The Catholic Morning Show – 06/15/2026

Terry Herrman: Breaking the Cycle of Recidivism at Matthew 25 House (+ more) | The Catholic Morning Show - 07/15/2026

Answering the Call of Matthew 25 Terry Herrman, president of the Board of Directors for Matthew 25 House, joins the show to talk about the Ames, Iowa ministry that helps formerly incarcerated men "imagine and embrace a new way of living through Christ-centered relationships that build a sense of belonging and self-worth." Terry shares how a chance conversation with a deacon at his church pulled him onto the board, what a typical week of volunteering looks like (6 a.m. devotions Monday–Friday, Saturday Bible study, and church integration for residents), and the moment that means the most to him: watching the men graduate the year-long program — and stay in the community long after. Learn more or donate at Matthew 25 House [https://matthew25house.org/?utm_source=Iowa%20Catholic%20Radio&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=The%20Catholic%20Morning%20Show]. Iowa State Fair 2026 Preview The crew previews everything coming to the Iowa State Fair [https://www.iowastatefair.org/?utm_source=Iowa%20Catholic%20Radio&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=The%20Catholic%20Morning%20Show], running August 13–23, 2026 in Des Moines — new fair foods, a Vatican-approved Pope Leo cutout, live music, and where to find the Iowa Catholic Radio booth. Full details below in the individual segment notes. 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Matthew 25 House: Helping Formerly Incarcerated Men Find New Life in Christ - Terry Herrman - 07/15/2026

The Mission Matthew 25 House is a Christian outreach ministry in Ames that helps men transitioning out of the Story County Jail, halfway houses, or Iowa prisons. Its goal: to help formerly incarcerated men imagine and embrace a new way of living through Christ-centered relationships that build belonging and self-worth, breaking the cycle of recidivism that pulls nearly 70% of released men back to jail. Terry's Story Terry Herman didn't set out to join the board — a deacon at his church asked him to fill in at a single board meeting, "and from that moment on, I was hooked." Unlike other board members, Terry had no personal connection to incarceration; it was the mission itself, and the other board members' devotion to it, that pulled him in. A Week in the Life of a Volunteer Residents gather for devotion time every morning at 6 a.m., Monday through Friday, plus a Saturday Bible study, and are encouraged to join a local church community. Volunteers help in all kinds of ways — mentorship, employment coaching, budgeting help, or simply spending time with the men, teaching by example what it looks like to give of yourself to others. The Moment That Matters Most For Terry, nothing beats watching a resident complete the year-long program and graduate — and then stay connected to the community long after, continuing in church, Bible study, and fellowship even after moving into a place of their own. Four Key Focuses * Provide a Christian Family Home-Life * Provide a Church and a Sense of Belonging * Provide a Spiritual and Faith-Based Lifestyle * Provide a Base Needed for Success How to Help Learn more, volunteer, or donate at Matthew 25 House [https://matthew25house.org/?utm_source=Iowa%20Catholic%20Radio&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=The%20Catholic%20Morning%20Show]. 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Iowa State Fair 2026 Preview: New Foods, Free Tickets & Fair Traditions - Katie Patrizio - 07/15/2026

Save the Date: August 13–23, 2026 The Iowa State Fair [https://www.iowastatefair.org/?utm_source=Iowa%20Catholic%20Radio&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=The%20Catholic%20Morning%20Show] returns to Des Moines for 11 days, celebrating America's 250th birthday with a "Fair Spirit" theme throughout the grounds. Find Us at the Fair Stop by the Iowa Catholic Radio booth, just west of the Anne and Bill Riley Stage. Follow along on social media this week for the announcement of this year's Grandstand ticket giveaway. 2026's Top New Foods A panel of judges narrowed more than 80 entries down to three finalists for Best New Food [https://www.iowastatefair.org/food/whats-new?utm_source=Iowa%20Catholic%20Radio&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=The%20Catholic%20Morning%20Show], with fairgoer voting August 13–19 and the winner announced August 21: * All-American Scrambled Egg Roll (Winn & Sara's Kitchen, $15) — bacon, sausage, hash browns, scrambled eggs, and cheddar with cheesy ranch, going for a "three-peat" after two straight wins. * Porky Parm Gnocchi (Destination Grille, $14) — gluten-free potato gnocchi with sausage, parmesan cream, and pesto. * Ultimate Minneapple Pie ($13) — fried apple pie with vanilla and cinnamon ice cream and apple syrup, from a Minnesota State Fair vendor making its Iowa debut. 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Maria Benes: How the Eucharistic Pilgrimage Blessed America's 250th Birthday (+ more) | CMS - 07/14/2026

Maria Benes: The 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Comes Home Maria Benes, director of pilgrimages for the National Eucharistic Congress, joins the show fresh off the completion of the 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, which wrapped up July 5 in Philadelphia after months on the road up the Eastern Seaboard. Timed to America's 250th anniversary, the pilgrimage began at the Our Lady of La Leche Shrine in St. Augustine, Florida — near the site of the first documented Mass in the United States — and continued through historic stops including a Eucharistic procession along Boston's Freedom Trail and a special blessing of the nation near the Washington Monument over Corpus Christi weekend. Maria explains how the pilgrimage grew out of the National Eucharistic Revival and the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis, shares a moving story of encounter from the road, and previews what's next as the Church looks toward the next National Eucharistic Congress in 2029. Pope Leo XIV even sent a video address ahead of the closing Mass. Young adults ages 19–29 interested in applying to be a "perpetual pilgrim" for a future route can find details at the link below. * Learn more or apply: eucharisticpilgrimage.org [https://www.eucharisticpilgrimage.org/?utm_source=Iowa%20Catholic%20Radio&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=The%20Catholic%20Morning%20Show] * Perpetual Pilgrim application info: eucharisticpilgrimage.org/perpetual-pilgrim-application [https://www.eucharisticpilgrimage.org/perpetual-pilgrim-application?utm_source=Iowa%20Catholic%20Radio&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=The%20Catholic%20Morning%20Show] Tonia Martin: Mary's Helping Hands Marks Five Years of Service Tonia Martin, director of operations for Mary's Helping Hands, joins the show to celebrate the West Des Moines nonprofit's fifth anniversary. Started by two Sacred Heart moms with a garage full of gently-used baby items, the organization now provides maternity clothing, baby clothing (newborn through 2T), and monthly essentials like diapers and wipes to families across the Des Moines area during a child's first two years of life. Tonia shares a beautiful story about a client named Brooklyn and invites the community to a 5th Anniversary Open House. * 📅 5th Anniversary Open House: Sunday, August 23, 3–5 p.m. Bring the whole family for treats, games, and a behind-the-scenes look at Mary's Helping Hands. * 🤍 Volunteer: maryshelpinghandsiowa.org/volunteer [https://www.maryshelpinghandsiowa.org/volunteer?utm_source=Iowa%20Catholic%20Radio&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=The%20Catholic%20Morning%20Show] * 📦 Donate items: maryshelpinghandsiowa.org/donate-items [https://www.maryshelpinghandsiowa.org/donate-items?utm_source=Iowa%20Catholic%20Radio&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=The%20Catholic%20Morning%20Show] * 💛 More ways to help: maryshelpinghandsiowa.org/make-a-difference [https://www.maryshelpinghandsiowa.org/make-a-difference?utm_source=Iowa%20Catholic%20Radio&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=The%20Catholic%20Morning%20Show] Coming Up: Growing the Faith Tour with Karlo Broussard Iowa Catholic Radio invites you to the Growing the Faith Tour, a special three-night speaker series with Catholic Answers apologist Karlo Broussard exploring faith, happiness, and salvation. * 📍 July 21 — Spencer * 📍 July 22 — Creston * 📍 July 23 — Pella All three events are free; pre-registration is requested. * Dates, directions & registration: IowaCatholicRadio.com [https://www.iowacatholicradio.com/events?utm_source=Iowa%20Catholic%20Radio&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=The%20Catholic%20Morning%20Show] Listen to The Catholic Morning Show weekdays at 7 a.m. Central on the Catholic Radio Network, IowaCatholicRadio.com [https://www.iowacatholicradio.com/?utm_source=Iowa%20Catholic%20Radio&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=The%20Catholic%20Morning%20Show], or the Iowa Catholic Radio app. #CatholicPodcast #CatholicRadio #NationalEucharisticPilgrimage #Eucharist #CatholicFaith #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicMorningShow #MarysHelpingHands #CatholicCharity #DesMoinesIowa #GrowingTheFaithTour #CatholicAnswers Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.   ENJOYING THE SHOW? 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From St. Augustine to Philadelphia: Maria Benes on the 2026 Eucharistic Pilgrimage - 07/14/2026

Maria Benes, director of pilgrimages for the National Eucharistic Congress, sits down just after wrapping the 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, a months-long journey timed to the 250th anniversary of the United States. The route began at the Our Lady of La Leche Shrine in the Diocese of St. Augustine — near the site of the first documented Mass in the country — and traveled north through the original colonies, including a Eucharistic procession along Boston's Freedom Trail and a special blessing of the nation near the Washington Monument over Corpus Christi weekend, before concluding over Fourth of July weekend in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope, even sent a video address ahead of the closing Mass on July 5. Maria traces the pilgrimage's roots back to the USCCB's three-year National Eucharistic Revival and the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis, and shares a story of young adults encountering the Eucharistic procession on a boardwalk in Ocean City and recommitting their lives to Christ. 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