Nashville Catholic Radio

09/09/2025

As cultures merge in Nashville, leaders have the opportunity to set an example and pass on traditions to new generations.

09/08/2025

Discover how the Diocese of Nashville is building Hispanic Catholic media and ministry for a growing community. In this interview, Nashville Catholic Radio host Ron Fleitz talks with Jose Arias, Hispanic Media Director, about his journey, the launch of a Spanish-language Catholic podcast, and the future of Hispanic Catholic outreach in Middle Tennessee. Learn how Nashville’s Hispanic Catholics are shaping parish life, faith traditions, and the next generation of the Church.

Around The Diocese is heard Mondays at 11am and 5pm on Nashville Catholic Radio. 100.5 FM in Nashville, streaming at NashvilleCR.com and on the Nashville Catholic Radio app.

Chapters

00:00 – Introduction
01:00 – Jose’s Background
04:00 – Life at Sagrado Corazón
06:45 – Launching a Spanish Podcast
08:50 – Hispanic Media Needs
09:55 – The Growing Hispanic Catholic Community
11:20 – Bridging Two Cultures
13:55 – Challenges and Opportunities
15:00 – Building Strategy Through Surveys
17:40 – Surprising Discoveries
21:00 – Adapting to New Immigrant Communities
23:45 – Creating New Traditions
26:00 – Looking Ahead
27:10 – Closing Remarks

09/07/2025

"All of you, all of us together, are called to be saints," said Pope Leo at the canonization of Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis. The Pope spoke of Pier Giorgio’s life as a "beacon for lay spirituality” pointing to his political commitment and service to the poor. Of Acutis, “he grew up naturally integrating prayer, sport, study and charity into his days as a child and young man.”

09/03/2025

We sit down with Gene Gillespie to talk about the vital work of the Serra Club in supporting seminarians and priests within the Catholic Church. Join us for insights into why this mission matters and how it’s helping support the future of our clergy.

08/10/2025

Prison. "Jesus is already there. Deacon Tim Conley sits down with Deacon Tom Samoray to discuss Tim's return to the Church, his prison ministry, and life as a Catholic Deacon.

08/06/2025

Free Will Making advice August 18th, 2025
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There's real joy when one generation paves the way for the next. Giving to charity or the Diocese of Nashville can have positive tax benefits, especially with donor-advised funds.

07/29/2025

The Diocese of Nashville's Office of Stewardship and Development is offering a free interactive panel discussion (online, phone, and radio) from 12-1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 18, to discuss the importance of having a will.

06/08/2025

Happy birthday to the church!

05/08/2025

We have a new Pope! Pope Leo XIV is the new Holy See. God, bring your Holy Spirit upon this successor of St. Peter as he guides his holy church. Tune to 100.5 FM or NashvilleCR.com as we celebrate our new leader.

05/01/2025

04/30/2025

I don’t know why I was so surprised. Over the last week, he was clearly trying to squeeze every last ounce out of his life as Shepherd. Randomly showing up at his favorite altars and churches. Coming out to see everyone. He didn’t want to die in the hospital. He wanted to die in the field with his sheep.

04/23/2025

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Pope Francis' body is escorted by Cardinals and the Swiss Guard to St. Peter's Basilica for three days of public viewing.

Lord, send your Holy Spirit to comfort the faithful and help the next Holy Father. Amen.