The Padre Pad
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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 different priest to examine his call to the priesthood, his formation and training, and the joys, challenges and graces that make up the life of a priest.
The Padre Pad
10M ago
Our guest for July is Fr. Eric Mueller, the pastor of Epiphany of the Lord 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. Thanks for listening ..read more
The Padre Pad
11M ago
What a joy to meet and talk with Fr. Thomas Hunyor, a native of Maumee, Ohio and currently serving as parochial vicar at the three parishes of St. John the Evangelist in Delphos, St. John the Baptist in Landeck, and St. Patrick in Spencerville.
In this episode we learn how Fr. Hunyor's career as a fireman and paramedic helped to prepare him for the ordained priesthood. Fr. Hunyor also shares stories about his love of hunting and the outdoors, and he offers recommendations for enhancing our prayer lives. Enjoy ..read more
The Padre Pad
1y ago
This episode features Fr. Ron Schock, a priest of the Diocese of Toledo who will begin serving on July 1st as Parochial Vicar for the parishes of St. Paul Norwalk, St. Mary Norwalk, and St. Anthony in Milan, Ohio. Listen in to learn how a near death experience kickstarted his path to the ordained priesthood ..read more
The Padre Pad
1y ago
Metallica, prayer, and three popes. Listen in to find out what these have to do with Fr. Jeff McBeth, the pastor of St. John XXIII Parish in Perrysburg, Ohio ..read more
The Padre Pad
1y ago
This month's guest is Monsignor Michael Hohenbrink, the Pastor Emeritus of St. Michael Parish in Findlay, Ohio. Fr. Mike has served a number of roles since his priestly ordination in 1974, including high school teacher, retreat director, vocations director, and pastor.
In this episode Fr. Mike reflects back on his days attending high school seminary at St. Meinrad's in Indiana, leading TEC retreats, and his experience spending 20+ years at the same parish.  ..read more
The Padre Pad
1y ago
Our guest for this month is Fr. Keith Stripe, the pastor of St. Ignatius Parish in Oregon and Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Bono, Ohio. Fr. Keith is a native of Van Wert, Ohio and has recently become an avid fisherman. He is also as aspiring farmer and loves to can.  ..read more
The Padre Pad
1y ago
In this episode we meet Father Eric Schild, the pride of Norwalk, Ohio. The interview with Fr. Eric covers a multitude of topics, including the joys and challenges of young adult ministry, how to be a welcoming parish, the beauty of fund-raising, and Fr. Eric's favorite (and least favorite) desserts.  ..read more