Fr. Mike Schmitz: The Voice of Modern Catholic Media

Father Michael Schmitz is an American Catholic priest, speaker, and author who has become one of the most influential voices in modern evangelization. Ordained in 2003 for the Diocese of Duluth, Minnesota, he currently serves as the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the diocese and as the chaplain for the Newman Catholic Campus Ministry at the University of Minnesota-Duluth (UMD).

While he is a dynamic speaker at national conferences, Fr. Mike is best known for his work with Ascension Press. His short, engaging YouTube videos on Ascension Presents answer difficult questions about faith, culture, and morality with clarity and humor. In 2021, he launched The Bible in a Year podcast, which became a global phenomenon, reaching the #1 spot on Apple Podcasts (ahead of major secular shows) and sustaining millions of downloads. He followed this success with The Catechism in a Year in 2023. Known for his rapid-fire speaking style and deep passion for Scripture, Fr. Mike has a unique ability to make complex theological concepts accessible to the average person.

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