The Catholic Morning Show

"He Was Everywhere": Fr. Guillermo Treviño's Posthumous Lumen Christi Nomination – Fr. Rudy Juarez – 08/11/2026

Episode Summary

Father Rudy Juarez, pastor of St. Anthony Parish in Davenport, joins The Catholic Morning Show to remember Father Guillermo Treviño, the beloved Diocese of Davenport priest posthumously nominated for the Catholic Extension Society's prestigious Lumen Christi Award. Known for his tireless presence with young people, the poor, and the marginalized, Father Treviño's ministry left a lasting mark on parishes across eastern Iowa before his death in October 2025. Father Juarez shares personal memories that capture why this national nomination resonates so deeply with everyone who knew him.

Episode Notes

Father Rudy Juarez talks with Bo Bonner about the life and legacy of Father Guillermo Treviño, a priest of the Diocese of Davenport who has been posthumously nominated for the 2026–2027 Lumen Christi Award — the Catholic Extension Society's highest honor, presented annually since 1978 to those who "radiate and reveal the light of Christ" in the communities they serve.

In this conversation:

• Fr. Treviño's roots — born in San Antonio, raised in Moline, Illinois, and ordained for the Diocese of Davenport after studying at Mundelein Seminary
• His deep commitment to the poor and marginalized, shaped by his own upbringing and inspired by the "two feet" of social ministry — charity and advocacy
• His long-running chaplaincy at Regina Catholic High School in Iowa City, and the outpouring of grief from students at his visitation
• Stories of a priest who was, in Fr. Juarez's words, everywhere — active in his community, in ministry, and on social media — and beloved for it
• The overflow crowd at his funeral Mass and what the Lumen Christi nomination means for the community he served

Learn more: Read the full nominee announcement at Catholic Extension Society, and read Fr. Treviño's full story at The Catholic Messenger.

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