Divine Mercy Radio

Divine Mercy Radio

Divine Mercy Radio is a lay apostolate dedicated to sharing the truth and beauty, and the love and joy of the Catholic faith primarily through radio. Our mission is to strengthen Catholics in their faith, to invite fallen-away Catholics back to the faith, and to inform non-Catholics of the gospel of Jesus through programming which proclaims His message of truth, mercy, and love.

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October 31, 2025 53 mins

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Meet Father Tom Simisky new pastor of St. Raphael's Parish in Raleigh, North Carolina.    Original Air Date:  Dec 22, 2022.


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Join Nicole Swannack as she shares with you things at the Vatican. The Vatican has an observatory?

Kids! Your challenge for this week is -   Saint Peter’s Basilica is home to many relics.

HINT: The altar of your parish has at least one relic in it.

Talk to you priest and find out what relics are in the altar at your church!

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In response to the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk—a 31-year-old husband, father, and outspoken man of faith—we’re highlighting an important cultural and spiritual moment. Bishop Joseph Strickland's letter, “When Catholics Look Outside the Church for Heroes,” addresses the deep longing among Catholics for clarity, courage, and conviction in leadership.

To further explore these themes, Dr. Michael Pakaluk join...

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Join Nicole Swannack as she shares with you things at the Vatican. The Vatican has an observatory?

Kids! Your challenge for this week is -   Memorize the Bible Verse: The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky
proclaims His handiwork. Psalm 19:1

Find one night this week to look at the moon and the stars, and thank God for His handiwork!

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It was such a joy to be on-site, surrounded by the people who are living, leading, and loving the mission of Catholic Campus Ministry — or CCM — right here in the heart of Raleigh. I spoke with Fr. Rolczynski; Dani Irving, the Development Director of CCM; and a couple of amazing students who are active in the ministry, Blake and Denny.

We talked about what CCM is, the impact it’s having on students' lives, and the...

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Join Nicole Swannack as she shares with you things at the Vatican. Who was Michelangelo and why was he at the Vatican?

Kids! Your challenge for this week is -   Michelangelo was a devout Catholic and created art to glorify and worship God.
This week, create your own art to glorify God by drawing a picture of Heaven. Draw what you
think Heaven will look like!


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We’re exploring a topic that is both rich in tradition and deeply relevant to the spiritual challenges we face today: the power of the Rosary, the role of Our Lady, and how Marian devotion helps us navigate these times with faith, peace, and purpose.

Joining us in the studio is Fr. Tim Meares, a devoted pastor, a faithful son of Mary, and a shepherd committed to helping others grow in their relationship with Christ thr...

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October 10, 2025 46 mins

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Meet Father Bill John Acosta - Pastor of St. Catherine's in Wake Forest North Carolina.   Original Air date of:  November 17, 2022.

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Join Nicole Swannack as she shares with you things you might not have known The Ancient Necropolis.

Kids! Your challenge for this week is -  Just as significant church figures are buried in the Necropolis, many of our
significant community and family members are buried in local cemeteries and columbariums.


Visit a columbarium or cemetery this week and pray for the holy souls in purgatory resting there.


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Saints in the Making, our monthly saint segment here on FaithWorks. We'll dive into the lives of saints who inspire us to live with purpose, faith, and love. Each month, we’ll highlight saints whose feast days fall within the month, exploring their incredible stories, virtues, and the lessons they offer for our own lives.

For this episode, we reflect on St. Faustina Kowalska, the Apostle of Divine Mercy; St. John ...

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Wonderful discussion with local Catholic physician, Dr. Patrick O'Connell, about end-of-life care from a Catholic perspective—how we can approach serious illness, suffering, and medical decisions with faith and clarity.


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September 26, 2025 37 mins

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Meet Father John Curran - pastor at NC State CCM in Raleigh, North Carolina.    Original Air Date:  Sept 15, 2022.


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September 22, 2025 12 mins

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Join Nicole Swannack as she shares with you things you might not have known about Pope Leo XIV

Kids! Your challenge for this week is -  Challenge: Pray for the Pope every day this week!


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For this episode, I was joined by a group of incredible students from Cardinal Gibbons High School who recently traveled all the way to Rome to attend the Jubilee of Youth — a powerful gathering of young Catholics from around the world. It was so exciting to hear about their journey, their experiences, and how this pilgrimage has impacted their faith. Wow!


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Join Nicole Swannack as she shares with you things you might not have known about The Papal Menagerie

Kids! Your challenge for this week is - Challenge: Many different animals have lived in the Vatican, and many different animals live in
your neighborhood too. Take a walk with your family and discover the menagerie of wildlife
around you!


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Interview with Mr. Bob Luddy - someone who’s made a profound impact both in the business world and in education. Bob Luddy is a successful entrepreneur, founder of Thales Academy and the Franklin Academy, and a passionate advocate for truth, virtue, and moral formation.

We discussed his powerful new book, Seeking Wisdom: The Road to Prosperity—a practical and philosophical guide that explores how freedom, discipline, h...

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Join host Dale Dawson on this special episode of the Vocation Voices podcast as he sits down with Austin Faur, a Raleigh native, to discuss his remarkable journey to finding his vocation.

Austin shares his story of growing up in Raleigh, surrounded by strong faith communities at his home parish and Catholic high school. These early influences provided him with solid examples of a life lived in faith. As a typical high ...

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Join Nicole Swannack as she shares with you things you might not have known about The Papacy.

Kids! Your challenge for this week is - The Pope is the leader of the Catholic Church, elected during the Papal Conclave.
Who is the elected leader of your town? Find out the name of your town’s mayor and prayer for
him or her by name.


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Saints in the Making, our monthly saint segment here on FaithWorks. We'll dive into the lives of saints who inspire us to live with purpose, faith, and love. Each month, we’ll highlight saints whose feast days fall within the month, exploring their incredible stories, virtues, and the lessons they offer for our own lives.

In this episode of Saints in the Making, we’re turning our hearts toward three powerful Septe...

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Join Keith, Ken, Chris, George, and Tom for an uplifting conversation about making time for God in the middle of everyday life. With stories from different seasons of life, these five men share how Scripture, Bible studies, and parish programs have deepened their faith and strengthened their relationship with God and those of their fellow community of believers.

This episode is a reminder that our souls need daily nour...

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