Msgr. Michael John Witt was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Saint Louis in 1990. Before that, he served the Church for twenty-two years as a Christian Brother teaching in Oklahoma, Missouri and Tennessee. <br /><br />He holds a Ph.D. in Modern European History from Saint Louis University and a Masters in Divinity from Kenrick-Glennon Seminary. He has served the archdiocese as associate pastor, pastor, Director of Continuing Formation for Priests, and Director of the Permanent Diaconate. Following his retirement in 2025, Msgr. Witt was named Professor Emeritus of Church History at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in St. Louis, Mo. Besides publishing six books on Catholic topics and contributing journal articles, Monsignor Witt assembled a 169-part series on Catholic Church history and this 200+ episode series on St. Louis Church History which were both broadcast on Covenant Network Catholic Radio.
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Msgr. Michael John Witt was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Saint Louis in 1990. Before that, he served the Church for twenty-two years as a Christian Brother teaching in Oklahoma, Missouri and Tennessee. <br /><br />He holds a Ph.D. in Modern European History from Saint Louis University and a Masters in Divinity from Kenrick-Glennon Seminary. He has served the archdiocese as associate pastor, pastor, Director of Continuing Formation for Priests, and Director of the Permanent Diaconate. Following his retirement in 2025, Msgr. Witt was named Professor Emeritus of Church History at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in St. Louis, Mo. Besides publishing six books on Catholic topics and contributing journal articles, Monsignor Witt assembled a 169-part series on Catholic Church history and this 200+ episode series on St. Louis Church History which were both broadcast on Covenant Network Catholic Radio.
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Recent Episodes
June 15, 2026
Ep. 4.13: Catholic Schools in Transition: Challenge, Change, and Renewal
This episode explores the dramatic shifts facing Catholic high schools in the early 1970s, focusing on the founding of DeSmet Jesuit High School, the ripple effects on neighboring institutions, and the internal struggles at CBC as it wrestled with its long‑standing military program amid cultural upheaval. Monsignor recounts the closures of Augustinian Academy and Xavier High School, the bold efforts to save Sacred Heart’s grade school through co‑institutional education, and the Marianists’ expanding presence through Chaminade, McBride, St. Mary’s, and the founding of Vianney. The story culminates with the development of Maryhurst and the vision that would soon lead to the Marianist Apostolic Center—an era marked by strain, creativity, and remarkable resilience within Catholic education.
June 15, 2026
Ep. 4.12: Carrying Light Into the City: The Daughters of St. Paul Arrive in St. Louis
This episode highlights the joyful arrival of the Daughters of St. Paul in St. Louis in 1973, tracing how Cardinal Carberry’s encouragement and a coalition of devoted Catholic lay leaders helped bring their media apostolate to the Archdiocese. Monsignor recounts the sisters’ early days downtown at 10th and Pine, their daily walks to Mass at the Alverne Hotel, their bookmobile outreach, and the remarkable global story of their founder, Blessed James Alberione, and co-foundress Mother Thekla Merlo. Rooted in prayer, fidelity, and a bold vision for evangelization through modern communication, the Daughters quickly became a vibrant presence in St. Louis—offering books, films, catechetical resources, and a witness of joyful religious life that continues to enrich the Church today.
June 15, 2026
Ep. 4.11: A Hidden Fire in High Ridge: The Society of Our Mother of Peace
This episode explores the remarkable rise of the Society of Our Mother of Peace, founded by Father Placid Gust, whose deep longing for contemplative prayer, apostolic service, and radical simplicity led him from New Orleans to France, Oklahoma, and ultimately High Ridge, Missouri. Monsignor recounts how this small community—rooted in six hours of daily prayer and fearless missionary outreach—brought hundreds into the Church through door‑to‑door evangelization, nursing‑home ministry, and courageous work in North St. Louis. Despite near collapse when diocesan support shifted, the society survived through providential timing and the welcome of Bishop Bernard Law, eventually expanding to other U.S. dioceses and abroad. It’s a story of perseverance, quiet heroism, and the transformative power of lived faith.
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