On this episode of the Catholic Morning Show, Peter Kiernan joins the program to remember his uncle, Fr. James Kiernan, ahead of the tenth anniversary memorial Mass at Saint Ambrose Cathedral. Peter shares stories from Fr. Jim’s fifty-six years of priestly ministry in the Diocese of Des Moines, his influence on vocations and Catholic life across Iowa, and the personal spiritual wisdom he passed on to family and friends. The conversation also reflects on Catholic funeral traditions, praying for the dead, and the importance of preparing for a holy death.

Later, Marion Scott, music director at Saint Augustine in Des Moines, previews an upcoming Corpus Christi concert celebrating the beauty of sacred music and the Eucharist. Featuring compositions by Bach, Mendelssohn, and William Byrd, the concert highlights the rich Catholic musical tradition and the role of sacred art in drawing people closer to Christ in the Eucharist.

Listen live weekdays at 7 AM CT on Iowa Catholic Radio, online at IowaCatholicRadio.com, or on the Iowa Catholic Radio app.

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