The Summit with Father Kyle Ingels

Christian Meert, from Agapè Catholic Ministries, is back for this episode to tell us about the Quinceañera preparation program. Quinceañera means “one who is fifteen.” The Quinceañera is the celebration of a girl’s fifteenth birthday, marking her passage from childhood to womanhood. Many Catholic families request a Mass and blessing for their daughter, but Quince prep helps them to prepare her spiritually as well. https://catholicquinceprep.com/en-us/ https://agapecatholicministries.com/    

On the podcast this week, Fr. Kyle's guest is Bill Uhl, who is a member of the Morning Star Lay Carmelite Community in Colorado Springs. Listen to learn more about this third order. https://laycarmcolorado.org/colorado-lay-carmelite-communities/  

Professor Lucas Pollice, Chief Mission Officer for the Diocese of Colorado Springs, is back on this episode to tell us about the formation sessions he has been presenting at various parishes in the diocese. Info regarding the Formation Sessions: https://www.diocs.org/About/Pathways-of-Diocesan-Renewal Shortcut to Vatican II Sessions: https://www.diocs.org/About/Vatican-II      

This week, our guests are Andrew Koumis and a return visit by Deacon Mike McGrady. Deacon Mike is Director of Marriage & Family Life for the diocese, and Andrew is a licensed professional counselor with Alpine Family Counseling in Colorado Springs. Andrew is also a member of Corpus Christi Parish. They are on the podcast to talk more about the Catholic Mental Health Ministry and Catholic counselors. https://www.diocs.org/Offices/The-Office-of-Marriage-and-Family-Life/Mental-Health-and-Counseling-Services https://alpinefamilycounseling.com/  

On this week's episode, Fr. Kyle talks with Jacob Morin, a pilot who has served in the United States Air Force and is a 2014 graduate of the Air Force Academy. Jacob is here today to share his ideas about expanding Catholic education in the northern part of the diocese, in areas such as Monument and Castle Rock.  Email for questions: [email protected] If you would like to participate in the survey discussed in the episode, click on this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQHklpTnvsNPzD2i-YeVsEuxRIkOPlE8EM4O79YHWvpxNLTw/viewform?pli=1  

On this week's episode, Fr. Matt Kane is back to discuss the changes in the diocese, how things are going in his parish and his journey with Tourette Syndrome. Prayer for a New Bishop Almighty and ever-living God, in your faithfulness, grant to the Diocese of Colorado Springs a shepherd whose watchful care and kindly zeal will continue the good work of his predecessors. In your love for us, give us a shepherd who will lead us in being Christ’s heart of mercy, voice of hope, and hands of justice. Let him who is chosen to be our shepherd strive to live more and more each day with holiness of life and heroic virtue so that he will lead your holy people in all truth. Prepare him, we humbly pray, to fill our minds and hearts with the truth of the Gospel, the power of the sacraments, and the desire to actively work to build up your holy Church. Loving God, grant our Holy Father Pope Leo wisdom in discernment as he chooses a new bishop for this local Church. By your divine providence, grant us a shepherd after the heart of Jesus, the Good Shepherd, whose benevolent care and zealousness will strengthen the people of God. We ask this through the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of the Diocese of Colorado Springs, and in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.

On this week's episode, Fr. Kyle reflects on the changes at the diocese and how he found out about Archbishop-designate Golka's move. Prayer for a New Bishop Almighty and ever-living God, in your faithfulness, grant to the Diocese of Colorado Springs a shepherd whose watchful care and kindly zeal will continue the good work of his predecessors. In your love for us, give us a shepherd who will lead us in being Christ’s heart of mercy, voice of hope, and hands of justice. Let him who is chosen to be our shepherd strive to live more and more each day with holiness of life and heroic virtue so that he will lead your holy people in all truth. Prepare him, we humbly pray, to fill our minds and hearts with the truth of the Gospel, the power of the sacraments, and the desire to actively work to build up your holy Church. Loving God, grant our Holy Father Pope Leo wisdom in discernment as he chooses a new bishop for this local Church. By your divine providence, grant us a shepherd after the heart of Jesus, the Good Shepherd, whose benevolent care and zealousness will strengthen the people of God. We ask this through the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of the Diocese of Colorado Springs, and in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.

This week our guest is Lauren Castillo, Chief Mission and Revenue Officer for Bella Health and Wellness. Bella Health and Wellness is a clinic that is faith-based and life affirming, operating in Englewood, CO, Bismark, ND and soon they are expanding to Parker, CO. Bella Health and Wellness: https://www.bellawellness.org/  

Deacon Mike McGrady, Director of Marriage and Family Life for the Diocese of Colorado Springs is here to tell us about the diocesan Mental Health Ministry, which is a relatively new ministry in the diocese. Office of Marriage and Family Life: https://www.diocs.org/Offices/The-Office-of-Marriage-and-Family-Life Mental Health and Counseling Services: https://www.diocs.org/Offices/The-Office-of-Marriage-and-Family-Life/Mental-Health-and-Counseling-Services USCCB Healing and Hope: https://www.usccb.org/healing-and-hope Novena to St. Dymphna: https://www.diocs.org/Portals/0/Documents/Offices/Pastoral%20Services/Marriage/St.%20Dymphna%20Novena.pdf?ver=UL-idz_U5DWBLFu7nIUjkQ%3d%3d  

This week's guest, Steve Sisa, is back to give us an update on the St. Vincent de Paul Society and its impact on our community. https://www.svdpcos.org/  

Christian Meert of Agapè Catholic Ministries is back this week to discuss Catholic baptism preparation. Websites: https://www.agapecatholicministries.com/ https://catholicbaptismprep.com/en-us/    

Recently we celebrated Catholic Schools Week in the Diocese of Colorado Springs and this week we have local parents of six, Keith and Amanda Hessel, on to chat about their experience with Catholic education.  Diocesan Catholic Schools Website: https://www.diocs.org/Directory/Catholic-Schools/Diocesan-Catholic-Schools Bishop's Scholarship Fund info: https://www.diocs.org/Directory/Catholic-Schools/Bishops-Scholarship-Fund  

On this week's episode, Fr. Joe Laramie, SJ, the new Director of the Sacred Heart Jesuit Retreat Center is with Fr. Kyle to tell us about the retreat opportunities at the center. Sacred Heart Retreat Center: https://www.sacredheartretreat.org/ Fr. Joseph's website: https://www.joelaramiesj.com/ The Ignatian Examen: https://www.jesuits.org/spirituality/the-ignatian-examen/ - Jesuits.org Pope's Prayer Network: https://www.popesprayer.va/    

Fr. Francisco Quezada is Fr. Kyle's guest this week. Fr. Quezada is the Pastor of St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish in Colorado Springs. Fr. Quezada shares stories of being a young seminarian, his founding of the Office of Hispanic Ministry, and his 38 years of service as a priest. St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish Website: https://www.saintgabriel.net/t. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church - Colorado Springs, CO

On this episode, our return guest is Julie Bailey, the diocesan Director of the Respect Life Apostolate. She is back to talk about the upcoming Rocky Mountain and National Marches for Life and give us an update on events happening in her office.  Also, don't forget to catch Julie and Deacon Doug Flinn's new podcast, Life, Love and Law: https://lifeloveandlaw.podbean.com/  

This week Fr. Kyle's guest is Martin Nussbaum, a prominent lawyer who practices mainly in the area of religious freedom and political & public law. The topic of today's discussion is the rise of antisemitism in the United States and around the world. They also discuss a Vatican II document Nostra Aetate, the Declaration on the Relation of the Church with Non-Christian Religions (find the link below). Nostra Aetate: https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decl_19651028_nostra-aetate_en.html  

This week's guest is Christian Meert of Agapè Catholic Ministries to discuss Catholic marriage preparation. Websites: https://catholicmarriageprep.com/ https://www.agapecatholicministries.com/  

On this episode, Fr. Kyle talks about the weeks of Christmas and the feast days that happen throughout the season.

On this week's episode, Fr. Kyle is chatting with Fr. Joe Dygert and Mary McGlasson. Mary recently celebrated 40 years of working at St. Joesph Parish in Salida, Colorado as the Office Manager. She started working right out of high school and has been at the parish ever since. Fr. Joe also talks about the capital campaign at the parish to update the church and parish buildings.  To read more about Mary: https://www.diocs.org/Herald/40-years-of-loving-service-st-joseph-parish-in-salida-honors-longtime-office-manager-mary-mcglasson St. Joseph in Salida Colorado: http://www.stjosephsalida.org/  

On this week's episode, Fr. Kyle shares thoughts on the Advent season as we move into the 2nd Sunday of Advent. 

Fr. Matt Kane and Fr. Kyle continue the discussion about seminary with this week's "A Day in the Life" of a seminarian. Catch some of our current seminarians in their own short videos of a day in their life: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuhWSkxJ3FcbKJ2N8eEYYHy3yW5OdtZlk More information on Vocations: https://www.diocs.org/Offices/Office-of-Vocations    

This week Father Matt Kane is back on the pod to talk about discernment for the seminary with Father Kyle.  Interested in Vocations or know someone who is? Information link: https://www.diocs.org/Offices/Office-of-Vocations 

Professor Lucas Pollice is back on the pod with an update on the Year of Hope and an exciting new endeavor that the diocese has with Franciscan University's Franciscan at Home Catechetical Institute.  Year of Hope Diocese of Colorado Springs | Franciscan at Home  

On today's episode, Fr. Kyle is solo with a talk about All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day and this season right before  Advent. If you have episode suggestions, please email Fr. Kyle at - [email protected]  

Father Mark Zacker joins the podcast this week to talk about spiritual direction. Fr. Mark is the pastor at St. Francis of Assisi parish in Castle Rock, CO and oversees the spiritual direction ministry for the diocese.  For more information: Spiritual Direction

On this week's podcast, John Suthers is back to talk about the 100th anniversary of St. Paul Parish. Hear about how the rich history of Pauline Chapel, St. Paul Church and School intersect with the history of Colorado Springs.  St. Paul Catholic Church - Colorado Springs, CO

This week's guests from St. Mary's High School are Seamus McGuire, the new Head of School, and Tricia Faber, the Director of Admissions. They are here to talk about the 140th anniversary of the school and what the future holds for the high school. Links: Home | St. Mary's High School Memorare (Building) Campaign | St. Mary's High School

Fr. Kyle's guest this week is Fr. Patrick DiLoreto, who is the parochial vicar at St. Mark Parish in Highlands Ranch. Fr. Patrick is here today to tell us about the effort to open the cause for canonization of a young man from Colorado, Kendrick Castillo. Link to EWTN video discussed in podcast: School Shooting Victim Kendrick Castillo Could Become a Saint | EWTN News In Depth 

Julie Bailey, director of the Respect Life Apostolate for the Diocese of Colorado Springs, is back with us this week to talk about three ballot initiatives that are being supported by the Catholic bishops of Colorado. Volunteers will be collecting signatures for these initiatives at many of our local parishes this weekend, October 4-5. For more information: Child Safety Advocacy | Protect Kids Colorado | CO  

Bishop Hanifen and Frannie Rose are on today's podcast to talk about the organization that they founded, One Simple Voice. We learn how this ministry got started and what it is.  For more information: One Simple Voice: HOME | onesimplevoice October 4th Concert: 2025Concert | onesimplevoice  

This week's guests are Natalie Ingram and Monica Lushko, who are the President and Vice President of Unity Women, a new apostolate for women. Unity Women is holding its first annual conference on October 18, at the Antlers Hotel in Colorado Springs.  Unity Women Conference Information: BELONG CONFERENCE | Unity Women  

This week's guest is Vincent Smith, who is a seminarian starting his third year of theology at Mount St. Mary's Seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Vincent discusses his vocation story and what life is like at the seminary.  To learn more about the diocese's seminarians: Seminarians

Fr. Kyle interviews Sister Catherine Peter Logan, who is in her second year as a temporary professed sister with the Franciscan Sisters of Charity in Wisconsin. She tells us about her conversion to the Catholic faith, her work with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps and her interesting vocation story. Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity: Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Diocese of Colorado Springs - Office of Vocations: Office of Vocations

Today Fr. Kyle is talking with Deacon Yunior Gonzalez, who was ordained a transitional deacon on May 24 by Bishop Golka and is one of three men scheduled to be ordained to the priesthood on June 6, 2026. Learn about Deacon Yunior Gonzalez and his journey from Camagüey, Cuba to the Diocese of Colorado Springs. For more information on Vocations: Office of Vocations  

Valerie Niemerg is on the podcast this week, to tell us all about the St. Cecilia Schola Cantorum, a choral program for children that is starting in September. Valerie is the Music Director at St. Mary's Cathedral in Colorado Springs and an accomplished opera singer.  Contact Valerie to sign up children for the program: [email protected] More on Valerie and a link to the St. Mary Cathedral Music Ministry page: Music Ministry Link to the website for the Schola (currently being updated): Youth Choir Ministry of the Diocese of Colorado Springs  

This week's guest is Cody Stowe, a local musician who is part of the Awaken Catholic Worship band that has appeared at several parishes around the diocese. Listen as Cody performs live the song "Magnificat (Holy is His Name)," which will be released on August 15th, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Links to the recording of the song and to Cody's Social Media accounts: Magnificat (Holy Is His Name) (feat. Becky Conwell) by Cody Stowe - DistroKid Please don't forget to like and follow!

On this week's pod, Fr. Kyle and frequent guest to the Summit, Fr. Matt Kane, talk about what, why and how priest reassignments and moves take place every year. 

We're back after a short break with an all-new episode! The guest this week is Chris Scurto, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of Colorado Springs. Chris shares the history and mission of the foundation and how funds are acquired and secured for our parishes and the diocese. For more information, visit: The Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of Colorado Springs

Father Kyle welcomes Kris Hardesty to the podcast to discuss Natural Family Planning, commonly known as NFP. The U.S. bishops have designated July 20-26 as National NFP Awareness Week, and Kris has been educating couples on the topic for many years. For more information about the Creighton model or to contact Kris Hardesty, visit: fertilitycarecs.com Diocesan webpage: Natural Family Planning and Fertility Awareness

Fr. Kyle talks with Jim and Christine Cote, Holy Apostles parishioners, who survived a horrific car crash in 2022. They talk about the many miracles that took place after the crash, their experience of the real angels among us, and the power of prayer.

The guests this week are Bill and Eileen Maggio, who are members of St. Peter Parish in Monument. They are on the show to tell us about the Order of Malta and its ministry to the sick and those in need.   Information on the pilgrimage and the Order of Malta: Order of Malta - Western Association Prayer of the Order of Malta: Lord Jesus, thou hast seen fit to enlist me for thy service in the Order of St. John of Jerusalem. I humbly entreat Thee, through the intercession of the most holy Virgin of Philermo, of St. John the Baptist, Blessed Gerard, and all the saints, to keep me faithful to the traditions of our Order: Be it mine to practice and defend the Catholic, the Apostolic, the Roman faith against sacrilege. Be it mine to practice charity towards my neighbors, especially the poor and sick. Give me the strength I need, to carry out this my resolve, forgetful of myself, learning ever from Thy Holy Gospel a spirit of deep and generous Christian devotion, striving ever to promote God’s Glory, the world’s peace, and all that may benefit the Order of St. John of Jerusalem. Amen.

In this week's special episode, Father Kyle looks back on his twenty years as a priest. Father Kyle was ordained a priest on May 28, 2005 for the Archdiocese of Washington D.C. and served at several parishes before returning to Colorado Springs in 2014. He was named Director of Campus Ministry by Bishop Michael Sheridan and remained in that role until 2024, when he was appointed Vicar General by Bishop James Golka.

This week our guest is Deacon Christian Vaca, soon to be Reverend Christian Vaca, our newest priest in the  Diocese of Colorado Springs. Christian's ordination is on June 7, 2025 at St. Mary Cathedral in Colorado Springs, CO.

On this week's episode, Fr. Kyle talks about the recent ordination to the Sacred Order of Deacons of three seminarians. Listen as he walks us through this ritual ceremony and Mass.

Fr. Kyle's guests this week are Lisa Hunt and Tara Stone who are both consecrated virgins in the Diocese of Colorado Springs. They are here to tell us about themselves and their vocation. For more information: United States Association of Consecrated Virgins: https://www.consecratedvirgins.org/ Diocese of Colorado Springs: https://www.diocs.org/Offices/Office-of-Vocations/Consecrated-Life Contact Lisa Hunt via email: [email protected]

The guest this week is Veronica Ambuul, the Director of Communications in the Diocese of Colorado Springs. Fr. Kyle and Veronica talk about the election of Pope Leo XIV and his background. They also talk about his hometown of Dolton, Illinois, which is also Veronica's hometown, in the southside of Chicago and what it was like to grow up there.  

This week Fr. Matt Kane and Stacy Paris from Our Lady of the Pines Parish in Black Forest recap their recent trip to Rome with their teen youth group. Initially, their trip was to witness the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis, but instead they were able to witness the funeral of Pope Francis.  Our Lady of the Pines Parish: https://www.ourladyofthepines.org/  

For this week's podcast, Fr. Kyle talks about the passing and funeral of Pope Francis and the Conclave. If you have any suggested topics or guest ideas for the podcast, please send us an email:  [email protected]  

On today's episode, Sheila Whalen, Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Colorado Springs, is here to update us on the happenings in the diocesan Catholic Schools and trends here and nationwide. For more information: Catholic Schools, Diocese of Colorado Springs: https://www.diocs.org/Directory/Catholic-Schools Bishop's Scholarship Fund: https://www.diocs.org/Directory/Catholic-Schools/Bishops-Scholarship-Fund  

This week Fr. Kyle will lead us on a journey through Palm Sunday, Holy Week, and the Paschal Triduum.  Here's the link to the Lent and Easter Mass Times in the Diocese of Colorado Springs: Lent and Easter Mass Times