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Matthew Handley takes a look at life from a Catholic and northern Michigan perspective and speaks with young people and those who work with them. © 2025 Northern Apostle Radio. All rights reserved. purplecatholic.com

  1. Ep. 12 - Goals for polticial life / ICYMI

    5D AGO

    Ep. 12 - Goals for polticial life / ICYMI

    This week, Matthew looks at what the bishops say the goals for political life are and catches you up on religion and Catholic news stories from the past month you may have missed. UP North Catholic airs weekly on Northern Apostle Radio in Marquette, Michigan. Listen on 103.9FM or stream at ClavesRegniMinistries.com at 7pm every Saturday. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit purplecatholic.com/subscribe

    28 min
  2. Ep. 11 - What does the Church say about Catholic Social Teaching in the public square?

    FEB 1

    Ep. 11 - What does the Church say about Catholic Social Teaching in the public square?

    This week, Matthew looks at Forming Consciences for Faithful Citzenship and looks at this question: What does the Church say about Catholic Social Teaching in the public square? Matthew also talks about solidarity, the common good, and subsidiarty. UP North Catholic airs weekly on Northern Apostle Radio in Marquette, Michigan. Listen on 103.9FM or stream at ClavesRegniMinistries.com at 7pm every Saturday. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit purplecatholic.com/subscribe

    28 min
  3. Ep. 10 - Should your faith detirmine how you vote?

    JAN 25

    Ep. 10 - Should your faith detirmine how you vote?

    This week, Matthew looks at Forming Consciences for Faithful Citzenship and shares why the bishops ask these questions: * Why does the Church teach about issues affecting public policy? * Who in the Church should participate in political life? * How does the Church help the Catholic faithful to speak about political and social questions? Matthew also takes a look at this Sunday’s second reading and relates it to modern day communication. UP North Catholic airs weekly on Northern Apostle Radio in Marquette, Michigan. Listen on 103.9FM or stream at ClavesRegniMinistries.com at 7pm every Saturday. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit purplecatholic.com/subscribe

    28 min
  4. Ep. 9 - Denial of care

    JAN 18

    Ep. 9 - Denial of care

    This week, Matthew Handley discusses the Catholic position on healthcare. Then, he shares a 2023 interview he conducted with the late Dr. Dan Hurley. His insurance company denied a scan necessary for his cancer care, causing him to enter his treatment blind. UP North Catholic airs weekly on Northern Apostle Radio in Marquette, Michigan. Listen on 103.9FM or stream at ClavesRegniMinistries.com at 7pm every Saturday. Mentioned in the program: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit purplecatholic.com/subscribe

    28 min
  5. Ep. 8 - Be prepared to vote

    JAN 11

    Ep. 8 - Be prepared to vote

    This week, Matthew Handley discusses the importance of voting and the upcoming statewide elections in Michigan. Then, he shares stories you may have missed in In Case You Missed it (ICYMI). UP North Catholic airs weekly on Northern Apostle Radio in Marquette, Michigan. Listen on 103.9FM or stream at ClavesRegniMinistries.com at 7pm every Saturday. Mentioned in the program: * Bishop David Walkowiak’s response to the Michigan Attorney General’s report This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit purplecatholic.com/subscribe

    28 min
  6. Ep. 7 - Do not be anxious (w/ Dino Piccinini)

    JAN 4

    Ep. 7 - Do not be anxious (w/ Dino Piccinini)

    Happy New Year! Matthew shares reflections on readings from the lectionary for Masses for the Beginning of the Civil Year. Then, he and Dino Piccinini conclude their conversation about seminary life. Click here to support the Purple Catholic when you sign up for NordPass. UP North Catholic airs weekly on Northern Apostle Radio in Marquette, Michigan. Listen on 103.9FM or stream at ClavesRegniMinistries.com at 7pm every Saturday. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit purplecatholic.com/subscribe

    29 min
  7. Ep. 6 - Discernment (w/ Dino Piccinini)

    12/28/2025

    Ep. 6 - Discernment (w/ Dino Piccinini)

    Matthew Handley heads out west with his friend Dino Piccinini, who shares his discernment testimony and what it is like being a seminarian for the Diocese of Toledo. Matthew also shares reflections on Chief Seattle, a Catholic and the namesake of the eighteenth-largest city in the US. Click here to support the Purple Catholic when you book travel on Expedia. UP North Catholic airs weekly on Northern Apostle Radio in Marquette, Michigan. Listen on 103.9FM or stream at ClavesRegniMinistries.com at 7pm every Saturday. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit purplecatholic.com/subscribe

    29 min
  8. Ep. 5 - Solidarity with Jimmy Lai

    12/21/2025

    Ep. 5 - Solidarity with Jimmy Lai

    Matthew Handley discusses the recent conviction of Catholic pro-democracy activist and media mogul Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong. Then, he talks about high-profile forgiveness. Click here to support the Purple Catholic when you book travel on Expedia. UP North Catholic airs weekly on Northern Apostle Radio in Marquette, Michigan. Listen on 103.9FM or stream at ClavesRegniMinistries.com at 7pm every Saturday. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit purplecatholic.com/subscribe

    29 min
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