Episode 68 - Fr. Thomas McCarthy - Holy Family Parish Pastor

About this episode

Father Thomas McCarthy discusses Catholicism, faith, and his experiences as a priest in Clermont County.

Ep. 68 — Father Thomas McCarthy on Catholicism, Faith, and Life as a Priest in Clermont County We start this week with news from around Clermont County, including an update on county road and bridge conditions, Milford Schools’ financial report and performance audit recommendations, Milford City Council’s vote on a proposed Management Essentials contract, Milford’s community reinvestment area updates, and Batavia Township’s upcoming public hearing on its proposed 2027 tax budget. Interview — Father Thomas McCarthy, Pastor of Holy Family Parish Father Thomas McCarthy joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation about Catholicism, Christianity, and what it means to serve as a priest in Clermont County. Father McCarthy is the pastor of Holy Family Parish, which includes Saint Philomena, Saint Ann, Holy Trinity, and Saint Louis. We talk about the foundations of the Catholic faith, including the role of the Church, the pope, the sacraments, the Eucharist, confession, Mary, the saints, and how Catholic teaching connects to ancient Judaism and Christian tradition. Father McCarthy also shares his thoughts on faith, discipline, responsibility, and why he believes religion shapes the way…

People in this episode

Host: Patrick Venturella

Guest: Father Thomas McCarthy

Topics covered

• Catholicism
• Faith
• Life as a Priest
• Community
• Clermont County News

Keywords

• Catholicism
• Faith
• Priest
• Clermont County
• Holy Family Parish
• Community

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Holy Family Parish, Milford Schools, Milford City Council, Batavia Township

Places: Clermont County, Saint Philomena, Saint Ann, Holy Trinity, Saint Louis

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