The Summit with Father Kyle Ingels

The Summit - Episode 15 - Guest Fr. Thomas Pressley

On this week's episode of the Summit, Fr. Kyle chats with Fr. Thomas Pressley, the Parochial Vicar at St. Mary Cathedral in Colorado Springs. Fr. Pressley has been a priest since 2023, but before that he was in the U.S. Air Force and is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy. Join us for an interesting discussion on military and cadet life.
St. Mary's Cathedral, Colorado Springs, CO
 

The Summit - Episode 14 - Guest Suzy Streeter

Today's guest, Suzy Streeter, is the founder of a new pilot program to provide spiritual mentoring to Catholics serving in the military. The discussion is informative as Suzy tells us about her extensive military background and how that expertise influenced the creation of this spiritual mentoring program.
If you have questions about this program, please contact militaryspiritualmentoring@diocs.org
Interested in becoming a military spiritual mentor?
To sign up to be a military spiritual mentor or mentee in the Colorado Springs area, please go to https://www.ourladyofthepines.org/militaryspiritualmentoring
To sign up to be a military spiritual mentor or mentee outside the Colorado Springs area, please go to https://www.milarch.org/spiritual-mentoring/
 

The Summit - Episode 13 - Guest Patty O'Connell

Father Kyle chats with his guest, Patty O’Connell, who is the diocesan coordinator of the Seven Sisters Apostolate. She is also the mother of one of our priests, Father Timothy O'Connell.
Find out more about Seven Sisters Apostolate: https://sevensistersapostolate.org/
Herald Article: https://www.diocs.org/Herald/seven-sisters-apostolate-aims-to-offer-a-holy-hour-for-each-priest-every-day
For questions regarding Fasting Brothers: https://sevensistersapostolate.org/fasting-brothers-group/

The Summit - Episode 12 - Guest Bishop James Golka

Bishop Golka joins Father Kyle to discuss his Pastoral Letter, "Christ Our Hope" which was promulgated on December 12th.  
Check out the webpage to read the letter (bookmark it to revisit it all year): https://www.diocs.org/About/Year-of-Hope

The Summit - Episode 11 - Guest Professor Lucas Pollice

This week's guest is Professor Lucas Pollice, the Director of Missionary Discipleship and New Evangelization for the Diocese of Colorado Springs. Lucas talks about his background as a professor at the Augustine Institute, his faith journey, and his passion for catechesis. Lucas recently assisted Bishop Golka in drafting is first pastoral letter "Christ Our Hope" promulgated on December 12, 2024. Listen as they discuss the pastoral letter and why you should read and study it. 
Christ Our Hope: https://www.diocs.org/About/Year-of-Hope
 

The Summit - Episode 10 - Guest Javier Cervantes

Father Kyle talks with his guest, Javier Cervantes, who is the Director of Hispanic Ministry for the Diocese of Colorado Springs. Listen as they discuss the diocesan patroness, Our Lady of Guadalupe, and gives us an update on what is happening in his ministry. 
Don't miss the Diocesan Celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe on December 8, 2024. Gathering at 1:30pm at Acacia Park (Tejon and Bijou Streets) in Downtown Colorado Springs. Procession begins at 2:00 pm from Acacia Part to St. Mary Cathedral. Mass is at 3:00pm in the Cathedral

The Summit - Episode 9 - Guest Fr. Matt Kane

On this episode, Fr. Kyle chats with Fr. Matt Kane who is parochial vicar at Our Lady of the Pines Parish in the Black Forest section of Colorado Springs. They chat about the challenges and rewards of priesthood. Fr. Matt has only been a priest for a little over two years so his perspective is as a younger priest with a lifetime of service ahead of him.
Fr. Matt's parish, Our Lady of the Pines: https://ourladyofthepines.org/
 

The Summit - Episode 8 - Guest Sr. Quynh Pham, FMA

Sr. Quynh Pham is with us for today's episode. She is discussing her journey to religious life and the work she is doing in women's vocations, as well as directing the diocesan young adult ministry. Sister Quynh is a member of the Daughters of Mary, Help of Christians, commonly known as the Salesian Sisters. She currently serves as Director of Young Adult Ministry for the Diocese of Colorado Springs and as Coordinator of Women’s Vocations.
For more info:
Office of Vocations, Consecrated Life: https://www.diocs.org/Offices/Office-of-Vocations/Consecrated-Life
Young Adult Ministry: https://www.diocs.org/Ministries/Young-Adult-Ministry-Late-Teens-20s-and-30s
Salesian Sisters: https://www.salesiansisters.org/
 

The Summit - Episode 7 - Guest Danny Anderson

Fr. Kyle's guest this week is Danny Anderson, the producer of the new film on Servant of God, Michelle Duppong. Michelle was a former FOCUS missionary who died of cancer in 2015 at the age of 31.
Learn more about the film: Michelle Duppong - FOCUS
Learn more about Relic Films, Danny's production company: Relic Films
Instagram Relic Films (@relic.films) • Instagram photos and videos

The Summit - Episode 6 - Guest Andy Barton

Today's guest, Andy Barton, is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Catholic Charities of Central Colorado. In this episode, Andy and Fr. Kyle highlight the complex issue of homelessness in our community and the services that Catholic Charities provides to those experiencing homelessness. Join us for this informative episode and if you would like to know ways to help go to the website below.
Website: https://www.ccharitiescc.org/
Hunt Family Housing: https://www.ccharitiescc.org/hunt-family-housing-capital-campaign/