Episode 95

Serving Faith and Community: The Journey of Deacon Jim Bregel

Published on: 23rd October, 2025

How does a small-town pharmacist become a Catholic deacon? Deacon Jim Bregel from Our Lady of Grace Pastorate shares his remarkable story of faith, service, and late vocation. From his lifelong work in healthcare to hearing God’s call in his 50s, Jim reveals how the Holy Spirit guided him to a deeper love of the Church—and how he continues to bring Christ to others in both his pharmacy and his parish. Don’t miss his inspiring journey of obedience, humility, and joy in serving God’s people.

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Catholic Views

Catholic Views is a weekly radio program broadcast Sundays around eastern South Dakota. The program includes the Sunday readings, a recap of religious news highlights from the past week, and an interview segment which highlights events and topics...

Catholic Views is a weekly radio program broadcast Sundays around eastern South Dakota, but also available anytime online at www.sfcatholic.org. The program includes Biblical Bites with Dr. B, a look at an interesting “bite” from the week’s Scripture readings with Dr. Chris Burgwald, and an interview segment which highlights events and topics relevant to Catholics and others of faith. This is one of the longest running religious radio programs in the region, dating to the early 1960s.

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Emily Leedom

Emily resides in Sioux Falls, South Dakota with her handsome hunk of humanity husband, Matt, and their growing family! She has a masters in psychology and a natural preference for conversations of depth and vulnerability. Her work in marriage and family ministry is an outpouring of what God is currently doing in her life.