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Aim Higher Podcast! 2025 Youth Retreat Recap

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Release Date: 06/26/2025

Aim Higher Podcast: Interview with Father Joseph Noonan, OFM show art Aim Higher Podcast: Interview with Father Joseph Noonan, OFM

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In this episode of the Aim Higher Podcast, Father Anthony sits down with Father Joseph Noonan, OFM, for a candid conversation about his childhood, religious life, and the path to the priesthood. They also talk about his early goals and the pivotal moments that led him to his vocation. Listeners will also hear practical advice for those currently discerning their own path in life, including what Father Joseph would tell his younger self and his guidance for young men considering the priesthood. To wrap up, the interview concludes with a "Favorites" segment that reveals the prayers, people, and...

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Aim Higher Podcast! Saint of the Month: St. Catherine of Siena show art Aim Higher Podcast! Saint of the Month: St. Catherine of Siena

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In this installment of our "Saint of the Month" series, Sister Catherine is joined by His Excellency, Bishop Giles Butler, OFM DD. For April, the saint we chose was St. Catherine of Siena - a member of the Third Order of St. Dominic who lived in the 14th century.

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Aim Higher Podcast: Know the Mass - The Sign of the Cross & Psalm 42 show art Aim Higher Podcast: Know the Mass - The Sign of the Cross & Psalm 42

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In our latest installment of the Know the Mass series, Father Anthony and Sister Catherine discuss the beautiful symbol of our faith: the Sign of the Cross, along with the joyful prayer, Psalm 42. Link to Bishop Giles' Sermon on Psalm 42: https://youtu.be/NQY23wBUfRs

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Bonus! Aim Higher Podcast - Growing in Holiness Family Discussion Questions show art Bonus! Aim Higher Podcast - Growing in Holiness Family Discussion Questions

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In this bonus episode, Father Anthony and Sister Catherine address two questions posed in our Growing in Holiness Newsletter. We hope that our discussion will encourage families to do the same. The first question: Would you rather have been present when Christ instituted the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist the night before He died or when He instituted the Sacrament of Penance after His Resurrection? The second question: Would you rather be Simon of Cyrene, who was forced to help carry Jesus' heavy Cross, or Saint Veronica, who bravely wiped Jesus' face?

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Aim Higher Podcast! Saint of the Month: St. Gabriel the Archangel & The Annunciation show art Aim Higher Podcast! Saint of the Month: St. Gabriel the Archangel & The Annunciation

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In this installment of our "Saint of the Month" series, Sister Catherine is joined by His Excellency, Bishop Giles Butler, OFM DD. The feasts of St. Gabriel and the Annunciation occur back-to-back for a reason. This episode examines the nature of a calling: how to overcome fear, ask the right questions, and ultimately say yes to God.

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Aim Higher Podcast: Know the Mass - The Parts of the Mass show art Aim Higher Podcast: Know the Mass - The Parts of the Mass

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Father Anthony and Sister Catherine continue their discussion in the Know the Mass series about the two parts of the Mass: the Mass of the Catechumens and the Mass of the Faithful.

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Aim Higher Podcast - Replay! A Lenten Meditation: The Franciscan Crown Rosary show art Aim Higher Podcast - Replay! A Lenten Meditation: The Franciscan Crown Rosary

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In this episode, we delve into a Lenten Meditation that one could apply while saying the Seven Joys of the Franciscan Crown Rosary. First released on March 18. 2022.

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Aim Higher Podcast: Know the Mass - The Externals of the Mass show art Aim Higher Podcast: Know the Mass - The Externals of the Mass

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Join Father Anthony and Sister Catherine as they continue their series, "Know the Mass," with a discussion about the external elements of the Mass. Both Father Anthony and Sister Catherine have served as Sacristans (and still do!), providing them with valuable insights into the objects needed for the priests to offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. If you want to skip Sister's funny story at the Post Office, go to the nineteen-minute mark!

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The Second Lenten Conference with Father Anthony Lentz, OFM show art The Second Lenten Conference with Father Anthony Lentz, OFM

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This conference was given on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Waubeka, Wisconsin.

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The First Lenten Conference with Father Anthony Lentz, OFM show art The First Lenten Conference with Father Anthony Lentz, OFM

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This conference was given on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Waubeka, Wisconsin.

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In early June, we had the pleasure of hosting our first Youth Retreat at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel in Rochester, New York. The serene surroundings and welcoming atmosphere provided the perfect backdrop for this experience.

We invite you to join Father and Sister as they reflect on the memorable moments of the retreat and share their aspirations for future gatherings. Their insights promise to inspire and deepen our connection as a community.

Deo Gratias!