The Summit with Father Kyle Ingels

The Summit - Episode 34 - Deacon Christian Vaca

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.

The Summit - Episode 33 - Fr. Kyle's discussion on the Ordination of the Transitional Diaconate

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.

The Summit - Episode 32 - Guests Lisa Hunt and Tara Stone

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: lhunt@diocs.org

The Summit - Episode 31 - Guest Veronica Ambuul

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.  

The Summit - Episode 30 - Guests Fr. Matt Kane and Stacy Paris

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/
 

The Summit - Episode 29 - Fr. Kyle's Reflection on the Passing of Pope Francis and the Conclave

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:  editor@coloradocatholicherald.com
 

The Summit - Episode 28 - Guest Sheila Whalen

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
 

The Summit - Episode 27 - Fr. Kyle's Journey Through Holy Week

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

The Summit - Episode 26 - Guest John Suthers

This week our guest is the former Colorado Springs mayor and former Colorado State Attorney General, John Suthers. Topics of discussion include John's law career, his time as Attorney General for the State of Colorado, his time as mayor of Colorado Springs and his memoir published in 2023, All This I Saw and Part of It I Was.
Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/All-This-Saw-Part-Was/dp/1955272972
 

The Summit - Episode 25 - Guest Steve Sisa

Our guest this week is Steve Sisa, President of the Colorado Springs District Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Listen as we learn about the Society of St. Vincent and Vincentian history. Click the links below to investigate further:
Colorado Springs Council: https://svdpcos.org/
St. Mary's Cathedral Conference: https://www.stmaryscathedral.org/ministries/229-society-of-st-vincent-de-paul
Denver Conference: https://svdpden.org/
National Conference: https://ssvpusa.org/