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Fr. Anthony Brankin is a well-respected Chicago priest, Latin Mass enthusiast and an excellent speaker with a critical eye to culture and history, and yet who explains the faith in a way that everyone can understand. He is pastor of St. Odilo Church in Berwyn, IL. See all the homilies of Fr. Brankin.


Donate to Fr. Brankin’s parish today! Fr. Brankin is the most popular homilist on this website. Wouldn’t you agree — his homilies are a great instrument to spread the Catholic faith. Why not show your appreciation by giving to his growing but struggling parish, St. Odilo Church in Berwyn, IL. Even a small donation is appreciated. (This website provides all homilies and recordings from St. Odilo’s at no cost.)

Fr. Richard Simon is the pastor of St. Lambert Parish in Skokie. Illinois. He is the host of “Go Ask Your Father,” on Relevant Radio, and a much sought-after guest speaker. See all the homilies of Fr. Simon.

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Fr. Joseph Eddy, O. de M.Fr. Joseph Eddy, O. de M., is a priest of the Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy, or Order of Mercy. Fr. Joseph is the new vocation director of the order, and is a sign of a new vitality of this ancient group in the United States.

See all the homilies of Fr. Joseph on this website. Go to the website of the Order of Mercy, or go to Fr. Joseph’s Facebook page.

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Fr. Pablo StraubFr. Pablo Straub is a Redemptorist mission priest, author, and founder of two religious communities, the Consecrates of the Most Holy Savior, for men and for women. He has appeared  on EWTN and is a widely sought-after speaker and retreat master. See all the talks of Fr. Pablo on this website. His website is WindowtoTruth.com.

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Fr. Jason Welle, O.F.M.Fr. Jason Welle, O.F.M., is a young Franciscan priest based in Chicago. His reverence in celebrating Mass and in explaining the truths of the faith in a straightforward yet profound way impress Mass goers with the importance of our eternal destiny. Fr. Jason left for Washington, D.C. in August 2011 to pursue studies in theology with an emphasis on Islamic studies. Read the homilies of Fr. Jason.

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Fr. Elvio BaldeonFr. Elvio Baldeon was ordained in 2010 for the Archdiocese of Chicago. With real devotion and easy-going manner, this Peruvian native shows great promise as the new associate pastor of St. Odilo Church in Berwyn, IL. Read all the homilies of Fr. Elvio.

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Rev. Martin Zasada is a deacon in the Archdiocese of Chicago. Originally from Poland, Rev. Zasada chose to move to Chicago and labor among Chicago Catholics.  With his deep voice and concern for human virtues, his homilies are reminiscent of that of Pope John Paul II. See all the homilies of Fr. Zasada.

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Fr. George Knab, O.M.I.Fr. George Knab, O.M.I. A priest of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, Fr. Knab has worked for years as a pastor, hospital chaplain and missionary in Mexico and Brazil. He also conducted a renewal program for more than 90 churches in the eastern United States. His easygoing manner makes the invitation to draw closer to God very attractive. Read the homilies of Fr. Knab.

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Msgr. Richard Saudis is a priest at St. Odilo parish, in Berwyn, IL in the Archdiocese of Chicago. His warm, down-to-earth manner will make you feel that the Church is your true home. Read the homilies of Msgr. Saudis.

Fr. Juan Carlos Gavancho served at St. Odilo parish as well, and has a passion for the love of Jesus Christ and his Church that shows in his priestly heart. See all the homilies of Fr. Gavancho.

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Fr. John Granato, S.M. is a Marist Priest stationed at Our Lady of Victories Church in Boston, MA. His clear teaching will point you closer to God and his Church.

See all the homilies of Fr. John on this website, or listen to more of his homilies at Feed My Lambs Radio.

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Fr. Francis Hoffman, also known as “Fr. Rocky” is a priest of Opus Dei and executive director of Relevant Radio. His “Question and Answer” column appears in Our Sunday Visitor’s The Catholic Answer Magazine. His informal speaking manner and wide range of knowledge of things Catholic will help you grow in your faith. See all the homilies of Fr. Hoffman.

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Fr. Peter ArmenioFr. Peter V. Armenio is the Vicar General of Opus Dei in the midwest United States. Born in 1954, he received a B.A. from Boston College in biology in 1976, and was ordained a priest in 1980. His enthusiasm is contagious as he calls us to holiness in the ordinary walk of our lives.  His moving and sometimes humorous stories arise from his many travels and experiences as a man of God. See all the talks of Fr. Peter.

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Commentator

St. Joseph and the child Jesus Kevin J. Banet is the founder and president of TreeFrogClick, Inc., which runs the Great Catholic Homilies website. A blogger and webmaster, he has been active in the Catholic apostolate for more than twenty years. See all of Kevin’s commentaries.