Epiphany

Hundreds of Chaldean Catholics from Iraq and diaspora communities around the world gathered at the Vatican last week, joining Patriarch Paul III Nona for Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on Oct. 15. (Read more here)Celebrated according to the Chaldean rite, the Mass filled St. Peter’s Basilica with prayers and chants in Aramaic, bringing the traditions of the ancient Chaldean Church to the heart of Catholicism. The occasion expressed the unity of the Catholic Church across its different rites and traditions.The celebration followed a Mass in St. Peter’s Square on Oct. 14, during which Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, acting on behalf of Pope Leo XIV, publicly affirmed the ecclesiastical communion the pope granted to Nona following his election as patriarch of Baghdad of the Chaldeans in April.Dr. Mayce Kachi-George was born and raised in Baghdad, Iraq and attended dental school at the University of Baghdad, before moving to the United States to continue her education. She is a 2003 graduate from the University of Detroit Mercy Dental School.Upon graduation from Dental School, Dr. Kachi-George was the recipient of the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology Horace Wells Award for outstanding achievement in the field of Dental Anesthesiology, and had also received the Francis B. Vedder Society for Crown and Bridge Award. She is a member of the American Dental Association, Michigan Dental Association, and Oakland County Dental Society.Outside of dentistry, Dr. Kachi-George loves spending time with her husband and daughter. She loves reading, and has a passion for music. She has been a part of a church choir for the past 20 years. She is fluent in Arabic and speaks Chaldean as well. Get full access to Epiphany at epiphanyradio.substack.com/subscribe

Joseph is the author of “Become a Saint by Succeeding in Business: A Practical Guide to Integrating Faith and Work” and the “Warrior Prayer Manual.”Joseph Valentic is a Catholic author, entrepreneur, apostolate leader, husband and father. He is passionate about fully integrating his faith in all aspects of his life including his business and his volunteer activities.In his business life he supports Catholic business owners through fractional work, consulting, writing, and his web platform, The Catholic Curator. He has also published a unique prayer book called the Warrior Prayer Manual that integrates stunning visual imagery and powerful prayers to help Catholics to fight the battles they face in life, business, and above all, on their journey to sainthood.In addition to his business experience, Joe has significant philanthropic leadership experience that includes being founder of Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Apostolate, a volunteer for Catholic and prolife apostolates, and currently serving as the Chairman of the Board of a Catholic Credit Union. Get full access to Epiphany at epiphanyradio.substack.com/subscribe

Antonio has a passion for writing and teaching. He is currently halfway through an eight-book series, Awakening the Sacred Thirst, beginning with Moedim: The Appointed Harvests of the Messiah, which finds Jesus in the feasts of Israel. He joins Vanessa today!Antonio La Barbera lives and works near Detroit, Michigan. He was a husband and is a father. As a child he prayed in his nonna's garden, and he has thirsted for God for as long as he can remember. A revert to the Catholic faith after a twenty-year absence, he earned a B.S. in Physics from Oakland University in 1996 and a Master of Arts in Theology from Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit in 2020. In 2022 he entered priestly formation for the Diocese of Lubbock, Texas, and went on to study at Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology in Hales Corners, Wisconsin. In 2025 he discerned that God was calling him elsewhere. He now plans to earn a doctorate through Sacred Heart Major Seminary and the Angelicum in Rome so that he can teach seminarians. He is a Knight of Columbus and a parishioner of San Francesco Parish. He is the author of Into the Arena: St. Paul's Guide to Heroic Living for Young Catholic Men; Biblical Femininity: From Eve to Mary: Crushing the Serpent's Head Through Self-Gift; and the eight-book series Awakening the Sacred Thirst. Get full access to Epiphany at epiphanyradio.substack.com/subscribe

What does prayer mean? What is and isn’t prayer? What does prayer do? What are the types of prayers? Marge has written about all of this here and joins Vanessa to talk about it today. Her new book, “Waiting With Mary: Reflections for Advent,” will be out from OSV soon.Marge Fenelon is an award-winning author, international speaker, spiritual mentor, and retreat leader who has written multiple books about Marian devotion and Catholic spirituality. She is a Certified Professional Life Coach, Strengths Champion Certified Coach, and Certified Brain Profiler, qualified in Emotional Intelligence, Clifton Strengths, the Four Temperaments, and Charisms coaching. She holds a Certificate in Marian Studies from the International Marian Research Institute and is a member of the Mariological Society of America. She has appeared on a wide variety of Catholic radio, television, and podcast shows and is a regular contributor to Relevant Radio’s Morning Air Show. Her podcast, Simply Holy, is available on many popular podcast platforms. Get full access to Epiphany at epiphanyradio.substack.com/subscribe

On October 23rd, Carol Ann Fausone and 11 others were inducted into the Michigan Military & Veterans Hall of Honor in Kalamazoo. She joins Vanessa to talk about the honor, her service & Veterans Day.Retired General Carol Ann Fausone completed more than three decades of military service as an Air Force nurse and Michigan Air National Guard medical leader. She became the first woman to attain the rank of Brigadier General in the Michigan Air National Guard and served as Assistant Adjutant General for Veterans Affairs. Her assignments included medical leadership at Selfridge and command of the 110th Medical Squadron at Battle Creek. Following military service, Fausone continued advocating for veterans, including through legal work focused on veterans’ benefits and disability claims, with particular attention to wounded, disabled, and underserved veterans. Get full access to Epiphany at epiphanyradio.substack.com/subscribe

Fr. James also promotes the exciting TAPESTRY OF PROMISE conference coming up November 19-21. Speakers include Joe Heschmeyer, Dr. Mary Healy, Karlo Broussard, Dr. Marcus Peter, Bear Woznick and more!Fr. James Conlon was born in the Republic of Ireland. He attended college and law school in Ireland, and practiced as a successful attorney for several years working in commercial and banking law. But Jesus had other plans. His vocation to the priesthood led him to complete seminary studies in both Ireland and in the United States. As a seminarian, Fr. James spent time in parishes in the USA, Australia and Poland. He was ordained in 2002 and has served in various roles for the diocese of Lansing over the past 22 years. He has been the pastor at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Ann Arbor since 2013. Get full access to Epiphany at epiphanyradio.substack.com/subscribe

Kathleen Beckman is an international evangelist, best-selling author and retreat director who has served the Church for twenty-eight years. She is a Dame of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem. She is the co-founder of the Foundation of Prayer for Priests Ministry and wrote 9 books, including “Praying for Priests: An Urgent Call for the Salvation of Souls.” Kathleen graduated from the Association of International Exorcists Course, “Liberation from Evil Spirits”, at Rome’s Pontifical Regina Apostolorum University in 2017, and was on faculty for the Pope Leo XIII Institute. Presently she is a faculty member for the Diocesan School of Evangelization. Get full access to Epiphany at epiphanyradio.substack.com/subscribe

Jesi Smith and Sandie Weathers promote 40 Days for Life Ann Arbor's Closing Rally and Interfaith Jericho March. Patti Armstrong talks about the spiritually dangerous practices some engage in every year at this time.The post Epiphany – October 27, 2025 appeared first on Ave Maria Radio. Get full access to Epiphany at epiphanyradio.substack.com/subscribe

Detroit Catholic: The AI conversation your Catholic family is already having“In Magnifica Humanitas, Pope Leo XIV says the family is "the first environment in which all persons develop their potential, become aware of their dignity, and learn the earliest forms of truth and goodness." While the world is talking about algorithms and processing speeds, Catholic families should be focused on spiritual formation. This isn’t sidestepping the AI conversation; it’s making sure our kids have a foundation for confronting the coming questions on consciousness, relationships, and what it means to be human.”Stephanie Quesnelle is a senior research analyst at Data Driven Detroit. Her primary focus is data literacy, translating complicated data into accessible resources for community organizations. A mother of five, Quesnelle is also the author of the forthcoming children’s book Created Not Coded: A Catholic Family’s Guide to Artificial Intelligence.She wrote this article for Catholic Exchange: St. Carlo Acutis and Screen Time: Moving from Consumer to Builder Get full access to Epiphany at epiphanyradio.substack.com/subscribe

Fr. Kevin G. Creagh, CM, was installed Sept. 8 as the 15th rector and president of Sacred Heart Major Seminary, where the Queens, N.Y., native already saw a sign he was at home.Fr. Creagh laid out his vision for seminary formation, centered on three core principles: (1) adherence to the four dimensions of priestly formation, (2) instilling a culture of readiness, and (3) infusing a servant-leadership mindset.Father Kevin G. Creagh, C.M. is Rector-President of Sacred Heart Major Seminary and most recently served as the Senior Vice President for Mission Integration at Catholic Health, Long Island. He was ordained as a member of the Congregation of the Mission (the Vincentians) in 1996 and has spent almost his entire priestly ministry in higher education administration, teaching (undergraduate students, graduate students, doctoral students) and ministerial formation. Prior to his college education, Fr. Creagh enlisted in the United States Marine Corp and served as an infantryman. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from St. John’s University, NY, and then received his Master of Divinity and Master of Arts degrees from the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, NY. In 2011, he earned a doctoral degree in higher education management and policy from the University of Pennsylvania. He is an expert in the areas of organizational leadership, Catholic education, ministerial formation, and mission integration. He is a frequent guest lecturer on these topics.Read more from Detroit Catholic here. Get full access to Epiphany at epiphanyradio.substack.com/subscribe