DeKalb County Catholic
Recorded in Garrett, Indiana, DeKalb County Catholic is a podcast featuring insightful commentary from priests of the three Catholic parishes in DeKalb County for the Diocese of Fort Wayne–South Bend: Immaculate Conception Church in Auburn, St. Joseph Church in Garrett, and St. Michael the Archangel Church in Waterloo. Discover the beauty and truth behind the Catholic faith!
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Episodes

Aug 20, 2026
Aug 20, 2026
29 min
Tune in for today's episode on the sacraments, where we learn what the sacraments are, their institution in scripture, and how they point back to Christ. We explore concepts of Christ's mediation, Christ as the prime minister of the sacraments, and the mystical body of Christ. Come learn how these channels of grace are medicine for the soul.

Aug 13, 2026
Aug 13, 2026
28 min
On today’s episode, we approach the end of the mass, where we are sent. Following communion, we have a period of silence, maybe some announcements (which Father Tom admits he needs to shorten!), and then the sending. Tune in, find out why we pray the prayer to Saint Michael and sometimes the Marian antiphons at the end of mass.

Aug 5, 2026
Aug 5, 2026
39 min
On today’s episode, we trace back from the beginning of mass, moving into the communion rite at mass, beginning with exploring the Our Father prayer. The Fathers share great insights into prayers during the rite, and wonderful remarks about the reception of communion on the hand/tongue.

Jul 29, 2026
Jul 29, 2026
33 min
Join us on today's episode, where we further expound on the Liturgy of the Eucharist. We explore the different Eucharistic prayers, history, the saints mentioned in those prayers, and the many references to scripture. This is an enlightening episode, where we also learn the meaning of terms such as epiclesis, anamnesis, and exsanguination!

Jul 23, 2026
Jul 23, 2026
30 min
In today’s episode, we move from the Liturgy of the Word to the Liturgy of the Eucharist. We’ll discuss the symbolism in active participation, the offertory, the focus towards the altar, history of the liturgy, and a meditation on the bread and wine. You don’t want to miss this very enlightening episode!

Jul 15, 2026
Jul 15, 2026
42 min
On today's episode, we continue our run-through of the mass. We travel from the Collect into the Liturgy Of The Word (LOTW). How does the ambo proclaim the Gospel in its structure? What is the importance of silence/quieting our minds in the LOTW? How do we pray through the scriptures? We will also discuss how the readings are setup, the importance of singing, the homily, and the Creed.

Jul 9, 2026
Jul 9, 2026
44 min
What happens during the beginning of the Mass? What are "Introductory Rights"? Listen and explore as the priests continue their mini-series on the Mass by diving deeper into its spiritual dimensions and the meaning behind its different parts.

Jul 1, 2026
Jul 1, 2026
31 min
Do you feel like you don't get anything out of Mass? In their newest series on the Mass, the three priests of DeKalb County discuss how we are supposed to view the Mass as more than just our experience—the Mass is communal, it is powerful, and it is worship.
Recorded in Garrett, Indiana, DeKalb County Catholic is a podcast featuring regional Catholic priests and their commentary that aims to shed and share light on the faith.
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Jun 24, 2026
Jun 24, 2026
26 min
A brand-new season of DeKalb County Catholic is here! As the new pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish in Auburn, Fr. Jake Schneider has also become the newest co-host of our podcast. Listen to his story of moving to ICC in Auburn, and hear from all three of the priests as they share what it's like to move to a new parish. Recorded in Garrett, Indiana, DeKalb County Catholic is a podcast featuring regional Catholic priests and their commentary that aims to shed and share light on the faith.
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Jun 15, 2026
Jun 15, 2026
29 min
The finale of finales! The first season of DeKalb County Catholic has come to a close, and to round it all out, the priests discuss the fourth and final mark of the Church: Apostolic. But what does that mean for you? Evangelization in your local community—that’s what! Hear about the ministry that is crucial for the passing on of the faith!
Please also join us in wishing Fr. Drew Curry a wonderful transition as he leaves the podcast and moves to St. Charles Borromeo parish in Fort Wayne. We’ll miss you!
Recorded in Garrett, Indiana, DeKalb County Catholic is a podcast featuring regional Catholic priests and their commentary that aims to shed and share light on the faith.
#podcast #apostolic #DeKalbCounty



