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The Padre Pad digs into what it is like to be a Catholic priest. In each episode, the host, Matt Kettinger, has a conversation with a new priest.

We examine his call to the vocation and the joys, challenges and graces that make up the life of a priest.

10/09/2023

This is the final episode of the Padre Pad and we finish with Fr. Jeff Walker, the pastor of St. Thomas More University Parish & Newman Center in Bowling Green.
Listen in to find out:
-What are Fr. Jeff's top five movies of all-time?
-Does Fr. Jeff think in French?
-What was it like living in the dorms at Cedar Point for four summers?
-What is it like to be the landlord to 32 college students?
-Why should you consider doing 'Lent on steroids?'
-How would Fr. Jeff like to be remembered?
Check out the final episode at https://www.thepadrepad.com/
Enjoy and God Bless!

10/08/2023

Meet Fr. David Kidd - the Priest-Leader of Central Catholic High School and pastor of St Joseph Catholic Church in Toledo. Fr. Kidd shares what it is like to lead and form young disciples through his zeal for Christ.
Here are two quotes by Fr. Kidd that I love:
"The role of liturgy is to help people do the will of God."
"There is nothing that bonds a family like the sacraments of the Church."
Throughout the podcast you'll 'hear' Fr. Kidd talk with his hands as he thumps the table for emphasis. I think he learned to talk with his hands while studying in Italy . . .
Check out the podcast at https://www.thepadrepad.com/

10/07/2023

Our guest for July is Fr. Eric Mueller, the pastor of Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Parish in East Toledo. Listen in to learn more about Fr. Eric's passion for running, his recent trip to Uvalde, Texas on the one-year anniversary of the school shooting, and his recollections of the day he was ordained a priest in 2009.
Check out the podcast at https://www.thepadrepad.com/, or listen in at Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts by typing in 'The Padre Pad.'@

09/06/2023

Our guest for the June episode of the Padre Pad is Fr. Thomas Hunyor, the parochial vicar at Delphos St. John the Evangelist Catholic Parish. Listen in to learn about Fr. Hunyor's love for Christ and His Church, his background as a fireman and paramedic, how he keeps his refrigerator stocked, and his first car - a 1987 Bonneville that could only make right turns. Check out the podcast at https://www.thepadrepad.com/

10/05/2023

Our guest for the month of May is Fr. Ron Schock, a native of Attica, Ohio and graduate of Seneca East High School. On July 1st Fr. Ron will begin serving as Parochial Vicar for St. Paul Roman-Catholic Church and St. Mary's in Norwalk and St. Anthony in Milan, Ohio.
Fr. Ron is a joyful, loving pastor and you will really enjoy hearing his story. Check out the podcast at https://www.thepadrepad.com/ or find it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts.

13/04/2023

Check out this interview with Fr. Jeff McBeth, the pastor of Saint John XXIII in Perrysburg, Ohio. How should we pray? Why does anyone listen to Metallica? Find out at https://www.thepadrepad.com/

10/03/2023

In this episode we meet Fr. Monte Hoyles, the pastor of the Catholic parishes of Sandusky, Ohio - Holy Angels, St. Mary's, and Sts. Peter and Paul (The Catholic Parishes of Sandusky.) In addition, he is also the pastor of the largest roller coaster park in the world - Cedar Point.
Fr. Hoyles loves singing, cooking, and has a strong devotion to Saint Jude (which is also his middle name).
Listen in to learn more about Purple Flowers - and this fantastic priest.
Check out the podcast at https://www.thepadrepad.com/ or search for The Padre Pad in your favorite podcast app.

10/02/2023

For the month of February we welcome Monsignor Michael Billian, the pastor of Saint Joseph Church Sylvania. Monsignor Billian loves cooking, singing, travel, natal days - and the Lord. Check out the podcast at https://www.thepadrepad.com/

10/01/2023

Our guest for January is Fr. Joe Wiegman, who currently serves Saint John XXIII parish and is a resident St. Clare Commons in Perrysburg, Ohio. Fr. Joe is a native of Fremont and a proud alumnus of Miami University and St. Meinrad Archabbey.
Just prior to his ordination to the priesthood in 1991 Fr. Joe was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. In this interview we learn about the challenges and blessings that have been such a big part of his priestly ministry.
Check out the podcast at https://www.thepadrepad.com/ or your favorite podcast platform.

10/12/2022

Our guest for the month of December is Monsignor Michael Hohenbrink, the Pastor Emeritus of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Findlay, Ohio. Monsignor Mike is a proud alumnus of St. Meinrad Archabbey and a huge fan of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Listen to the podcast at https://www.thepadrepad.com/ or your favorite podcast platform - Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or others.

10/11/2022

Our guest for this month is Fr. Keith Stripe, the pastor of St. Ignatius Catholic Community in Oregon and Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Bono, Ohio. Fr. Keith is a native of Van Wert and an aspiring farmer and fisherman. Check out the episode at www.thepadrepad.com or listen in on your favorite podcast platform -

10/10/2022

The October, 2022 edition of The Padre Pad features Fr. Eric Schild, the pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Maumee. Fr. Eric is a native of Norwalk, Ohio and was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Toledo in 2007. Fr. Eric is full of zeal and is a true ambassador for the faith.
Listen in at www.thepadrepad.com, or Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform.

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