Catholic Connection

Father Mitch Pacwa S.J. recounts and comments on his last 50 years on the eve of the 50th anniversary of his ordination. Jonathan Liedl of the National Catholic Register comments on politics in the pulpit. Steve Ray opens up the topic of 120 "Names" in the upper room. Plus, T's Two Sense looks at the Consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Kimberly Bird joins with a monthly Live Action update. Shrines and Wonders Wednesday takes us to Orvieto. Joan Lewis visits with the latest from Rome and Vatican City. Plus, Emily Jaminet talks about the Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and T's Two Sense looks at a piece on Vice President JD Vance and her Catholic Conversion.

Mary-Carmen Zakrajsek visits with an update on her experience with the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. David Jurcak of the Grand Hotel in Mackinac Island joins to talk about the 2026 Grand Hotel Getaway. Stephen Auth highlights EWTN’s mini-series Visions of the Divine on the Eucharist in Art. Plus, T’s Two Sense looks at report about the well-being of children…and Kelly Salomon with Newman Guide News discuss the Pope’s message about the mission of Catholic education.

Matt Swaim joins with highlights from The Journey Home on EWTN tonight. Kevin Roberts, president at The Heritage Foundation, talks about US states shifting from "Pride Month" to focusing on the family in June. Tom Nash talks about Eucharistic Adoration, and Steven Hemler shares info about his new book for helping parents called "The Busy Parents Guide to the Catholic Faith". Plus, Gail Buckley-Barringer and the Scripture Verse of the Week!

Peter Gagnon brings the Inside Word on EWTN Programming. Fact Check Friday looks at the new Papal Encyclical and how to use media wisely. John Paul Brissette previews the upcoming exhibit at Our Lady of Champion Shrine in Wisconsin. Dr. Ray Guarendi talks with Teresa about social media and it's impact on mental health. Plus, Fr. Mike Driscoll walks through his book "Angelic Answers..."

Fr. Mitch Pacwa discusses aliens and the Catholic Church. Fr. Peter John Cameron, OP, previews the upcoming 4th annual Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage. Plus, Carrie Gress is in studio to talk about a guide for theology of home in anticipation of the United States Semiquincentennial!

Fr. Steven Arisman visits to talk about the Shrine of Augustine Tolton. Shrines and Wonders Wednesday takes us through southern Umbria. Joan Lewis joins with the latest from Rome and Vatican City. Plus, T's Two Sense reflects on today's First Reading from 2 Timothy, and Matthew Estrade talks about a unique and upcoming pilgrimage for Catholic Aging Ministry

Fr. Ken Amadi, Director of Church Life Africa talks the partnership with Augustine Institute focused on forming lay Catholics in theological understanding and practical discipleship. Dr. John Cuddeback talks about why modern families feel disconnected and the importance of multigenerational living. Plus, Newman Guide News with Kelly Salomon and Dean Czarnetzky of Ave Maria School of Law, and T's Two Sense looks at the Gospel reading.

Sr. Joseph Andrew O.P. joins to talk vocations and the 2027 Good News Cruise. Dr. Katrina Furth highlights the updated Voyage of Life Website from the Charlotte Lozier Institute. Joe Helow discusses the Eucharistic presence and the feast of Corpus Christi. Plus, T's Two Sense talks the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Gail Buckley-Barringer joins for the Scripture Verse of the Week

The Inside Word with Peter Gagnon is a full schedule of upcoming programming and comments on EWTN working with the Vatican and the encyclical. John Paul Brissette previews the Shrine’s the Catholic Saints of America Exhibit at Our Lady of Champion in Wisconsin. Fact Check Friday bring Humanae Vitae into the conversation with respect to St. John Paul VI on his feast day. T's Two Sense delivers the Gospel reading on the cursing of the fig tree, and Steve Ray bring us five facts about Mary!

Fr. Mitch Pacwa S.J. talks the Papal encyclical, Iran discussions, "walking around sense" and more. Autumn Christensen presents info about moms.gov from Health and Human Services and Her PLAN. Plus, T's Two Sense delivers Bishop Barron's thoughts on Magnifica humanitas. Michael New delivers news on telehealth abortions for the near future, and Fr. Timothy Nelson previews the centennial celebration of St. Mary Star of the Sea in Jackson , Michigan

Shrines and Wonders Wednesday visits the town of Chioggia. Tom Monaghan catches up with Teresa and talks Legatus and more. Joan Lewis checks in from the Vatican to talk about Magnifica Humanitas. Plus, T's Two Sense deep dives into why so many people are coming into the Church, and Dr. Matthew Bunson reviews Pope Leo's new encyclical with Teresa

Dr. Gabriel Martinez from Ave Maria U comments on Magnifica Humanitas and his free online "Pursuit of Wisdom" course. Fr. Brian Gannon from Courage International responds to the Group 9 report, and Fr. Mike Driscoll is our guest to talk over his book "Angelic Answers" available from Catholic Answers. Plus, Newman Guide News has Kelly Salomon and guest Dr. Stephen Hildebrand of Franciscan U comment on the new encyclical.

Archbishop Alexander Sample discusses the USCCB's Consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Fr. John Hotze talks about the life and service of Fr. Emil Kapaun and updates his cause for canonization. Jason Shanks joins to talk about the One Nation Under God Pilgrimage and the 250,000 Holy Hours campaign. Plus, Sr. Dierdre Byrne...retired US Army Colonel, surgeon, Sister, and missionary!

Steve Ray explains the meaning of Pentecost. Fr. Leo Patalinghug joins to highlight his pilgrimage for non-Catholic social media influencers. Plus, T’s Two Sense talks about the negativity bias and it’s impact of everything in our lives.