# diocesan (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover diocesan. Page: Feed: --- ## [Speaking of ... Singing Praise Wisely](https://minnesotacatholicpodcasts.libsyn.com/speaking-of-singing-praise-wisely) _2026-08-19 · Speaking of Faith: A Minnesota Catholic Podcast_ This episode of the Diocese of St. Cloud's Speaking of Faith previews the two-day Singing Praise Wisely Workshop at St. John's University (Sept. 25–26), focused on storytelling, sacred song, the wisdom of the saints and music's role in prayer and worship. Dr. Katharine Harmon, pastoral liturgist and director with St. John's Obsculta Preaching Initiative, and acclaimed composer Steven C. Warner,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/minnesotacatholicpodcasts/Podcast__Singing_Praise_Wisely.m4a?dest-id=796445) ## [Speaking of ... Emmaus Institute](https://minnesotacatholicpodcasts.libsyn.com/speaking-of-emmaus-institute) _2026-08-12 · Speaking of Faith: A Minnesota Catholic Podcast_ In this episode of Speaking of Faith, Kristi Bivens, Director of Lay Leadership Formation, and Tammy Huss, Director of Faith Formation for the Come to the Water ACC, share about the Emmaus Institute for Ministerial Formation, a diocesan four-year program developed to strengthen laypeople in intellectual, human, spiritual and pastoral formation. Meeting one weekend a month (Sept–May), with English… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/minnesotacatholicpodcasts/Podcast__Emmaus_Institute.m4a?dest-id=796445) ## [Speaking of ... Patty Weishaar: A Life of Service and Hope](https://minnesotacatholicpodcasts.libsyn.com/speaking-of-patty-weishaar-a-life-of-service-and-hope) _2026-08-06 · Speaking of Faith: A Minnesota Catholic Podcast_ In this episode of the Diocese of St. Cloud's Speaking of Faith, Amber interviews Patty Weishaar, recipient of the Saint John's School of Theology and Seminary Ezekiel Prophet of Hope Award, honoring alumni who embody collaborative ministry and hope. Patty reflects on nearly 36 years at Saint John's, beginning as a graduate student and later becoming a cornerstone of student services who welcomes… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/minnesotacatholicpodcasts/Patty_Weishaar__A_Life_of_Service_and_Hope.m4a?dest-id=796445) ## [Speaking of ... The Society of St. Pius X](https://minnesotacatholicpodcasts.libsyn.com/speaking-of-the-society-of-st-pius-x) _2026-07-30 · Speaking of Faith: A Minnesota Catholic Podcast_ The Very Reverend Father Matthew Crane to explains the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX): its founding in 1970 to form priests, growing conflicts with Vatican II teachings, suppression in 1975 and subsequent disobedience culminating in unauthorized episcopal consecrations in 1988 and again on July 1, 2026. He clarifies that SSPX priests are validly ordained and that Pope Francis granted provisions for… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/minnesotacatholicpodcasts/Podcast__SSPX.m4a?dest-id=796445) ## [Speaking of ... Bread for the World Advocacy Summit](https://minnesotacatholicpodcasts.libsyn.com/speaking-of-bread-for-the-world-advocacy-summit) _2026-07-23 · Speaking of Faith: A Minnesota Catholic Podcast_ In this episode Lexi Torres, a second-year MDiv student at Saint John's School of Theology and Seminary, and Liz Hamak, volunteer coordinator at Catholic Charities, share about attending the Bread for the World Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C. They describe learning hunger-related policies, praying and worshiping with Christians from many denominations and meeting with congressional staffers to… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/minnesotacatholicpodcasts/Podcast__Bread_for_the_World_Advocacy_Summit.m4a?dest-id=796445) ## [Speaking of ... Catechesis of the Good Shepherd](https://minnesotacatholicpodcasts.libsyn.com/speaking-of-catechesis-of-the-good-shepherd) _2026-07-16 · Speaking of Faith: A Minnesota Catholic Podcast_ On the Diocese of St. Cloud's Speaking of Faith podcast, we learn about Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) from Reyne Alishouse, parishioner at St. Lawrence in Duelm, former catholic school teacher and current homeschool mom and a CGS Level 1 catechist. CGS is a Catholic, Montessori-style, hands-on faith formation held in an "atrium." Reyne explains how the child-centered, quiet space uses… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/minnesotacatholicpodcasts/Podcast__Catechesis_of_the_Good_Shepherd.m4a?dest-id=796445) ## [Speaking of ... Hispanic Ministry in the 21st Century](https://minnesotacatholicpodcasts.libsyn.com/speaking-of-hispanic-ministry-in-the-21st-century) _2026-07-09 · Speaking of Faith: A Minnesota Catholic Podcast_ This episode of the Diocese of St. Cloud's "Speaking of Faith" features reflection on the Mexican American Catholic College (MACC) in San Antonio immersion program — "Hispanic Ministry in the 21st Century." Participants from both MACC (Adriana Gomez and Martin Martinez) and the Saint John's School of Theology and Seminary (Chris Conway and Kateri Mancini) explain MACC's history and the program's… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/minnesotacatholicpodcasts/Podcast_Hispanic_Ministry_in_the_21st_Century-20260702_130822-Meeting_Recording.m4a?dest-id=796445) ## [Speaking of ... Young Voices for All Things New](https://minnesotacatholicpodcasts.libsyn.com/speaking-of-young-voices-for-all-things-new) _2026-06-25 · Speaking of Faith: A Minnesota Catholic Podcast_ In this episode of Speaking of Faith from the Diocese of St. Cloud, host Amber interviews Ben Epper, incoming Faith Formation Director at the Church of St. Joseph in St. Joseph, about his M.Div. capstone, "Setting the Table: A Reversal Model for Including Youth and Young Adults in Ecclesial Restructuring and Renewal." Ben shares survey findings from 15 ACCs showing minimal youth and early young… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/minnesotacatholicpodcasts/Podcast__Youth_Involvement_in_All_Things_New.m4a?dest-id=796445) ## [Speaking of ... Catholic Century Farms](https://minnesotacatholicpodcasts.libsyn.com/speaking-of-catholic-century-farms) _2026-06-18 · Speaking of Faith: A Minnesota Catholic Podcast_ This episode of "Speaking of Faith" spotlights the 2020 Catholic Century Farm Award recipient, the Donnay Family. Erin Donnay shares the 106-year legacy of her family's farm near Kimball, which began with her husband, Kevin's, great grandfather Matthias Donnay. Erin and her husband are now fourth-generation stewards of the land. Erin traces the farm's roots back to 1920, describes daily life on a… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/minnesotacatholicpodcasts/Podcast__Catholic_Century_Farms.m4a?dest-id=796445) ## [Never miss a game (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/N2BjbPIGcGAx) _2026-06-18 · **Sponsored**_ Follow any team; get an hour and one-minute web and email reminders. ## [Speaking of ... Human Formation Cohort](https://minnesotacatholicpodcasts.libsyn.com/speaking-of-human-formation-cohort) _2026-06-04 · Speaking of Faith: A Minnesota Catholic Podcast_ In this episode of the Diocese of St. Cloud podcast Speaking of Faith, Mary Parks, a trauma-informed educator, healthcare chaplain and spiritual director, shares about human formation—developing emotional skills, virtues, maturity and freedom to live in alignment with God. Mary explains how Catholic teaching on human dignity and the four pillars of formation makes human formation foundational,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/minnesotacatholicpodcasts/Podcast__Human_Formation.m4a?dest-id=796445)