Ep 2.61: A New Archbishop in a Great Catholic City

This episode explores the early years of Archbishop John Joseph Kain’s leadership as he steps from the small, mission‑territory Diocese of Wheeling into the complex, sprawling Archdiocese of St. Louis. Monsignor and Teresa trace Kain’s transition into a community with hundreds of priests, parishes, missions, and chapels—an overwhelming contrast to his former post—and the sorrowful backdrop of Archbishop Kenrick’s death. The narrative highlights the arrival of Apostolic Delegate Cardinal Satolli, the tensions surrounding the proposed jubilee banquet, and the emotional dynamics among clergy still fiercely loyal to Kenrick. The episode concludes with Kain finally receiving the pallium, even as he inherits a rapidly expanding archdiocese whose new parishes and pastoral challenges will define the next chapter of St. Louis Catholic life.