Whether due to biology or personal experience, we can feel challenged by the way we process our own thoughts and how they inform our views on how we interact with the world around us. We must constantly contend with societal and personal expectations and alarm about the future, and our understanding of God's love for us can become fragile.

In this latest installment of our conversations from the 2026 Diocese of Helena Eucharistic Congress, Nicholas talks to Catherine DiNuzzo LPC and Deacon Dave DiNuzzo about their charisms of mental health support awareness rooted in Catholic teaching.

For more information on Catherine and Dave's work, visit sacredheartmentalwellness.com.

When we build a responsible, responsive world that follows Christ's teachings, how do we ensure that the people He most sought to lift up - the poor, the prisoner, the stranger - have a place and voice in society? For those who fall through the cracks or find themselves in difficult situations, it can be hard to feel the presence of God or know where to turn. We hear messages of charity and consolation at Mass, but how do we bring the light of the Eucharist into the chaos of daily life, especially when daily life is complex or bleak?

Following our discussion with Fr. Mark Hoelsken about the foundations of Catholic social teaching, Nicholas sits down with Lisa Davey of Common Good Missoula, who shares the work done by Common Good Missoula and other advocacy groups, and explores the work yet to be done in order to create more equitable and compassionate communities.

As Catholics we trust in our priests, bishops, cardinals, and Holy Father to act as our shepherds. We look to them for guidance when faced with the questions of the world. How do we live a life based in the Gospel? In what ways can we, as the children of God, seek to sanctify our lives? Many of those answers can be found in Holy Scripture, the words of the saints, and the dictums laid out in our Social Teachings. Fr. Mark Hoelsken joins Nicholas to discuss some of the foundational ideas that make up this vital subject.