Connecting the Diocese

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Connecting the Diocese is one of the ways the Diocese of La Crosse seeks to facilitate encounters with Christ through stories of truth, beauty, and goodness. Produced in conjunction with Relevant Radio, this weekly program helps unite our geographically vast and predominantly rural diocese, ensuring that Catholics across our 19 counties feel connected to the mission and life of the Church.

Episode Date
St. Francis & St. Clare: Vocation, Joy, Poverty, and Peace + 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings
Jul 25, 2026
What Is NFP? Faith, Marriage, and God’s Mercy
Jul 18, 2026
Rural Life, Faith & Vocation: AnneMarie Elwing on Farming, Veterinary Work, Project Milk, and the Seed of the Word
Jul 11, 2026
Friendship with Jesus, ‘Welcome One Home,’ and Finding Rest in the Sacred Heart
Jul 04, 2026
Bishop Battersby on his Priesthood Journey, the Holy Spirit, and Living as Witnesses
Jun 27, 2026
Newly Ordained Deacon Emilio Alvarez on Vocation, Family, and Prayer
Jun 20, 2026
Why Priesthood Ordinations Move Us: Deacon Kyle Lang's Upcoming Ordination, Seminary Formation, and the Sacred Heart
Jun 13, 2026
Diaconal Ordination, Deacon Formation, and the Gift of Corpus Christi
Jun 06, 2026
Why Catholic Schools Matter
May 30, 2026
Adventure Camp
May 23, 2026
Bishop Battersby’s 2-Year Anniversary
May 16, 2026
Father Biju’s Missionary Journey to Wisconsin
May 09, 2026
NFP, Body Literacy, and Easter Hope
May 02, 2026
Interior Freedom, Discernment, and Trusting Jesus’ Call
Apr 25, 2026
Monsignor Richard Gilles on Farm Roots, Cathedral Renewal, and the Road to Emmaus
Apr 18, 2026
Easter Hope, the Paschal Mystery, and Making Disciples
Apr 04, 2026
Holy Week & the Triduum Explained: Worship, Rubrics, and the Paschal Mystery
Mar 28, 2026
Called & Gifted Workshop + 5th Sunday of Lent Reflection
Mar 21, 2026
Family Life Ministry, Men’s Conference & 4th Sunday of Lent Reflections
Mar 14, 2026
Servant of God Fr. Joseph Walijewski, Casa Hogar, and the Journey Toward Sainthood
Mar 07, 2026
Madre Peregrina in Wisconsin
Feb 28, 2026
Lent as Listening, Fasting, and Mission: Fatherhood, the Eucharist, and Serving the Poor
Feb 21, 2026
Behold Retreat: Embracing Faith Amongst Modern Wolves
Feb 14, 2026
The Inspiring Story of Blessed James Miller: A Martyr from Wisconsin
Feb 07, 2026
Finding God Amidst the Trials: Conversations with Bishop Vitalii and Chalice of Mercy
Jan 31, 2026
Embracing Faith: Stories of Resilience from Ukraine
Jan 24, 2026
The Journey to Priesthood: Kyle Lang Discusses Vocation, Faith, and ‘The Hound of Heaven’
Jan 14, 2026
Chalice of Mercy: A Mission of Faith and Healing with Valentina
Jan 03, 2026
The True Vocation of Family: Exploring Faith, Love, and Sacrifice
Dec 27, 2025
Reflecting on the Jubilee Year of Hope with Father Tom Lindner
Dec 13, 2025
Advent Reflections with Father Sam Martin
Dec 06, 2025
Embracing Advent: Hope, Faith, Joy, and Love with Bishop Gerard Battersby
Nov 29, 2025
Celebrating Thanksgiving with Faith and Gratitude: A Conversation with Father Sam Martin
Nov 22, 2025
Thanksgiving Prep with Cathy Cooper: Hospitality, Faith, and Family
Nov 15, 2025
A Heartfelt Journey: Monsignor Hirsch & Noel Furger on Casa Hogar Juan Pablo II and the Father Joseph Walijewski Legacy Guild
Nov 08, 2025
Celebrating All Saints Day & All Souls Day with Monsignor Steven Kachel
Nov 01, 2025
Catholic Medicine and Faith with Dr. Steve Pavela
Oct 25, 2025
World Mission Sunday: Hope, Faith, and Global Evangelization with Father Woody Pace
Oct 18, 2025
Understanding the Diocesan Tribunal: Insights from Father Alan Guanella
Oct 11, 2025
Rachel Ministries: Healing After Abortion and Miscarriage
Oct 07, 2025
Celebrating St. Francis of Assisi: Reflections on Faith, Joy, and Spirituality
Sep 27, 2025
Cultivating Faith: The Life and Vocation of Monsignor Michael Gorman
Sep 13, 2025
Celebrating Rural Life Day at Wetherby Cranberry Company
Sep 06, 2025
Discovering Vocations: A Conversation with Father Steven Weller
Aug 30, 2025
Fueling Missions of Hope: The Diocesan Annual Appeal
Aug 23, 2025
Fatherhood and Faith: Keeping Kids in the Catholic Church
Aug 16, 2025
Celebrating 15 Years with Bishop William Patrick Callahan
Aug 09, 2025
Embracing Evangelization: Insights on Faith, Prayer, and Perseverance with Father Sam Martin
Jul 26, 2025
Exploring Natural Family Planning: A Deep Dive with Christy Kitzhaber
Jul 19, 2025
National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) 2025: Uniting and Empowering Youth in Faith
Jul 12, 2025
Journey of Faith: Biking for Babies and Supporting Single Moms
Jul 05, 2025
Faith, Family, and Community: An Interview with Dustin and Dominique Luecke
Jun 28, 2025
Finding Faith: Father David Nowicki’s Journey to the Priesthood
Jun 21, 2025
Father and Son: A Unique Journey of Faith and Service
Jun 14, 2025
Embracing the Holy Spirit: A Journey of Faith and Community
Jun 07, 2025
Discover Your Faith Journey Anew: The Renewal Project
May 31, 2025
Encountering Christ in Others: A Journey of Faith and Connection
May 24, 2025
A Historic Moment: The First American Pope
May 17, 2025
Rooted in Faith: A Journey of Service and Community
May 10, 2025
St. Joseph the Workman: Faith, Family, and Community Bonds
May 03, 2025
Divine Mercy: A Message of Hope and Healing
Apr 26, 2025
From Darkness to Light: A Powerful Easter Journey
Apr 19, 2025
Finding God in the Chase
Apr 12, 2025
The Sacred Power of Chrism: Understanding the Holy Oils of the Catholic Church
Apr 05, 2025
Sister Thea Bowman: Breaking Barriers in Catholic Faith
Mar 29, 2025
Bishop Battersby’s Encounter with Jesus: From Grotto to Grace
Mar 22, 2025
You can help make a saint!
Mar 15, 2025
How to evangelize during Lent
Mar 08, 2025
Men Of The Cross
Feb 22, 2025
A Hometown Martyr 
Feb 15, 2025
Events & Podcasts
Feb 08, 2025
Priesthood Fits Me Like A Glove!
Feb 01, 2025
A Warm June Day
Jan 25, 2025
What is a Chaplain?
Jan 18, 2025
Kids & Sacraments
Jan 11, 2025
Epiphany 
Jan 06, 2025
Men Who (God Willing) Will Be Priests
Dec 28, 2024
Fourth Sunday Of Advent
Dec 21, 2024
A Holiday Conversation
Dec 14, 2024
Marian Messengers
Dec 07, 2024
First Sunday Of Advent
Dec 02, 2024
Bishop Callahan
Nov 23, 2024
Thanksgiving Is Coming!
Nov 16, 2024
Veterans Roundtable
Nov 11, 2024
The Thing That Stays The Same Is Change
Nov 02, 2024
All Saints/All Souls
Oct 31, 2024
Oh, Those Kids!
Oct 19, 2024
Respect Life Month
Oct 12, 2024
“It’s In Our DNA”
Oct 05, 2024
An Ancient Opportunity
Sep 28, 2024
47 Years On The Job
Sep 21, 2024
Becoming Catholic
Sep 14, 2024
The Social Side Of Catholics
Sep 07, 2024
Educating The Whole Person
Aug 31, 2024
Annual “Foodie” Show
Aug 26, 2024
Back To School
Aug 17, 2024
The Remarried Catholic
Aug 10, 2024
Back From The Big Event
Aug 03, 2024
More Than Backpacks
Jul 29, 2024
Congress Preview
Jul 20, 2024
Bishop Battersby
Jul 13, 2024
Eucharistic Congress and summer movies
Jul 08, 2024
A Unique College Major
Jul 01, 2024
The ANSWER Part 2
Jun 22, 2024
The Answer! Part 1
Jun 15, 2024
A Chat With The Chancellor
Jun 10, 2024
The Tug
Jun 01, 2024
Special Events & Memorial Day
May 25, 2024
Eucharistic Revival
May 18, 2024
Special Sunday Edition
May 11, 2024
Connecting With Young People
May 04, 2024
FSPA In La Crosse
Apr 27, 2024
A Lively Chat With Bishop
Apr 20, 2024
A Eucharistic Revival Sampler
Apr 17, 2024
Focus On The Bishop
Apr 06, 2024
An Invitation To Priesthood
Mar 30, 2024
A Change Of Bishops And A Holy Week Discussion
Mar 23, 2024
Healing And Forgiving
Mar 16, 2024
Christianity: The Beginning
Mar 08, 2024
Divine Words
Mar 02, 2024
A Simple Structure
Feb 26, 2024
A Person Friday?
Feb 17, 2024
A Chat With The Bishop
Feb 10, 2024
A Virtual Visit
Feb 03, 2024
A Neighbor &  Also A Martyr
Jan 27, 2024
A Special Revival
Jan 20, 2024
Bishop & The New Year
Jan 13, 2024
Catholic Charities, Landlord?
Jan 10, 2024
Favorite Christmas Films and Novelty Songs
Dec 30, 2023
Special Advent – Christmas Eve Program
Dec 23, 2023
Third Sunday Of Advent
Dec 16, 2023
Noone is disposable!
Dec 09, 2023
First Sunday of Advent
Dec 02, 2023
Prequel To Advent
Nov 29, 2023
Pre-Thanksgiving Show
Nov 27, 2023
Let’s watch some movies!
Nov 13, 2023
Homeless For The Holidays
Nov 04, 2023
World Mission Sunday II
Nov 02, 2023
A Spiritual Mission
Oct 21, 2023
Perfection
Oct 17, 2023
Dads & Sons
Oct 11, 2023
A Bishop Chat
Sep 30, 2023
“Live” From Peru
Sep 23, 2023
Reaching Out
Sep 18, 2023
A Visit To The Farm
Sep 09, 2023
Labor Day Show
Sep 08, 2023
Full Recovery
Aug 29, 2023
Cross Generations
Aug 21, 2023
Explain Yourself!
Aug 12, 2023
Reaching Out
Aug 05, 2023
Grounded In Faith. Heads In The Stars.
Jul 29, 2023
Summer Food Show
Jul 22, 2023
New Jobs, Same Service
Jul 15, 2023
Armchair Lourdes
Jul 10, 2023
Two Celebrations
Jul 01, 2023
50X Stronger Than Heroin
Jun 24, 2023
A Global Outreach
Jun 17, 2023
Dealing With Betrayal
Jun 10, 2023
Good Advice
Jun 03, 2023
Memorial Day Weekend
May 27, 2023
All Are Welcome
May 20, 2023
A Report From Peru
May 13, 2023
In Between
May 06, 2023
Life Is With People
May 05, 2023
Conversion & Service
Apr 22, 2023
Connecting the Diocese Extra: Coffee with Kevin Episode 2
Apr 21, 2023
The Dad  Show
Apr 15, 2023
The Priestly Life
Apr 11, 2023
Holy Week
Apr 03, 2023
From The Vatican, With Love
Mar 27, 2023
Bishop’s Lenten Discussion
Mar 18, 2023
CTD Extra – Lent
Mar 17, 2023
Eucharistic Revival Part 2
Mar 11, 2023
Marriage Prep 101
Mar 04, 2023
Christmas in July Charity
Feb 25, 2023
Travel To India
Feb 18, 2023
Ministries & Social Concerns
Feb 12, 2023
Out Of The Cold
Feb 04, 2023
Declutter Yourself
Jan 28, 2023
Space, Time & Faith
Jan 21, 2023
The Bishop Recommends
Jan 20, 2023
In Memoriam
Jan 07, 2023
Happy New Year
Jan 06, 2023
Christmas Joy
Dec 24, 2022
4th Sunday of Advent
Dec 17, 2022
3rd Sunday of Advent
Dec 10, 2022
Second Sunday of Advent
Dec 03, 2022
First Sunday of Advent
Dec 02, 2022
Pre-Thanksgiving Show
Dec 02, 2022
Veteran’s Day
Nov 15, 2022
Many Missions
Nov 05, 2022
End Of October
Oct 29, 2022
Discovering Being Catholic
Oct 22, 2022
First Steps Towards Priesthood
Oct 15, 2022
Holiness In The World
Oct 08, 2022
Around The Diocese
Oct 01, 2022
The First Fall Show
Sep 24, 2022
Thanks and Praise
Sep 17, 2022
Future & Past
Sep 10, 2022
Labor Day Weekend
Sep 07, 2022
Collaboration
Aug 30, 2022
The More Things Change
Aug 21, 2022
New Eyes & A New Voice
Aug 13, 2022
Restored
Aug 06, 2022
Far Out (In Space)
Jul 30, 2022
A Leadership Conference
Jul 23, 2022
The Big Ten [Commandments]
Jul 16, 2022
Missions Accomplished
Jul 09, 2022
Ordination!
Jul 02, 2022
The Summer Show
Jun 25, 2022
Busy Times At Catholic Charities
Jun 20, 2022
Food For Thought
Jun 11, 2022
Things Catholics Love
Jun 06, 2022
Memorial Day Show
May 28, 2022
Help For Ukraine
May 21, 2022
Pentecost & The Holy Spirit
May 17, 2022
Continuing Education-Free!
May 07, 2022
Faith, Hope & Charity
Apr 30, 2022
Surprising News
Apr 23, 2022
Holy Saturday & Easter Sunday
Apr 16, 2022
Palm Sunday
Apr 09, 2022
Bishop On Lent
Apr 02, 2022
Free Financial Counseling & Help
Mar 26, 2022
Lent, Loss & Forgiveness
Mar 19, 2022
Regency & Journey
Mar 12, 2022
A Missions Report
Feb 26, 2022
Reporter’s Notebook
Feb 19, 2022
The Cabin Fever Show
Feb 12, 2022
Bible Treasures
Feb 05, 2022
Faith & Science & Space
Jan 29, 2022
Adoption Has Changed
Jan 22, 2022
A Chat With The Bishop
Jan 15, 2022
Inspiration Is Everywhere
Jan 08, 2022
Prayer & Service
Jan 01, 2022
Christmas Day Show
Dec 25, 2021
Fourth Sunday of Advent: Christmas Hope, Unsung Heroes, and the 1914 Christmas Truce
Dec 18, 2021
Gaudete Sunday Joy, Advent Reflections, and Christmas Music Traditions
Dec 11, 2021
Second Sunday of Advent with Bishop Callahan
Dec 04, 2021
Catholic Charities Winter Shelters & Fort McCoy Afghan Refugee Mission (Advent 2021)
Nov 27, 2021
Thanksgiving Reflections, COVID Caution, and The Great American Feast (Steve Allen)
Nov 20, 2021
Bishop Callahan’s COVID Breakthrough Recovery, Holiday Health, and Helping Those in Need
Nov 13, 2021
Veterans Day Reflections with Fr. Conrad Targonski
Nov 06, 2021
Reaching Higher Ground Through Service, Gratitude, and Common Good
Oct 30, 2021
World Mission Sunday, the Missionary Spirit, and All Saints/All Souls
Oct 23, 2021
Chris Rogers on Adventure Camp, Marriage & Family Life, and the Men of the Cross Conference
Oct 16, 2021
Schedule Change, Prayer Life with Bishop Callahan & Updates from Casa Hogar Peru
Oct 09, 2021
Free Franciscan at Home Online Learning for the Diocese of La Crosse
Oct 02, 2021
Fratelli Tutti, COVID Lessons, and Hope
Sep 25, 2021
Msgr. Joseph Hirsch on Casa Hogar Peru, COVID Precautions, and a Call to Support Relevant Radio
Sep 18, 2021
Bishop William Patrick Callahan on St. Francis: Conversion, the Franciscans, and Gospel Living
Sep 11, 2021
Labor Day Reflections: Afghan Refugees at Fort McCoy, Vaccines, and Early Fall with Bishop Callahan
Sep 04, 2021