Frontiers of Faith
Looking for a podcast that explores the important work of the Pontifical Mission Societies? Look no further than the show hosted by Katie Ruvalcaba and Fr. Anthony Andreassi! This dynamic duo delves into the inspiring stories of those who have dedicated their lives to mission work, sharing perspectives that are both insightful and thought-provoking. From discussions on the role of faith in global development to interviews with missionaries in the field, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of faith, service, and social justice. So why wait? Subscribe today and join the conversation!
Defending St. Serra, Authentic Patriotism, and Pilgrimage
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This episode originally aired at 1pm on Wednesday July 1 on SiriusXM 129 The Catholic Channel
Frontiers of Faith is now broadcast weekly on SiriusXM and uploaded here immediately after! This week we take a look at some of the American saints and discuss the misunderstandings people have about them. Msgr also offers insight into the differences between patriotism in the Catholic sense and Nationalism. And offers a way for you and your parish to get involved in the beatification of Fulton J. Sheen. Finally we check in on the Eucharistic pilgrimage!
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Mission Mindset, John the Baptist and Opus Dei
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This episode originally aired at 1pm on Wednesday June 24 on SiriusXM 129 The Catholic Channel
Frontiers of Faith is now broadcast weekly on SiriusXM and uploaded here immediately after! This week we talk about approaching aspects of life with a mission mindset: from the world cup to the Pope's visits around the world. Then we discuss the mission aspects of St. John the Batpist! Don't forget to check out older episodes where we interview priests from mission diocese where the church faces persecution! Last we talk about the upcoming feasts and everyone...
Sports and Travel, Priest-aversary, and Fathers and Holy Fathers
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This episode originally aired at 1pm on Wednesday June 17 on SiriusXM 129 The Catholic Channel
Frontiers of Faith is now broadcast weekly on SiriusXM and uploaded here immediately after! This week we talk about the impact of sports on the US and how it opens us up to opportunities to share the faith as well as how Msgr manages to travel to the missions with only a carry-on. We also discuss the vocations to the priesthood that are celebrated throughout June and the Society of St Peter the Apostle! Finally we give a...
Becoming Saints, Sacred Heart, Immaculate Heart
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This episode originally aired at 1pm on Wednesday June 10 on SiriusXM 129 The Catholic Channel
Frontiers of Faith is now broadcast weekly on SiriusXM and uploaded here immediately after! This week Msgr Landry tells us about his namesake St. Landry whose feast is today and suggests...an alternate route (?) to Sainthood for Katie. We also discuss the consecration of the United States to the Sacred heart of Jesus and a the missionary aspects of the upcoming feast days.
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National Directors, Communication Upgrade, and Corpus Christi
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This episode originally aired at 1pm on Wednesday June 3 on SiriusXM 129 The Catholic Channel
Frontiers of Faith is now broadcast weekly on SiriusXM and uploaded here immediately after! This week Msgr Landry is in Rome for the National Directors General Assembly. We discuss the new prefect for the dicastery of communications, Montse Alvarado and discuss the missionary importance of Corpus Christi.
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Magnifica Humanitas, Directors: ASSEMBLE!, and Missionary Trinity
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This episode originally aired at 1pm on Wednesday May 27 on SiriusXM 129 The Catholic Channel
Frontiers of Faith is now broadcast weekly on SiriusXM and uploaded here immediately after! This week Msgr Landry is in Rome for the National Directors General Assembly, but first we walk through the new Papal Encyclical Magnifica Humanitas. Then we find out TPMS USA's priorities for the missions around the world before finally figuring out the missionary aspect of the Trinity that you might not have noticed.
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Missionary Heat, Come Holy Spirit, and Marian Memorial
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This episode originally aired at 1pm on Wednesday May 20 on SiriusXM 129 The Catholic Channel
Frontiers of Faith is now broadcast weekly on SiriusXM and uploaded here immediately after! Its heating up in NYC where Msgr Landry is headquartered, he tells us about today's missionary saint and also the importance of good preaching. Katie brings up the peony, which Msgr struggles to pronounce and its ties to Pentecost: our church's birthday and missionary sending! Finally we wrap it up with a discussion of the mission of memorial day and how Our Lady c...
Confessions of a Missionary, Fatima as Mission and An Ascension Mission
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This episode originally aired at 1pm on Wednesday May 13 on SiriusXM 129 The Catholic Channel
Frontiers of Faith is now broadcast weekly on SiriusXM and uploaded here immediately after! This week we talk about how converts coming into the church are coming to the sacraments in a surprising way, and how this is a new mission territory for priests, even in the US. We talk about the missionary dimension of Our Lady of Fatima and the lay call to be missionaries that we all received from the Ascension.
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May-cember Madness, A Year of Leo and For the Moms
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This episode originally aired at 1pm on Wednesday May 6 on SiriusXM 129 The Catholic Channel
Frontiers of Faith is now broadcast weekly on SiriusXM and uploaded here immediately after! This week we think about conversions both state side and in the missions. What does it cost our brothers and sisters to convert to the Catholic Faith? We talk about the best First Holy Communion gifts, look back on the first year of our Missionary Pope and contemplate what it is for the moms to carry on the faith in their children.
<...So Many Saints, It Plays in Peoria and May is for Mary
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This episode originally aired at 1pm on Wednesday April 29 on SiriusXM 129 The Catholic Channel
Frontiers of Faith is now broadcast weekly on SiriusXM and uploaded here immediately after! This week we talk about the saints whose feasts all fall this week as well as recount Msgr's trip to Peoria to the childhood home of his predecessor Fulton J. Sheen! We round it out with celebrating Mary in May!
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Pope in Africa, Good Shepherd, and St Mark
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This episode originally aired at 1pm on Wednesday April 22 on SiriusXM 129 The Catholic Channel
Frontiers of Faith is now broadcast weekly on SiriusXM and uploaded here immediately after! This week we talk about the Pope's visit to Africa and what that means for potential vocations not only in Africa but around the world. Msgr gives us an idea on how we can support the Society of St. Peter the Apostle and Katie can't remember how long Easter is apparently!
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Vatican Diplomacy, Missionary of Mercy, and Jet Set Missionary
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This episode originally aired at 1pm on Wednesday April 15 on SiriusXM 129 The Catholic Channel
Frontiers of Faith is now broadcast weekly on SiriusXM and uploaded here immediately after! There's been a lot going on in the news between the President of the United States and Pope Leo XIV: we talk about how Pope Leo's missionary past makes him uniquely qualified to handle this time in the world's history. Msgr gives us a look at the Missionaries of Mercy and a peek into his upcoming schedule!
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Easter Day 4, Divine Mercy and Missionary of Mercy
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This episode originally aired at 1pm on Wednesday April 8 on SiriusXM 129 The Catholic Channel
Frontiers of Faith is now broadcast weekly on SiriusXM and uploaded here immediately after! This week Katie tries to get Msgr Landry into the Octave meat debate, we talk about how to celebrate Easter with Joy, how Divine Mercy impacts all of us but particularly the Missions, and What is a Missionary of Mercy?
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New Blessed, How to Triduum and Easter Vigil
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This episode originally aired at 1pm on Wednesday April 1 on SiriusXM 129 The Catholic Channel
Frontiers of Faith is now broadcast weekly on SiriusXM and uploaded here immediately after! Join us for this week while talk about the beatification of soon to be Bl. Fulton J Sheen, the newcomers to the faith and how to celebrate the triduum all the way through!
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St Patrick, The Middle East and Ecumenism!
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This episode originally aired at 1pm on Wednesday March 18 on SiriusXM 129 The Catholic Channel
Frontiers of Faith is now broadcast weekly on SiriusXM and uploaded here immediately after! Join us for this week while talk about some of the great missionary saints from St. Patrick in Ireland to the world St Joseph is doing protecting the missions in the middle east and setting the world ablaze with St Pauline Jericot. Worth noting: Msgr admits to being a "contagious spiritual arsonist" in this episode, so you don't want to miss it!
New Nuncio! Fr Albert Ikpenwa and Fun in FUNdraiser!
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This episode originally aired at 1pm on Wednesday March 11 on SiriusXM 129 The Catholic Channel
Frontiers of Faith is now broadcast weekly on SiriusXM and uploaded here immediately after! Join us for this week while we welcome Msgr Landry home from Nigeria, discuss the new apostolic nuncio, Interview Fr. Albert Ikpenwa of Nigeria and discuss the upcoming plans to fundraise for TPMS in order to support mission territories around the world!
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Nigerian Hospitality, Fr Patrick Alumuku and Fr. Augustine Ikwu
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This episode originally aired at 1pm on Wednesday March 4 on SiriusXM 129 The Catholic Channel
Frontiers of Faith is now broadcast weekly on SiriusXM and uploaded here immediately after! Join us for this week while we do our best to battle Msgr's Nigerian internet connection! Msgr. Landry talks to us about the welcome he's received and the needs he's encountered in Nigeria as well as interviews with two priests of Nigeria: Fr Patrick Alumuku and Fr. Augustine Ikwu
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Welcome to Nigeria, Bishop Anagbe and St Katherine Drexel
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This episode originally aired at 1pm on Wednesday Feb 25 on SiriusXM 129 The Catholic Channel
Frontiers of Faith is now broadcast weekly on SiriusXM and uploaded here immediately after! Join us for this week where Msgr. Landry has arrived in Nigeria and talks to us about the candor in the church there as well as a riveting interview with Bishop Anagbe of Nigeria. We end out the hour discussing the missionary faith of St. Katherine Drexel.
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Soon to be Saint, Archbishop Hicks, and Goodbye Ines
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This episode originally aired at 1pm on Wednesday Feb 18 on SiriusXM 129 The Catholic Channel
Frontiers of Faith is now broadcast weekly on SiriusXM and uploaded here immediately after! Join us for this week as we rejoice over the news that Venerable Fulton Sheen will be declared a saint this September, we discuss the homily from the new Archbishop of New York, and say a fond "farewell" to our outgoing Vice President of Communications and Marketing, Ines San Martin.
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Blaise and Pierre, Fr. Thomas Oyode and A New Bishop in Town
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This episode originally aired at 1pm on Wednesday Feb 4 on SiriusXM 129 The Catholic Channel
Frontiers of Faith is now broadcast weekly on SiriusXM and uploaded here immediately after! Join us for this week where re reflect Cardinal Pierre Christophe and his time as apostolic nuncio and hear the incredible story of Fr Thomas Oyode's 11 days in the Nigerian bush as a captive. We also reflect on the new Archbishop of New York being installed Friday Feb 6.
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Dumb Ox, Bishop Dominic Eibu and Praying for All
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This episode originally aired at 1pm on Wednesday Jan 21 on SiriusXM 129 The Catholic Channel
Frontiers of Faith is now broadcast weekly on SiriusXM and uploaded here immediately after! Join us for this week where re reflect on the importance of prayer and truth both in the missions and at home. We hope you're as inspired by Bishop Dominic Eibu's practice of Thursday adoration as we were!
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Christian Unity, Bishop John Persaud and Word of God
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This episode originally aired at 1pm on Wednesday Jan 21 on SiriusXM 129 The Catholic Channel
Frontiers of Faith is now broadcast weekly on SiriusXM and uploaded here immediately after! Join us for this week as we wish Katie a happy birthday as well as discuss the ongoing prayer for Christian Unity throughout the world. We also check in with our friend Bishop John in Jamaica about life after Melissa and Msgr Landry helps us to discover the value of Word of God Sunday!
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World News, Nigerian Baptism and Not So Ordinary
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This episode originally aired at 1pm on Wednesday Jan 14 on SiriusXM 129 The Catholic Channel
Frontiers of Faith is now broadcast weekly on SiriusXM and uploaded here immediately after! Join us for this week as we look at the turmoil going on around the world and discuss how Catholics can best represent Christ in this climate. We also discuss the Baptism of the Lord and how Baptism is celebrated in the mission with Fr. Augustine Dada telling us about Nigerian baptism. Finally we discuss how to make ordinary time a time to...
Reflections, In Memoriam and Ordinary Baptism
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This episode originally aired at 1pm on Wednesday Jan 7 on SiriusXM 129 The Catholic Channel
Frontiers of Faith is now broadcast weekly on SiriusXM and uploaded here immediately after! Join us for this week as we reflect on the American saints, the year of Hope and Msgr declares it could be the Year of the Sacred Heart! We look back on the missionaries we lost in 2025 and contemplate our own missionary vocation through our baptism.
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Te Deum, Fr. Augustine Dada, and Resolution
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This episode originally aired at 1pm on Wednesday Dec 31 on SiriusXM 129 The Catholic Channel
Frontiers of Faith is now broadcast weekly on SiriusXM and uploaded here immediately after! Join us for this week as we discuss the importance of hope, the things we are grateful for this year, check in with Fr. Augustine Dada and the church in Nigeria and also our resolutions for 2026
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Mission Christmas, Fr. Augustine Dada, and Dolan Farewell
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This episode originally aired at 1pm on Wednesday Dec 24 on SiriusXM 129 The Catholic Channel
Frontiers of Faith is now broadcast weekly on SiriusXM and uploaded here immediately after! Join us for this week where we talk about the natural and supernatural joie de vivre that overcomes us all this time of year as well as the priestly formation of Fr. Dada in the missions of Nigeria.
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Advent Darkness, Fr Pontian and Caroling Caroling
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This episode originally aired at 1pm on Wednesday Dec 17 on SiriusXM 129 The Catholic Channel
Frontiers of Faith is now broadcast weekly on SiriusXM and uploaded here immediately after! Join us for this week where we confront the darkness in our world this advent, hear from Fr. Pontian Kiweesa about the Ugandan Martyrs and discuss our favorite advent carols.
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Loreto and Sheen, Msgr Jason Gray and Its Not Pink
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This episode originally aired at 1pm on Wednesday Dec 10 on SiriusXM 129 The Catholic Channel
Frontiers of Faith is now broadcast weekly on SiriusXM and uploaded here immediately after! Join us for this week where we learn that Msgr Landry not only speaks Spanish but can't tell the difference between blush and bashful! And, more importantly, we talk about the (hopefully!) impending beatification of Ven. Fulton J Sheen
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Turkey + Turkey, Fr Solomon part 2, and Immaculate Advent
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This episode originally aired at 1pm on Wednesday Dec 3 on SiriusXM 129 The Catholic Channel
Frontiers of Faith is now broadcast weekly on SiriusXM and uploaded here immediately after! Join us for this week where we learn that Msgr Landry fell asleep at the Thanksgiving table, return to Nigeria to hear about our brothers in the Missions and talk about how to get deeper into Advent (even if you forgot to get your candles blessed!)
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NCYC Recap, Fr Solomon Zaku and Intro to Advent
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This episode originally aired at 1pm on Wednesday Nov 26 on SiriusXM 129 The Catholic Channel
Frontiers of Faith is now broadcast weekly on SiriusXM and uploaded here immediately after! Join us for this week's recap of the NCYC celebrations including the Pope's first virtual visit to the United States, an encore of our interview with Fr. Solomon Zaku and a little intro to advent!
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Immigration as Mission, Fr. Christian Sieland and NCYC
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This episode originally aired at 1pm on Wednesday Nov 19 on SiriusXM 129 The Catholic Channel
Frontiers of Faith is now broadcast weekly on SiriusXM and uploaded here immediately after! Join us for this week's discussion on the Bishops' statement on immigration and its implications for us as mission minded Catholics, an interview with Fr. Christian Sieland of Papua New Guinea and looking to the future of faith at NCYC this week!
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Bishops Meeting, Fr Bonaventure and St Cabrini
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This episode originally aired at 1pm on Wednesday Nov 12 on SiriusXM 129 The Catholic Channel
Frontiers of Faith is now broadcast weekly on SiriusXM and uploaded here immediately after! Join us for this week's discussion of the USCCB meeting this week, a replay of our interview with Fr. Bonaventure of Kenya, and a discussion of St Mother Cabrini!
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Four last things, Bishop Jude and In the Lateran
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This episode originally aired at 1pm on Wednesday Nov 5 on SiriusXM 129 The Catholic Channel
Frontiers of Faith is now broadcast weekly on SiriusXM and uploaded here immediately after! Join us for this week's discussion of the four last things, an interview with Msgr Landry and Bishop Jude as well as a fun history lesson ahead of this weekend's celebration of the Feast of the Dedication of St. John Lateran.
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Navigating Massive Dioceses: Challenges and Innovations w Fr Bonaventure Luchido
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In this episode of the Frontiers in Faith podcast, Msgr. Roger Landry interviews Father Bonaventure Luchidio, the National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in Kenya. They discuss the growth of the Catholic Church in Kenya, its missionary history, the ecclesiastical structure, and the Fidei Donum program that sends priests to remote areas. Father Bonaventure shares insights into Kenyan Catholic piety, including devotions to the Sacred Heart and the Rosary, and highlights the dual role of Kenya as both a donor and recipient in global missionary efforts.
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All Saints, Souls and Siblings in Mission
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This episode premiered on Sirius XM 129 the Catholic Channel on 10/29/2025.
In this episode of Frontiers of Faith, hosts Monsignor Roger Landry and Katie Ruvalcaba explore various themes surrounding the Catholic faith, including the significance of feast days, the celebration of Halloween and All Saints Day, the impact of missionary saints, and the importance of World Mission Month. They also feature an interview with Father Isaiah Patrick from Nigeria, who shares insights about the Catholic Diocese of Kano and its history. This conversation explores the challenges faced by the Diocese of Kano i...
Navigating Faith in Secular Lands with Ivan Sovic
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In this episode of Frontiers in Faith, Msgr. Roger Landry interviews Ivan Sovic, the National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the Nordic countries. Ivan shares his journey from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Iceland, discussing the vibrant Catholic community in his homeland and the challenges he faces in a secular Nordic environment. The conversation explores the diverse backgrounds of Catholics in Iceland, the difficulties of language barriers, and the strategies for evangelization in a predominantly secular culture. Ivan also highlights the importance of support from abroad for the Catholic Church in the...
Sirius Episode Oct 22
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This episode originally aired at 1pm on Wednesday Oct 22 on SiriusXM 129 The Catholic Channel
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Ghana's Catholic Journey: From Portuguese Arrival to Modern Challenges w/ Fr. Isaac Ebo Bay
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In this episode of Frontiers in Faith, Monsignor Roger J. Landry interviews Rev. Fr. Isaac Ebo-Blay, the National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in Ghana. They discuss the history of Catholic evangelization in Ghana, the challenges faced by the Catholic Church today, and the vibrant expressions of faith among Ghanaian Catholics. Fr. Isaac shares insights into his personal journey to priesthood and the priorities for the Church in Ghana, emphasizing education and youth engagement.
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Sirius Episode Oct 15
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This episode originally aired at 1pm on Wednesday Oct 15 on SiriusXM 129 The Catholic Channel
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The Antilles with Fr Esteban Kross
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Msgr Roger Landry gets into the details of the Antilles with Fr. Esteban Kross. Learn about the struggles and successes of this rich island area. Fr. Esteban Kross discusses the challenges faced in organizing youth camps and the support needed for transport costs, as well as the maintenance of parish facilities and training local leaders.
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