Catholic schools week celebrates vocations today. Brenda and Brian talk about how children can know their vocation. And get all the latest news from the Vatican and across the region on today's show.

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Ashley Micciche, from True North Retirement Advisors, is back to continue the list of things to remember if you plan to retire this year.

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Do you remember the names of your Elementary School teachers? Brenda and Brian continue to celebrate our Catholic schools on the Feast of St. Thomas Aquinas.

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Tom and Noelle Crowe are back with another American Catholic History lesson. Today they tell you about an honorary American citizen, Mother Theresa.

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Celebrate your student today on The Morning Blend. Brenda and Brian talk about their school days. Plus, get the latest news, sports and great music to start your day.

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Join Dina Marie and Franciscan Friar Fr. Dan Pattee, T.O.R. as he speaks about the Jubilee Year of St. Francis during the 800th Anniversary of the passing of St. Francis in 1226. Meet Francis in his early years as he responded to the call to follow Christ and how his conversion set him free from the division and polarization that surrounded him.

For more:

https://ofm.org/en/pope-leo-xiv-proclaims-franciscan-jubilee-year-for-the.html

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-01/year-saint-francis-indulgence-assisi.html

https://franciscanmissionassoc.org/articles/pope-leo-declares-franciscan-jubilee-year-for-the-8th-centenary-of-st-franciss-passing/

https://olpretreat.org/jubilee-year

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Today's Homily Highlight is from Archbishop Sample on his 20th anniversary as Bishop.

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Sarah Kuenzi is back on The Morning Blend to announce a new "Parish of the Week". Learn more about St. Joseph the Worker and the unique way their Pastor, Fr. Niall O'Riordan came to the Archdiocese of Portland.

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