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Catholic Patriotism – The Inner Life – July, 02 2026

Patrick Conleyby Patrick Conley
  • Father Peter Pomposello joins to discuss Catholic patriotism.
  • Theresa – I’ve designed a crystal red, white and blue rosary. How do I go about giving this to our military veterans?
  • Nick – We have to distinguish ourselves as Catholics before we’re Americans. God comes first. Everything belongs to God. Look at the precepts of church.
  • Break 1
  • More comments on Catholic patriotism
  • Walter – It goes straight to the gospel. In John, he says the light of God is the life of man. God is guaranteed to give light. Evangelizing. It takes faith.
  • Break 2
  • Dave – Patriotism and the Convention of State. We the people would propose amendments to the constitution. This has never been used. Educating people about this and getting involved by petitioning state legislators is essential. I think this is part of the Catholic cause.
  • Tony – I’m a retired engineer who worked on radar and missile systems. I have had my doubts because I didn’t want to work on weapons that kill. Glad to be part of it and in service to our country.

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Patrick Conley

Patrick Conley

Patrick Conley was born, raised, and baptized in Wisconsin in a Protestant tradition. After meeting his wife, Kendra, through an Evangelical ministry at the University of Minnesota, they entered the Catholic Church in 2010. They listened to Relevant Radio, specifically The Inner Life, while preparing to enter the Church. Conley now holds a degree in theology from Oxford University and has served the Church in both academic theology and grassroots pastoral ministry. Conley teaches religion classes in a Catholic elementary school, serves as his parish Director of Religious Education, and is in formation for the permanent diaconate. He also hosts Practicing Catholic on Relevant Radio, exclusive to the Minneapolis area’s airwaves, and is a traveling presenter for the Catherine of Siena Institute apostolate. He lives in rural Wisconsin with his wife and their bulldogs, Georgie and Bingley.