Making it Personal with Bishop William Joensen

Fr. Joe Pins - 09/13/2025

Episode Summary

On this episode of Making it Personal with Bishop Joensen, Jeanne Thill welcomes Fr. Joe Pins, Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in West Des Moines. Together, they reflect on the life and legacy of Fr. John Acrea, who recently passed away. Fr. Pins shares how Fr. Acrea’s witness deeply impacted his own priesthood and the broader vocation story within the Diocese of Des Moines. This heartfelt conversation honors the memory of a faithful priest whose ministry shaped generations of Catholics. #MakingItPersonal #BishopJoensen #FrJohnAcrea #CatholicPriesthood #Vocations #DesMoinesDiocese #CatholicFaith #CatholicRadio #LegacyOfFaith #StFrancisParish