Every weekday morning, join your friends from Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and The Gulf South for a discussion of news, events, and living the Gospel, all from a Catholic, faith-filled perspective.
We're live at 7 am CT with Michael Lichens, Catholic author, editor and researcher, talks about the book by Pietro Di Donato called "I Killed Maria Goretti: The Life and Repentance of Alessandro Serenelli", David Dawson Jr., discusses the reality of miscarriages and Terry Dickson, Director of Communication of the Diocese of Biloxi and Editor of the Gulf Pine Catholic newspaper with update.
We're live with Monsignor Christopher Nalty, Pastor of Good Shepherd Parish in New Orleans, talks about Pope Leo XIV. Erin Kinsella, a consecrated virgin of the Archdiocese of Ottawa and a co-host of “In the Thicket,” a podcast on suffering and hope and Catholic author, talks about her book "Espoused to Christ: A Theology of Consecrated Virginity" and Dr. Luke Arredondo, Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment answers the question- What does the Pope do in his first days as pope?
We're live with Fiorella de Maria, Catholic author, talks about her new book "May Day! A Father Gabriel Mystery", Dr. Alex Harb, Catholic author, talks about his new book "The Kingdom of the Heart: Meditations from the Christian East" and David Bonagura, Catholic author, "100 Tough Questions for Catholics: Common Obstacles to Faith Today".
We're live with Bevi Fontenot, Communications Director in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, Alan Migliorato, co-author of Failing Forward: Leadership Lessons for Catholic Teens Today talks about teens and summer jobs and Dr. Greg Bottaro is the Director and Founder of CatholicPsych Institute, talks about Catholic approach to mental health.
We're live with Fr. Patrick Hough, Retreat Director, Jesuit Spirituality Center at Our Lady Oaks Retreat House, Grand Coteau, LA talks about upcoming retreats, Jarosław Rędziak, Polish filmmaker, director and producer of the documentary Face of Jesus and Dale Ahlquist, President of the Society of Gilbert Keith Chesterton, creator and host of the EWTN series “G.K. Chesterton: The Apostle of Common Sense,” and Publisher of Gilbert Magazine, talks about upcoming Chesterton Conference.
We're live with Nate Guyear, Catholic revert and blogger, talks about his article on grace and seeing it as a gift, Alan Migliorato, co-author of "Failing Forward: Leadership Lessons for Catholic Teens Today" talks about parents and nesting and Dr. Aaron Kheriaty, is a physician specializing in psychiatry and author of three books, including, "The Catholic Guide to Depression", talks about the meaning of suffering series.
We're live with Fr. Edward Looney, Priest of the Diocese of Green Bay and host of “Hey Everybody! It's Fr. Edward” podcast talks about the Marian devotion of Pope Leo XIV and ties to Marian devotion of Pope Francis. Deacon Ricky Suprean, Deacon of St. John of the Cross in Lacomb, LA talks about Holy Spirit Novena and Fr. Robert Nixon, O.S.B., a monk of the Abbey of the Most Holy Trinity in New Norcia, Western Australia, and author of the book The Eucharistic Visions of St. Frances of Rome.
We're live with Ben Clapper, Executive Director of Louisiana Right to Life, David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father and Claudia McAdam, multi-award-winning author of 30 books for kids and teens, talks about her new book Through Living Waters: An Origin Story About Baptism.
We're live with Peter Finney, General Manager and Editor of the Clarion Herald, the official Catholic newspaper of the Archdiocese of New Orleans with update, Dr. David Whidden, Fran U Theology Professor in Baton Rouge talks about FranU and Diocese of Baton Rouge announce new seminary formation partnership and Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment talks about mass and vacation- do we have to make time for mass while we're on vacation?
We're live at 7 am CT with Fr. Jamin David, Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia in the Diocese of Baton Rouge discusses Pope Leo XIV, Mike Josephs, Director of Marketing at eCatholic talks about the documentary called "Carlo Acutis: Roadmap to Reality" and Nathan Meffert talks about his Catholic planners called "The Saintmaker Series Catholic Life Planner".
We're live with Matt Estrade with Catholic Aging, Dr. Tina Holland, President of Fran U in Baton Rouge and George Weigel, author, "The Next Pope: The Office of Peter and a Church in Mission" talks Pope Leo XIV.
We're live with Peter Finney, General Manager and Editor of the Clarion Herald, the official Catholic newspaper of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, Dr. Luke Arredondo, Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee talks about Pope Leo XIII and his connection to Pope Leo XIV and Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee talks about Pope Leo XIV's address to cardinals.
We're live with Dr. Patricia Davis, Superintendent of Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Schools with monthly update, Leila Lawler, discusses the book "St. Hildegard's Garden: Recipes and Remedies for Healing Body" and Soul and Lori Graham, Registered Nurse at Woman's New Life Clinic with update.
We're live with Bishop Michael Duca, Bishop of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, Bishop Louis Kihneman, Bishop of the Diocese of Biloxi and Archbishop Aymond, Archbishop of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, reflect on Pope Leo XIV.
Learn more about our new pope as we discuss all things Pope Leo XIV with Fr. Chris Decker, Pastor at St. Mary's of False River and Catholic Community Media Director of Mission.
We're live with Dr. Mark Williams, Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux talks about AI and schools, Michele Sagarino, president of Cross Catholic Outreach, talks about life and legacy of Pope Francis and his love for the poor and Stacy Sumereau, Catholic author of the book "Adventure Awaits: How to Interpret Your Desires and Hear God's Voice".
We're live with Timothy O'Malley, Catholic author of the book "A Fierce and Tender Love: 7 Meditations on Mary, Mother of God", Dina Dow, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, talks about the conclave and Dr. Luke Arredondo, Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment.
We're live with Steve Ray, Catholic Convert and pilgrimage leader, talks about Mary the Month of May, Michael Acaldo, CEO of the National Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul updates us and Fr. Thomas Joseph White, Rector Magnificus of the Pontifical University of St. Thomas (Angelicum) in Rome and Catholic author of the book "Contemplation and the Cross: A Catholic Introduction to the Spiritual Life".
We're live with Bevi Fontenot, Communications Director in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux updates us, Alan Migliorato, co-author of Failing Forward: Leadership Lessons for Catholic Teens Today talks about teens and summer time and Danny Fitzpatrick, Catholic author and editor of the SL9 Art Society, talks about Spring issue of Joie de Vivre.
We're live with Brooke Joiner, co-founder of Catholic Owned, talks about a new Catholic app and Easter guide, Stephanie Weller Hanson, author of "A Dark and Desperate Race", talks about her book and Patrick O'Hearn, Catholic author of the books "The Truth About Hell: Through the Wisdom of Jesus", Mary, and the Magisterium and "Saints in All Shapes and Sizes".
We're live with Brad Humphreys, Principal at Holy Cross School is New Orleans, joins us to talk about his new role and vision for the school, Fr. Jamin David, Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia in the Diocese of Baton Rouge provides Vatican update and Art and Laraine Bennett talk about the book "Anxiety: A Catholic Guide to Freedom from Worry and Fear".
We're live with Dr. Robert Enright, Catholic licensed psychologist and the founder of the International Forgiveness Institute, talks about his book "Forgiving as Unity with Christ: A Journey of Healing Resentment and Relationships", Johnny Hebert and Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment.
We're live with Fr. Thomas Morrow, author of the book Marriage for God's Sake: A Guide for Catholics, Mary Beth Bracy, Catholic spokesperson for Sophia Press and the new book, God's Influencer: Holy Advice from St. Carlo Acutis and Deacon Justin Mitchell, Director of Marriage and Family Life in the Diocese of Biloxi, talks about his new role.
We're live with Fr. Barry Martinson, Jesuit Priest and author of the book Diary of a Young Jesuit All this Beauty Blooming, Fr. Chris Decker, Director of Mission at Catholic Community Media and pastor at St. Mary's of False River talks about Vatican updates and Dr. David Whidden, Theology Professor at Fran U joins us.
We reflect on Pope Francis' life with special guests Fr. Jamin David, Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, Bishop Louis Kihneman, Bishop of the Diocese of Biloxi and Archbishop Gregory Aymond, Archbishop of the Archdiocese of New Orleans.
We're live with Peter Finney, General Manager and Editor of the Clarion Herald, the official Catholic newspaper of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, Cynthia Hayes, President and CEO of Archdiocese of New Orleans Catholic Charities with update and Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment.
We're live with Johnny Dunaway, Catholic convert, talks about his conversion story on Conversion Corner and Stephanie Sterling, executive director and Crystal McGinnis, Food Program Manager at Catholic Charities Diocese of Baton Rouge, talks about their food service providing aid in the area.
We're live with David, Jeff and Gaby talk about their Holy Week traditions and devotions, Dr. David Whidden, Fran U Theology professor joins us, Emily Mentock is Co-Founder of Digital Content and Executive Producer of "The Boy from Milan: Stories of Carlo Acutis", a project by the Augustine Institute joins us.
We're live with David Dawson Jr. Catholic husband and father talks about Holy Week, Sean Pott, senior director of evangelization and education for the Knights of Columbus, and spokesperson for the Knights' latest initiative, Cor and April Madere, Woman's New Life Clinic Nurse Practitioner, joins us.
We're live with Dr. Mark Williams, Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, Catherine Weidert, Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Charities Communications Coordinator, talks about the BR downtown Way of the Cross event and Emily Lannan talks about Life Giving Wounds retreat.
We're live with Tess Livingstone, author, "George Cardinal Pell: Pax Invictis, A Biography" talks about her book and Cardinal Pell's intercession and a miraculous story of an Arizona toddler, Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee talks about the new hopeful mysteries and Dr. Luke Arredondo, Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment.
We're live with Dr. Patricia Davis, Superintendent of Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Schools, Fr. Edward Looney, Priest of the Diocese of Green Bay and host of The Life of Jesus Christ in a Year: From the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich talks about the Dolorous Passion of Christ and Dina Dow, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, talks about preparing for Holy Week.
We're live with Bevi Fontenot, Communications Director in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, Alan Migliorato, co-author of "Failing Forward: Leadership Lessons for Catholic Teens Today" and Joelle Maryn, award-winning actress, international TV host and author of "Become the Fire: Push Past Fear and Find Your Purpose".
We're live with Eric Miller with the Louisiana Knights of Columbus, Nicole Jones, Digital Media Manager in the Diocese of Baton Rouge and Vivian Dudro with Ignatius Press, talks about Eight Ignatius Press and Magnificat Children's books.
We're live with Deacon James Morrissey, Director of Administration and Parish Life at St. Jude, talks about the St. Jude Fair, David Dawson Jr., Catholic husband and father talks about praying the rosary more fruitfully and Blaine Braddock University of Holy Cross Spokesperson, talks about the UHC Fourth Annual Crawfish Boil Cook Off.
We're live with Peter Finney, General Manager and Editor of the Clarion Herald, the official Catholic newspaper of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, Dina Dow, Director of Evangelization and Catechesis in the Diocese of Baton Rouge and Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment.
We're live with Steve Ray, Catholic Convert and pilgrimage leader, dives into the mass, Michael Acaldo, CEO of the National Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and Matt Estrade with Catholic Aging, updates us on his ministry.
We're live with Anthony DeStefano, Catholic author of the book From Bread and Wine to Saints Divine, Alan Migliorato, co-author of Failing Forward: Leadership Lessons for Catholic Teens Today talks about prom season and teens and Dr. David Whidden, Theology Professor at Fran U in Baton Rouge, provides a Theology lesson.
We're live with Dan Schrek, director of the Institute at Ave Maria University, talks about how they are changing the future of Catholic education, Avery Lane, Catholic writer discusses Mexico's child martyr and the story inspiring bravery and faith and Sandy LeBlanc and Gwen Fairchild, members of planning committee, talk about St. Joseph Cemetery 200 Anniversary Soiree.
We're live with Ben Clapper, Executive Director of Louisiana Right to Life, with our "Pro-Life Persuasion" segment and Jeff Cavins, Catholic podcaster and speaker.
We're live with Joe Dunikoski, Catholic founder of Forum 56 and Verso Jobs, talks about using God-given talents in the workplace, Maria Morera Johnson, Catholic author of the book, A Beautiful Second Act: Saints and Soul Sisters Who Taught Me to Age with Grace and 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 how the Catholic Church understands the Bible.
We're live with Deacon Frank, permanent deacon in the US and involved in the Eucharistic Revival dives into the truth about Mary's Perpetual Virginity, Jaclyn Warren and Joseph Ruli, Catholic author and illustrator, talk about the book "Giovanni and the Fava Beans: The Story of the St. Joseph's Altar" and Fr. John Nepil, priest in the Archdiocese of Denver, talks about the book "To Height and Unto Depths Letters from the Colorado Trail".
We're live with Susan De Bartoli, Catholic author, talks about the book "Carry the Cross with Padre Pio: Daily Reflection for Lent", Alan Migliorato, co-author of "Failing Forward: Leadership Lessons for Catholic Teens Today" talks about helping our teens navigate Lent and Jesse Romero, author of the book "Prayer as a Weapon: How to Go on the Spiritual Offense" joins us.
We're live with Lynn Schonberg, president of the ACCESS advisory board, talks about upcoming ACCESS March for Life, Fr. Wayne Sattler, Catholic author of the book "Remain in Me and I in You: Relating to God as a Person, Not an Idea" and Jennifer Williams, Diocesan Director Catholic Charities of South Mississippi talks about the Mercy Cross Center.
We're live with Bishop Brendan J. Cahill, Diocese of Victoria, TX, talks about Our Lady's Healing Center, Steve Ray, Catholic convert and pilgrimage leader talks about the significant of 40 days and Steve Auth, Catholic author of the book "Visions of the Divine: An Artistic Journey into the Mystery of the Eucharist".
We're live with Peter Finney, General Manager and Editor of the Clarion Herald, the official Catholic newspaper of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, Susan Joy Bellavance, Catholic children's author, talks about the book "The Crooked Court Jester and the Last Knight" and Kathleen Higgins, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, provides Lenten ideas if we still don't have one.
We're live with Michele Sagarino, president of Cross Catholic Outreach, talks about Water for Life Lenten Campaign and Lenten Activity Guide, Michael Acaldo, CEO of the National Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and Allison Daigle, CEO of Woman's New Life Clinic with monthly update.
It's St. Patrick's Day! We're live with Pete Dawson on the Irish flute, Josh McMullen, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Regent University and author of the book The Glacier Priest: Father Bernard Hubbard and "America's Last Frontier", Dr. Brian Pedraza, Director of Theology Program and The Dominus Project at Fran U in Baton Rouge talks about upcoming event called Rites of Passage: How Boys Grow Up and Why Some Men Don't and Danny Fitzpatrick, Catholic author and Editor of the St. Louis IX Society Joie de Vivre, talks about the upcoming Joie de Vivre Louisiana Arts and Culture Festival.
We're live with Alan Migliorato, co-author of "Failing Forward: Leadership Lessons for Catholic Teens Today" talks about teens and senioritis, Dr. Tina Holland, President of Fran U in Baton Rouge updates us and Taylor Buckley, Director of Influencer & Brand Marketing at Hallow talks about the Pray40: The Way Lenten Prayer Challenge.
We're live with Steve Ray, Catholic Convert and pilgrimage leader, talks about 40 Days and Lent, Scott Smith, Catholic attorney and author, talks about his book "Near Death Experiences" and Terry Dickson, Director of Communication of the Diocese of Biloxi and Editor of the Gulf Pine Catholic newspaper with update.
We're live with Bevi Fontenot, Director of Communications and Public Relations in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, Russ Breault , with the Shroud Encounter, talks about his upcoming visit and talk to the TriParishes and Monsignor Charles Pope, talks about his book "The Hell There Is: An Exploration of the Often Rejected Doctrine of the Church".