ABOUT FR. MIKE
Father Mike Schmitz is the director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the Diocese of Duluth as well as the Chaplain for the Newman Center at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. He is the host of the widely popular podcasts, “Bible in a Year” and “The Catechism in a Year” produced by Ascension. Father Mike also offers weekly homilies on iTunes, Hallow, and bulldogCatholic.org and has appeared in programs for youth and young adults through Ascension Press, as well as through regular short video messages on Ascension Presents.
FR. MIKE TOUR DATES
Presented by Ascension, bulldogCatholic, and Corporate Travel
10/21/24 Columbus, OH at the Palace Theatre | SOLD OUT!
10/22/24 Akron, OH at the Akron Civic Theatre | SOLD OUT!
https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/050060FABD8D85C7
10/23/24 Indianapolis, IN at Old National Centre | SOLD OUT!
https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/050060FAD60F8E66
10/24/24 St. Louis, MO | Stifel Theatre | SOLD OUT!
Facts:
“I am one of six kids. I have three sisters and two brothers. My last name is spelled S-C-H-M-I-T-Z. People often misspell my name. Fr. Mike Shmits. Fr. Mike Schmits. Fr. Mike Shmid. Fr. Mike Schmid. Fr. Mike Schmidz. Fr. Mike Smith. Fr. Mike Shmit.”
About Fr. Mike Schmitz
Father Mike Schmitz is the director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the Diocese of Duluth as well as the Chaplain for the Newman Center at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. The Duluth Newman Center focuses on being fed through the Sacraments as well as study and knowledge of the Church and has thrived under his humble and Spirit-filled guidance. He has preached to thousands locally and nationally. He is the host of the widely popular podcasts, “Bible in a Year” and “The Catechism in a Year” produced by Ascension. Father Mike also offers weekly homilies on iTunes, Hallow, and bulldogCatholic.org and has appeared in programs for youth and young adults through Ascension Press, as well as through regular short video messages on Ascension Presents.
You can connect with me on social media!
- You can find me on Instagram and Twitter.
- You can listen to my homilies on SoundCloud or watch them on YouTube.
- You can also get daily podcasts with The Catechism in a Year.
- You can also get daily podcasts with Bible in a Year.
- You can also find me on Hallow App and Ascension App!
Father Mike National Fun Facts!
- In January 2021, Fr. Mike Schmitz’s “Bible in a Year” hits #1 Podcast in USA and Hits 1 Million Downloads.
- In January 2022 “Bible in a Year” podcast hit #1 for the second year in a row and goes Global as World’s #1 Podcast in Religion & Spirituality (Chartable).
- In January 2023, “The Catechism in a Year” Debuts and hits #1 on Apple Podcast as “Bible in a Year” Hits #3 on the charts.
- In March 2022, Fr. Mike was the Keynote Speaker for the 2022 March for Life Rally in Washington D.C.. Watch the full video.
- Over the course of Fr. Mike’s life, he has written 5 books:
Fr. Mike, can you speak at my event?
My primary ministry is with the students here at the University of Minnesota Duluth. So you can imagine that my school year is quite busy! Also, I believe that to maintain a healthy life, I need time to rest and be with my family. So I can say “yes” to some events and “no” to others.
- What days of the week are you able to travel? The most important thing that I do is celebrate Mass here at UMD. So if your event is on a Sunday, it won’t work.
- How much does it cost to have you speak at my event? I don’t have a set fee, but knowing the limitations of some parishes and diocese, I can accept what you typically offer for that service.
- What subjects do you speak on? I can speak on a lot of different topics. I prefer that you give me direction based on the theme of the event.