Meet the new school leadership team Jim Murray and Dr. Dora Jung

Meet the new school leadership team Jim Murray and Dr. Dora Jung

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2418058/fan_mail/new] We had a conversation with Jim Murray, our new interim superintendent from Humboldt, and Dr.  Dora Jung, our new Director of Catholic Schools from Sioux City, who will be leading our Catholic Schools Office. They both will hit the ground running July 1 as they begin their new positions with the Diocese of Sioux City and become acquainted with communities, schools, administrators and students. In this episode, you will "meet" Jim and Dora and catch the excitement they have for our unique 14 Catholic school systems in the diocese.  Thank you for listening to this episode of Illuminating Catholics – shedding light to understand the modern church. Follow us for more episodes on topics of the Catholic faith. We are funded in part by Together As One [https://www.scdiocese.org/giving] - our diocesan annual appeal. For more news from the Diocese of Sioux City, visit lumenmedia.org. [https://www.lumenmedia.org ]

Month of Mary with Father Dan Greving

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2418058/fan_mail/new] Father Dan Greving, native of Willey and pastor of St. Donatus Parish (Alton, Granville and Hospers churches), helps us to understand Mary's role in the church, her intercessory role, basis in Scripture, Marian feast days and devotions for the Month of May. He clears up misconceptions such as worshipping Mary, adoration vs. veneration and praying to Mary versus requesting her intercession.  For more in Marian theology, Father recommends The Heart of Mary: Marian Theology and Doctrine [https://www.amazon.com/Introduction-Mary-Marian-Doctrine-Devotion/dp/B0CRVXFWYV/ref=sr_1_3?adgrpid=187375747858&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.iJHr0oafsdyKCgux3RXIJb2OwVIZ2iBxSYiWfiov_HfaPRQyvZe2wZjH6mG1NCVnQCeRZF03CZkKmL8ATIQRucX4LdXdq_r0Q0El1kT8Gz5rFChFL6564WU2pcj724BxzZzB7-dcRrLI4ET0a6jO_2nhybcD_0P9Z8-LcnScQlyszrhqJT4U4MvR5hua4HFXio4Wbv-G1KxIntNQMdZg8jxQi8eMa8kEV6D3N6U02Ow.LMLPfWvJ97dpa6gcRZ8C2YPOsWTrwm8mR-ZCLtJYHgc&dib_tag=se&hvadid=779561630835&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9018248&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=10155926278309160957--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=10155926278309160957&hvtargid=kwd-595509796794&hydadcr=8260_13544352_10922&keywords=mark+miravalle+books&mcid=25362290e1ac3438b3d400113fa68de4&qid=1779132059&sr=8-3] and Introduction to Mary [https://shop.catholicsupply.com/store/p/21280-Introduction-To-Mary/Pb.aspx?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=15729367351&gbraid=0AAAAADFzrAybo0gCLR8UjKM9qHJL9vpF-&gclid=CjwKCAjw8arQBhB9EiwAfIKdQgyMTBRUHllaMtgvVYr9wQRdE4r4FUEwG0Zx1oUp0iQEEkvW5fyEnBoCgGoQAvD_BwE] by Dr. Mark Miravalle. Another resource - Hail, Holy Queen [https://www.scotthahn.com/resources-1/2016/1/14/hail-holy-queen] by Scott Hahn. Not sure how to pray the rosary, our "go-to devotion" to Mary? Here's a guide: https://www.usccb.org/how-to-pray-the-rosary [https://www.usccb.org/how-to-pray-the-rosary] Thank you for listening to this episode of Illuminating Catholics – shedding light to understand the modern church. Follow us for more episodes on topics of the Catholic faith. We are funded in part by Together As One [https://www.scdiocese.org/giving] - our diocesan annual appeal. For more news from the Diocese of Sioux City, visit lumenmedia.org. [https://www.lumenmedia.org ]

Built on Rock Parent Coaching

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2418058/fan_mail/new] We interviewed Jerrett and Luisa Wendt of Built on Rock Parent Coaching. They share the journey that led them to Built on Rock, a Catholic parenting program. Despite many parenting courses, they found themselves at "rock bottom" and found a faith based approach. They will be presenting to parish formation leaders at a workshop in June and offering an evening session in Spanish. Learn more about the resources they offer at www.builtonrock.org [https://www.builtonrock.org]. Thank you for listening to this episode of Illuminating Catholics – shedding light to understand the modern church. Follow us for more episodes on topics of the Catholic faith. We are funded in part by Together As One [https://www.scdiocese.org/giving] - our diocesan annual appeal. For more news from the Diocese of Sioux City, visit lumenmedia.org. [https://www.lumenmedia.org ]

Judicial vicar discusses church teaching on Freemasons

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2418058/fan_mail/new] Podcast co-hosts Dawn Prosser and Karmen Bower interview Father David Esquiliano, judicial vicar for the Diocese of Sioux City, about the Freemasons and Catholic teaching about the fraternal organization. Thank you for listening to this episode of Illuminating Catholics – shedding light to understand the modern church. Follow us for more episodes on topics of the Catholic faith. We are funded in part by Together As One [https://www.scdiocese.org/giving] - our diocesan annual appeal. For more news from the Diocese of Sioux City, visit lumenmedia.org. [https://www.lumenmedia.org ]

Vocations events with Fr. Travis Crotty

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2418058/fan_mail/new] Father Travis Crotty, director of vocations, shares the activities planned for the upcoming months including the June 1-4 Quest pilgrimage to Pilsen, Kansas, hometown of Father Emil Kapaun, servant of God, and Oklahoma City to visit the shrine of Blessed Stanley Rother. Also, there is a July 31 to Aug. 2 Quo Vadis retreat in the Iowa Great Lakes region. Learn more or register here [https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=secure.acceptiva.com&t=h.eJxljb0OwiAURl-lYbZQ6A-lidHBzd2hW7lclailAWo1xnfXGhfjek6-7zzI6M-kScgxxiE0jAWE0SPtAHCI9tpRcBe2ghCXu3bTbhVZJOQ0D4x1gAHTYN14S8HGO_PYI07rAF9HnT8wJbjZc8OrXJoqh0wLLWpRaCkrrVArxqWUWanqsqZKFbkS1dzAT6Ob-uH3b3Zmdn_Uvil_vgCTEkB0.MEUCIQDv42s12t3vX0wuCJGYWUzFHQnQZthW-cg_ERUFzrTtBgIgKPLqLVqrkdzblWrHpmjDMgw1vkRGokhIpeDg5xPaEKc]. He explains the highlights of each opportunity. Both trips are designed for men high school (finished at least their freshman year) through college age. Visit www.siouxcitypriest.org [https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=www.siouxcitypriest.org&t=h.eJxljUEOwiAUBa_SsLal0Bb4XfUqAl8lmkKABo3x7krjxridmbz3JFu8kbkhl5zDTGkppUvOb3fj8iNEhyl3Pp7JoSHXmlnnDSZs96atEY24IpYlma-rPQXO7IlZJgZpxWB6zTVXfNRSCg2ogTIpZT-BmlQHMA7ARf3A_eNY1vC7V52t7o-6D2WvN3ACPfk.MEYCIQDYNhPrB-DO09l3ea1aut_eed8ipqyee0t_Qnf__6yQ8gIhALl-37goMABk2w51cr2SBSgmfjgZ72Ii7Cvt6W8cq9Tr] for the Vocations Office website.  Ordinations open to the public, held at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Epiphany: June 6 – transitional diaconate ordination of James Fitzsimmons and Garrett Hugeback June 27 – priestly ordination of Deacon Thomas Kollasch (livestreamed on the diocese YouTube channel) August 1 – permanent diaconate ordination of Kevin Holzman, Jeff Schoep, Will Swanson and Jeff Zyzda (livestreamed on the diocese YouTube channel) Pray for vocations! Thank you for listening to this episode of Illuminating Catholics – shedding light to understand the modern church. Follow us for more episodes on topics of the Catholic faith. We are funded in part by Together As One [https://www.scdiocese.org/giving] - our diocesan annual appeal. For more news from the Diocese of Sioux City, visit lumenmedia.org. [https://www.lumenmedia.org ]