Vocations

Fr. Brian Welter interviews 2 Young Adult Catholics making an impact in the Archdiocese. Jack Butler, Youth and Young Adult minister at St. Damian Parish in Oak Forest, and Emily Warpinski, Young Adult Outreach Coordinator for the Respect Life Office were live in the studio on Friday, Feb. 1st.

Fr. Andrew Wawrzyn and Fr. Shawn Gould join Fr. Brian in a discussion about the Feast of Epiphany and vocations in this one hour show.

A conversation on vocations to the priesthood with Fr. Andrew Wawrzyn: We will touch on the insight of Blessed John Paul II with regard to celibacy and the priesthood.

Fr. Brian Welter talks with Fr. Mike Scherschel, Assistant Vocation Director at St. Joseph College Seminary, and seminarian Joe Oborski. Their conversation covers seminary life, Quigley Scholars, and preparing for priesthood.

Sister Alicia Torres is a Franciscan Sister of the Eucharist, who serves at the Mission of Our Lady of the Angels in Humboldt Park.

Fr. Brian Welter speaks to Fr. Jonathan Bakkelund about his Vocation Story, his passion for teaching, and his desire to pass on the faith. Fr. Bakkelund is from St. Mary’s Parish in Huntley, IL.

Host Fr. Brian Welter talks with his guest, Sr. Helena Burns. Sr. Helena shares with us her motivation behind her new book--- He Speaks To You. Vocations to the religious life were also discussed.

Fr. Brian Welter interviews 2 seminarians, Dan Folwaczny and Oswald Avile, who are both teaching in the Totus Tuus program this summer. Totus Tuus is a week-long parish mission for youth. We hire college students, and seminarians to teach these faith-filled and fun parish missions.Dan and Oswald shared their experiences of teaching Totus Tuus this summer.

Host Fr. Brian Welter talks to Fr. Brendan Lupton about his calling to the priesthood and his vocation.

Host Fr. Brian Welter talks with two men who will be ordained to the priesthood on May 14th at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago.