Heidi Probasco: Diocese of Sioux City's Bishop's Dinner Returns After 4 Years (+ more) | The Catholic Morning Show - 08/17/2026

On this Monday, August 17 episode of The Catholic Morning Show, hosts Bo Bonner and Deacon Mark Campbell bring listeners two conversations full of practical takeaways for Iowa Catholics, plus a full round of news, sports, and weather. Heidi Probasco – Sioux City's Bishop's Dinner Returns Heidi Probasco, Director of Stewardship and Development for the Diocese of Sioux City, announces the return of the Bishop's Dinner for Catholic Schools after a four-year absence. This year's theme, "Rooted in Faith – Forming Saints and Scholars," celebrates the diocese's Catholic schools and roughly 6,300 students they serve. Date: Saturday, October 11, 2026 Location: Marriott South Sioux City Riverfront, 385 E 4th St, South Sioux City, NE 68776 Keynote speaker: Bishop John E. Keehner, delivering his first Bishop's Dinner address since his installation Optional sung solemn Vespers with Bishop Keehner at 4:00 p.m.; social hour begins at 4:30 p.m., followed by a student art show (4:30–5:45 p.m.) featuring work from schools across the diocese Proceeds fund Catholic School Foundation enhancement grants for student mental health, safe environment programs, staff development, technology, and inclusive education 2026 chair couples: Jeff and Jackie Arens of Le Mars and Matt and Allyson Dirksen of Danbury RSVP by October 1 — tickets and info at scdiocese.org, or call (712) 233-7513 Mollie Muntefering & Dcn. Phil Paladino – Bringing Christ Our Life Home From St. Mary Parish in Waverly, Coordinator of Liturgy and Music Mollie Muntefering and Deacon Phil Paladino talk about turning a mountaintop conference experience into lasting parish life — from a standing first-Saturday adoration hour to a monthly service partnership with the Northeast Iowa Food Bank and a parish-wide commitment to Mary's Meals as their Lenten charity. Learn more about the conference at ChristOurLifeIowa.com Also on today's show The Iowa Catholic Radio booth is open daily at the Iowa State Fair, just west of the Anne and Bill Riley Stage, with confessions available 10 a.m.–noon today Heartland for Kids hosts a Mary's Meals benefit concert Thursday, August 27, 5:30–8:30 p.m. at Jasper Winery, 2400 George Flagg Parkway, Des Moines, featuring Nashville musicians Phoenix Mendoza and Josh Leo; a $25.20 free-will donation feeds a child for a full school year. More at MarysMealsUSA.org Cardinals rookie Joshua Baez made MLB history at Wrigley Field this weekend, becoming the first player ever to homer in each of his first three career at-bats Belle Werner of Tama County was crowned the 2026 Iowa State Fair Queen Find more upcoming Iowa Catholic Radio events at IowaCatholicRadio.com #CatholicMorningShow #IowaCatholicRadio #BishopsDinner #DioceseOfSiouxCity #ChristOurLife #CatholicEducation #CatholicPodcast #IowaCatholic #MarysMeals #CatholicFaith Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Catholic Morning Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an episode — and if this one was worth your time, please leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating. It takes ten seconds and it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🎧 LISTEN LIVE Catch The Catholic Morning Show live, weekday mornings on Iowa Catholic Radio. Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our Stations LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! More from Iowa Catholic Radio:Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & DevotionsThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.