A renown theologian and lecturer, Fr. Jim Bacik has been a Catholic priest for nearly 60 years. In this far-ranging conversation, Fr. Bacik talks about his family life growing-up, influences and mentors, love of sports, seminary experience, parishioners who taught him how to be a good priest, leadership dynamics of being a pastor, handling criticism, his approach to public speaking, the Catholic Church’s sex abuse scandal, and what motivates him to keep serving, teaching, writing, and speaking.
I have known of Fr. Jim Bacik for many years. I read his recently published books: Enduring Wisdom for Today's Spiritual Seekers (ACTA Publications) and Saints Celebrated and Unsung: The Universal Call to Holiness (Orbis)
After visiting with him by telephone he suggested that I listen to his recent podcast interview with Brad Rieger: In the Arena: Conversations of a Lifetime. This 90 minute program was an engaging and delightful gift. His reflection for life, ministry and writing was most inspiring. Dan Pierson
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