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What Are Sacramentals? – August 17, 2026

Patrick Conleyby Patrick Conley

On today’s show, Fr. Joseph Illo joins to inform us on what sacramentals are.

  • What is the difference between the 7 sacraments and sacramentals?
  • Nick – How important is it to carry a Crucifix?
  • Pat – Wedding rings are sacramentals too!
  • Break 1
  • What is the Miraculous Medal?
  • Pat – Janice: A few things I would consider a sacramental. Angel coin, a couple of images of Jesus I would consider a sacramental.
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.