The Catholic Morning Show

The Catholic Morning Show - 12/11/2025

Episode Summary

John Paul Brissette from the Shrine of Our Lady of Champion joins the show to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe and share how the Shrine is preparing for this beloved feast. Then Deacon Jim Houston, Deacon Matt Halbach, and Deacon Candidates Michael Clyde and John Fisher discuss the final steps before applications open for the next Permanent Diaconate Formation Cohort.

Episode Notes

Today on the Catholic Morning Show:

John Paul Brissette — Director of Communications, Shrine of Our Lady of Champion

John Paul Brissette helps us celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, reflecting on her message, her enduring impact on the Americas, and how the Shrine of Our Lady of Champion is marking this powerful feast. He shares the spiritual significance of Mary’s presence among the poor, the vulnerable, and all seeking conversion and hope.

Learn more: https://championshrine.org/

Deacon Jim Houston, Deacon Matt Halbach, and Deacon Candidates Michael Clyde & John Fisher

Deacon Jim Houston (Director of the Permanent Diaconate), Deacon Matt Halbach (Director of Diaconate Formation), and Deacon Candidates Michael Clyde and John Fisher join us for a special roundtable conversation about the final pre-application information meeting for the upcoming Permanent Diaconate Formation Cohort. They discuss the call to serve, what formation looks like, the discernment process, and what men can expect as they consider the vocation of deacon.

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