Kate Clinch on Every Inch a Saint & the Inspiring Life of Eileen O’Connor - 05/26/2026

Author Kate Clinch joins Deacon Mark Campbell, Alexia Baker, and Ayden Pugh to discuss her novel Every Inch a Saint, inspired by the life of Servant of God Eileen O’Connor. Despite severe illness and physical suffering from childhood, Eileen O’Connor founded a religious nursing order dedicated to serving the poor and sick in Australia. Kate shares why she chose to tell Eileen’s story through historical fiction, the impact Eileen continues to have on Catholics today, and the enduring message of hope, compassion, and holiness found in her life. In this conversation: The life and legacy of Eileen O’Connor Why historical fiction can illuminate the lives of saints Faith through suffering The growth of holiness in ordinary life Australian Catholic history Hope, healing, and perseverance through Christ #KateClinch #EveryInchASaint #EileenOConnor #CatholicBooks #CatholicAuthors #CatholicSaints #ServantOfGod #CatholicMorningShow #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicPodcast #CatholicInspiration #CatholicFaith #HistoricalFiction #CatholicLiterature #CatholicCulture 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.