The Catholic Buzz Podcast

Walking with Jesus through Holy Week: The Catholic Buzz: Episode 48!

It's the holiest time in the Church calendar, where we are asked to journey with Jesus through his final moments on Earth. We break open the final days of Jesus and the liturgical celebrations that accompany them, to help us celebrate Holy Week the best we can. Join Mat, Josh and Fr. Daniele on this latest episode of The Catholic Buzz Podcast! Email your questions for future episodes to: thecatholicbuzzpodcast@gmail.com. Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify! New episode every Tuesday! Recorded in North Bay, Ontario in the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie.

The Vatican's "no" on blessing same-sex unions: The Catholic Buzz: Episode 47!

The Vatican recently answered a question posed to the Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith whether the Church had the authority to bless same-sex unions. The answer was no. We break open what the Vatican said, what the Church teaches, and how we find balance in loving those with same-sex attraction. Join Mat, Josh and Fr. Daniele on this latest episode of The Catholic Buzz Podcast! Email your questions for future episodes to: thecatholicbuzzpodcast@gmail.com. Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify! New episode every Tuesday! Recorded in North Bay, Ontario in the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie.

The Spiritual Works of Mercy: The Catholic Buzz: Episode 46!

Lent is a penitential season that reminds us of our need for mercy, and the generosity that God shows with his mercy. The Church teaches that there are Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy that we should practice in our lives. This week we focus on the Spiritual Works of Mercy - what are they, why should we practice them and how do we make them part of our lives? Join Mat, Josh and Fr. Daniele on this latest episode of The Catholic Buzz Podcast! Email your questions for future episodes to: thecatholicbuzzpodcast@gmail.com. Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify! New episode every Tuesday! Recorded in North Bay, Ontario in the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie.

The Corporal Works of Mercy: The Catholic Buzz: Episode 45!

Lent is a penitential season that reminds us of our need for mercy, and the generosity that God shows with his mercy. The Church teaches that there are Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy that we should practice in our lives. What are they, why should we practice them and how do we make them part of our lives? Join Mat, Josh and Fr. Daniele on this latest episode of The Catholic Buzz Podcast! Email your questions for future episodes to: thecatholicbuzzpodcast@gmail.com. Available on iTunes/Apple Podcasts! New episode every Tuesday! Recorded in North Bay, Ontario in the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie.

High School Edition - Part 2! More questions from students: The Catholic Buzz: Episode 44!

Part 2 of the many questions we received from high school students about our Catholic faith!  This week's episode tackles tough questions like: Is God angry when I only pray when I need things?  Is birth control considered a sin when taken for medical reasons?  Does the Church believe in the Death Penalty?  Should the Church update its teachings on abortion, gay marriage or women priests?  Join Mat, Josh and Fr. Daniele on this latest episode of The Catholic Buzz Podcast! Email your questions for future episodes to: thecatholicbuzzpodcast@gmail.com. Available on iTunes/Apple Podcasts! New episode every Tuesday! Recorded in North Bay, Ontario in the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie.

High School Edition - Part 1! We answer questions from students! The Catholic Buzz: Episode 43!

We go back to high school! Well...sort of. Students from high school sent us their burning questions about the Catholic faith, and we try our best to tackle all of them. We got so many questions, we had to split them up into two separate episodes! This week's episode tackles tough questions like: Are people from other religions going to heaven? Why are non-Catholics allowed at Catholic schools? If God is all loving and forgiving - why is there hell? Join Mat, Josh and Fr. Daniele on this latest episode of The Catholic Buzz Podcast! Email your questions for future episodes to: thecatholicbuzzpodcast@gmail.com. Available on iTunes/Apple Podcasts! New episode every Tuesday! Recorded in North Bay, Ontario in the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie.

The Season of Lent and what you can do this year: The Catholic Buzz: Episode 42!

The Season of Lent begins this week as Catholics spend the next 40 days on a journey of spiritual renewal in prayer, fasting and almsgiving. We break down the Season of Lent, explain why we do what we do, and offer suggestions on what you can take on or what you can give up this year to make this Lent worth it! Join Mat, Josh and Fr. Daniele on this latest episode of The Catholic Buzz Podcast! Email your questions for future episodes to: thecatholicbuzzpodcast@gmail.com. Available on iTunes/Apple Podcasts! New episode every Tuesday! Recorded in North Bay, Ontario in the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie.

Discernment: How do I let God help me make decisions?: The Catholic Buzz: Episode 41!

God has a plan for each one of us. But what happens when we don't follow that plan? How do we know what God's plan for us is? Whether it concerns major decisions like marriage or changing careers, or whether it concerns everyday choices - God wants to help us make those decisions. We break open what discernment is, and how to let God help us make a decision! Join Mat, Josh and Fr. Daniele on this latest episode of The Catholic Buzz Podcast! Email your questions for future episodes to: thecatholicbuzzpodcast@gmail.com. Available on iTunes/Apple Podcasts! New episode every Tuesday! Recorded in North Bay, Ontario in the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie.

Will the Church allow women to be priests?: The Catholic Buzz: Episode 40!

The media reported the change made to Canon Law allowing women to be officially installed as Lectors and Acolytes, which began a renewed discussion for many if this would be a stepping stone to opening the doors to ordination of women to the priesthood. What change was made to Canon Law? And will the Church ever allow women to be priests? Join Mat, Josh and Fr. Daniele on this latest episode of The Catholic Buzz Podcast! Email your questions for future episodes to: thecatholicbuzzpodcast@gmail.com. Available on iTunes/Apple Podcasts! New episode every Tuesday! Recorded in North Bay, Ontario in the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie.

Can Catholics receive the COVID-19 Vaccine?: The Catholic Buzz: Episode 39!

With vaccines being rolled out across the world, a light to the end of what has been a challenging time battling with the COVID-19 virus and the restrictions that have come with it. However, some objections have been raised concerning the vaccine – how effective it is, side effects of the vaccine, the speed in which it was produced – and even raising moral objections claiming the research of the vaccine included the use of cell lines from aborted fetuses.  Can a Catholic receive the COVID-19 vaccine?  Join Mat, Josh and Fr. Daniele on this latest episode of The Catholic Buzz Podcast! Email your questions for future episodes to: thecatholicbuzzpodcast@gmail.com. Available on iTunes/Apple Podcasts! New episode every Tuesday! Recorded in North Bay, Ontario in the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie.