The Catholic Morning Show - Faith, Feminism, and the Future of Catholic Charities - 10/14/2025
Today on The Catholic Morning Show, we welcome Dr. Abigail Favale from the University of Notre Dame to discuss her new book Our Lady of the Sign and her insights on Catholic womanhood, culture, and faith. Then, Catholic Charities’ Executive Director Mike Sheehy and Director of Development Bobbi Smith join us to celebrate Mike’s first year and share their vision for the future of Catholic Charities in our diocese.
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Show Notes
Today’s episode of The Catholic Morning Show features two incredible conversations!
First, Dr. Abigail Favale, writer and professor at Notre Dame’s McGrath Institute for Church Life, shares her journey of faith and discusses her new book Our Lady of the Sign.
Then, Catholic Charities leaders Mike Sheehy and Bobbi Smith reflect on Mike’s first year as Executive Director and discuss their hopes and goals for the future of Catholic Charities in our community.
📚 Learn more about Abigail Favale’s new book:
👉 Our Lady of the Sign – Ignatius Press
🙏 Learn more about Catholic Charities and their mission:
👉 Catholic Charities, Diocese of Des Moines
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Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.
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