The Summit with Father Kyle Ingels
Welcome to The Summit. Your host is Father Kyle Ingels, Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Colorado Springs. Each week he will talk with people from all walks of life who are making important contributions to our diocese, the Catholic Church and society as whole.
Episodes
On this week's episode, Fr. Kyle talks with Michael Ortiz who is the President of the Notre Dame Club of Southern Colorado.
For more information: https://my.nd.edu/topics/1200/page/about
Email or Michael Ortiz: southerncolorado.president@alumni.nd.edu
Professor Pollice is back on the pod to talk with Fr. Kyle about Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas
MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS: https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/encyclicals/documents/20260515-magnifica-humanitas.html
Also mentioned - Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church: https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/pontifical_councils/justpeace/documents/rc_pc_justpeace_doc_20060526_compendio-dott-soc_en.h...
Holy Cross Father Jarrod Waugh, pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Colorado Springs, discusses the U.S. bishops' upcoming consecration of the United States to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. Find out about the Holy Cross order's special connection to this devotion and the Mass that will take place at his parish on June 12. For information on the event at Sacred Heart Parish in Colorado Springs, visit https://www.sacredheartcos.o...
On this episode, Fr. Kyle talks about the process of getting a new Bishop for our diocese and the upcoming Priestly Ordination on June 6, 2026.
Fr. Kyle's State of the Diocese video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=No54_N28BWw&t=1s
This week our guest is Joe Trechter, the newly named President of St. Mary's High School. Joe is on to give us an update on the plans to relocate St. Mary's High School, his new role, and how the Memorare Campaign for the new campus is moving along.
On this week's episode, Father Kyle's guest is Father Jason Keas, Pastor of Holy Apostles Catholic Church in Colorado Springs. Father Jason is here today to tell us about a unique ministry he started for couples struggling with infertility.
Christian Meert, from Agapè Catholic Ministries, is back for this episode to tell us about the Quinceañera preparation program.
Quinceañera means “one who is fifteen.” The Quinceañera is the celebration of a girl’s fifteenth birthday, marking her passage from childhood to womanhood. Many Catholic families request a Mass and blessing for their daughter, but Quince prep helps them to prepare her spiritually as ...
On the podcast this week, Fr. Kyle's guest is Bill Uhl, who is a member of the Morning Star Lay Carmelite Community in Colorado Springs. Listen to learn more about this third order.
https://laycarmcolorado.org/colorado-lay-carmelite-communities/
Professor Lucas Pollice, Chief Mission Officer for the Diocese of Colorado Springs, is back on this episode to tell us about the formation sessions he has been presenting at various parishes in the diocese.
Info regarding the Formation Sessions: https://www.diocs.org/About/Pathways-of-Diocesan-Renewal
Shortcut to Vatican II Sessions: https://www.diocs.org/About/Vatican-II
This week, our guests are Andrew Koumis and a return visit by Deacon Mike McGrady. Deacon Mike is Director of Marriage & Family Life for the diocese, and Andrew is a licensed professional counselor with Alpine Family Counseling in Colorado Springs. Andrew is also a member of Corpus Christi Parish. They are on the podcast to talk more about the Catholic Mental Health Ministry and Catholic counselors.
On this week's episode, Fr. Kyle talks with Jacob Morin, a pilot who has served in the United States Air Force and is a 2014 graduate of the Air Force Academy. Jacob is here today to share his ideas about expanding Catholic education in the northern part of the diocese, in areas such as Monument and Castle Rock.
Email for questions: douglascatholicschools@gmail.com
If you would like to participate in the survey discussed in t...
On this week's episode, Fr. Matt Kane is back to discuss the changes in the diocese, how things are going in his parish and his journey with Tourette Syndrome.
Prayer for a New Bishop
Almighty and ever-living God, in your faithfulness, grant to the Diocese of Colorado Springs a shepherd whose watchful care and kindly zeal will continue the good work of his predecessors.
In your love for us, give us a shepherd who will lead us in be...
On this week's episode, Fr. Kyle reflects on the changes at the diocese and how he found out about Archbishop-designate Golka's move.
Prayer for a New Bishop
Almighty and ever-living God, in your faithfulness, grant to the Diocese of Colorado Springs a shepherd whose watchful care and kindly zeal will continue the good work of his predecessors.
In your love for us, give us a shepherd who will lead us in being Christ’s heart o...
This week our guest is Lauren Castillo, Chief Mission and Revenue Officer for Bella Health and Wellness. Bella Health and Wellness is a clinic that is faith-based and life affirming, operating in Englewood, CO, Bismark, ND and soon they are expanding to Parker, CO.
Bella Health and Wellness: https://www.bellawellness.org/
Deacon Mike McGrady, Director of Marriage and Family Life for the Diocese of Colorado Springs is here to tell us about the diocesan Mental Health Ministry, which is a relatively new ministry in the diocese.
Office of Marriage and Family Life: https://www.diocs.org/Offices/The-Office-of-Marriage-and-Family-Life
Mental Health and Counseling Services: https://www.diocs.org/Offices/The-Office-of-Marriage-and-Family-Life/Mental-Health-a...
This week's guest, Steve Sisa, is back to give us an update on the St. Vincent de Paul Society and its impact on our community.
Christian Meert of Agapè Catholic Ministries is back this week to discuss Catholic baptism preparation.
Websites:
Recently we celebrated Catholic Schools Week in the Diocese of Colorado Springs and this week we have local parents of six, Keith and Amanda Hessel, on to chat about their experience with Catholic education.
Diocesan Catholic Schools Website: https://www.diocs.org/Directory/Catholic-Schools/Diocesan-Catholic-Schools
Bishop's Scholarship Fund info: https://www.diocs.org/Directory/Catholic-Schools/Bishops-Scholarship-Fund
On this week's episode, Fr. Joe Laramie, SJ, the new Director of the Sacred Heart Jesuit Retreat Center is with Fr. Kyle to tell us about the retreat opportunities at the center.
Sacred Heart Retreat Center: https://www.sacredheartretreat.org/
Fr. Joseph's website: https://www.joelaramiesj.com/
The Ignatian Examen: https://www.jesuits.org/spirituality/the-ignatian-examen/ - Jesuits.org
Pope's Prayer Network: https://www.popesprayer...
Fr. Francisco Quezada is Fr. Kyle's guest this week. Fr. Quezada is the Pastor of St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish in Colorado Springs. Fr. Quezada shares stories of being a young seminarian, his founding of the Office of Hispanic Ministry, and his 38 years of service as a priest.
St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish Website: https://www.saintgabriel.net/t. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church - Colorado Springs, CO
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