Archbishop Naumann dialogues with Kathy White, the new Coordinator of Foster and Pro-Life Ministry Every child is a precious, unique gift from God who deserves a loving family and a stable home life. Sadly, each day in Kansas, children are removed from their homes by no fault of their own for a variety of reasons. Because care of the orphan and the…

Archbishop Naumann dialogues with Emily Lopez, Director of Evangelization about the amazing opportunity we all have to Walk with Jesus as a part of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. This coming June 25-29, 2024 Our Eucharistic Lord will be passing through Kansas as part of a National Eucharistic Pilgrimage happening across the United States in p…

Archbishop Naumann interviews the staff of Catholic Community Health Services about this unique health ministry that serves any person in need of care in the KC area: Brad Heidrick (CEO), Tiffany Howell-Clair (Chief Marketing Officer), Matt Kemnitz (Chief Mission Officer), and Tami Titus, (hospice nurse & Bereavement Coordinator) Catholic Community…

Archbishop Naumann dialogues with Deacon Steve Greco, executive producer of the film Jesus Thirsts, which has a limited national release in theaters, June 4, 5 and 6th. Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist, embarks on a global journey to rediscover and revive the transformative power of the Eucharist. Engaging in dialogue with notable Cathol…

Archbishop Naumann dialogues with Brian Westbrook, Executive Director of Coalition Life about the lies and misinformation surrounding a petition initiative to put a state constitutional amendment on the 2024 ballot in Missouri. A coalition of Missouri abortion-rights organizations has launched an effort to put a constitutional amendment on the 2024…

Archbishop Naumann sits down with Matt Kemnitz (Chief Mission Officer) & Deacon Joe Allen (Hospice Chaplain) for Catholic Community Health to discuss the his recent decision to make ERD's particular law for Catholic institutions in Northeast Kansas and why it's important to share them with all healthcare givers. They also reflect upon Catholic Hosp…

Archbishop Naumann interviews Deacon Dana Nearmyer, Lead Consultant for Evangelization and Ashlie Hand, Director of Communications for the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph about the upcoming, historic BeholdKC event. Come together for a historic Eucharistic celebration and BEHOLD the true presence of our Lord Jesus Christ! This free, public outdoo…

Archbishop Naumann interviews Deacon Tim Donohue, CRS Diocesan Director for Archdiocese of Boston and a CRS Global Fellow. They dialogue about how often when we listen to news of all the conflicts and disasters in the world, it can be overwhelming and we can feel quite powerless. But as Catholics, we are not powerless to help, especially during Len…

Archbishop Naumann talks to Rachel Clark, Community Sponsorship Coordinator, for the Catholic Charities' Refugee Resettlement program. Since around 1975 when the Archdiocese started helping resettle refugees from the Vietnam conflict Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas has developed into one of the largest resettlement sites in Kansas, with most…

Archbishop Naumann dialogues with Curtis Keddy, Deacon Candidate and Associate Director of Formation with the Office of Permanent Diaconate about how the Lord called him and the mystery of this Holy Order of service.

Each Lent, the Archbishop runs commercials to encourage Catholics to experience the healing power of the sacrament of reconciliation. So in addition to their normal schedules, our priests make confessions available Wednesday nights from 6-7 pm at the churches of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. These are the 30 second spots in English that…

Archbishop dialogues with Toby Cook and Jason Davis about being a man in the Church and the upcoming Men Under Construction retreat. Saturday February 17th at Church of the Ascension in Overland Park. Tickets are on sale at menunderconstruction.org. In Kansas City we are blessed to have a one-day men’s conference that usually happens the first Satu…

Archbishop Naumann dialogues with Jason Davis and Toby Cook about the upcoming 10th annual FIRE men's retreat Feb 10-11, 2024 "FIRE: Be Strong. We aim to build Catholic men to help build the Domestic Church. Men walking, playing, praying and building together on the path to stronger families, stronger business leadership, stronger communities. Join…

Archbishop Naumann talks with Abbey Foard, associate director of Desert Stream about how this ministry develops SAFE HEALING COMMUNITIES for the local church to help people who are sexually and relationally hurting. They talk about the LGBTQ agenda, the damage it does and how the Church compassionately, yet, truthfully accompanies those who experie…

Archbishop Naumann interviews Craig Soto and Kimberly Flores about the healing they received at the Life Giving Wounds and how they are now helping lead the upcoming January 2024 LGW Retreat here in Kansas City. The Life-Giving Wounds retreat is a unique opportunity for young adults (18+) and adults with divorced or separated parents to reflect int…

Archbishop Naumann dialogues with Dan Spencer founder of Legacy of Faith, a ministry that equips Catholic Grandparents to be a positive spiritual influence in their grandchildren's lives and help future generations remain faithful to Christ and His Church. Archbishop shares some of his family history while reflecting upon the role his grandparents …

Archbishop Naumann interviews Fr. William Slattery, Ph.D about his book: Heroism and Genius: How Catholic Priests Helped Build-and Can Help Rebuild-Western Civilization.

Archbishop Naumann dialogues with Brian Westbrook founder and executive director of Coalition Life, a leader in sidewalk counseling whose mission is to end abortion peacefully and prayerfully.

Archbishop Nauamann dialogues with Vince Eimer about how his monastic background informs the caretaking of the Christ's Peace House of Prayer. Everyone should take time for God by making a retreat, and so the archdiocese helps to make it possible with this wonderful place.

Archbishop Naumann reflects upon the Black Catholic experience by dialoguing with Barbara Bailey, Jonathan Goering and Andre Randle who were members of the Archdiocesan delegation to the National Black Catholic Congress along with Deacon Bill Scholl. They are all members of Our Lady & St. Rose parish which has the distinction of being a national pa…

Archbishop Naumann debriefs with fellow pilgrims, AJ Hastings and Yariet Reyes-Guizar about their recent experiences at World Youth Day 2023 in Portugal. Rick Cheek, consultant for the Office of Evangelization and Catholic Formation for Youth, who lead the youth on the trip also joins the conversation.…

Archbishop Naumann dialogues with Brad and Libby Dupont of the Marriage and Family Life ministry about the 3 Pillars of a Joyful Marriage and some of the tips and techniques for couples to live out happily God's calling for them in their marriage.

Archbishop Naumann dialogues with Phillip Cosby the State Director for the American Family Association of Kansas and Missouri about Phil's recent arrival into full communion with the Catholic Church, and how Jesus's words, "For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink" 6:55 in the Gospel of John compelled him. They also discuss Phil's long…

Archbishop Naumann interviews Donnelly College President, Monsignor Stuart Swetland about what makes this junior college so special and why Catholics and non-Catholics alike find it to be an amazingly affordable and formative eduction.

Archbishop Naumann interviews author Dawn Eden Goldstein about her recent book: Father Ed: The Story of Bill W.'s Spiritual Sponsor, They explore the life of this extraordinary priest and what his life can teach us as followers of Christs and as human beings. Dawn Eden Goldstein is the author of several books, including The Thrill of the Chaste, My…

Pitching for Priests just had its 9th year and so we decided to play the original show from July 2014. Msgr. Mullen and Jim O'Laughlin talk with Archbishop Naumann about the tradition that inspired the event.

Archbishop Naumann talks with Paul & Tracy Satterfield, coordinators for Retrouvaille of Kansas City about how this marriage ministry for couples in crisis is for many a miraculous path to healing that saves marriages and families. They also discuss the devastation of divorce and how it ultimately is not so often the easy path in the long run.…

Archbishop Naumann interviews Fr. Jaime Zarse, the former pastor of Sacred Heart in Sabetha, St. Augustine in Fidelity and St. James in Wetmor, and his team Annie Deters, Greta Heinman, and Gina Salman about their experience in cultivating an Amazing Parish. Amazing Parish is a movement in the Church that gives busy pastors coaching to form effecti…

Archbishop Naumann dialogues with Emily Lopez, Director of Adult Evangelization, about the Revival of Eucharistic Amazement initiative, that will be kicked off at the parish level on the Feast of Corpus Christi, Sunday June 11th.

Archbishop Naumann talks Social Justice with Tim Rives, the new Community Outreach Coordinator for the the Office for Social Justice. They clear up what social justice is and isn't and how we as Catholics are called to engage the community out of our love for Christ in advocacy for the flourishing of all people. Tim Rives is the new member of our J…

Archbishop interviews three sisters from the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary: Sr. Lucia María, Sr. Kelly Grace, and Sr. Monica Bernadette Arguello. They talk about the history and the charism of this new order and their ministry here in the archdiocese.

Archbishop Naumann interviews Denise Ogilvie, Chief Mission Officer for Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas about how Catholics make the love of Christ tangible to the community through support and volunteering. Also the Golf Tournament. The 42nd Annual Ben & Betty Zarda Golf Classic May 15, 2023 Lake Quivira Country Club…

Archbishop Naumann concludes his reflection on the Passion narrative of John by showing how the blood and water that flows from our Lord's pierced side is connected to the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Reconciliation.

Archbishop reflects on the messages from the cross.

Archbishop Naumann dialogues with Susan Pieper one of the founders of the Catholic Spiritual Mentorship Program and two Catholic Spiritual Mentors, Arnie Gaus and Christine Tsigolaroff about their experiences. Holy Family School of Faith Institute offers a two-year course of study combining eight distance learning courses with four one-week intensi…

Archbishop Naumann examines Pilate's dilemma and questions who is really free in this situation. When it comes down to it, who do you choose the World or the Lord?

Archbishop Naumann interviews Dr. Daniel Meola, president and cofounder of Life Giving Wounds and Brad Dupont, new lead consultant for Marriage and Family Life in this second interview about the ministry. Life Giving Wound’s mission is to help young adults and adults with divorced and separated parents give voice to their pain and find deep spiritu…

Archbishop Naumann explores Jesus's encounter with Pontius Pilate and the question of truth.

In this second installment of Archbishop Joseph Naumann's reflections of the Passion according to John, he shares how we as disciples can pray into this scripture and reflects upon how Jesus loves us even when we betray him like Peter.

Archbishop Naumann interviews Trudy Boynton, one of the organizers of this year’s Women’s Conference of Healing and Forgiveness The 3-day Women’s Conference of Healing and Forgiveness, entitled “Renewed by His Love,” will be held May 4-6, 2023 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Lenexa, Kansas. The conference will include: Inspirational guest speake…

Archbishop Naumann reflects on the passion narrative of John part 1: JOHN 18 1-11, Jesus is Arrested.

Archbishop Naumann interview Sister Miriam Heidland about the power of Christ's healing in her life and her ministry to how we can approach our Savior of the saving he so ardently desires to give.

Archbishop Naumann interviews his new Director of Human Resources, Bob Roper. They reflect on how Faith and work intersect and how God calls lay Catholics especially to transform the world by their joy.

Archbishop Naumann interviews Lee McMahon the new Evangelization Consultant about the New Evangelization and how we as Catholics can live a fuller Faith by sharing it with others.

Archbishop Naumann dialogues with the staff of Catholic Community Hospice about how Kansas City is blessed to have its own Catholic Hospice and why it is important for Catholic families meet with Catholic Hospice (913-621-5090) when in need of palliative and end of life care. Archbishop interviews: Deacon Jim Lavin, chaplain Nurse Samantha Fatall R…

Archbishop Naumann interviews Dr. Dan Meola, president and cofounder of LIfe Giving Wounds. Life Giving Wound’s mission is to help young adults and adults with divorced and separated parents give voice to their pain and find deep spiritual healing. They do this as a Catholic, peer-led ministry by providing unique means for Christ to transform their…

Archbishop Naumann is interviewed by Deacon Bill Scholl about the Kerygma and an initiative in the Archdiocese for all the priests and deacons to preach the Kerygma during advent. They base their discussion on Fr. John Riccardo's book Rescued: The Unexpected and Extraordinary News of the Gospel Fr. Riccardo teaches that, "Kerygma is the Greek word …

Archbishop Naumann dialogues with Marco Casanova, Assistant Director of Desert Stream Ministries Desert Stream/Living Waters Ministries provides help for Christians struggling with sexual and relational problems. This help is based on the biblical foundation of compassion, integrity, and dependence on God.…