From Bancroft to Rome to the Altar: A Newly Ordained Priest's Story – Fr. Thomas Kollasch

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Bo Bonner interviews one of the newest priests in Iowa, Father Thomas Kollasch of the Diocese of Sioux City, ordained June 27, 2026. Becoming a Priest After Six-Plus Years of Formation — Fr. Kollasch describes the surreal, fulfilling experience of finally celebrating Mass and hearing confessions after years of anticipation. Small Town to Rome and Back — From Bancroft, Iowa, to the Pontifical North American College in Rome, he shares the "double culture shock" of formation abroad, how it broadened his appreciation for the universal Church, and his first Mass back home June 28 at his home parish. An Ordination Is Never Just About One Person — With his godfather and godmother proclaiming the readings, Fr. Kollasch saw people from every stage of his life — Bancroft, Bishop Garrigan High School in Algona, the University of Iowa, Winona, and Rome — gathered at his ordination. Serving Alongside a New Bishop — As the second diocesan priest ordained by Bishop John E. Keehner, he describes the closeness of beginning his priesthood as the bishop begins his episcopal ministry. How You Can Foster Vocations * Live and encourage a life of daily prayer — the key moment in his own discernment at the Newman Catholic Student Center in Iowa City * Support university campus ministries, where many vocations are emerging (including through FOCUS missionaries — learn more at focus.org [https://www.focus.org/?utm_source=Iowa%20Catholic%20Radio&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=The%20Catholic%20Morning%20Show]) * Pray the St. Francis prayer ("Lord, make me an instrument of your peace") for new priests The interview closes with Fr. Kollasch offering a priestly blessing for listeners. Hear more conversations like this weekdays at 7 AM Central on The Catholic Morning Show at IowaCatholicRadio.com [https://iowacatholicradio.com/?utm_source=Iowa%20Catholic%20Radio&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=The%20Catholic%20Morning%20Show] #Priesthood #Ordination #CatholicPriest #Vocations #DioceseOfSiouxCity #CatholicPodcast #NewPriest #CatholicRadio #IowaCatholicRadio Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. LINKS You can follow us on Facebook, [https://www.facebook.com/iowacatholicradio] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/iacatholicradio/], and Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ_w8fZ51egdFCWFGRSB4xA]! You can also find more information on our website [https://iowacatholicradio.com/?utm_source=podcast%20foot%20notes&utm_medium=podcasts&utm_campaign=podcasts]. If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! [https://iowacatholicradio.com/giving-options/] Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows: * Be Not Afraid [https://iowacatholicradio.com/be-not-afraid/?utm_source=podcast%20foot%20notes&utm_medium=podcasts&utm_campaign=podcasts] with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce Riebe * Be Not Afraid in Spanish [https://be-not-afraid-in-spanish.simplecast.com/] with Fr. Fabian Moncada * Catholic Women Now [https://iowacatholicradio.com/catholic-women-now/?utm_source=podcast%20foot%20notes&utm_medium=podcasts&utm_campaign=podcasts] with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson * Making It Personal [https://iowacatholicradio.com/making-it-personal/?utm_source=podcast%20foot%20notes&utm_medium=podcasts&utm_campaign=podcasts] with Bishop William Joensen * Man Up! [https://iowacatholicradio.com/man-up-podcast/?utm_source=podcast%20foot%20notes&utm_medium=podcasts&utm_campaign=podcasts] with Joe Stopulos * Sunday Dive [https://sundaydive.simplecast.com/] with Katie Patrizio * The Catholic Morning Show [https://the-catholic-morning-show.simplecast.com] with Dr. Bo Bonner * The Daily Gospel Reflection [https://daily-gospel-reflections-with-fr-nick-smith-46ae5480.simplecast.com/] with Fr. Nick Smith * The Uncommon Good [https://iowacatholicradio.com/the-uncommon-good/?utm_source=podcast%20foot%20notes&utm_medium=podcasts&utm_campaign=podcasts] with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud Marr * Faith and Family Finance [https://iowacatholicradio.com/faith-and-family-finance/] with Gregory Waddle Want to support your favorite show? Click Here [https://forms.donorsnap.com/form?id=7aa8b1f5-937c-412d-9c60-5eff0f4fca2d] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Catholic Morning Show – 07/08/2026

It's Wednesday of the Fourteenth Week of Ordinary Time, and host Bo Bonner is joined by Alexia Baker, Ayden Pugh, and Brady Grimm for a full morning of Catholic news, faith, and conversation on Iowa Catholic Radio. Summer Curiosity & Evangelization – John Gaffney John Gaffney, Team Director for Adult Evangelization and Leadership Formation for the Diocese of Des Moines, shares how the relaxed rhythms of summer — picnics, ball games, vacations, family gatherings — open hearts to curiosity about God. He offers three practical ways to accompany someone curious about the Catholic faith: invite them to Mass, grab coffee and answer their questions, and connect them with your pastor or deacon. Newly Ordained: Father Thomas Kollasch Father Thomas Kollasch, originally of Divine Mercy Parish in Bancroft, Iowa, was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Sioux City on June 27 at the Cathedral of the Epiphany by Bishop John E. Keehner. He shares what it's like to celebrate Mass and hear confessions for the first time, his formation journey from the University of Iowa and Winona, Minnesota, to the Pontifical North American College in Rome, and how listeners can foster vocations — including praying the St. Francis prayer for new priests. Also on Today's Show * Saint of the Day: St. Kilian, missionary bishop and martyr, patron of Würzburg, Germany * Gospel Reflection: Fr. Nick Smith, pastor of St. Patrick's in Perry, on Matthew 10 and the calling of the Twelve Apostles * Sunday Dive Preview: Katie Patrizio on Matthew 13:1–23 and why Jesus taught in parables — listen live Wednesdays at 8 AM or anytime at SundayDive.com [https://sundaydive.com/?utm_source=Iowa%20Catholic%20Radio&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=The%20Catholic%20Morning%20Show] * Deacon Mark Campbell reflects on nearly eight years of diaconal ministry and why everyone should attend an ordination Upcoming Events * Growing the Faith Tour with Dr. Karlo Broussard (Catholic Answers apologist) — three free evenings of talks starting at 6:30 PM: July 21 at Sacred Heart Parish, Spencer; July 22 at Holy Spirit Parish, Creston; July 23 at St. Mary's, Pella. 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