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Faith, Formation, and Final Things: Conversations with Bishop Joensen and Steve Ray - 11/05/2025

Author: Iowa Catholic Radio November 5, 2025 Duration: 57:45

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Today on The Catholic Morning Show, Bishop William Joensen shares updates from the Diocese of Des Moines about the new structure for confirmation and how it will help young people grow deeper in faith. Then, author and Catholic convert Steve Ray joins us to discuss the reality of purgatory—what it is, what it isn’t, and why it’s a beautiful expression of God’s mercy.

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