Matthew Handley discusses the recent conviction of Catholic pro-democracy activist and media mogul Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong. Then, he talks about high-profile forgiveness.

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UP North Catholic airs weekly on Northern Apostle Radio in Marquette, Michigan. Listen on 103.9FM or stream at ClavesRegniMinistries.com at 7pm every Saturday.

The Jubilee Year of Hope ends in the Diocese of Marquette on December 28th. That means there is still time to make a pilgrimage to one of the six sites across the Upper Peninsula.

Then, In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): Matthew covers some religion stories over the past month that may have flown under your radar. (Did you know the pope was gifted a lawnmower?)

UP North Catholic airs weekly on Northern Apostle Radio in Marquette, Michigan. Listen on 103.9FM or stream at ClavesRegniMinistries.com at 7pm every Saturday.

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Pope Leo XIV wrapped up his first foreign trip and spoke to young people in Lebanon about peace. What exactly is the peace we should be striving for? Then Matthew shares some defenses of the incarnation and words of encouragement from St. Augustine.

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UP North Catholic airs weekly on Northern Apostle Radio in Marquette, Michigan. Listen on 103.9FM or stream at ClavesRegniMinistries.com at 7pm every Saturday.

Last Sunday was the Solemnity of Christ the King and Matthew Handley explores whether or not we let Christ be king over our lives. Then Matthew breaks down some of the questions Pope Leo XIV was asked by young American Catholics during the National Catholic Youth Conference.

UP North Catholic airs weekly on Northern Apostle Radio in Marquette, Michigan. Listen on 103.9FM or stream at ClavesRegniMinistries.com at 7pm every Saturday.

In this first episode of UP North Catholic, Matthew Handley discusses whether it is prudent or worthwhile to worry about decisions in other dioceses. Then Fr. Bob Keller, OP joins him to discuss his ministry at Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

UP North Catholic airs weekly on Northern Apostle Radio in Marquette, Michigan. Listen on 103.9FM or stream at ClavesRegniMinistries.com at 7pm every Saturday.

Tune into Matthew Handley’s newest program, UP North Catholic on Northern Apostle Radio or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Beginning Saturday, Nov 22 at 7p and listen the next day on your favorite podcasting platform.

On this program, Matthew takes a look a life through the lens of scripture, the teaching of the Church, and from the Upper Peninsula. He also speaks to young people about their faith journeys and those who work with them.