Fr. Dave Whalen on Open Seat Podcast

On the podcast, Open Seat, Katie Love, Director of Faith Formation at Holy Family Parish interviewed Fr. David Whalen, OSFS.

In this episode, Fr. David Whalen, OSFS, discusses his journey and experiences in religious life as an Oblate of St. Francis. He talks about his background, career, and various roles as an Oblate, from teaching and serving as a high school principal to being the Provincial. Fr. Dave provides insights into Salesian Spirituality, emphasizing its fitting and challenging aspects. He also offers advice for those beginning their faith journey, shares the importance of prayer, and the need for humility in understanding that one could always be wrong.

Watch the full episode below or listen here.


Holy Family Parish is an Oblate Apostolate located in Adrian, MI. Open Seat, Hosted by Katie Love, Director of Faith Formation at Holy Family Parish, strives to create a space for authentic conversations about faith. In each episode, guests from all walks of life share their journeys, struggles, revelations, moments of doubt, discoveries, and everything in between. Follow along weekly to hear new episodes! 

New episodes to Open Seat are added every Friday.

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