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We're joined by Sarah McDonald, communications director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans with updates. Tim Glemkowski is the executive director of Amazing Parish, talks about a leadership manifesto for parishes and parish leaders. Dr. Tom Neal, chief of evangelization and mission engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment: How do we shift from discipline of fasting to discipline of feasting?

We're joined by Jill Grabert, new assistant superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, joins us. Vince Liberto, Louisiana parish relationship manager, talks about his new mass guide books. Allison Daigle, CEO of Woman's New Life Clinic, updates us.

We're joined by Dr. David Bellar, Fran U in Baton Rouge president, with update. Alan Migliorato, founder of Adventure Catholic, talks about what to do when your teen no longer wants to go to mass with you. Dr. Robert Collins, author, talks about his book You Visited Me: Grace and Healing in the Modern Medical Center.

We're joined by Brandon Otto, scholar, author and translator talks about the book Not of the World: 20 Lessons on Following Christ without Compromise. Lisa Hendey, author, talks about Chime Travelers, thrilling time traveler adventure videos for kids. Terry Dickson, Communications Director of the Diocese of Biloxi and Editor of the Gulf Pine Catholic newspaper updates us.

We're joined by Dr. Mark Williams, Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux and Bevi Fontenot, Communications Director in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux. Mario and Craig Tubiolo, talk about Mario's new book Mario and Jimmy's Italian Adventure.

We're joined by Peter Giersch, author of the book Talking of Michelangelo: Death, Judgment, Heaven, and Hell in the Burgundy Region. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, talks about Divine Mercy Sunday. Dr. Luke Arredondo, Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment will talk about confession- how often should I go? How much is too much?

We're joined by Steve Ray, Catholic convert and pilgrimage leader, will answer the question: What Did Jesus Do for 40 Days between the Resurrection and the Ascension? Michael Acaldo, CEO of the National Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, updates us. Ginny Kochis, author, talks about her book, Quirky Catholic Kids Navigating Neurodivergence with Faith and Joy.

We're joined by Paul McCusker is the Senior Director of Creative Content for the Augustine Institute, talks about “Welcome to Hope Springs,” a Screen-Free Audio Adventure for Families. Stephanie Sterling, Executive Director of Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, talk about the Way of the Cross in downtown Baton Rouge on Good Friday. Laura Kelly Fanucci, author of Living Easter 50 Days to Practice Resurrection, joins us.

We're joined by Sarah McDonald, Communications Director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, talks about Holy Week and Easter/ Dina Dow, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, talks Holy Week from an evangelization standpoint. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment talks about the Triduum- what's unique about it?

We're joined by Joan Watson, Catholic speaker and writer, talks about her new book Coached by Catherine of Siena: Lessons in Charity. Samuel McIlheran, author, talks about his new English (from Latin) translation of The Matins Lectionary: The Complete Readings from the Traditional Roman Breviary. Emily Stimpson-Chapman, Catholic author, talks about her new children's book called Joseph, Keeper of the King.

We're joined by Thomas Curry, author, talks about his book Miss Sally's Son, focused on the relevance of faith in our modern world. Alan Migliorato, founder of Adventure Catholic, talks about fatherhood and the importance of the role of a dad inside a family. Dr. David Whidden, Theology Professor at Fran U, gives us a theology lesson.

We're joined by Danny Fitzpatrick, Catholic author and Editor of the  St. Louis IX Society Joie de Vivre, talks about the upcoming Joie de Vivre Festival 2026. Dr. Trevor Boudreaux, LSU Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine and Carolanne Van Zandt, first-year medical student at LSU, talk about the CMA NOLA Guild. Terry Dickson, Director of Communication of the Diocese of Biloxi and Editor of the Gulf Pine Catholic newspaper with update.

We're joined by Gretchen Varnell, Community Development Representative of Greenoaks Funeral Home, talks about the upcoming Tenebre event. Ben Clapper, Executive Director of LA Right to Life, with a Pro Life Persuasion segment on organ donations- where do we stand as Catholics? Dina Dow, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, talks about inviting people to come home for Easter. Sr. Nancy Usselmann, FSP, Director of Pauline Media Studies, talks about navigating AI with Catholic fidelity.

We're joined by Dr. Jeffrey Talley, President of Belmont Abbey College as he talks about his new role as president. Dina Dow, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, talks about Holy Week. Dr. David Bellar, Fran U President in Baton Rouge, talks about his inauguration. 

We're joined by Fr. Norbert Wood, spokesperson for the book The Eternal Pilgrim: The Life of St. Norbert. Brian Truckenbrod, Director of Institutional Sales, Ignatius Press, talks about a new personalized size edition of the Ignatius Catholic Bible Study. 

We're joined by Steve Ray, Catholic convert and pilgrimage leader, talks about the Annunciation. Alan Migliorato, founder of Adventure Catholic, talks about checking in on our teens during Lent. Alexandra Greeley, Catholic author, talks about her new book Catholic Feast Days: A Cookbook for Connecting Faith and Food.

We're joined by Kathleen Higgins, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, talks about living liturgically. Erin Franco, Catholic wife and mother, talks about cultivating mom friendships older and younger. Emily Lavastida, Woman's New Life Clinic Therapist, joins us.

We're joined by Dr. Ray Guarendi, Catholic author, talks about his book, Being a Grandparent: Just Like Being a Parent ... Only Different. David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father, will talk about St. Joseph especially in leading our family. Carrie Simon, producer and co-writer of the film “Life, Is My Choice”, talks about the film.

We're joined by Sarah McDonald, Communications Director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Dr. Dan Schneider, talks about his book Sins of the Father: A Catholic and Biblical Approach to Generational Curses. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment talks about St. Joseph.

We're joined by Johnny Hebert with events, Emily Mentock, Catholic author, talks about her book Praying with the Psalms: 3-Minute Devotions for Lent and Holy Week 2026. Ira DeWitt, executive producer of the short film Rewritten: The Story of Maria Goretti and founder of SAINT Lifestyle App talks about the film.

We're joined by Alan Migliorato, founder of Adventure Catholic, talks about teens and fear. Laura Stewart, Catholic author, talks about her book Orchestra for Oliver: Even the Shortest Lives Are Special ,the story of an expectant family navigating a prenatal diagnosis. Rick Hamlin, author of the book Everlasting Jesus: 40 Days of Timeless Wisdom for Modern Living.

We're joined by Jim Cavnar, cofounder and CEO of Cross Catholic Outreach, talks about “Water for Life” campaign. Dr. Tom Harmon is Associate Director of Catholic Studies at the University of St. Thomas (UST) Houston, talks about bringing American Civic life to UST. Terry Dickson, Communications Director in the Diocese of Biloxi, with events and stories from the Gulf Pine Catholic newspaper.

We're joined by Dr. Mark Williams, Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux. David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father, talks about staying focused halfway through Lent. Laura Bedingfel​d, author of the book, Arise: A 50-Day Journey into the Mystery of the Resurrection. 

We're joined by Johnny Hebert with a Gospel reflection. Brian O'Neel, Catholic writer, talks about SaintsTombs.com, a new website to help you find pilgrimage sites. Dr. Luke Arredondo, Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee talks about Archbishop Fulton Sheen- what every Catholic should know.

We're joined by Steve Ray, Catholic convert and pilgrimage leader, talks about St. Joseph. Dr. Scott Hefelfinger, Associate Professor at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology and Director of Content Development, talks about “The Heart of Prayer” Lenten series.

We're joined by Dr. David Bellar, Fran U President in Baton Rouge. Alan Migliorato, founder of Adventure Catholic and author, talks about teens and fasting: How do we encourage our teens to give up something for Lent, and is it important to observe the Lenten fasts traditionally observed by the Catholic Church? Kaitlyn Facista, author of the book, Into the Heart of Middle-earth: Exploring Faith and Fellowship in J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, talks about her book.

We're joined by Bevi Fontenot, Communications Director of the Houma-Thibodaux Diocese. Alan Migliorato, founder of Adventure Catholic, talks about how to get our teens involved in devotions in our faith. Michael Acaldo, CEO of the National Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, talks about their mission's goals for March.

We're joined by Aline Harbison, Executive Director of the Cenacle on the Lake in Metairie, updates us on upcoming events and retreats. Dr. Angela Parise, OBGYN with Ochsner and Sophia Diaz, first year med student and members of the CMA NOLA Guild, join us. Dina Dow, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, talks about the Stations of the Cross.

We're joined by Ben Clapper, Executive Director of Louisiana Right to Life, with Prolife Persuasion segment. David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father, talks about Lenten sacrifices as a remedy rather than a time of spiritual overachievement. Sr. Orianne Pietra Rene Dyck, Daughter of St. Paul, talks about their collaboration with the Salesian Sisters of Don Bosco for their third annual Lenten Sponsorship Campaign.

We're joined by Fr. Tat Hoang, pastor at St. Gerard Majella in Baton Rouge with parish update. Deacon Martin Gutierrez, Vice-President Mission & Community Engagement of Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese of New Orleans joins us. Dr. Luke Arredondo, Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment on Lent-  should we count Sundays in our Lenten fast?

We're joined by His Excellency Archbishop Marcelo Sánchez Sorondo, is an Argentine Catholic bishop, theologian and academic joins us to talk about his time in Louisiana and his book, Grace as Participation in the Divine Nature According to Saint Thomas Aquinas. Sunnie Johnson-Lain, CEO of SVDP-BR updates us.

We're joined by Matt Paolelli, vice president, marketing, Real Life Catholic will talk about Real Life Catholic's Lenten Phone Fast Challenge. Alan Migliorato, author of The Manly Art of Raising a Daughter, talks about his new ministry that aids in homelessness. Dr. David Whidden, Theology Professor at Fran U, joins us to talk about St. Francis and Lent.

We're joined by Fr. Chris Decker, Director of Mission at CCM and pastor at St. Mary of False River, talks about fasting tips. Andrew Swafford, author of Next Stop: The Afterlife: Unveiling the Truth of Heaven and Hell with C. S. Lewis's The Great Divorce.

We're joined by Josh Noem, author of the book What Wondrous Love: Daily Prayers for Lent and Holy Week 2026. Jordan Tabor with Rain Will Bring Flowers Foundation, talks about their upcoming event, Planting Seeds of Hope. Steve Ray, Catholic convert and pilgrimage leader, talks about upcoming pilgrimage opportunities.

We're joined by Sarah McDonald, Communications Director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans talks about the Clarion Herald upcoming issue and news updates. Emily Mentock, executive producer of "The Boy from Milan: Stories of Carlo Acutis", a project by the Augustine Institute in partnership with Digital Content. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment talks about Ash Wednesday- how did it originate?

We're joined by Matt Estrade, founder of Catholic Aging, gives us insights on the resources his ministry provides. Kitty Cleveland, Catholic singer and songwriter, talks about the importance of Eucharistic adoration. Terry Dickson, Communications Director of the Diocese of Biloxi, updates us on the Gulf Pine Catholic issue.

We're joined by Dr. Mark Williams, Superintendent of Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux Catholic Schools, talks about Lenten reflections for school leaders. David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father, talks about money and the easy illusion of self-dependence. Erin Franco, Catholic wife and mother, talks about Catholic motherhood.

We're joined by Gary Zimak, Catholic speaker and author, talks about his book Give Up Worry for Lent. Kathleen Higgins, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry in the Diocese of Baton Rouge joins us. Dr. Luke Arredondo, Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment on homilies: should they be long or short?

We're joined by Dr. Cindy Ryals, Superintendent of Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Schools. James Behan, Associate Director of Young Adult Ministry and Associate Director of Marriage and Family Life, talks about events for young adults and connecting with other Catholics. Fr. Robert Cavalier, retired priest of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, talks about the life of a retired priest.

We're joined by Dr. David Whidden, Theology Professor at Fran U. Alan Migliorato, author of the book, The Manly Art of Raising a Daughter, talks about teens and service work, not just for service hours. Jeanne Keene, Community Outreach Director for the Greater New Orleans Area for Dignity Memorial, talks about Catholic funeral arrangements and planning.

We're joined by Pete Burak, author of the book, A Man on Purpose 10 Rules of Life from a Faithful Father. Ben Clapper, Executive Director of Louisiana Right to Life, with ProLife Persuasion segment discusses the question: "Are you equally concerned with the life of the child after birth (e.g., poverty, foster care)?" Fr. Josh Rodrigue, Rector at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, talks about their upcoming Gala.

We're joined by Allison Daigle, CEO of Womans' New Life Clinic. David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father, talks about finding balance with home improvements/projects. Sr. Anne Joan Flanagan, Daughter of St. Paul, talks about the Stations of the Cross for Young Catholics.

We're joined by Sarah McDonald, Communications Director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans with update and Clarion Herald story preview. Dina Dow, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, talks about Lent. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment talks about the Eucharist- should we receive it on the tongue or in our hands?

We're joined by Steve Ray, Catholic Convert and pilgrimage leader, talks about the Church's devotion of the month for February which is the Holy Family and the Boyhood of Jesus. Michael Acaldo, CEO of the National Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul updates us. Sylvia Dorham, author, talks about her latest children's book called "The Monks Stand Guard".

We're joined by Bevi Fontenot, Communications Director of the Houma-Thibodaux Diocese. Alan Migliorato, author of the Manly Art of Raising a Daughter, talks about “Cultivate Manly Qualities”, a topic in the next chapter of his book. Mary T. Heffron deBrueys, talks about the St. Aloysius Morning of Reflection and her new book Leave Your Shoes and Ego at the Door...: Now, In Humility, Cross the Threshold.

We're joined by Jason Gale, Vice President of Content and Production with TAN Books, talks about the Way of the Cross with the Saints. Dina Dow, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, talks about evangelization at the primary mission of Catholic Schools. Terry Dickson, Communications Director of the Diocese of Biloxi, talks about the Gulf Pine Catholic paper.

We're joined by David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father, talks about online shopping and the spiritual life. Cynthia Hayes, President and CEO of Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese of New Orleans, updates us.

We're joined by Sr. Evangeline Ingwersen and Jim Jordan with Paraclete Press, talks about a Lenten chant devotion. Patti Armstrong, author of the book, Michelle Duppong Hope in the Depths of Suffering. Dr. Luke Arredondo, Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment talks about repetition at Catholics- why do Catholics pray in repetition?

We're joined by Lorraine Hess, Catholic singer, talks about her new book and music. Fr. Willy Raymond, editor of The Family That Prays Together Stays Together: Discover the Promise and Power of the Rosary with Fr. Patrick Peyton, talks about the power of the rosary. Sunnie Johnson-Laine, CEO of St. Vincent de Paul in Baton Rouge with updates us.

We're live with Mark Hermann with Men of the Immaculata, as he talks about the upcoming conference. David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father, discusses AI generators and kids. Scott Smith, Catholic attorney and author, talks about the Carlo Acutis Cup Quiz Bowl

We're joined by Sarah McDonald, Communications Director in the Archdiocese of New Orleans, talked about Catholic Schools. Anthony DeStefano, Catholic author, talked about his new book Your Valentine. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment will discuss fasting- why do we fast during Lent or on certain Fridays? What is its significance?