House of Representatives and the pastor of St. Michael parish in Russellville.2022-12-1416 min
Let Me Be Frank | Bishop Frank Caggiano’s Podcast | Diocese of Bridgeport, CTMsgr Robert Weiss | Sandy HookOn December 14th 2012, 20 first graders and six teachers were massacred at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Monsignor Robert Weiss was the Catholic pastor in Newtown that day and still is today. Bishop Frank & Msgr Weiss reflect on that tragic day, as well as on Monsignor Weiss’s 50 years as a priest.
2022-12-0758 min
Big City Catholics PodcastEpisode 14 - A Visit from Msgr. James P. SheaIn this episode of Big City Catholics, Bishop Robert J. Brennan and Father Christopher Heanue are joined by Msgr. James Shea, president of the University of Mary located in Bismarck, North Dakota and author of From Christendom to Apostolic Mission: Pastoral Strategies for an Apostolic Age.2022-09-3031 min
From Sparks to Light - Inspiring Stories for Challenging TimesPlanting Seeds - Msgr. Gregory RamkissoonThis is a conversation that began many years ago, in our Boston College days, when I knew him simply as Gregory. He is, to me, the personification of joy. He is bubbly and playful and whether we were sitting in the Eagles Next cafeteria at BC or chatting over lunch or dancing in the streets of Boston, he always had a knack for making me laugh. We talk about paying attention to the world around you. About the lessons he learned from his mom and dad about how important it is to start right where you are. And although M...2022-02-1055 min