Faith Into Action Podcast Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:30:08 -0500 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2066637 en-us © 2026 Faith Into Action Podcast yes 8c29bd16-4b47-56ce-8600-bbd687f3e660 Diocese of Joliet episodic false Catholics are putting their faith into action every day in the Diocese of Joliet! Listen to their stories and learn how you too can share God's hope in the world around you as a disciple of Jesus.

While our podcast series began as part of our 75th Anniversary Jubilee in 2023, it continues today in support of Bishop Ron Hicks' pastoral letter, MAKE, which serves as an invitation for the people of the Diocese of Joliet to take the next step in their faith journey. Building on Jesus' Great Commission, the letter calls every Catholic to become disciples and to make disciple actively in their community. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Diocese of Joliet https://storage.buzzsprout.com/nukvepm7q1azlntfc3feva8wsqko?.jpg Faith Into Action Podcast Episode 17: What the Saints Can Teach Us About Becoming Disciples of Jesus! Episode 17: What the Saints Can Teach Us About Becoming Disciples of Jesus! In this episode, Bishop Ron Hicks sits down with Justin Reyes, the Director of Catechesis and Evangelization, to talk about what we can learn from the saints about their path to holiness and how they made and were made into disciples for Jesus Christ. The conversation includes a discussion of St. Oscar Romero, St. Francis Xavier, St. Augustine, St. Monica, St. Theresa of Avila, St. Mother Teresa, and St. Carlo Acutis.

]]> In this episode, Bishop Ron Hicks sits down with Justin Reyes, the Director of Catechesis and Evangelization, to talk about what we can learn from the saints about their path to holiness and how they made and were made into disciples for Jesus Christ. The conversation includes a discussion of St. Oscar Romero, St. Francis Xavier, St. Augustine, St. Monica, St. Theresa of Avila, St. Mother Teresa, and St. Carlo Acutis.

]]> Diocese of Joliet Buzzsprout-18375523 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:00:00 -0600 1001 17 full false Episode 16: The Five-Step Discipleship Process with Bishop Ron Hicks Episode 16: The Five-Step Discipleship Process with Bishop Ron Hicks In this episode of the Faith Into Action podcast, Bishop Hicks shares the five-step process of being made and of making disciples. This process includes conversion, confession, communion, commission, and prayer. During the conversation with host, Justin Reyes, we also learn about the bishop's own personal experience of becoming a disciple, including the five years he spent serving orphaned children in the country of El Salvador.

Learn more and read the bishop's pastoral letter, MAKE, at make.diojoliet.org.

]]> In this episode of the Faith Into Action podcast, Bishop Hicks shares the five-step process of being made and of making disciples. This process includes conversion, confession, communion, commission, and prayer. During the conversation with host, Justin Reyes, we also learn about the bishop's own personal experience of becoming a disciple, including the five years he spent serving orphaned children in the country of El Salvador.

Learn more and read the bishop's pastoral letter, MAKE, at make.diojoliet.org.

]]> Diocese of Joliet Buzzsprout-18225717 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:00:00 -0600 1008 16 full false Episode 15 | Introducing Bishop Hicks' MAKE Pastoral Letter Episode 15 | Introducing Bishop Hicks' MAKE Pastoral Letter In this episode, our host, Justin Reyes talks with Bishop Ron Hicks about his new pastoral letter, MAKE. MAKE is a call to action for the people of the Diocese of Joliet to make and be made into disciples for Jesus Christ. 

In this episode, Bishop Hicks shares his vision of catechesis, evangelization and faith in action and invites listeners to fall deeper in knowing, loving and serving Jesus and helping others to truly encounter and be saved by Him.

To learn more about MAKE, visit make.diojoliet.org



]]> In this episode, our host, Justin Reyes talks with Bishop Ron Hicks about his new pastoral letter, MAKE. MAKE is a call to action for the people of the Diocese of Joliet to make and be made into disciples for Jesus Christ. 

In this episode, Bishop Hicks shares his vision of catechesis, evangelization and faith in action and invites listeners to fall deeper in knowing, loving and serving Jesus and helping others to truly encounter and be saved by Him.

To learn more about MAKE, visit make.diojoliet.org



]]> Diocese of Joliet Buzzsprout-17988885 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0500 1015 2 15 full false Episode 14 | 75th Anniversary in Review with Bishop Hicks and Bishop Spies Episode 14 | 75th Anniversary in Review with Bishop Hicks and Bishop Spies It’s been an incredible year as we celebrated our 75th anniversary as a diocese. Bishop Hicks and Auxiliary Bishop Spies join the final episode of this special series to review the past year and what it means for the diocese moving forward.

]]> It’s been an incredible year as we celebrated our 75th anniversary as a diocese. Bishop Hicks and Auxiliary Bishop Spies join the final episode of this special series to review the past year and what it means for the diocese moving forward.

]]> Diocese of Joliet Buzzsprout-16209494 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 1218 2 14 full false Episode 13 | All Saints and All Souls with Fr. James Guarascio Episode 13 | All Saints and All Souls with Fr. James Guarascio Catholics have been putting their faith into action for 75 years in the Diocese of Joliet — and we have a lot to celebrate! 

Fr. James Guarascio joins us to discuss the important Feast Days of All Saints and All Souls, celebrated in early November. Why do the saints matter? How do we find a patron saint? How do we continue to pray for our loved ones who have passed on from this life? Learn all this and more in episode 13 of our 75th Anniversary Series!

New episodes are released on YouTube and podcast platforms each month. Find us anywhere you get your podcasts and be sure to hit follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!

]]> Catholics have been putting their faith into action for 75 years in the Diocese of Joliet — and we have a lot to celebrate! 

Fr. James Guarascio joins us to discuss the important Feast Days of All Saints and All Souls, celebrated in early November. Why do the saints matter? How do we find a patron saint? How do we continue to pray for our loved ones who have passed on from this life? Learn all this and more in episode 13 of our 75th Anniversary Series!

New episodes are released on YouTube and podcast platforms each month. Find us anywhere you get your podcasts and be sure to hit follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!

]]> Diocese of Joliet Buzzsprout-16010935 Fri, 01 Nov 2024 02:00:00 -0500 720 2 13 full false Episode 12 | Respect Life with Waterleaf Episode 12 | Respect Life with Waterleaf Catholics have been putting their faith into action for 75 years in the Diocese of Joliet — and we have a lot to celebrate!

During this month of Respect Life, Waterleaf Women's Center Executive Director Julie Garofalo joins us to discuss all the ways they support women during a pregnancy and beyond, as well as ways to be involved in Respect Life. Learn more about Waterleaf at https://waterleafwc.org/.

This episode is one of a 14-part series being produced for our 75th Anniversary. New episodes are released on YouTube and podcast platforms each month. Find us anywhere you get your podcasts and be sure to hit follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!

]]> Catholics have been putting their faith into action for 75 years in the Diocese of Joliet — and we have a lot to celebrate!

During this month of Respect Life, Waterleaf Women's Center Executive Director Julie Garofalo joins us to discuss all the ways they support women during a pregnancy and beyond, as well as ways to be involved in Respect Life. Learn more about Waterleaf at https://waterleafwc.org/.

This episode is one of a 14-part series being produced for our 75th Anniversary. New episodes are released on YouTube and podcast platforms each month. Find us anywhere you get your podcasts and be sure to hit follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!

]]> Diocese of Joliet Buzzsprout-15883883 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0500 1400 2 12 full false Episode 11 | The 49ers and a Trip Down Memory Lane Episode 11 | The 49ers and a Trip Down Memory Lane Catholics have been putting their faith into action for 75 years in the Diocese of Joliet — and we have a lot to celebrate!

In episode 11, we are joined by the 49ers! They are members of the original graduating 8th grade class when the Cathedral of St. Raymond became the Cathedral. Listen in on their joyful memories over the past 80 years and the implications for us today.

This episode is one of a 14-part series being produced for our 75th Anniversary. New episodes are released on YouTube and podcast platforms each month. Find us anywhere you get your podcasts and be sure to hit follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!

]]> Catholics have been putting their faith into action for 75 years in the Diocese of Joliet — and we have a lot to celebrate!

In episode 11, we are joined by the 49ers! They are members of the original graduating 8th grade class when the Cathedral of St. Raymond became the Cathedral. Listen in on their joyful memories over the past 80 years and the implications for us today.

This episode is one of a 14-part series being produced for our 75th Anniversary. New episodes are released on YouTube and podcast platforms each month. Find us anywhere you get your podcasts and be sure to hit follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!

]]> Diocese of Joliet Buzzsprout-15668714 Tue, 03 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0500 1828 2 11 full false Episode 10 | Another Year Older and Wiser: Bishop Hicks Shares His Hopes and Challenges Episode 10 | Another Year Older and Wiser: Bishop Hicks Shares His Hopes and Challenges Catholics have been putting their faith into action for 75 years in the Diocese of Joliet — and we have a lot to celebrate! 

In episode 10, Bishop Hicks celebrates his August birthday and reflects back on his past year as our shepherd within the Diocese of Joliet.

This episode is one of a 14-part series being produced for our 75th Anniversary. New episodes are released on YouTube and podcast platforms each month. Find us anywhere you get your podcasts and be sure to hit follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!

]]> Catholics have been putting their faith into action for 75 years in the Diocese of Joliet — and we have a lot to celebrate! 

In episode 10, Bishop Hicks celebrates his August birthday and reflects back on his past year as our shepherd within the Diocese of Joliet.

This episode is one of a 14-part series being produced for our 75th Anniversary. New episodes are released on YouTube and podcast platforms each month. Find us anywhere you get your podcasts and be sure to hit follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!

]]> Diocese of Joliet Buzzsprout-15515652 Mon, 05 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0500 559 2 10 full false Episode 9 | The Young Church with Summer Interns Episode 9 | The Young Church with Summer Interns Catholics have been putting their faith into action for 75 years in the Diocese of Joliet — and we have a lot to celebrate!

In episode 9, the summer interns serving at the diocese share their perspective on the young church, what makes a difference in reaching young people, and what they’ve learned in their internship.

This episode is one of a 14-part series being produced for our 75th Anniversary. New episodes are released on YouTube and podcasts platforms the first Monday of each month. Find us anywhere you get your podcasts and be sure to hit follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!

]]> Catholics have been putting their faith into action for 75 years in the Diocese of Joliet — and we have a lot to celebrate!

In episode 9, the summer interns serving at the diocese share their perspective on the young church, what makes a difference in reaching young people, and what they’ve learned in their internship.

This episode is one of a 14-part series being produced for our 75th Anniversary. New episodes are released on YouTube and podcasts platforms the first Monday of each month. Find us anywhere you get your podcasts and be sure to hit follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!

]]> Diocese of Joliet Buzzsprout-15437763 Mon, 22 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0500 1627 2 9 full false Episode 8 | DOJ Trivia with Fr. Tom Paul Episode 8 | DOJ Trivia with Fr. Tom Paul Catholics have been putting their faith into action for 75 years in the Diocese of Joliet — and we have a lot to celebrate!

In episode 8, Fr. Tom Paul shares some incredible facts about the diocese. Where did our Bishops come from? Which priest assisted the people in Bolivia on horseback? Which priests are pilots? Find out these answers and more! 

This episode is one of 14-part series being produced for our 75th Anniversary. New episodes are released on YouTube and podcasts platforms the first Monday of each month. Find us anywhere you get your podcasts and be sure to hit follow or subscribe to never miss an episode!

]]> Catholics have been putting their faith into action for 75 years in the Diocese of Joliet — and we have a lot to celebrate!

In episode 8, Fr. Tom Paul shares some incredible facts about the diocese. Where did our Bishops come from? Which priest assisted the people in Bolivia on horseback? Which priests are pilots? Find out these answers and more! 

This episode is one of 14-part series being produced for our 75th Anniversary. New episodes are released on YouTube and podcasts platforms the first Monday of each month. Find us anywhere you get your podcasts and be sure to hit follow or subscribe to never miss an episode!

]]> Diocese of Joliet Buzzsprout-15159623 Mon, 03 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0500 1725 2 8 full false Episode 7 | The Virgin Mary with Sr. Dominic Dybel and Fr. John Abulag Episode 7 | The Virgin Mary with Sr. Dominic Dybel and Fr. John Abulag Catholics have been putting their faith into action for 75 years in the Diocese of Joliet — and we have a lot to celebrate!

In Episode 7, Justin Reyes sits down with Sr. Dominic Dybel and Fr. John Abulag to discuss their deep devotions to Mary, why the church has a long history of devotion to her, and how all Catholics can embrace a deeper relationship with Mary!

More information on the Marian Route of the Eucharistic Pilgrimage mentioned in the episode: Marian route of Eucharistic Pilgrimage: https://www.eucharisticpilgrimage.org/marian-route

This episode is one of 14-part series being produced for our 75th Anniversary. New episodes are released on YouTube and podcasts platforms the first Monday of each month. Find us anywhere you get your podcasts and be sure to hit follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!

]]> Catholics have been putting their faith into action for 75 years in the Diocese of Joliet — and we have a lot to celebrate!

In Episode 7, Justin Reyes sits down with Sr. Dominic Dybel and Fr. John Abulag to discuss their deep devotions to Mary, why the church has a long history of devotion to her, and how all Catholics can embrace a deeper relationship with Mary!

More information on the Marian Route of the Eucharistic Pilgrimage mentioned in the episode: Marian route of Eucharistic Pilgrimage: https://www.eucharisticpilgrimage.org/marian-route

This episode is one of 14-part series being produced for our 75th Anniversary. New episodes are released on YouTube and podcasts platforms the first Monday of each month. Find us anywhere you get your podcasts and be sure to hit follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!

]]> Buzzsprout-14999605 Thu, 02 May 2024 15:00:00 -0500 2051 2 7 full false Episode 6 | DOJ Shrines with Fr. Sunny Castillo and Fr. Matt Lamoureux Episode 6 | DOJ Shrines with Fr. Sunny Castillo and Fr. Matt Lamoureux Catholics have been putting their faith into action for 75 years in the Diocese of Joliet — and we have a lot to celebrate!

In Episode 6, Michelle Dellinger sits down with Fr. Sunny Castillo and Fr. Matt Lamoureux to discuss veneration and pilgrimage to shrines and the positive impacts they can have on our minds, bodies, and spirits. They also discuss the four shrines located within our diocese:
 
National Shrine at St. Anne’s

  • St. Anne Parish, St. Anne, Illinois
  • Established in 1888
  • Feast of St. Anne: July 26
  • St. Anne Novena celebration held each year, including an outdoor liturgy and relic procession
  • stpatrickmomence.org

 National Shrine of Mary Immaculate Queen of the Universe

  • St. Pius X Parish, Lombard, Illinois
  • Established in 1974 
  • Celebrating its 50th Anniversary in May 2024; watch for event information
  • stpiuslombard.org

National Shrine and Museum of St. Thérèse

  • Darien, Illinois
  • Established in 1987; several renovations since
  • Four events each year: Christmas at the Crib in December, Walk with Jesus in March, Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel on July 16, and Feast of St. Thérèse on October 1
  • Littleflower.org

 St. Gianna Shrine

  • St. Patrick Parish, Yorkville, Illinois
  • Diocesan shrine established in 2024, created in 2014-2015
  • Feast of St. Gianna: April 28
  • Monthly healing service with relic veneration; annual Feast Day Mass with procession, rosary, and relic veneration
  • stgiannashrine.org

This episode is one of 14-part series being produced for our 75th Anniversary. Justin Reyes, who leads the Department of Catechesis and Evangelization, and Michelle Dellinger, director of communications, co-host the series, interviewing a wide variety of clergy, religious, and parishioners across the diocese.
  
New episodes are released on YouTube and podcasts platforms the first Monday of each month. Find us anywhere you get your podcasts, and be sure to hit follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!

]]> Catholics have been putting their faith into action for 75 years in the Diocese of Joliet — and we have a lot to celebrate!

In Episode 6, Michelle Dellinger sits down with Fr. Sunny Castillo and Fr. Matt Lamoureux to discuss veneration and pilgrimage to shrines and the positive impacts they can have on our minds, bodies, and spirits. They also discuss the four shrines located within our diocese:
 
National Shrine at St. Anne’s

  • St. Anne Parish, St. Anne, Illinois
  • Established in 1888
  • Feast of St. Anne: July 26
  • St. Anne Novena celebration held each year, including an outdoor liturgy and relic procession
  • stpatrickmomence.org

 National Shrine of Mary Immaculate Queen of the Universe

  • St. Pius X Parish, Lombard, Illinois
  • Established in 1974 
  • Celebrating its 50th Anniversary in May 2024; watch for event information
  • stpiuslombard.org

National Shrine and Museum of St. Thérèse

  • Darien, Illinois
  • Established in 1987; several renovations since
  • Four events each year: Christmas at the Crib in December, Walk with Jesus in March, Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel on July 16, and Feast of St. Thérèse on October 1
  • Littleflower.org

 St. Gianna Shrine

  • St. Patrick Parish, Yorkville, Illinois
  • Diocesan shrine established in 2024, created in 2014-2015
  • Feast of St. Gianna: April 28
  • Monthly healing service with relic veneration; annual Feast Day Mass with procession, rosary, and relic veneration
  • stgiannashrine.org

This episode is one of 14-part series being produced for our 75th Anniversary. Justin Reyes, who leads the Department of Catechesis and Evangelization, and Michelle Dellinger, director of communications, co-host the series, interviewing a wide variety of clergy, religious, and parishioners across the diocese.
  
New episodes are released on YouTube and podcasts platforms the first Monday of each month. Find us anywhere you get your podcasts, and be sure to hit follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!

]]> Diocese of Joliet Buzzsprout-14772547 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0500 1928 2 6 full false Episode 5 | Vocations with Fr. Steven Borello and Deacon Luis Ron Episode 5 | Vocations with Fr. Steven Borello and Deacon Luis Ron Catholics have been putting their faith into action for 75 years in the Diocese of Joliet — and we have a lot to celebrate! 

In Episode 5, Justin Reyes sits down with Fr. Steven Borello, Director of Vocations, and Deacon Luis Ron, a seminarian in the diocese. Fr. Steve explains his role and how he helps others discern their call, and Deacon Luis shares his vocation story along with an invitation to his ordination Mass.  

This episode is one of 14-part series being produced for our 75th Anniversary. Justin Reyes, who leads the Department of Catechesis and Evangelization, and Michelle Dellinger, director of communication, co-host the series, interviewing a wide variety of clergy, religious, and parishioners across the diocese.
  
New episodes are released on YouTube and podcasts platforms the first Monday of each month. Find us anywhere you get your podcasts, and be sure to hit follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!

]]> Catholics have been putting their faith into action for 75 years in the Diocese of Joliet — and we have a lot to celebrate! 

In Episode 5, Justin Reyes sits down with Fr. Steven Borello, Director of Vocations, and Deacon Luis Ron, a seminarian in the diocese. Fr. Steve explains his role and how he helps others discern their call, and Deacon Luis shares his vocation story along with an invitation to his ordination Mass.  

This episode is one of 14-part series being produced for our 75th Anniversary. Justin Reyes, who leads the Department of Catechesis and Evangelization, and Michelle Dellinger, director of communication, co-host the series, interviewing a wide variety of clergy, religious, and parishioners across the diocese.
  
New episodes are released on YouTube and podcasts platforms the first Monday of each month. Find us anywhere you get your podcasts, and be sure to hit follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!

]]> Diocese of Joliet Buzzsprout-14623917 Mon, 04 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0600 2013 2 5 full false Episode 4 | The Sacraments with Katie Golwacz | Faith Into Action Podcast | 75th Anniversary Series Episode 4 | The Sacraments with Katie Golwacz | Faith Into Action Podcast | 75th Anniversary Series Catholics have been putting their faith into action for 75 years in the Diocese of Joliet — and we have a lot to celebrate! 

In Episode 4, Michelle Dellinger interviews Katie Golwacz, a parishioner at Church of the Holy Ghost in Wood Dale. Katie's story about her struggle to receive childhood sacraments in Yugoslavia following WWII is fascinating. She can give us all a new perspective about our faith — and the religious freedom we likely take for granted.

This episode is one of 14-part series being produced for our 75th Anniversary. Justin Reyes, who leads the Department of Catechesis and Evangelization, and Michelle Dellinger, director of communication, co-host the series, interviewing a wide variety of clergy, religious, and parishioners across the diocese.
  
New episodes are released on YouTube and podcasts platforms the first Monday of each month. Find us anywhere you get your podcasts, and be sure to hit follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode! 

]]> Catholics have been putting their faith into action for 75 years in the Diocese of Joliet — and we have a lot to celebrate! 

In Episode 4, Michelle Dellinger interviews Katie Golwacz, a parishioner at Church of the Holy Ghost in Wood Dale. Katie's story about her struggle to receive childhood sacraments in Yugoslavia following WWII is fascinating. She can give us all a new perspective about our faith — and the religious freedom we likely take for granted.

This episode is one of 14-part series being produced for our 75th Anniversary. Justin Reyes, who leads the Department of Catechesis and Evangelization, and Michelle Dellinger, director of communication, co-host the series, interviewing a wide variety of clergy, religious, and parishioners across the diocese.
  
New episodes are released on YouTube and podcasts platforms the first Monday of each month. Find us anywhere you get your podcasts, and be sure to hit follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode! 

]]> Diocese of Joliet Buzzsprout-14421784 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0600 1210 2 4 full false Episode 3 | The Eucharist with Fr. Gregor Gorsic | Faith Into Action Podcast | 75th Anniversary Series Episode 3 | The Eucharist with Fr. Gregor Gorsic | Faith Into Action Podcast | 75th Anniversary Series Catholics have been putting their faith into action for 75 years in the Diocese of Joliet — and we have a lot to celebrate! 

The focus of the third episode of the podcast is on the Holy Eucharist. Justin sits down with Fr. Gregor Gorsic, who gives a beautiful overview on the Church's teaching on the the source and summit of our faith: the celebration of the Eucharist. 

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This episode is one of 14-part series being produced for our 75th Anniversary. Justin Reyes, who leads the Department of Catechesis and Evangelization, and Michelle Dellinger, director of communication, will co-host the series, interviewing a wide variety of clergy, religious, and parishioners across the diocese.
  
New episodes are released on YouTube and podcasts platforms the first Monday of each month. Find us anywhere you get your podcasts, and be sure to hit follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!

]]> Catholics have been putting their faith into action for 75 years in the Diocese of Joliet — and we have a lot to celebrate! 

The focus of the third episode of the podcast is on the Holy Eucharist. Justin sits down with Fr. Gregor Gorsic, who gives a beautiful overview on the Church's teaching on the the source and summit of our faith: the celebration of the Eucharist. 

LINKS

This episode is one of 14-part series being produced for our 75th Anniversary. Justin Reyes, who leads the Department of Catechesis and Evangelization, and Michelle Dellinger, director of communication, will co-host the series, interviewing a wide variety of clergy, religious, and parishioners across the diocese.
  
New episodes are released on YouTube and podcasts platforms the first Monday of each month. Find us anywhere you get your podcasts, and be sure to hit follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!

]]> Diocese of Joliet Buzzsprout-14192185 Mon, 01 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0600 2390 2 3 full false Episode 2 | 10 Facts about St. Francis Xavier | Faith Into Action Podcast | 75th Anniversary Series Episode 2 | 10 Facts about St. Francis Xavier | Faith Into Action Podcast | 75th Anniversary Series Catholics have been putting their faith into action for 75 years in the Diocese of Joliet — and we have a lot to celebrate! 

The focus of the second episode of the podcast is on St. Francis Xavier — the patron of the diocese and a fascinating 16th-century saint who was one of our Church's greatest evangelists. Justin and Michelle will unveil 10 facts about St. Francis Xavier, including why he was chosen as our patron, details about his upbringing and pivotal college experience, and his travels around the world. 

This episode is one of 14-part series being produced for our 75th Anniversary. Justin Reyes, who leads the Department of Catechesis and Evangelization, and Michelle Dellinger, director of communication, will co-host the series, interviewing a wide variety of clergy, religious, and parishioners across the diocese.
  
New episodes are released on YouTube and podcasts platforms the first Monday of each month. Find us anywhere you get your podcasts, and be sure to hit follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!

]]> Catholics have been putting their faith into action for 75 years in the Diocese of Joliet — and we have a lot to celebrate! 

The focus of the second episode of the podcast is on St. Francis Xavier — the patron of the diocese and a fascinating 16th-century saint who was one of our Church's greatest evangelists. Justin and Michelle will unveil 10 facts about St. Francis Xavier, including why he was chosen as our patron, details about his upbringing and pivotal college experience, and his travels around the world. 

This episode is one of 14-part series being produced for our 75th Anniversary. Justin Reyes, who leads the Department of Catechesis and Evangelization, and Michelle Dellinger, director of communication, will co-host the series, interviewing a wide variety of clergy, religious, and parishioners across the diocese.
  
New episodes are released on YouTube and podcasts platforms the first Monday of each month. Find us anywhere you get your podcasts, and be sure to hit follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!

]]> Diocese of Joliet Buzzsprout-14072217 Mon, 04 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0600 877 2 2 full false Episode 1 | Faith Into Action Podcast | 75th Anniversary Series Episode 1 | Faith Into Action Podcast | 75th Anniversary Series Catholics have been putting their faith into action for 75 years in the Diocese of Joliet — and we have a lot to celebrate! 

This episode features Bishop Ron Hicks and Fr. Tom Paul, the chair of the 75th Anniversary committee, who share their excitement for the year-long celebration of the Diocese of Joliet's jubilee, highlighting many of the events and activities planned starting in November 2023. Details can be found here: https://www.diojoliet.org/75th

This episode is one of 14-part series being produced for our 75th Anniversary. Justin Reyes, who leads the Department of Catechesis and Evangelization, and Michelle Dellinger, director of communication, will co-host the series, interviewing a wide variety of clergy, religious, and parishioners across the diocese.
  
New episodes are released on YouTube and podcasts platforms the first Monday of each month. Find us anywhere you get your podcasts, and be sure to hit follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!

]]> Catholics have been putting their faith into action for 75 years in the Diocese of Joliet — and we have a lot to celebrate! 

This episode features Bishop Ron Hicks and Fr. Tom Paul, the chair of the 75th Anniversary committee, who share their excitement for the year-long celebration of the Diocese of Joliet's jubilee, highlighting many of the events and activities planned starting in November 2023. Details can be found here: https://www.diojoliet.org/75th

This episode is one of 14-part series being produced for our 75th Anniversary. Justin Reyes, who leads the Department of Catechesis and Evangelization, and Michelle Dellinger, director of communication, will co-host the series, interviewing a wide variety of clergy, religious, and parishioners across the diocese.
  
New episodes are released on YouTube and podcasts platforms the first Monday of each month. Find us anywhere you get your podcasts, and be sure to hit follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!

]]> Diocese of Joliet Buzzsprout-13903539 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0600 1741 2 1 full false Ministry to Persons with Disabilities Ministry to Persons with Disabilities Learn more about how to welcome, embrace and minister to persons with disabilities with guests Madonna Wojtaszek-Healy and Renata Cichowicz. For more information, contact us.

]]> Learn more about how to welcome, embrace and minister to persons with disabilities with guests Madonna Wojtaszek-Healy and Renata Cichowicz. For more information, contact us.

]]> Diocese of Joliet Buzzsprout-12535067 Mon, 03 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0500 1101 1 5 full false Mary and Evangelization with the Legion of Mary Mary and Evangelization with the Legion of Mary Anna and Eric from the Legion of Mary share about the role Mary can play in evangelization, and why they "go out in pairs" to share God's love. More on the Legion of Mary at https://legionofmarychicago.org/

]]> Anna and Eric from the Legion of Mary share about the role Mary can play in evangelization, and why they "go out in pairs" to share God's love. More on the Legion of Mary at https://legionofmarychicago.org/

]]> Buzzsprout-12414153 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500 1629 1 4 full false Finding Peace through Prayer, Mary and Exercise Finding Peace through Prayer, Mary and Exercise Elizabeth Kingsbury-Puscas didn't always look forward to running, but praying the rosary made it easier! This eventually led to her starting a chapter of SoulCore at her parish, St. Patrick's in Yorkville.  Learn more about this apostolate that promotes Marian devotion at https://soulcore.com.  And check out Hallow, a prayer and meditation app mentioned in the episode, at https://hallow.com.

]]> Elizabeth Kingsbury-Puscas didn't always look forward to running, but praying the rosary made it easier! This eventually led to her starting a chapter of SoulCore at her parish, St. Patrick's in Yorkville.  Learn more about this apostolate that promotes Marian devotion at https://soulcore.com.  And check out Hallow, a prayer and meditation app mentioned in the episode, at https://hallow.com.

]]> Buzzsprout-11798662 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0600 1265 1 3 full false Building Community in Parishes Building Community in Parishes Everyone needs community, and friendship is essential to growth in the spiritual life. Fr. Burke Masters and Katie Choudhary join us to discuss tangible ways parishes can grow in these areas so their parishioners can flourish. Email Katie for more info: kchoudhary@dioceseofjoliet.org.

]]> Everyone needs community, and friendship is essential to growth in the spiritual life. Fr. Burke Masters and Katie Choudhary join us to discuss tangible ways parishes can grow in these areas so their parishioners can flourish. Email Katie for more info: kchoudhary@dioceseofjoliet.org.

]]> Diocese of Joliet Buzzsprout-11624255 Mon, 07 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0600 1104 1 2 full false Faith, Fellowship and Fitness Faith, Fellowship and Fitness Fr. Mark Bernhard joins us to share about his ministry to men, Fit Shepherds, and how this group is helping men live out their vocations through challenging workouts, fellowship and prayer. Learn more about Fit Shepherds at https://www.fitshepherds.org.  Fr. Mark currently serves as pastor of Notre Dame Parish in Clarendon Hills: https://notredameparish.org.

]]> Fr. Mark Bernhard joins us to share about his ministry to men, Fit Shepherds, and how this group is helping men live out their vocations through challenging workouts, fellowship and prayer. Learn more about Fit Shepherds at https://www.fitshepherds.org.  Fr. Mark currently serves as pastor of Notre Dame Parish in Clarendon Hills: https://notredameparish.org.

]]> Diocese of Joliet Buzzsprout-11495305 Thu, 13 Oct 2022 13:00:00 -0500 997 1 1 full false