Best Dawn Prosser and Karmen Bower Podcasts (2025)

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Miracle Church Bus explained with Danielle Fennessy 22:31

5d ago22:31

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Send us a text Faith Formation Office Coordinator, Danielle Fennessy, discusses the June 12 Miracle Church Bus trip for students in grades 6 to 8. Students will board busses in Willey and Breda about noon and then will visit the historic Carroll County churches in Breda, Mount Carmel, Templeton and Willey. Students will enjoy the journey together a…

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Catechesis of the Good Shepherd explained; training available 28:02

12d ago28:02

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Send us a text Host Karmen Bower along with Allison Schoonover and Kathy Steffen of Carroll St. John Paul II Parish discuss Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) program. Also, those interested in learning more about CGS or want to implement it in your area, there will be Level I CGS training held in Carroll, starting Aug. 30. Be sure to check with…

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Mental Health Awareness Month - Catholic Charities 25:48

19d ago25:48

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Send us a text Amy Jones of the Sioux City office and Lejeana Anliker of the Spencer office of Catholic Charities share the history and services offered through Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Sioux City. Learn more about the prevalence of mental health concerns with adults and children, how to get help and update on the construction and expan…

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Seminarians in Rome share papal insights 31:00

26d ago31:00

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Send us a text Two diocesan seminarians are currently studying at the Pontifical North American College in Rome - the PNAC or NAC - Thomas Kollasch of Bancroft and Anthony Vera of Le Mars. They share their experiences and observations since the death of the Holy Father on April 21 while living in Rome. Hear about their memorable experiences and wha…

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Youth Vocations trips - Ave and Quest with Father Crotty 28:59

1M ago28:59

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Send us a text Father Travis Crotty, diocesan director of vocations, discusses the June 2 to 5 vocations trips planned for young women and men. Ave will take young women to Nebraska to visit shrines and two convents as well as recreational opportunities. Quest wiill take young men north to Minnesota to visit Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary, area …

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The senses of Scripture with Father Tim Friedrichsen 31:11

1M ago31:11

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Send us a text Do you try to read Scripture and maybe don't understand it at first? Our resident "Scripture Scholar," Father Tim Friedrichsen of Sacred Heart Parish in Sioux City enlightens listeners as he breaks down the senses of Scripture for us. Knowing the different types and intent of the authors, we can better understand what the words mean …

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Shalea Schloss of Catholic Charities on Child Abuse Prevention Month 36:47

2M ago36:47

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Send us a text Mental health therapist, Shalea Schloss of the Sioux City Catholic Charities office, is the guest for today's episode in light of Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month in April. She shares her background and interest in working in mental health, red flags to look for regarding potential child abuse and resources in northwest Iow…

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Bishop Nickless shares about his life, ministry and retirement plans 34:18

2M ago34:18

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Send us a text As Karmen said on the podcast - it's a bittersweet time as Bishop Walker Nickless is winding down his 19+ year time as serving as our bishop in the Diocese of Sioux City. He talks about his time growing up in Denver, his vocation story, parish ministry in the Archdiocese of Denver, the call to serve as the seventh bishop of the Dioce…

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Retired priests - Father Collison and Father Schrad share their active lives 36:43

2M ago36:43

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Send us a text Retired priests Father Craig Collison and Father Merlin Schrad have a long history of ministry in the diocese and also share a longtime friendship. Each share their background and ministry path. Surprisingly, they served in many of the same locations - just not at the same time. Although retired, they both remain busy with helping ac…

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Conversation on IVF and the church 30:38

2M ago30:38

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Send us a text In this episode we tackle a difficult topic in the church. We had a conversation with Katie McMahon of Shiloh post IVF Ministries about her infertility and IVF journey. We also explored the church's teaching regarding IVF and why it is not in alignment with the church. Learn more about the IVF process and the resources that Shiloh of…

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Men's Conference organizers - Joe Kessenich and Matt Rosener 20:55

2M ago20:55

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Send us a text Joe and Matt share the loyalty of the Men's Conference attendees from year to year and why they keep coming back. The two Le Mars All Saints parishioners and conference organizers talk about what to expect at the Saturday, April 5 Men's Conference in Le Mars. Songwriter, singer and professional Catholic speaker Steve Angrisano is the…

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Into the Garden Youth Retreat with Dcn. Brockhaus and Mary Lehr 27:49

3M ago27:49

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Send us a text Retreat organizers Deacon Pat Brockhaus of Holy Cross Parish in Sioux City and Mary Lehr of Sacred Heart Parish have been working with Danielle Fennessy of the diocesan Faith Formation Office to present Into the Garden for any area youth grades 6-12. The retreat features Steve Angrisano and will be held April 6 at Sacred Heart Parish…

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Special edition! - Conversation with Bishop-elect John E. Keehner 33:19

3M ago33:19

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Send us a text Zooming in from Ashtabula, Ohio in the Diocese of Youngstown, Bishop-elect John E. Keehner joined our hosts for a conversation. Even if you watched the press conference, you will want to listen and learn more about the Bishop-elect's life in Ohio, what is ministry is like and what he is looking forward to when he takes possession of …

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Preparing for a meaningful Lent with Father Lawler 22:26

3M ago22:26

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Send us a text Retired priest of the diocese and former diocesan director of worship, Father Bruce Lawler, is today's podcast guest. He shares his history serving in the diocese prior to his retirement and talks about the pillars of Lent - prayer, fasting and almsgiving, what they mean and why we participate in these practices. He also discusses ot…

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Trinity Heights Queen of Peace Shrine - what's new and what's the history? 37:10

3M ago37:10

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Send us a text Trinity Heights Queen of Peace Shrine in Sioux City is one of the four 2025 Year of Hope Jubilee pilgrimage sites. Terry Hegarty, longtime executive director, has a wealth of knowledge of the history of the shrine and its features, such as the large statues. He also shares about the EWTN Hidden Gems filming (also at the Grotto of the…

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Catholic legislative issues with Tom Chapman 28:54

3M ago28:54

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Send us a text We had a conversation with Tom Chapman, executive director of the Iowa Catholic Conference, explaining what the ICC is and how it serves our bishop and Catholics throughout our state. He is a native son of the diocese from Spirit Lake and shares his background, his work at the state capitol and working with the four Iowa bishops. Lea…

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2025 Jubilee Year of Hope with Father Andrew Galles 26:31

4M ago26:31

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Send us a text Learn more about the history of jubilees, 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope pilgrimage sites in the Diocese of Sioux City and how a pilgrim can obtain plenary indulgences during this holy year. Our diocesan Director of Worship Father Andrew Galles explains everything jubilee for us. Learn more about the diocesan jubilee year here. Learn more…

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Turn youth conference organizers 23:30

4M ago23:30

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Send us a text Hosts of the March 1 Turn youth conference share how they have collaborated to offer this regional event - open to all youth in grades 7-12 in the diocese. Megan Ulrich of Ascension Parish based in Boone, Sandra Hildreth of Our Lady of the Plains Parish based in Lake City and Stephanie Hall of St. Joseph Parish in Jefferson (all of G…

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BCU students discuss Catholic higher education 24:07

4M ago24:07

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Send us a text Catholic Schools Week special edition! Briar Cliff University students Trey Jungers and Derek Scheuring talk about living out their faith on a Catholic college campus. Jungers is a graduate of Newell-Fonda High School and Scheuring is an alumnus of Denison St. Rose of Lima and Denison High School. They share why they chose a Catholic…

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Catholic Schools Week preview with Superintendent Patty Lansink 22:55

4M ago22:55

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Send us a text Patty Lansink, our diocesan superintendent of schools, talks about the 15 different Catholic school systems in the diocese and how each has a unique character to serve students of all faiths, cultures and abilities. System-wide, enrollment has collectively risen 5% over last year. Lansink also shares how the MLTF program and ESAs hel…

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Sr. Anne Marie Walsh, SOLT, on her ministry and Domus Trinitatis 31:23

5M ago31:23

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Send us a text Sister Anne Marie Walsh of the Society of Our Lady of the Trinity authors a column for Lumen Media and is a speaker and retreat leader. She lives near Willey (Carroll County) at the Domus Trinitatis Center for renewals and retreats. Sister Anne Marie shares her history growing up in a Catholic community outside Milwaukee. She first d…

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Addressing vocations myths with Fr. Deman and Fr. Crotty 35:51

5M ago35:51

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Send us a text Hosts of the popular Outcast Catholic podcast are also our diocesan Office of Vocations leaders. Father Shane Deman is director of seminarians for our diocese and also vice-rector at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary and Father Travis Crotty is director of vocations as well as chaplain for Sioux City Bishop Heelan High School and Briar Cliff …

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Sisters of the Presentation 150th anniversary 33:41

5M ago33:41

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Send us a text Happy New Year's Eve! Sister Jane Conrad and Sister Joy Peterson of the Presentation Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary out of Dubuque share the rich history of ministry of the community with roots in Cork, Ireland, as they celebrate 150 years of "tending the light." Learn why the lantern is an important symbol of the sisters, the st…

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Deacon Jake Rosenmeyer discusses Laudato Si and agriculture 30:32

5M ago30:32

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Send us a text Deacon Jake Rosenmeyer, seminarian for the Diocese of Sioux City studying at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary, discusses his thesis regarding care for the earth. He shares highlights from A Theology of Agriculture and its Relationship with Laudato Si, including Scripture basis from Genesis, the dignity of work and feeding the world and man's…

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Conversation with new Briar Cliff president Dr. Draud 24:15

6M ago24:15

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Send us a text Dr. Matthew Draud, the new president of Briar Cliff University, shared his extensive background in higher education and the path that led him to the top leadership role at Briar Cliff. He shares his impressions of Briar Cliff with its Franciscan values and Franciscan roots, academic and campus highlights that attract students to the …

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Grotto of the Redemption history and features with Msgr. Girres 25:38

6M ago25:38

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Send us a text Msgr. Ed Girres, rector of the West Bend Shrine of the Grotto of the Redemption helps us to understand the rich history of the shrine and how to encounter Christ in a pilgrimage to the shrine. You will learn which grotto is Monsignor's favorite and what is significant about the center of the campus of the shrine. Monsignor shared tha…

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Why marry in the church with Father David Esquiliano 28:42

6M ago28:42

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Send us a text Diocesan judicial vicar and pastor of the Cathedral Parish in Sioux City Father David Esquiliano discusses marriage from a canon law (church law) perspective. He explains how marriages between a man and a woman are a covenant founded in Scripture and how a couple preparing for marriage with a priest is preparing for a life together, …

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What is OCIA with Father Andrew Galles of the Office of Worship 30:09

6M ago30:09

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Send us a text What was known as RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) is now OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults). But what does this mean for those looking to join the church or for the faithful in the pews? (Hint: the faithful in the pews are an important component of OCIA.) Diocese of Sioux City Director of Worship Father An…

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Advent through the Scriptures with Father Friedrichsen 24:39

6M ago24:39

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Send us a text Father Tim Friedrichsen, pastor of Sioux City Sacred Heart Parish and Scripture scholar shares what we will hear proclaimed in the readings at Sunday Mass this Advent. Father noted we will hear from the book of Luke this year. Join us as we take a deeper dive into the Scripture, guided by Father Friedrichsen. Father has served on the…

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Addressing youth mental health with Amy Bloch of Catholic Charities 24:33

6M ago24:33

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Send us a text Executive director of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Sioux City, Amy Bloch, discusses the state of youth mental health in the nation and in northwest Iowa. As children are experiencing depression and even contemplating suicide, parents, schools and therapists can ensure they receive help. Bloch shares the warning signs, how to …

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Introduction to Illuminating Catholics with Dawn and Karmen 24:05

7M ago24:05

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Send us a text Hosts of Illuminating Catholics Director of Communications Dawn Prosser and Director of Faith Formation Karmen Bower of the Diocese of Sioux City (Iowa) share their vision for the podcast. Also, learn more about their backgrounds and what brought them together to present Illuminating Catholics. They also share their history and inter…

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Dawn Prosser And Karmen Bower Podcasts

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Illuminating Catholics

Dawn Prosser and Karmen Bower

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Miracle Church Bus explained with Danielle Fennessy 22:31

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Catechesis of the Good Shepherd explained; training available 28:02

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Mental Health Awareness Month - Catholic Charities 25:48

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Seminarians in Rome share papal insights 31:00

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Youth Vocations trips - Ave and Quest with Father Crotty 28:59

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The senses of Scripture with Father Tim Friedrichsen 31:11

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Shalea Schloss of Catholic Charities on Child Abuse Prevention Month 36:47

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Bishop Nickless shares about his life, ministry and retirement plans 34:18

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Retired priests - Father Collison and Father Schrad share their active lives 36:43

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Conversation on IVF and the church 30:38

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Men's Conference organizers - Joe Kessenich and Matt Rosener 20:55

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Into the Garden Youth Retreat with Dcn. Brockhaus and Mary Lehr 27:49

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Special edition! - Conversation with Bishop-elect John E. Keehner 33:19

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Preparing for a meaningful Lent with Father Lawler 22:26

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Trinity Heights Queen of Peace Shrine - what's new and what's the history? 37:10

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Catholic legislative issues with Tom Chapman 28:54

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2025 Jubilee Year of Hope with Father Andrew Galles 26:31

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Turn youth conference organizers 23:30

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BCU students discuss Catholic higher education 24:07

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Catholic Schools Week preview with Superintendent Patty Lansink 22:55

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Sr. Anne Marie Walsh, SOLT, on her ministry and Domus Trinitatis 31:23

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Addressing vocations myths with Fr. Deman and Fr. Crotty 35:51

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Sisters of the Presentation 150th anniversary 33:41

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Deacon Jake Rosenmeyer discusses Laudato Si and agriculture 30:32

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Conversation with new Briar Cliff president Dr. Draud 24:15

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Grotto of the Redemption history and features with Msgr. Girres 25:38

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Why marry in the church with Father David Esquiliano 28:42

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What is OCIA with Father Andrew Galles of the Office of Worship 30:09

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Advent through the Scriptures with Father Friedrichsen 24:39

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Addressing youth mental health with Amy Bloch of Catholic Charities 24:33

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Introduction to Illuminating Catholics with Dawn and Karmen 24:05