From baseball star to Catholic priest. An interview with Father Burke Masters
Release Date: 02/28/2024
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info_outlineWho's ready for some baseball? On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a Dialog news update from Joe Owens, we chat with Father Burke Masters about his new book, "A Grand Slam for God: A Journey from Baseball Star to Catholic Priest." We learn about Father's baseball career, conversion to Catholicism, vocation to the priesthood, and more. Catholic Forum premieres every Wednesday at noon on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio and Amazon Music podcasts; and is broadcast every Saturday afternoon at 1:30 on Relevant Radio 640. You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube channel, @dioceseofwilm. Please like, share and subscribe.