Catholic Views is a weekly radio program broadcast Sundays around eastern South Dakota, but also available anytime online at www.sfcatholic.org. The program includes Biblical Bites with Dr. B, a look at an interesting “bite” from the week’s Scripture readings with Dr. Chris Burgwald, and an interview segment which highlights events and topics relevant to Catholics and others of faith. This is one of the longest running religious radio programs in the region, dating to the early 1960s.
Freshly ordained Fr. Michael Kapperman is in studio this week. We learn where it all began, from the party house in college, to the emotional day of sitting in front of the bishop as a candidate for the priesthood.
Joining us this week on Catholic Views is Eric Gallagher, Director of Youth Discipleship and Evangelization. The vision for this summer in the Youth Office has had to change a bit this summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic, tune in to find out how they are connecting with the youth across the diocese.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJm_hqyz3x0 Fr. Jordan Samson, Pastor of Christ the King parish in Sioux Falls, SD and Director of Vocations joins us this week to talk about the upcoming ordinations. We'll also learn a little bit about the stirring of his own personal vocation and the mindset of a young seminarian about to go through his own ordination.
Catholic Family Services has been providing grief programs, individual and family counseling and adoption services for almost 60 years. This year with the pandemic, there has been no change thanks in part to their Tele-Health system that was incorporated into their work flow. Meet Mary Weber, LMFT, the Interim Director of Catholic Family Services, and learn how their services have changed/can change the lives of those who are struggling.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGkIZ55ANqA It’s the month of May, the month of Mary! And who better to come by and talk about Mary our Mother on Mother’s Day than our Shepherd, Bishop Donald DeGrood. Also, tune in for a surprise visit with his mom, Joanne DeGrood.
It's a Catholic Views reboot! Dr. Chris Burgwald joins us for his new recurring segment, Biblical Bites with Dr. B, as well as Kyle Groos, President of Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools and Matt Althoff, Chancellor for the Diocese of Sioux Falls. They are here to discuss what all students and teachers throughout the world have had to experience, e-learning.
From Rome to your home... Deacon Tony Klein drops by this week to talk about his recent return home after the closure of schools and stay home order in Italy. We visit with how he and Zach Shaefbauer (SFDiocese seminarian) had to deal with that, as well as his calling. What was it that made him say yes... I want to be a priest!
The Very Rev. James Morgan, Rector of the Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Sioux Falls, drops in to talk about St. Faustina on this Divine Mercy Sunday, as well as how important it is to continue to tithe and give, even with the suspension of Mass. Many ways that you can do so whether individually through your parish, or even here on our website. You can find resources to give directly to your parish, just click on the Home Resources link on the home page or the menu on the right.
A special treat for you this week, the Rutten brothers, Fr. John and Fr. Paul, express their glory and gratitude as we begin this Easter Season on Sunday!
This week on Catholic Views welcome on Frs. Mike Griffin and Bob Lacey. We discuss how they and how their parishes are doing in response to the coronavirus.
