Conversations, a television show that debuted in April 2009, features an ongoing conversation with Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz about the Archdiocese of Louisville, his involvement with the larger Church (both nationally and globally), and issues of faith in general. Reed Yadon serves as the host and conversation partner with the Archbishop in this monthly 30-minute show.
Click on the links below to view past episodes of Conversations. For more information, and to view and/or download the current episode, please click here.
SEASON FOUR (began in September 2012):
SEASON THREE (began in September 2011):
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| September 2011 |
• What’s new in the Archdiocese? • The John Jay Report • Archbishop interviews Sal Della Bella, Director of Faith Formation, about Why Catholic? |
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| October 2011 |
• Respect Life Month • Archbishop interviews Dr. Judy Bullock, Director of the Office of Worship, about the new Roman Missal • Catholic Services Appeal |
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| November 2011 |
• The National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) • Archbishop interviews Dr. Brian Reynolds, Chancellor, about accomplishments of the past year. • What do Catholics believe about stewardship? |
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| December 2011 |
• Implementation of the new Roman Missal • Archbishop interviews Fr. Ron Domhoff, pastor of St. Peter the Apostle, about the new church. • Christmas traditions and Archbishop’s Christmas message |
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| January 2012 | •November Bishops’ Meeting •Archbishop interviews Mr. Tim Graham about the upcoming archdiocesan Men’s Conference •What do Catholics believe about religious liberty? |
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| February 2012 | •What do Catholics believe about the sacrament of Holy Orders and Why Catholic? •Archbishop interviews Mr. Rich Lechleiter, chair of the Catholic Education Foundation Board •What are the implications of our beliefs about marriage and our pastoral practices? |
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| March 2012 | •Archbishop Kurtz’s ad limina visit to Rome •Archbishop interviews Father Patrick Delahanty, executive director of the Catholic Conference of Kentucky, about faithful citizenship •What do Catholics believe about Lent? (With special attention to Pope Benedict XVI’s Lenten message) |
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| April 2012 | •Holy Week and the Triduum •Archbishop interviews Shayne Duvall, Coordinator of Evangelization, on the topic of the new evangelization and the upcoming synod in October 2012 •Archbishop Kurtz’s Easter message |
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SEASON TWO (began in September 2010):
| AIR DATE |
TOPICS | LINK |
| September 2010 | •Sacrament of Marriage and Building Marriage-Friendly Parishes •Why Catholic? |
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| October 2010 | •Respect Life Month and Sacrificial Love •Pro-Life Ministries as part of Family Ministries Office •Why Do We Do What We Do: What Do Catholics Believe about Saints? |
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| November 2010 | •Archbishop Kurtz’s Favorite Saints •What Do Catholics Believe: Death Penalty •The Catholic Church and the Efforts of Catholic Relief Services in Sudan •Update on Why Catholic? |
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| December 2010 | •Respect Life Prayer for December on the Sudan •What Do Catholics Believe: Catholic Social Teaching and the Virtue of Solidarity •Special Thanks to Retiring Staff Joe Duerr and Sr. Justina Heneghan, RSM •Update on the Implementation of the new Roman Missal •Archbishop Kurtz’s Christmas Message |
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| January 2011 | •What do Catholics believe about Mary, the Mother of God? •Archbishop Kurtz has a conversation with Vocation Director Fr. Jeff Shooner •Multicultural Ministries in the Archdiocese and the new Hispanic Pastoral Plan |
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| February 2011 | •We celebrate Catholic schools during Catholic Schools Week •Archbishop Kurtz has a conversation with Coordinator of Pro-Life Ministries Sharon Schuhmann •What do Catholics believe about the sacraments? |
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| March 2011 | •Fasting, Almsgiving and Prayer during Lent •Archbishop Kurtz talks about values in sports with Billy Reed •What do Catholics believe about the sacrament of baptism? •An update on Why Catholic? |
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| April 2011 | •What do Catholics believe about the sacraments of confirmation and Eucharist? •Interview with Fr. Clyde Crews about the history of the Archdiocese •Lent/Easter Message from Archbishop Kurtz |
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SEASON ONE (April 2009-April 2010):
| AIR DATE |
TOPICS | LINK |
| April 2009 | • Pilot Episode #1 | Click here |
| May 2009 | • Pilot Episode #2 | Click here |
| Sept. 2009 | • Liturgy and the New Roman Missal • Building a Future of Hope Campaign • Email Questions (Liturgy, Role of Deacons, Birth Control) |
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| Oct. 2009 | • 2009 Archdiocesan Strategic Plan, Goal 1 (Catholic Identity) and Goal 2 (Evangelization) | Click here |
| Nov. 2009 | • Goal 3 (Multicultural Ministry), Goal 4 (Leadership), and Goal 5 (Formation and Education) of 2009 Archdiocesan Strategic Plan • Health Care Reform |
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| Dec. 2009 | • Advent and favorite Christmas memories • Resolutions for 2010 |
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| Jan. 2010 | • United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and Archbishop’s roles as treasurer and on the Defense of Marriage sub-committee • New marriage pastoral: “Love and Life in the Divine Plan” |
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| Feb. 2010 | • Lent and Mass attendance • Rite of Election and evangelization • Email Questions (Anglicans and the Catholic Church) |
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| March 2010 | • Culture and ministry • Strategic plan and multicultural ministry • Catholic schools |
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| April 2010 | • Easter Hope • Confirmations and Archbishop’s talks to Confirmation candidates • Derby celebrations • Contributions of the Knights of Columbus |
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