How One Small Group at Dowling Became 84 (+ more): Drew Croegaert & Peyton Jamison | The Catholic Morning Show - 08/31/2026

Bo Bonner and Deacon Mark Campbell open the week on the Monday of the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time, with Mass today at 8:30 a.m. at Saint Anthony on the south side of Des Moines (105.5 FM). Today's saints of the day are Saints Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus — two men of power and prestige who risked everything to follow Christ. New Iowa Catholic Radio App — Launching Today The completely rebuilt Iowa Catholic Radio app goes live later today, sometime after 11 a.m., following the local Mass. Producer Ayden Pugh estimates 500 to 600 hours of work over the last eighteen months went into it. Apple users should see the app update automatically; Android users will need to visit the Google Play Store and download the new version manually. If you open the app and things look different, that's the point. Serva Fidem at Dowling Catholic Drew Croegaert and Peyton Jamison, Serva Fidem coordinators at Dowling Catholic High School, join the show to talk about the small-group ministry that has grown from a single student group in 2017 to roughly 84 groups today. Students form their own groups with peers and are paired with an adult faith mentor who walks with them through weekly meetings, formation content, and spiritual practices. Peyton and Drew talk about "differentiation" in ministry — meeting freshmen who are still figuring things out and seniors ready for more — and why mentors so often say they get more out of it than the students do. Groups typically form in September and October, with the freshman retreat as a major entry point. If you're curious about becoming a mentor, contact information is under the "Meet the Team" menu at ServaFidem.org. 2026 Diocese of Sioux City Women's Gathering Maddie McLarty, Faith Formation Coordinator for the northeast region of the Diocese of Sioux City, previews the 2026 Women's Gathering: "I Will Give You Rest," Saturday, November 14 at Saint Edmond Catholic School in Fort Dodge. Check-in opens at 9 a.m., the day runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and registration is $30 per woman. Missionary, author, and University of Notre Dame campus minister Meg Hunter-Kilmer gives three sessions on Matthew 11:28, with small-group discussion, an extended lunch with vendors from across the diocese, confession, and adoration. The day is open to women of all ages and states of life. Register at SCDiocese.org/gathering. Coming Up Today on Iowa Catholic Radio Man Up with Joe Stopulos at 9 a.m., featuring part one of a two-part conversation with Dr. Bud Marr on living an authentic, manly life. Be Not Afraid at 9:30, the Rosary at 10, and local Mass at 10:30. Listen live weekdays at 7 a.m. Central on Iowa Catholic Radio, or catch up anytime at IowaCatholicRadio.com. #CatholicMorningShow #IowaCatholicRadio #ServaFidem #DowlingCatholic #CatholicYouthMinistry #DioceseOfSiouxCity #CatholicWomen #BackToSchool #CatholicPodcast #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.