Fr. Mike Schmitz

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Father Mike Schmitz speaks at the revival session of the National Eucharistic Congress at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on July 18, 2024.

Father Mike Schmitz goes on tour, will speak on Eucharist in 4 cities

Aug 17, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The popular Catholic priest and podcaster will be making stops in Columbus, Ohio; Akron, Ohio; Indianapolis; and St. Louis from... Read more

Father Mike Schmitz is the host of "The Bible in a Year" podcast produced by Ascension.

‘The Bible in 10 Minutes’ becomes Father Mike Schmitz’s most viral video in first 24 hours

Jul 11, 2024

By Gigi Duncan

Released on July 9, the video had amassed over 598,000 views just two days later. Read more

Father Mike Schmitz preaches the homily while celebrating Mass in St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City before a Eucharistic procession through the streets Oct. 10, 2023.

Father Mike Schmitz’s hit podcasts to begin airing on EWTN Radio Jan. 15

Jan 12, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

EWTN Radio announced this week that Father Mike Schmitz’s “Bible in a Year” and “Catechism in a Year” podcasts will... Read more

Approximately 24,000 people participate in Eucharistic adoration at the SEEK24 conference Jan. 3, 2024, in St. Louis.

SEEK24 speakers see ‘radical openness’ to Jesus among young conference attendees

Jan 4, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

Young Catholics attending the SEEK24 conference are expressing an openness to letting Jesus deeper into their lives, several speakers told... Read more

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CNA’s top 10 Catholic stories of 2023

Dec 31, 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

2023 was filled with highs and lows for the Catholic community. Here is a list of our top Catholic stories... Read more

The cross, preceding the Blessed Sacrament, passes by during a Eucharistic procession on the streets of New York City on Oct. 10, 2023.

PHOTOS: Eucharistic procession passes through the heart of New York City

Oct 11, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

The monstrance was carried through busy streets with dozens of priests, nuns, and laypeople following after attending Mass at St.... Read more

Teddy Howell, a Michigan third grader, dressed as a priest.

Young podcaster emulates media priest Father Mike Schmitz with ‘Kid’s Bible in a Year’

May 6, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

Teddy Howell, 9, is the creator of a new podcast, launched March 12, that helps kids encounter the Lord in... Read more

Father Mike Schmitz speaks at SEEK23.

‘Catechism in a Year’ podcast tops the charts: ‘It has a beauty that speaks to the heart’

Jan 9, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

The success of “The Catechism in a Year,” hosted by Father Mike Schmitz, speaks to “the deep longing we all... Read more

Some 17,000 people are gathered in St. Louis, Missouri for SEEK23, a weeklong conference of speakers, prayer, and fellowship put on by the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS).

Catholic speakers at SEEK23 remember Pope Benedict XVI on the day of his burial

Jan 5, 2023

By Jonah McKeown

Some 17,000 people are gathered in St. Louis for a weeklong conference of speakers, prayer, and fellowship put on by... Read more

Father Mike Schmitz, host of the Bible in a Year Podcast and the upcoming new Catechism in a Year podcast, set to launch Jan. 1, 2023.

Catechism in a Year podcast seeks to deepen the faith of Catholics and non-Catholics alike

Nov 6, 2022

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Hosted by Father Mike Schmitz, the Catechism in a Year podcast is set to launch on Jan. 1, 2023. Read more

Father Mike Schmitz, the host of the "Bible in a Year" podcast, addresses the crowd at the March for Life rally on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 21, 2022.

Father Mike Schmitz illustrates pro-life position with ‘gunshot-wound analogy’

Aug 29, 2022

By Katie Yoder

The host of “The Bible in a Year” podcast made his remarks in an interview published Sunday in the New... Read more

Father Mike Schmitz is the host of the podcast "the Bible in a Year," produced by Ascension.

Father Mike Schmitz's next podcast, 'Catechism in a Year,' starts Jan. 1

Jul 2, 2022

By CNA Staff

The new podcast will be free on all streaming platforms, as well as on the Hallow prayer app. Read more

Father Mike Schmitz, the host of the "Bible in a Year" podcast, addresses the crowd at the March for Life rally on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 21, 2022.

'Every person matters,' Father Mike Schmitz tells pro-life marchers

Jan 21, 2022

By Shannon Mullen

Father Mike Schmitz, best known as the host of the "Bible in a Year" podcast, gave an emotional, personal speech... Read more

Tens of thousands gathered for a pre-march rally and concert at the National Mall for the 2022 March for Life in Washington, D.C.

March for Life underway, with hopes rising that Roe's days are numbered

Tens of thousands of pro-life Americans gathered Friday to participate in the 49th annual March for Life, amid rising hopes... Read more

2020 March for Life, Washington, D.C., Jan. 24, 2020

March for Life speakers include Father Mike Schmitz, actor Kirk Cameron

Jan 11, 2022

By Christine Rousselle

The March for Life Education and Defense Fund announced the speaker lineup for the upcoming 49th annual March for Life... Read more

Father Mike Schmitz is the host of the podcast "the Bible in a Year," produced by Ascension.

Bible in a Year: Have you heard about Father Mike Schmitz's next project?

Jan 7, 2022

By Shannon Mullen

Ascension's hugely successful Bible in a Year podcast started 2022 ranked No. 1 among podcasts in all categories. In a... Read more