The Catholic Morning show - 05/18/2026

Deacon Mark Campbell joins Alexia Baker and Ayden Pugh for a meaningful Monday edition of the Catholic Morning Show. The team begins with prayer for communities impacted by severe weather across Iowa and Nebraska before diving into a packed morning of conversation and inspiration. Dr. Dan Ryan, president of Dowling Catholic High School, shares a major update on the school’s transformational campus expansion project, including plans for improved student safety, expanded dining and gathering spaces, a new storm shelter, enhanced athletic facilities, and the upcoming groundbreaking ceremony. Later in the show, Barbara Graham and Abby Fouch from Catholic Charities discuss Mental Health Awareness Month and the importance of caring for the whole person — mind, body, and soul. They highlight counseling services, anxiety and stress support for young people, and a new grounding group launching this fall to help participants develop practical emotional and spiritual coping skills. Plus: Severe weather updates across Iowa Local Iowa and national headlines Iowa Cubs and Midwest sports recap Saint John I reflection Joe Stopulos previews Man Up with John Leonetti Gospel reflection for the Seventh Week of Easter #CatholicMorningShow #IowaCatholicRadio #DowlingCatholic #MentalHealthAwareness #CatholicCharities #FaithAndMentalHealth #CatholicEducation #DesMoinesCatholic #MentalHealthMinistry #CatholicPodcast #CatholicRadio #EasterSeason #Pentecost #IowaCatholic #JohnLeonetti #JoeStopulos #DowlingExpansion #CatholicCommunity #PrayerAndHope #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.