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The Deeper Dive Podcast
A Catholic Podcast Produced in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, DC
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New Collaboration
Diary of a Donkey Priest by Father Bob Kilner
Join Father Bob several times a month as he reads from his upcoming book "Diary of a Donkey Priest."
A practical guide for priests, seminarians and the lay-faithful alike, Father takes a deeper dive into what its like to be a parish priest intertwined with humorous anecdotes . Episode one, the introduction, may be found below.
Retreat is full. Please add your name to the waiting list below.
Save the date--upcoming women's retreat
WoMen's Retreat @Loyola on the Potomac in Faulkner, MD
Join Father Larry on retreat at beautiful Loyola on the Potomac January 16-18, 2026 for a stirring mid-winter retreat. Registration opens on November 17, 2025. More information coming soon.
Retreat is full. Please add your name to the waiting list below.
Considerations from the clergy
In addition to our weekly podcast, each morning we release a daily reflection podcast on the readings/Saint of the day by one of the priests.
In it's third iteration, we're now calling it "Considerations from the Clergy." Perfect for those who can't attend daily Mass, need a spiritual fix at lunch, or to make the commute home more tolerable.
Join us!
St. Lidwina Chronic Pain Support Group
You don't have to suffer alone
St. Lidwina was a Dutch saint who was injured in a fall while ice skating. As a result of her injuries, she was bedridden for the rest of her life and endured excruciating pain. Yet she quietly accepted this suffering and prayed constantly during her many years of agony. Her feast day is celebrated on April 14th.
Do you or someone you love suffer from chronic pain? Does this impact your/their spiritual lives? Are you/they finding it difficult to carry this cross?
Father Larry Swink has started an online apostolate aimed at those who suffer from chronic pain--a cause he can all too well identify with. It will be a forum for those to share their struggles and for Father to give Catholic advice on how to better carry this cross as well as a venue to share online Healing Masses and prayers. The next online meeting is 12/15@7pm EST.
Who We Are
Bill Wannall
Bill , a 5th generation native Washingtonian (a rare thing!), is a former International Technical Advisor having served with several federal agencies for 25 years, and currently serves as a Pastoral Associate in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, DC at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in La Plata, Maryland. Bill hosts and produces the podcast.
Father Larry Swink
Father Larry is a priest in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, DC. A former college baseball player and stockbroker, he is currently the parochial vicar assigned to St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Silver Spring, MD. A native of Silver Spring, Maryland, Father Larry is a retreat master and gives parish mission talks and recollections throughout the Washington, DC area.
Msgr. Charles Pope
Msgr. Pope is a priest in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington , DC and is currently the pastor of Holy Comforter-St. Cyprian Parish in SE Washington, DC. He also writes for many Catholic media outlets and is a regular contributor to Catholic radio programs.
Father Dan Leary
Father Dan is a priest in the Archdiocese of Washington, DC and is currently the pastor at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Clinton, MD. Father Dan also leads several retreats each year for Anima Christi Retreats and served as chaplain to thousands of young girls and the Sisters of Mary in Chalco, Mexico for 3 years via World Villages for Children
Father Bob Kilner
Father Bob is currently the pastor at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Solomons, MD. He was ordained a priest in 2017 after attending St. John Paul II Seminary in Washington, DC followed by the Pontifical North American College in Rome where he obtained his STL. He is a native of Silver Spring, Maryland.
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