Aug 12, 2026
In this episode of Speaking of Faith, Kristi Bivens, Director of Lay Leadership Formation, and Tammy Huss, Director of Faith Formation for the Come to the Water ACC, share about the Emmaus Institute for Ministerial Formation, a diocesan four-year program developed to strengthen laypeople in intellectual, human,...
Aug 6, 2026
In this episode of the Diocese of St. Cloud’s Speaking of Faith, Amber interviews Patty Weishaar, recipient of the Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary Ezekiel Prophet of Hope Award, honoring alumni who embody collaborative ministry and hope.
Patty reflects on nearly 36 years at Saint John’s, beginning...
Jul 30, 2026
The Very Reverend Father Matthew Crane to explains the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX): its founding in 1970 to form priests, growing conflicts with Vatican II teachings, suppression in 1975 and subsequent disobedience culminating in unauthorized episcopal consecrations in 1988 and again on July 1, 2026.
He clarifies that...
Jul 23, 2026
In this episode Lexi Torres, a second-year MDiv student at Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary, and Liz Hamak, volunteer coordinator at Catholic Charities, share about attending the Bread for the World Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C. They describe learning hunger-related policies, praying and worshiping...
Jul 16, 2026
On the Diocese of St. Cloud’s Speaking of Faith podcast, we learn about Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) from Reyne Alishouse, parishioner at St. Lawrence in Duelm, former catholic school teacher and current homeschool mom and a CGS Level 1 catechist. CGS is a Catholic, Montessori-style, hands-on faith formation...