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Fr. Dave Dwyer, CSP | 08/18/25

A listener named Jesús wonders about a Mass ritual and asks, “Why do priests and deacons kiss the altar before Mass?”  

Fr. Rich Andre, C.S.P. | 08/18/25

May be misunderstanding what kinds of divisions Jesus desires.

Fr. Rich Andre, C.S.P. | 08/16/25

Mary’s Assumption is a sure thing that no bookie would bet against in Vegas.

 
 
 
 
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Fr. Dave Dwyer, CSP | 08/14/25

Scammers can often target those in the Church, and Father Dave welcomes Theresa Payton to help others protect themselves from fraud. Theresa is the former...

08/13/25

In this new video, meet Katie and Spencer Bolte, Nebraska natives who are parishioners (with their four children) at St. Patrick's Catholic American Parish in...

08/12/25

Deacon Mike Hayes speaks with Deacon Mike Berstene of Connecticut. Both permanent deacons who recently became Paulist Deacon Affiliates.

 
 
 
 
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Fr. Dave Dwyer, CSP | 08/11/25

Father Dave answers a listener’s question about Church donations. Shonda asks, “I always go to Mass on vacation. If I'm a visitor at a parish,...

08/11/25

Katie and Spencer Bolte, parishioners at St. Patrick's Catholic American Parish in Rome, Italy, share their thoughts on their faith and more.

08/10/25

This week I was at All Saints Catholic Church in Knoxville.  Enjoy!

08/08/25

In a special new episode of our podcast Deacons Pod, we share a wonderful conversation with our three new Paulist Deacon Affiliates.

 
 
 
 
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Fr. Dave Dwyer, CSP | 08/06/25

A listener named John asks Father Dave about correct postures when receiving the Eucharist. “I've seen an increase of people kneeling to receive communion. I've...