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10/05/25

From St. John XXIII University Parish, Knoxville TN

 
 
 
 
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Fr. Dave Dwyer, CSP | 10/01/25

Father Dave welcomes Elise Ann Allen, Senior Correspondent for Crux, who recently conducted the first extensive papal interview of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate. The wide-ranging...

09/30/25

The Deacons welcome Catholic speaker and broadcaster Gloria Purvis who will deliver the ⁠2025 Gallagher Talk⁠ at the ⁠Catholic Information Center⁠ in Grand Rapids, MI in October.

 
 
 
 
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Fr. Dave Dwyer, CSP | 09/29/25

A listener named Michael asks Father Dave about a prayer during Mass. “During the Liturgy of the Eucharist, there are certain things that the rubrics...

 
 
 
 
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Fr. Dave Dwyer, CSP | 09/24/25

Heading to confession can feel daunting as an adult, let alone preparing your child for their First Reconciliation! For help introducing this sacrament to kids,...

09/16/25

Deacons⁠ discuss "the friendship recession" – how adults today experience and maintain friendships after workplace changes sparked by the COVID pandemic.

 
 
 
 
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Fr. Dave Dwyer, CSP | 09/15/25

Father Dave welcomes back friend of the show and ethicist Dr. Charles Camosy to discuss the fight against a culture of death. Dr. Camosy teaches...

 
 
 
 
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Fr. Dave Dwyer, CSP | 09/11/25

Father Dave answers a listener’s question about forgiveness. Lynn asks, “Do you forgive the sinner and not the sin? People must be accountable for their...

 
 
 
 
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Fr. Dave Dwyer, CSP | 09/08/25

Father Dave welcomes Bobby Angel to discuss how one of the Church’s newest saints, Pier Giorgio Frassati, can be a role model for all of...

 
 
 
 
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Fr. Dave Dwyer, CSP | 09/03/25

Father Dave welcomes author Michael Carlon to discuss his new novel “The Waiting Room” which reframes how we journey with those close to death.

09/02/25

The new ⁠Paulist Press⁠ book "⁠Women Responding to the Spirit: Selections from the Madeleva Lectures⁠" is the topic of this special episode of ⁠Deacons Pod⁠.

 
 
 
 
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Fr. Dave Dwyer, CSP | 08/27/25

As many students are off to college, Father Dave welcomes back Meg Hunter-Kilmer for a discussion about life on campus and her new book on...