Catholic Connection

George Weigel talks about his book "Pomp and Circumstance". Joan Lewis checks in with the latest from Rome. Father Gerald Murray discusses an article about how Church discipline is no longer practiced in most Protestant Churches. Plus, Shrines and Wonders Wednesday tours us through the "Floating City" in Italy, and T's Two Sense gives a look at the First Reading today and examining our hearts with openness to God's call.

Bill Donahue of the Catholic League joins to discuss the Church's stance on not talking political candidates. President of the Catholic Vote, Kelsey Reinhardt, talks over the HHS review on the latest data on mifepristone (the abortion pill). Newman Guide News features Kelly Salomon and Dr. Bill Theirfelder of Belmont College as they speak with Teresa about re-invigorating Belmont's Catholic identity.

Matt Swaim with highlights from the Journey Home. Elisabeth Nguyen joins with the story of (her brother) Vietnamese prelate Francis-Xavier Cardinal Nguyễn Văn Thuận chronicling his legacy, priesthood, and 13-year imprisonment by the Vietnamese communists.

The Inside Word at EWTN with Doug Keck. Dr Stanley Goldfarb discusses his book "Doing Great Harm?: How DEI and Identity Politics Are Infecting American Healthcare―and How We Are Fighting Back". Plus, Dani Pinter of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation talks about age verification to protect youth from adult websites.

Father Abbot Benedict Nivakoff of Abbey of Saint Benedict of the Mountain in Norcia, Italy joins to talk earthquake recovery and the Feast of St. Benedict. Father Mitch Pacwa's Cultural Connections segment covers the Latin Mass. Chris McCarthy of the Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament visits to discuss Adoration Sodality. Plus, Chuck Gaidica gives his weather perspective surrounding the tragic floods in Texas, and Fr. Andrew Hofer and Fr. Philip Nolan highlight the Our Father prayer and it's offering of hope in this Jubilee year.

Greg and Julie Alexander of thealexanderhouse.org join for Monthly Marriage Encounter. Joan Lewis with the latest from Rome and Vatican City. T guides us through Shrines and Wonders with St. Benedict of Nursia. Also, a look at the importance of confession..and a fascinating interview with attorney Jim Bopp about the case of the Irish Rover defeating a Notre Dame professor in a defamation case.

Louis Brown of Christ Medicus joins and discusses the Big Beautiful Bill and defunding Planned Parenthood. Dr. Nathanael Blake talks about Stanford Medicine halting sex change surgeries for minors. Plus, Newman Guide News with Kelly Salomon, and T's Two Sense gives a look at Church advice on vacations.

Steve Ray joins and talks about devotion to the Precious Blood of Jesus. Steve Kerekes, founder of scapulars.com discusses the meaning of the Brown Scapular and information on distribution. Father David Rivera and Louis Pantalone visit to discuss the Commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Hammonton NJ. Plus, Gail Buckley-Barringer and the Scripture Verse of the Week!

On this special Independence Day edition...Doug Keck with the Inside Word at EWTN. Father Donald Calloway joins and talks about a new study that reveals the rosary rivals modern meditation for mental health benefits. Plus, Father Shenan Boquet on the topic of the decline in population, and Teresa looks into the 1st Amendment in Fact Check Friday!

Cultural Connections with Father Mitch Pacwa S.J. Katie Daniel joins to talk over the SCOTUS ruling that can ban Medicaid funding for abortions. T's Two Sense looks at St. Thomas on his feast day. Plus, Chuck Gaidica visits with Teresa to talk how to have a healthy, holy, and happy holiday weekend!

Joan Lewis with the latest from Rome and Vatican. Teresa's Shrines and Wonder segment talks about Sunflowers in Italy. T's Two Sense talks slowing down and not taking our faith and freedom for granted. Plus, Nikolas Nikas and Bruce Green of the Bioethics Defense fund join to discuss the importance of preparing to make end of life decisions, and how Church teachings can inform these decisions.

Eve RoseMary of The EveryDay Saint joins and talks about inspiring young Catholics. Dr. Nathanael Blake talks about how 10 years after Obergefell have proved it's critics right. Vanessa Denha-Garmo talks about Independence Day from a Catholic perspective, and Kelly Salomon joins for Newman Guide News!

Doug Keck joins to talk over his time leading up to and at EWTN. Matt Swaim discusses the Journey Home. Gail Buckley Barringer with the scripture verse of the week. Plus, Melissa Henson, VP of the Parents Television and Media Council, looks at what parents, educators and companies can and must do to protect children from screen addiction.

Revisiting an interview with Dr. Nathanael Blake on how the sexual revolution has hurt us all. Dr. Matthew Bunson on his newest book: "Leo XIV: The Portrait of the First American Pope". T's two sense talks about the walk back on pride month from corporate America. Plus, Part 2 of Newman Guide News Feature about what student Emily Torres found at her “Catholic College”.

Fr. Mitch Pacwa S.J. with Cultural Connections. Monsignor Stephen Bosso with an in-depth look at the Psalms with Teresa. Plus, T and Vanessa talk on Two Sense about Terry Moran's ousting..and we revisit an important podcast with Kelly Salomon about surprised students in Catholic Colleges

Fr. Tad Pacholczyk talks with Vanessa about the SCOTUS ruling in Tennessee regarding transition treatments. Bishop Thomas Paprocki joins to discuss Religious Freedom Week. Plus, Patrick O'Hearn visit ands highlights his newest book "Saints Come In All Shapes and Sizes".

Mike McCartney talks with Vanessa Denha-Garmo about the leadership qualities of St. Peter and how those are great examples for Catholic business leaders. Elisabeth Sullivan, exec. director of the Institute for Catholic Liberal Education joins to discuss their expected record-breaking turnout for the National Conference. Jennifer Roback Morse discussing a corporate and cultural retreat from Pride month. Plus, Newman Guide News with Kelly Salomon discusses how many colleges are Catholic in name only.

JonMarc Grodi with highlights from the Journey Home. Bill Donahue of the Catholic League discusses Iran, the New York mayoral election. Fr. Patrick Riviere discusses a new series of reflections on the Ascension App: "The Litany of the Sacred Heart: Introducing the Person of Jesus". Plus, Gail Buckley-Barringer with the scripture verse of the week and more!

The Inside Word at EWTN with Doug Keck, Vanessa Denha-Garmo and Teresa discuss media bias and more. Teresa takes a look over the man with the highest recorded IQ and his claim to believe in God. Plus, Patty Chase and Markael Butler join to talk about how cool it is to be Catholic!

Father Mitch Pacwa S.J. joins for his Cultural Connections segment and discusses the recent Supreme Court decision regarding Tennessee's ban on medical procedures on transgender-identifying youth. Greg and Julie Alexander with our Monthly Marriage Encounter. T's Two Sense looks back on Chloe Cole's warning to Congress with her perspective as a de-transitioning person. Plus, Father David Marcham talks about Father Patrick Peyton and the film PRAY: The Story of Patrick Peyton.

Andre Piccioti-Bayer discussing gender ideology's latest target: vulnerable foster care children. Joan Lewis joins to review what's happening in Rome and the Vatican. Sofia Maurette joins to talk over the St John Paull II Shrine's new exhibit. Plus, Matt Lamb of the College Fix discusses what people are calling "authoritative" parenting...and T's Two Sense takes a look at distrust of media reporting related to the protest in Los Angeles.

Anthony DeStefano discusses his newest book "The Miracle Book: A Simple Guide to Asking for the Impossible". T's Two Sense looks at two upcoming saints, and Kelly Salomon with Newman Guide News shares what impact those two saints have on youth!

Journey Home highlights with Matt Swaim. Lisa Wheeler, president of Carmel Communications, joins with info about scammers going after Catholic stars and their fans. T's Two Sense looks at Leo XIV's message from Chicago to youth. Jim Carroll of Spirit Catholic Radio shares info about the Sacred Heart of Jesus Billboard Campaign. Plus, Gail Buckley-Barringer and the scripture verse of the week.

Father Mike Schmitz discusses his Parables tour and Bible In a Year/Catechism In a Year. Doug Keck with the Inside Word at EWTN. Michael New joins to discuss a new Gallup poll on the sanctity of life. Michael McHale from the Thomas More Society visits to talk over the Supreme Court's decision for a Wisconsin based Christian charity. Plus, Claudia Cangilla McAdam discusses her newest book "Through Living Waters: An Origin Story About Baptism" and how to pray with imagination with your young children.

Cultural Connections with Father Mitch Pacwa S.J., and discussing the 49th anniversary of his ordination. Matt Haas joins to highlight www.thankapriest.com ... Plus, T's Two Sense talks a look at abortion and it's impact on men, and Sean Corcoran, CEO of Men for Life discusses more on men and abortion.

Nell Andrzejewski joins to talk about the huge Papal event in Chicago. Joan Lewis from Rome with Vatican News and more. Father Joseph joins to talk about the 32nd anniversary of his ordination. Plus, a conversation about Celebrate Life Weekend with Lauren Muzyka, Kristan Hawkins, and Brandy Meeks...and a conversation with Vanessa Denha-Garmo over the news of a reporter who lost their job over criticism of a White House official.

Dr. Matthew Bunson spends time talking with Teresa about his new book "Leo XIV: The Portrait of the First American Pope" available at www.ewtnrc.com (item # 84372). Also, Newman Guide News with Kelly Salomon highlights some very interesting info about colleges that claim to be Catholic but don't act Catholic.

Matt Swaim with Journey Home Highlights and thoughts on anti-Catholic protests at pilgrimages. Dr. Martin De la Torre visits with a great discussion on fatherhood. Erica O'Connell of the Alliance to Defend Freedom talks about the successes and challenges of defending female athletes in Nebraska. Plus, Gail Buckley-Barringer's Scripture Verse of the Week + T's Two Sense covers an op-ed, discussing how there is no shame in corporate America boycotting LBGTQ Pride Month.

Doug Keck checks in and reviews upcoming programming on EWTN. Fact check Friday highlights an interview with Bishop Robert Barron on the importance of breaking away from technology. Fr. Tad Pacholczyk talks over Pope Leo and bioethics. Plus, Steve Ray (aka Jerusalem Jones) talks Pentecost and walks us through the Holy Land and the upper room.

Father Mitch Pacwa S.J. discusses the grown in the Church in his Cultural Connections segment. A look at the EWTN e-learning series "Saints In Italy" with Stephen Keating of EWTN's Mission Advancement. Plus, Monsignor Stephen Bosso joins to discuss the Psalms with Teresa. T's Two Sense features Bishop Robert Barron discussing the revival of religion and faith.

Augustinian priest, Fr. Tom McCarthy talks about his personal relationship with Pope Leo XIV. Joan Lewis join with news from the Vatican. T's Two Sense looks at truth about gender mutilation surgeries. Plus, Fr. Shenan Boquet of Human Life International discusses the decline in population.

Fr. Leo Patalinghug joins to discuss the upcoming Grand Hotel Getaway event on Mackinac Island. Brittany Vessely, of the Colorado Catholic Conference, talks over Colorado's HB25-1312 and the radical overreach by the state. Plus, an eye opening conversation with Kelly Salomon on Newman Guide News Tuesday regarding the state of some colleges who call themselves Catholic.

Matt Swaim with highlights from the Journey Home. Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone joins to discuss his appointment to the Religious Liberty Commission. Plus, Dr. Nathanael Blake talks over his new book "Victims of the Revolution: How Sexual Liberation Hurts Us All".

The Inside Word at EWTN with Doug Keck. Bill Donahue of the Catholic League stops by to discuss Catholics who want a more "inclusive Church". Plus Patti Armstrong joins to talk about a survey showing the decline in maternal mental health...and Fact Check Friday looks at TV News ratings...and much more!

Father Mitch Pacwa S.J. discusses possible peace talks from the Vatican and Ascension Thursday. Dr David Anders talks over the Nicene Creed. A conversation with Angela Lundberg, a mother whose boys were baptized by "Father Bob", later Pope Leo XIV. Plus, Rachel Hoover Canto, author of Pretty Good Catholic, discusses Catholics dating non-Catholics.

Fr. Andrew Kowalczyk of St. Clare of Montefalco, Fr. Tom McCarthy and philanthropist Jack Krasula join to discuss the parish's part in shaping the Holy Father when we was there. Joan Lewis with Joan's Rome and news from the Vatican. T's segment "Italy's Shrines and Wonders" includes tips for tourists, and revisiting an interview with Dr. Michael Fonseca about the fruits of Our Lady's Spiritual Healing Center.

Dr. Matthew Bunson joins to discuss his new book: The Portrait of the First American Pope. Terry Poplava, GM of ACST Catholic discusses a special loneliness guide for church leaders. Plus, Kelly Salomon joins with Newman Guide News.

On this Memorial Day edition of Catholic Connection, Teresa talks about what Memorial Day is...and looks at the unofficial start of summer with travel recommendations with guests Steve and Janet Ray + Father James Conlon...and travel guide Luca Maglieta from Italy. Matt Swaim also joins with thoughts on Memorial Day and highlights from the Journey Home. Plus, Rosemary McGuire-Berry with a book on the temperaments of the saints.

Doug Keck with the Inside Word at EWTN. Father Tony Stephens talks about what makes Marian shrines so special. Plus, Stephen Auth visits to discuss his book Visions of the Divine.

Cultural Connection with Father Mitch Pacwa S.J. looks at possible peace talks at the Vatican, plus the scandal over the media's claim that they are only now realizing the issues with former president Joe Biden's health. Haley McNamara from the NCOSE talks over the updated document by the bishops on pornography. T's Two Sense touches more on the Joe Biden story...plus, Mike Aquilina and Johnnette Williams join to discuss an upcoming one day Pentecost event!

Dr Edward Sri joins discussing Foundation of Faith, a new study from Ascension that builds on the success of the Catechism. Joan Lewis checks in with her thoughts on newly elected Pope Leo XIV. Colin and Aimee McIver also sit it and talk over what teens are thinking about the papacy, papal conclave, and Pope Leo XIV. Plus, Vanessa Denha Garmo shares her commentary on not wasting your talents!

Colleen Vermeulen introduces an upcoming webinar from the Mission Catholic Biblical School Ministry that helps ministry and faith formation. Chuck Gaidica joins to discuss his trip to Lourdes and his journey as a revert. T's Two Sense has a look at journalistic integrity and ability in light of findings from the Biden White House. Plus, Newman Guide News with Kelly Salomon.