Father Sam Martin hosts Dr. Rick Trietley, president of Viterbo University, who shares his path from a first-generation student at St. Bonaventure and 22 years as an Army infantry officer to leadership in Catholic higher education, influenced by Sister Margaret Carney and a veterans’ pilgrimage to Assisi with Father Conrad Targonski. Trietley reflects on St. Francis and St. Clare, then describes Viterbo’s renewed partnership with the Diocese of La Crosse through the Casa Hogar mission in Lurin, Lima, Peru, including immersion trips, daily Mass at the orphanage, service to the poor, and Casa Hogar student Rosa studying at Viterbo and graduating next May. He announces Msgr. Joe Hirsch will receive Viterbo’s St. John XXIII Award on Sept. 3, accepted on behalf of Casa Hogar, and highlights Viterbo’s programs and challenges, including servant leadership, nursing, ethics, and fundraising success.

01:16 Rick’s Journey Begins

05:49 Franciscan Inspiration

09:22 Casa Hogar Partnership

15:36 Reverse Mission Impact

20:33 Honoring Monsignor Hirsch

28:05 Viterbo New Year

30:40 Faith Reflection

33:17 Higher Ed Headwinds

34:46 Funding And Future Skills

36:13 Faithful Mission Focus

38:31 Signature Viterbo Programs

42:25 Campus Life And Formation

44:22 Campaign Gratitude And Impact

46:51 Sunday Readings Overview

50:01 Fraternal Correction In Love

52:46 Service Stories And Soft Hearts

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