The Summit with Father Kyle Ingels

The Summit - Episode 43 - Guest Deacon Yunior Gonzalez

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
 

The Summit - Episode 42 - Guest Valerie Niemerg

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: vniemerg@stmaryscathedral.org
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
 

The Summit - Episode 41 - Guest Cody Stowe

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
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The Summit Episode 40 - Fr. Kyle and Fr. Matt Kane talk about priest reassignments

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. 

The Summit Episode 39 - Guest Chris Scurto

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

The Summit - Episode 38 - Guest Kris Hardesty

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

The Summit - Episode 37 - Guests Jim and Christine Cote

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 Summit - Episode 36 - Guests Bill and Eileen Maggio

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.

The Summit - Episode 35 - Fr. Kyle Reflects on 20 Years as a Priest

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.

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.