Catholic Connection

Steve Ray joins to talk about the cultural impact of Charlie Kirk's assassination. Former top on-air radio personality Kevin Matthews visits to discuss the new film "Broken Mary: the Kevin Matthews story. Plus, Newman Guide News with Kelly Salomon helps you pick a college education central to the Catholic faith.

Journey Home Highlights with Matt Swaim. Chris Vander Woude joins to talk about the case for the Sainthood of his dad. Plus, T's Two sense takes a look at Tulsi Gabbard's statement at a prayer vigil for Charlie Kirk. Then, Dr. Anna Nordin stops in to talk with Teresa about the impact abortions have on the mental health of women.

Doug Keck joins with the Inside Word at EWTN. Andrea Picciotti-Bayer joins to discuss the Ten Commandments in Texas and Louisiana schools. Vanessa weighs in on the Charlie Kirk assassination in Fact Check Friday and her Coach's Commentary. Plus, author John Clark visits to talk about his book "God''s Wounds - The Remarkable Truth of Those Who ore the Signs of Christ's Passion".

Father Mitch Pacwa discusses the Charlie Kirk assassination in his Cultural Connection segment. Raymond Arroyo stops by to remember Kirk's legacy and how it relates to young Americans. Father Donald Haggerty visits in studio to talk more on yesterday's news, remember 9-11, and give his answer on what we've learned over 24 years as a country.

A visit with Fr. Richard Anthony D'Souza from Castel Gandolfo, discussing the Vatican Observatory's job to promote the dialogue between faith and reason. Joan Lewis joins with the latest from Rome, and Teresa takes us to the Italian Riviera in Italy's Shrines and Wonders. Plus, an update from Dr. Pat Castle on Life Runner's Relay for Pro-Life, and an update on a religious discrimination case involving an elementary school student in Mississippi.

Steve Ray visits to talk about the Seven Known Sorrows of Mary, a portion of a 4 part series in the month of September. Greg and Julie Alexander join to discuss the possible impact of Taylor Swift's engagement on young people considering marriage. Plus, Newman Guide News with Kelly Salomon and special guest Rachel Brasch discuss record breaking enrollment at the University of Mary

Journey Home Highlights, National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Babies, Newman Guide News, and more!

The Inside Word at EWTN with Doug Keck. John Hale of Corporate Travel joins to promote the 2027 Good News Cruise. T's Two Sense remembers Saint Mother Teresa, and shares her story of meeting the Saint! Plus, John Paul Brissette of Our Lady of Champion visits to discuss his role in evangelization as inspired by Blessed Carlo Acutis!

On Cultural Connections with Father Mitch Pacwa S.J., Teresa talks with Father about the upcoming canonizations and looks back at least week's tragic school shooting in Minnesota. Sculptor and artist Timothy Schmalz joins to talk over the unveiling of the statue of Bl. Carlo Acutis. Plus, Tom Sullivan joins to talk about the power of praying the Rosary, and his Warrior Rosary.

Dr. Tom Neal from the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee Florida visits to talk about his diocese's promulgation of the "Hopeful Mysteries of the Rosary". Shrines and Wonders has Teresa guiding you to the tombs of Bl. Carlo Acutis and Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati as we prepare for the upcoming canonizations. Plus, Joan Lewis checks in with the latest from the Vatican. Plus, T's Two sense and revisiting a conversation about Mary with Chuck Gaidica.

Dr. Michael New joins to talk pro-lifers who filed a formal complaint against a late term abortion doctor. Fr. Joseph Anthony Kress highlights the upcoming Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage. Plus, Newman Guide News with Kelly Salomon.

Join Teresa Tomeo as she welcomes guests from the 2025 Grand Hotel Getaway in Mackinac Island, Michigan. Fr. Leo Patalinghug, Fr. Mike Schmitz, Dr. Edward Sri, Chris Martin, and John Hale of Corporate Travel. Plus, a visit with Dr. Italy (Marcellino D'Ambrosio) and his son Anthony about the film "Triumph of the Heart".

Michael O'Neill joins to discuss the upcoming canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati. We welcome Deacon Dominic Cerrato back to the show to talk about the absence of newly ordained deacons in the U.S. Plus more on this special Catholic Connection with Teresa Tomeo!

Teresa is live from the 2025 EWTN Catholic Radio Conference in Tysons Virginia! Jeff Cavins joins from Minnesota to discuss the events of the tragic shooting at Annunciation School in Minneapolis. Plus, Dr Ray Guarendi weighs in, and Jack Williams of EWTN Radio shares the importance of Catholic Radio in these times. Not to mention, a re-air of Teresa's visit with Kelsey Reinhardt of Catholic Vote regarding the latest data on Mifepristone.

Father David Marcham joins to discuss the Notre Dame Rosary Rally (coming September 7th). A look at Remembering George Cardinal Pell with Fr. Bill Miscamble. Plus, in Shrines and Wonders Teresa offers a visit places associated with Saint's Monica and Augustine!

Monica Miller stops by to discuss her article "Women Deacons? Here's Why Not". Father Joe Krupp visits to promote The Good News Cruise 2027. Plus, Newman Guide News with Kelly Salomon discusses transgender athletes in women's sports and guides Catholic making collegiate decisions.

Matt Swaim joins with Highlights from this week's Journey Home. Lori Windham, VP and Senior Counsel at Becket, talks about the 14-year long battle of the Little Sisters of the Poor. Gail Buckley-Barringer brings the scripture verse of the week.

Doug Keck joins to talk EWTN Radio and the inside word at EWTN. Donna Rice Hughes of Enough is Enough discusses a new AI tool to determine if children are watching inappropriate content. Plus, Leia Hunt visits to talk about her non-profit meant to help people bring glory to God through trials, especially for children with cancer.

Cultural Connections with Father Mitch Pacwa S.J. is a discussion over the situation with Russia and Ukraine. Emily Wilson Hussem and Daniel Hussem discuss their upcoming app launch called Sacred Spark, designed to bring dating Catholics together. Plus, Dr Theresa Farnan joins to discuss how some physicians are attempting to screen or "weed out" Down Syndrome.

The Very Reverend Paul Scalia visit to talk about the Heart of Prayer. Shrines and Wonders takes a look at Marconi on National Radio Day. Joan Lewis joins from Rome with exciting news from Vatican City. Plus, Dr. Karlo Broussard joins to talk with Teresa about our relationships with the saints!

Steve Ray looks over his article about St. Peter, astute businessman and civic leader. Then, Legatus President Stephen Henley joins and discusses takeaways for Catholic professionals from Pope Leo's first 100 days. Plus, T's Two Sense is a look at 6 things Catholic may be doing wrong at Mass, then Newman Guide News with Kelly Salomon offers tips for students heading off to college, and looks at Scranton U's hiring of a pro-choice former senator.

Journey Home Highlights with Matt Swaim. Father Jeffrey Kirby joins to the spiritual life, and how it involved battles within ourselves. T's Two Sense offers a look a Jeremiah with help from Bishop Barron, and Annette Bergeon of ENDOW visits to discuss reclaiming a Quinceanera as a rite of faith.

Doug Keck is back with the Inside Word at EWTN! Teresa looks at the current news stories and gives the facts in today's “Fact Check Friday”. Dr. Mary Amore shares her beautiful book, Every Day with Jesus

Fr. Mitch Pacwa focuses on the Dogma of the Assumption as well as its history. Chuck Gaidica shares his thoughts on the Blessed Mother and her role in his reversion, and offers ideas on how to explain our relationship with Mary to non-Catholics.

Sr. Betty Ann McNeil, a foremost expert on Mother Seton shares news of the 50th Anniversary Celebration taking place at the Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, Maryland in September. Joan Lewis takes a look the latest news and events happening in Vatican News!

Greg & Julie Alexander return to the show for the August Monthly Marriage Encounter!

Matt Swain shares highlights from tonight's Journey Home. Michael New discusses the U.S. District court judge who is trying to force federal funding of Planned Parenthood.

Penny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America discusses new research on male participation in women and girls sports. Patty Chase joins to discuss the Jubilee of Youth and the Pope's participation. Plus, T's Two Sense and Anastasia Northrop talks over the upcoming Catholic Singles Conference and the fruit to be gained from it.

Fr. Mitch Pacwa S.J. joins for his Cultural Connections segment to discuss the situation with Israel and also the diaconate in Europe. Brennan McPherson, producer of the Light of the World film visits to discuss it's release. Plus, Brittany Brenner Perez stops by to talk her new book "Disciple, She".

Shrines and Wonders Wednesday with Teresa offers a look at how life is slowed down in the Holy city of Rome. Sister Dede Byrne discusses discernment. Deacon Dominic Cerrato highlights an annual report showing there is a lack of deacon ordinations in the U.S. Plus, T's Two Sense discusses the Gospel of Luke and loving the Lord and neighbor, and who is your neighbor?

Michael King visits to highlight the Spiritual Companion and the Reviv3 App! Fr. Chris Alar joins with a refresher course on the seven Sacraments and how they are all connected to the Faith. Vanessa Denha-Garmo talks in her Coach's Commentary about using our talents best for God, and Father Gerald Murray discusses an article that speaks on the lack of discipline happening in Protestant churches!

Revisiting a story about differentiating between journalism and activism with guest Vanessa Denha-Garmo. Kelsey Reinhardt of The Catholic Vote with the latest from the FDA and Mifepristone AKA the abortion pill. T's Two Sense reviews the Holy Father's visit to Chicago and message to youth, and Father Chris Alar talks about "Understanding the Sacraments: God's Grace Guaranteed!".

Author George Weigel talks with Teresa about his book "Pomp and Circumstance". Fact Check Friday helps us discern what the news media has us digest. Dr. Matthew Bunson visits to highlight an upcoming pilgrimage that walks in the footsteps of the Popes. Plus, Dr Matthew Petrusek talks strengthening Catholic identity in Catholic Schools...and Two Sense gives a glance at Bishop Barron's message to Youth in Rome!

T looks at today news and we go into re-airing some of the best of Catholic Connection: Talking with Ian Murphy about his book, "Dying to Live: From Agnostic to Baptist to Catholic. Plus, unearthing an interview with Steve Ray about his book which talks about the Catholic Creeds.

Matt Zerrusen of the Newman Ministry stops by to talk about keeping college kids invested in the Faith as they return to campus this fall. Joan Lewis joins from Rome with coverage of the exciting time in her town. Plus, Sister Dierdra Byrne talks with Teresa about discernment.

Father Ambrose Little joins the show to discuss Aquinas 101 and other online evangelization tools. Bill Donahue checks in to talk over the the new report on Biden-FBI Catholic spy ring. T's Two Sense gives some great tips for visitors to Rome during the Jubilee, and Kelly Salomon stops in with Newman Guide News on a Tuesday!

Matt Swaim with Journey Home highlights about a Lutheran convert to Catholicism. Father Wade Menezes joins to discuss Catholics not fully practicing their faith, and whether Pope Leo can change that. Plus, Father Patrck Seo and the winner of the Cardinal Joseph Tobin Award for Priestly Vocations Essay and Video Contest. T's Two Sense looks over a possible birth control pill for men, Gail Buckley-Barringer with the verse of the week, and more!

Doug Keck stops by with the Inside Word at EWTN. Marc Cardinal Ouellet visits to discuss his new book, “Word, Sacrament, Charism: The Risk and Opportunities of a Synodal Church. Amie Duke of Ascension Press talks with Vanessa about the pros and cons of social media with digital evangelization. Plus, Coach's Commentary talks actions and consequences in leadership as it relates to the viral Coldplay concert incident.

Father Mitch Pacwa talks the death penalty from a Catholic perspective in the light of the Kohberger trial in Idaho. Father Tad Pacholczyk joins to discuss the increased leniency towards euthanasia and assisted suicide in Canada. Plus, Tim Graham of Newsbusters visits to talk about the cutbacks to NPR and PBS, and T's Two Sense looks at a poll of morally acceptable practices.

Remembering Father Benedict Groeschel in Teresa's Two Sense Segment. Deacon Dominic Cerrato, editor at the Deacon, joins to discuss an annual report that shows aren't enough deacons being ordained in the United States

A conversation with Vanessa Denha-Garmo about a reporter who alleges he suffered PTSD after attending the Butler, PA Trump Rally. Father Chris Alar joins to talk about his new book, “Understanding the Sacraments: God's Grace Guaranteed!” T's Two Sense looks women on the Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene. Also, Newman Guide News looks at the direction of some Catholic schools, and the return of the Newman Guide to print.

Matt Swaim visits to highlight The Journey Home this week. Michael New speaks with Teresa about the public policy changes that play a large role in abortion increases. Dr. Kathleen Berchelmann, MD, joins to talk about the importance of healthcare providers who can discuss Catholic spirituality. Plus, the scripture verse of the week with Gail Buckley-Barringer, and T's Two Sense looks at being present with the Lord.