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- Theology of the Body, Christopher West
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- An interview with Christopher West, popular international author and speaker on Pope John Paul II's Theology of the Body. West recently appeared at St. Maria Goretti Parish in Westfield.
http://www.christopherwest.com/
- Alter Christus, Beth Matthews
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- An interview with Beth Matthews of the "Alter Christus” project, a five year project that resulted in a beautiful image of Christ created from the features of many priests from across the globe to make one image.
http://alterchristusproject.com/
- S.O.U.L. Kitchen (Share Our Unconditional Love), Peggy Verdun
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- An interview with Peggy Verdun of the S.O.U.L. Kitchen, a ministry that feeds the hungry every week all year long. SOUL which stands for Sharing Our Unconditional Love is a ministry of Holy Spirit of Geist Catholic Church.
- Healing Hidden Hurts
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- An interview with Debbie Miller founder of Healing Hidden Hurts, a one-to-one peer ministry that provides help, healing and understanding for women suffering from the aftermath of an abortion.
http://www.healinghiddenhurts.org/
- Fr. Joseph Feltz
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- An interview with Fr. Joseph Feltz, new pastor at St, Malachy Parish in Brownsburg, Indiana. Father talks about his new assignment as pastor of St. Malachy, his vocation and the new church building at St. Malachy.
http://www.saintmalachyparish.org/welcome.html
- Dr. Peter Malinoski, Ph.D.
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- An interview with Dr. Peter T. Malinoski, Ph.D. HSPP. Dr. Malinoski is a Clinical Psychologist in a private practice in Indianapolis. He uses Catholic principles as part of the therapy to help his patients.
- Economy of Communion
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- An interview with two local business people who are part of the Economy of Communion. The Economy of Communion (EOC) is a project of entrepreneurs, workers, managers, consumers and financial operators. It was launched by Chiara Lubich in May of 1991, in Sao Paolo, Brazil, with the aim of building and showing a human society where, following the example of the first Christian community in Jerusalem, "no one among them was in need".
- Dr. Tony Bennett, Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction
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- An interview with Dr. Tony Bennett, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, not the singer. Dr. Bennett likes much of what he sees in Hoosier schools, but says education experts grade the way we license teachers as subpar.
- Vocations in The Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana
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- An interview with Fr. Brian Doerr, Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana. Plus interviews with seminarian Chris Helle of St. John Vianney Parish, and Sister Marrianna, a second-year novice with the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration (home parish-Holy Spirit at Geist).
- Caritas en Veritate
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- An interview with David Milroy, Executive Director, Secretariat for Stewardship and Development for the Archidiocese of Indianapolis. He explains some of the wisdon of Pope Benedict's Encyclical Caritas en Veritate.
- WEE Believers-Catholic Toys for Kids
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- An interview with Steve and Joni Abdalla, owners of WEE BELIEVERS, a toy company that makes uniquely Catholic toys including dolls of Priests, Nuns, a toy Mass Kit and others. They desire to develop an entire line of products that will ignite a fire of faith in children early in their growth and development and possibly foster vocations to the religious life.
- Book "Three Cups"
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- An interview with Tony Townsley co-author of a book entitled "3 Cups". This book describes a great way for parents to teach young members of their family about money management skills including the importance saving, spending and charitible giving.
- Providence Christo Rey High School
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- Learn all about Providence Christo Rey High School in this interesting interview with Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp, Administrator. Hear how Providence Christo Rey is different from most High Schools.
- Little Sisters of the Poor
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- Co-Hosts Kathy Denney and Jim Ganley interview Sister Mary John and Mary Anne Phelan of the St. Augustine's Home which is operated by the Little Sisters of the Poor. The program includes information about the canonization of the foundress of the Little Sisters Jeanne Jugan (Sister Mary of the Cross) by Pope Benedict XVI on October 11, 2009.
- Faith In Action Denny Sponsel
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- Co-hosts Jim Liston and Jim Ganley interview Denny Sponsel, President and owner of RJE Business Interiors. Mr. Sponsel talks about his personal life and faith as a Catholic and about how he applies his faith in his business transactions.
- An interview with Alan Keyes: "Challenges to our country's foundation."
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- A thought-provoking interview with Alan Lee Keyes. Mr. Keys is a conservative American political activist, author, and former diplomat, and well-known candidate for public office. He ran for President of the United States in 1996, 2000, and 2008, and was a Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate in 1988, 1992, and 2004. Keyes served in the U.S. Foreign Service, was appointed Ambassador to the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations under President Ronald Reagan, and served as Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs from 1985 to 1987.
- Inspiring Others to Adore the Blessed Sacrament
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- In this program, The “Blessed Sacrament Adoration” at St. Michael's is discussed and its history explained to Catholic Radio listeners around Indiana and the world!
Tune in and hear how the beautiful people of St. Michael's are responding to God's call for adoration.
Our guest, Kay Dodds can be contacted at (317) 462-5715 and at kaydodds@comcast.net (subject: Blessed Sacrament) for additional information and inspiration!
- Ed Dahm Interview - Perpetual Adoration
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- Interview with Ed Dahm, a retired executive and co-founder of the successful family owned chain Mike's Carwash. Inspiring discussion of the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist and the impact of Perpetual Adoration. To learn more on this wonderful way to get to know Jesus, visit
St. Jude's informative website and links
Additional links on the Real Presence
Catholic Encyclopedia> A > Perpetual Adoration
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- What is a Deacon?
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- Deacon Steve and his wife Melissa Miller talk about the Permanent Deaconate. Deacon Steve serves as the Diocesan Director of Formation for the Deaconate program in the Lafayette Diocese . Learn about the role and formation of deacons in the local church as well as some of the duties they perform. Deacon Steve also addresses common questions and distinctions of the deaconate from the priesthood from a historical and practical perspective.
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- Fransiscan Foundation for the Holy Land
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- Father Peter Vasko, OFM, is president of the Franciscan Foundation for the Holy Land, an organization dedicated to helping the Christians living in the Holy Land to survive and prosper in the land of Christ’s birth, life, death and resurrection.
We were blessed to have Fr. Vasko visit our studio for this interview last year. He is a man on a mission: he wants to stem the exodus from Israel of the last members of the Christian community in that land. It is a difficult and important task. He needs our help! Please make the time to support their mission through your prayers... and please give sacrificially to help them financially.
Thank you and God bless!
Ways to help TODAY
- Natural Family Planning – Couple to Couple League
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- It’s not just high tech, it’s easy access to a wealth of information, including greater incorporation of John Paul II’s Theology of the Body, the science behind NFP, and the peace and love which a married relationship can gain by this way of life!
Couple to Couple League website
CCL of Greater Indianapolis
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- AIDS Orphans -heart rendering statistics calling us to prayer
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- “Every 14 seconds a Child Headed Household is formed because of AIDS leaving the children without an adult in the home."
www.AidsOrphansRising.org
Tax Deductible Donations may be sent to
Religious Teachers Filippini Mission Fund
455 Western Avenue
Morristown, NJ 07960
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- Our Lady of America -- Right here in Indiana!
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- Did you know that there is an approved apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary that took place right here in Rome City, Indiana? Our Lady of America came with a message for the United States to focus on the virtue of purity. This is such a critically important need for our country.
Our Lady of America website
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- Catholic Business Exchange - A Faith filled network!
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- Meet Jim Liston, Founder of a powerful resource for Catholics called Catholic Business Exchange. His mission is providing an opportunity for Catholic men and women to share their common faith and interest in business. The Catholic business Exchange allows individuals from all professions and walks of life to meet once a month to gather and enrich their professional and spiritual lives. Since its inception, there has been an amazing list of wonderful speakers and inspired connections.
Make sure to also check out their website!
Catholic Business Exchange website
Jim Liston - Contact Information & Bio
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- A Mother's Rule of Life
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- Our guests Jenni Helgoth, Debbie Spech, and Gayle Fedele talk about A Mother’s Rule of Life. These Catholic moms share how this rule works in a practical way to help them with the challenging vocation of motherhood. “A Mother’s Rule of Life” authored by Holly Pierlot gives Catholic moms a way, a method “a rule” to bring order and peace to their home and bring their vocations as mothers alive. The book is available locally at Holy Family Books in Carmel 317-705-2468 or online at www.MothersRuleOfLife.com
A companion workbook is also available as a download on the web page for a nominal fee.
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- In God's Hands - Miscarriage and Infant Loss ministry
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- Meg Wrobel shares with Catholic Radio's Brigid Ayer and Jim Ganley detailed information about a new ministry growing out of OLMC. The need is great for practical and spiritual assistance and direction to those who who experience the loss of a child. She is also helping those who suffer from the inability to conceive a child they have dreamed and prayed for.
Meg can be reached at (317) 575-0859 or via email at megwrobel@yahoo.com.
A Mass of Remembrance will be scheduled this Fall at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. We will publish the date here as soon as we receive this. (The Oct 19th date in the interview has changed) OLMC Church
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- The Criterion - More than a newspaper!
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- The Criterion is the official, weekly publication of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. The publisher is our Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, O.S.B. It goes out to more than 72,000 households in its coverage area of central and southern Indiana, making it Indiana's largest weekly newspaper. Listen to Michael Krokos and John Shaughnessy share their thoughts about this very important ministry serving the entire church.
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- Providence Cristo Rey High School - Indianapolis
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- We at Catholic Radio were deeply impressed by what we learned about this school. Everyone who is concerned about improving education should tune in and learn more about what is happening there. The students, our community and supporting businesses ALL will benefit simultaneously in both the short and long-term.
For more information, to provide much needed support, and to become involved please contact them today. Become part of a Spirit-led revolution in education!Sr. Jeanne Hagelskamp, S.P, President
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- The Death Penalty – What does the church teach, and why?
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- Glenn Tebbe, Executive Director of the Indiana Catholic Conference for an engaing discussion on this moral topic that is truly a life and death issue.
The Indiana Catholic Conference (ICC) is the official public policy voice of the Catholic Church in Indiana regarding state and national matters.
The ICC also provides a source to which public inquiry can be made about the position of the Church on matters affecting the common good.
Indiana Catholic Conference website
(Click the side “Resources” link there for more detail on the Death Penalty.)
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- Holy Family Books - "built by Faith for the Faith!"
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- An inspiring story of a loving couple’s business built by Faith for the Faith! This is an ARCHIVED INTERVIEW appearing online for the first time. Some of the references to event dates in the first few minutes are past. But the Holy Spririt still is current and present with the interview!
Holy Family Books & Gifts
1352 S Range Line Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 705-2468
Holy Family Books and Gifts
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- A new priest’s story - Fr. Christopher Weldon
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- Father Christopher Weldon has just been appointed associate pastor of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Carmel. He previously served as associate pastor of All Saints, Logansport since 2005. Listen and you will know that his sincere smile is matched by the sincerity of his love for us all!
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church website
Check out the Indianapolis Archdiocese Vocations Website
FYI: This link for Lafayette Diocese Vocations Website
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- Vocations? – Fr. Eric Johnson
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- What is a vocation? How do you know? What is your vocation? If you don’t know, you need to listen! We are all called to follow Jesus.
Check out the Indianapolis Archdiocese Vocations Website
FYI: This link for Lafayette Diocese Vocations Website
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- Serving others by living your Faith at work.
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- Tom Smith is originally of Logansport, and now lives in Westfield. He is a graduate of Purdue University. He and his wife Amy have 4 children, 3 girls and a boy, and are parishoners at St. Maria Goretti.
He is responsible for 2 new companies. Talking about work and life may seem rather mundane to some, but this is the place where Faith and Love intersect for most of us. We are strongly reminded of the major impact that business owners can have on those who work for them.
Tom can be contacted regarding Leo Brown Group and Grand Industrial at (317) 669-8404 or via email at tsmith@leobrowngroup.com
www.LeoBrownGroup.com
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- Being Prepared - thru Lay Education
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- There is a growing surge of interest among the laity for advanced formal learning about our Faith throughout the country.
We strongly encourage you to tune in and be inspired by our guests, and by the interesting and varied opportunities discussed. Perhaps you or someone you know is being called to learn more so as to be of greater service to our Lord.
For addtional information please visit these two sites:
University of Dallas - School of Ministry
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- St. Maria Goretti School -Hurricane Katrina Mission Trip
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- Interview with principal and students of St. Maria Goretti School in Westfield Indiana. Faith filled discussion of their trip to areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. Please contact them. The need for help is still very real!Thank you.
Contact Information for the school
Orig. Publication date: March 23rd, 2007
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- Fr. Sid Sidor – St. Athanasius the Great Byzantine Catholic Church
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- Tune in and hear about the interesting history surrounding a special saint and a local church named in his honor. Learn about the majesty in the ancient faith traditions of the Byzantine Divine Liturgy. This special priest also has a ministry that includes a powerful healing service.
St. Athanasius the Great Byzantine Catholic Church
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- The Master's Chorale
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- Praising God through song! This local choir is dedicated to the preservation of sacred music. They can frequently be heard at all types of performances throughout the Indianapolis area. While they could not fit in our small studios, we still managed to include some of their wonderful music in this enjoyable interview with representatives of their group. Enjoy!
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- An urgent call to Hope and Holiness
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- A discussion about the origin, mission and message of the Apostolate for Family Consecration. Listening to this conversation already inspired one man to not give up hope. So much Grace and help is being offered to us all from Heaven. Yet we are often like children who don't eat the vitamins their parents set out for them in the morning. Don't pass up listenting to this important "Faith in Action - Radio Conversation"!
Visit their website to learn more about the many tools and helps available from this great ministry to help families not just to survive, but to thrive in Grace.
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- St. Francis Hospital/Hospice - A special concept in caring...
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- Being diagnosed with a serious or life-threatening illness can be frightening and frustrating for any patient and their family members. Sometimes there are many options for care. Sometimes there are few. But you still have choices.
Listen to Cecilia Quade, Director of the St. Francis Palliative Medicine Team (an interdisciplinary team of professionals and volunteers) as she explains how hospice is not a place, but a concept in caring that provides comfort and support to people in the final stages of a terminal illness and to their families.St. Francis Hospital/Hospice care
St. Francis Hospital -Palliative Medicine
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- Invisible Children - 3 stories waiting to be told
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- This radio conversation centers around three separate and amazing stories surrounding this movement to help the Invisible Children. It is time to tune in and learn more!
1 JOHN Chapter 3:17-18: “If someone who has worldly means sees a brother in need and refuses him compassion, how can the love of God remain in him? Children, let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth.”
For more information in the Indianapolis area contact Bishop Chatard Campus Ministry at (317) 251-1451 ext. 2250. For national info:
Please note: One of our microphones was a little too sensitive during the recording... Listen carefully and you will hear an extra guest of Star Wars fame. :-)
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- Edelweiss House & Ranch – Caring for abused and neglected boys
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- Sister Patricia O'Bryan M.S., M.P.S. Executive Director and Founder of Edelweiss House tells us a moving history of this interdenominational Christian foster care home for abused and neglected boys ages 5-8. They focus is on healing, self-respect, training, and education, with positive outcomes.
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- Catholics United for the Faith - Resources for living the Catholic Faith
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- Catholics United for the Faith is an international and local organization defending and proclaiming the truths of Christ to a new generation. We are all fortunate for the good works they are doing!
Local Chairman, Eric Slaughter and National President of CUF, Leon J. Suprenant, Jr. share with us interesting and important detail about this inspired organization.Indianapolis "Abba, Father" CUF Chapter
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- An Authentically Catholic School
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- The following quote of St. Theodore Guerin says it all, "It is impossible to estimate what a Christian education does for these young people." Listen in, and learn how an authentically Eucharistic and Marian Faith is being introduced to the students at Guerin Catholic High School.
Please support them in their efforts today. We will all reap from the fruits of their labor!
- "Into the Air" Catholic Radio Indy interview w/Annie Karto
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- An interview on Catholic Radio Indy's local program "Faith in Action" with singer & songwriter Annie Karto reviewing her inspiring song "Into the Air" (Note: 5 second silent delay after pressing "play.)
www.AnnieKarto.comA note from Annie: Dear friends, a beautiful way to spread the message of His Divine Mercy, is to host a Day of Reflection at your parish. Please read following story....Please click here and read this storyGod bless you....annie karto
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- Lucious Newsom - Faith in Action personified
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- Lucious Newsom was our very first guest on Faith in Action. He embodies the spirit of Faith in Action right at the center of Indianpolis. Listen to his amazing story. You will be inspired and find strength to love God by serving others! Also check out these two websites:
Anna's House and The Lord's Pantry
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