Faith Into Action: Recent Episodes
Diocese of Joliet
Catholics are putting their faith into action every day in the Diocese of Joliet! Listen to their stories, and how you too can share God's hope with the world around you.
75th Anniversary
As part of the 75th Anniversary Jubilee, the Diocese of Joliet will produce a 14-part series that will educate and engage listeners on the first Monday each month, from November 2023 to December 2024. The inaugural episode will feature Bishop Ronald Hicks and Fr. Tom Paul, the chairman of the 75th Anniversary Committee, who will discuss the rich history of the diocese and their multifaceted approach to the events and activities planned, with a broad view of the anniversary celebration.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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!
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
- Blessed Carlo’s website on Eucharistic Miracles
- Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist
- Daily Devotionals from OSV
- 30 Day Eucharistic Revival
- The Wisdom of the Saints
- Great Adventure Catholic Bible
- National Eucharistic Revival
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!
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!
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.
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/
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.
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.
Fr. Mark Bernhard join us to share about his ministry to men, Fit Shepherds. Hear about how this group is helping men live out their vocations through challenging workouts, fellowship and prayer. More about Fit Shepherds at https://www.fitshepherds.org. Fr. Mark is serving as pastor of Notre Dame Parish in Clarendon Hills: https://notredameparish.org.