Father and Dad

Steven & Patrick Caraher
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Father and Dad Podcast

Steven Caraher and his Dad give you a candid, inside look at the shared journey of a seminarian on his path to Fatherhood and his Dad.

  1. SEP 1

    Settling In

    Father Steven has been at his parish assignment for 2 months and has been settling in to the life of a parish priest.Along with parish life, Father Steven has been assigned as priest for both a pre-K through 8 grammar school and a local Catholic High School. Father Steven has been doing his best to be available and getting to know everyone.We discussed how these assignments came about and ultimately, it is the Bishop who makes these assignments. It is the Bishop's job to underst...

    29 min

  2. JUL 21

    National Eucharistic Congress

    Father Steven and Dad both attended the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress the past weekend and shared their experiences.The 2024 National Eucharistic Congress was the first held since 1976. This gathering was the culmination of several years of work in coordination with the National Eucharistic Revival. Eucharistic procession pilgrimages from the North, South, East and West all converged on Indianapolis for the start of the Congress.Dad had not originally planned on...

    37 min

  3. JUL 1

    First Mass

    The day following his ordination, Steven celebrated his first mass at his home parish. Numerous brother priests and fellow seminarians celebrated this mass with Steven.Steven found the mass a mixture of both the surreal and natural. Natural in that he had prepared for this and surreal in the realization that this had all come to fruition.The homily for this first mass was given by Fr. Chris Stanish who served served as Steven's first Spiritual Director. Fr. Chris's h...

    31 min

  4. JUN 11

    Father Steven

    Ordination Day finally arrived!The day Steven has been preparing for these last 6 years - and even his last 28 years - came and with it a full cascade of moments, memories and emotions.Steven and Dad review the Ordination mass itself and various highlights of the day.Also discussed are particular moments that stuck out for each. Key among these were the anointing of Steven's hands with the Chrism oil, Steven being vested by Fr. Mike and then concelebrating his first mass.An...

    27 min

  5. APR 28

    School's Out Forever

    Steven graduated from Sacred Heart Major Seminary and with that, ended 23 consecutive years of schooling!Steven took this time to reflect back on his academic priestly formation which began in 2018 at Mundelein Seminary.The transition from college where he studied Mathematics to the seminary and Philosophy proved more challenging than expected. Figuring that the logic and mathematical thinking would easily segue into philosophy, Steven discovered things more challenging.Steven wo...

    23 min

  6. MAR 31

    Final Scrutiny

    [Production note: apologies for the imbalance of the sound on this episode.]Steven was in town for Easter and got to serve as a deacon during the Triduum at his home parish.Before the Easter break Steven partook in his final Scrutiny with the Bishop. This was a time to check in and make certain that there was no ambiguity at all.One last set of Final Exams await Steven as he wraps up his seminarian career. He has an upcoming 2 day comprehensive exam, the first day wr...

    24 min

  7. MAR 4

    Confession Practice

    Last month we discussed how during his final semester Steven has been practicing administering the various sacraments.Over the past month Steven was able to perform several "practice" confessions with his brother seminarians. Afterwards, Steven and his classmates were able to review each other's styles.We discuss the challenges that lay people face with the sacrament of Reconciliation. Regular confession helps aid the conscience and allows it to be better formed.We a...

    28 min

  8. JAN 28

    Priestly Preparation

    With Priestly Ordination right around the corner, Steven started his final semester at school. This period of time is unique in that it offers the opportunity to prepare and pray through the mass and the sacraments.His "Mass Practicum" class during this final semester of formation involves practicing reciting the mass parts. It's been an edifying experience going through this with his brother seminarians.Steven and his brother seminarians have also practiced confessi...

    22 min
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Steven Caraher and his Dad give you a candid, inside look at the shared journey of a seminarian on his path to Fatherhood and his Dad.

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  • Creator
    Steven & Patrick Caraher
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Father and Dad
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