A Parish with a Death Wish? (Hunter Swogger) 7/21/26 from The Catholic Current

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A Parish with a Death Wish? (Hunter Swogger) 7/21/26

51 minutes Posted Jul 21, 2026 at 9:00 pm.

Intro & Opening

Prayer

Timely Tuesday — Topic Introduction: ’A Parish with a Death Wish’

Guest Introduction — Hunter Swager

Parish Revival Story (Latin Mass)

Demographics, Children, and Consumerist Parish Culture

Break / Announcements

Return — Continued Conversation

Conversions & the ’Jed Test’ for Parishes

Break / Promo

Return — Liturgy and Parish Identity

First Saturday Community Example & Passing on the Faith

Why the Liturgy Matters

How to Fix It — Pastoral Leadership

Guest Closing & Transition to Timely Thoughts

Timely Thoughts — Host Reflection

Purpose of the Parish: Battleship vs. Cruise Ship

Closing Prayer & Sign-off

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We welcome Hunter Swogger, President of Intentional Disciples Saginaw, the largest young adult Catholic organization in mid-Michigan, to discuss why some parishes inspire lasting faith while others struggle to engage their communities. What role do reverent liturgy, frequent confession, and strong pastoral leadership play in renewing parish life? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts.

Show Notes

The parish that prefers death to new life

The Saginaw Confessor

Parishes Preparing Their People for… What Exactly?

What Many Priests No Longer Believe

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