Open Seat: A Holy Family Podcast

Welcome to Open Seat, the podcast where we create a space for authentic conversations about faith—unfiltered and unapologetic. With each episode, we invite guests from all walks of life to share their personal journeys, struggles, and revelations moments of doubt, discovery, and everything in between. Here, we believe that every story matters, and in the open seat, there’s room for honesty, vulnerability, and community. Whether you’re questioning, seeking, or steadfast in your beliefs, you’ll find something relatable in these heartfelt discussions. So grab your seat, get comfortable, and let’s dive in to today’s story here - at the Open Seat.

Contributors

Host

Katie Love

Katie’s family roots run deep in Lenawee County. Although she doesn’t have any biological children, Katie has been blessed with many nieces, nephews, godchildren, and confirmed youth that she has sponsored. Through her work with the Americorps and other volunteer opportunities, she has traveled around much of the United States.

Her free time consists of working on her certification for youth ministry and activities as an associate of the Adrian Dominican Sisters. She greatly enjoys her ministry with the youth of Holy Family, especially how she is continually learning from them and is able to watch them continue to grow in their faith. The highlight of her year is watching the youth receive their first Reconciliations, first Communions, and the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Guests

Guest

Ariane

Guest appearance on:

Finding Home at Holy Family: Africa to Adrian

Guest

Christine Warner

Guest

DJ

Guest appearance on:

Redefining Strength: Men's Mental Health and Healing

Guest

Fiorella Diaz

Guest appearance on:

Fiorella Diaz: Story of the Socks and Saintly Souls

Guest

Fr. Joe Newman, OSFS

Guest

Ivelisse Auffant

Ivelisse is a parishioner of Holy Family Parish and also volunteers at the front desk and helps with translations for the bilingual community.

Guest appearance on:

Gratitude in Every Calling with Ivelisse Auffant

Guest

Jesusa Arnett

Guest

Joe Baker

Guest appearance on:

Encounters with the Spirit

Guest

Kathy

Guest appearance on:

A Life of Faith, Sacrifice & Service

Guest

Ken Freshcorn

Guest

Lily Vazquez

Guest

Randy Koenigsknect

Guest

Rev. Michael Newman, OSFS

Fr. Mike is the Pastor of Holy Family Parish in Adrian, MI and priest with the congregation of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales. Born in Toledo, OH, Fr. Mike entered the Oblates in 2003 and in 2009, he earned a Master of Divinity degree and was ordained a priest. Following ordination, Fr. Mike served as a Spanish and theology teacher, became a member of the Leadership Team of theOblates of St. Francis de Sales and continues to serve the Oblates as a member of this team to this day. Fr. Mike has been a part of the Adrian Catholic community since 2007 when he was assigned to work in Hispanic and migrant ministry. In 2009, he returned to Holy Family each weekend to celebrate the bilingual Mass and, in 2016 returned to Adrian to live in residence while finishing his doctoral dissertation. Fr. Mike is happy to be “loving life and living Jesus” once more here with everyone in Adrian.

Guest

Shahina Ramirez

Guest

Sister Katherine Frazier, O.P.

Guest

Verónica Sánchez

Guest

Open Seat: A Holy Family Podcast

Contributors

Katie Love

Guests

Ariane

Guest appearance on:

Christine Warner

DJ

Guest appearance on:

Fiorella Diaz

Guest appearance on:

Fr. Joe Newman, OSFS

Ivelisse Auffant

Guest appearance on:

Jesusa Arnett

Joe Baker

Guest appearance on:

Kathy

Guest appearance on:

Ken Freshcorn

Lily Vazquez

Randy Koenigsknect

Rev. Michael Newman, OSFS

Shahina Ramirez

Sister Katherine Frazier, O.P.

Verónica Sánchez

Victor