Catholic Connection

Teresa Tomeo, host of Catholic Connection, discusses social issues, media awareness, and interviews community leaders and newsmakers live. Teresa reports on news throughout the Catholic community and how we can make a difference.
2026-03-11
Jesus in the Wilderness, Joan's Rome, The Old Testament Prophecies Fulfilled...
Steve Ray walks us through what Jesus saw in the wilderness. Joan Lewis stops in to give the latest from Rome and Vatican news. Plus, Coach's commentary talks brining Jesus to work, and Gary Michuta is our guest to discuss his newest book "Messiah: Old Testament Prophecies Fulfilled in Christ"
2026-03-10
A Win for Parental Rights, Difference in Same-Sex and Biological Parent's Children, Newman Guide News and more!
Paul Jonna, Legal Counsel for the Thomas More Institute, talks over a win for parental rights after a ruling from SCOTUS on California's secret gender transition regime. Fr. Paul Sullins visits to discuss findings about same-sex parents vs biological parents. Plus, Newman Guide News with Kelly Salomon!
2026-03-09
Journey Home Highlights, Lenten Reflections, and Rebuilding and Remodeling Hearts
Matt Swaim joins with highlights from this week's Journey Home. Fr. Jeffrey Kirby visits with part 3 of his Lenten series. Gail Buckley-Barringer shares her scripture verse of the week. Plus, Father Jim Sullivan stops by to parallel his journey as a builder with his journey as a priest.
2026-03-06
A Tale of Two Margarets, Angel Studio Projects, Catholics and Cappuccinos...
Teresa talks with Andrea Trudden of Heartbeat International and Margaret "Peggy" Hartshorn about the sharp contrast of legacies in the battle of life vs death. Chris Woolsey of Angel Studios stops by to discuss upcoming projects. Plus, Siobhan Fallon-Hogan talks with T about the EWTN Podcast Catholics and Cappuccinos!
2026-03-05
Cultural Connections, MIddle-East Conflicts Travel, Big Tech on Trial and more!
Cultural Connections with Father Mitch Pacwa S.J. looks at the life and legacy of Lou Holtz who has passed, plus perspective on the situation in Iran. We dovetail the Iranian conflict conversation with John Hale (president of Corporate Travel), and look and navigating travel at this time. Plus, Donna Rice Hughes gives an update of big tech on trial.
2026-03-04
Saints Tombs, Shrines and Wonders Wednesday, Joan's Rome and more
Brian O'Neel visits and talks to Teresa about how to journey through history to the final resting places of the world's most revered holy figures at SaintsTombs.com - Shrines and Wonders Wednesday looks at the advantage of a tour group while travelling, and Joan Lewis joins with the latest from the Vatican, Rome and more. Plus, Dr. Matthew Bunson joins to talk culture and the Catholic Church!
2026-03-03
"Catholics in the Crosshairs", Iran, Newman Guide News and more!
Bill Donahue talks about his new book "Catholics in the Crosshairs" and touches on the situation with Iran and more. Plus, Newman Guide News with Kelly Salomon and guest John Sherman in the EWTN Radio Extra hour.
2026-03-02
How Catholics should look at the Iran crisis
Fr. Mitch Pacwa, an expert on the Middle East joins us, Gail Buckley with the Scripture Verse of the week, Fr. Jeffrey Kirby continues his Lenten series, and Dr. Gratton Brown talks about the new Shroud of Turin exhibit at the John Paul II Museum!
2026-02-27
The Inside Word at EWTN, Notre Dame Appointment Reversal, Human Development Educations and more!
Join Doug Keck for the Inside Word on EWTN programming. John Sherman visits to talk over the recent reversal of the Notre Dame appointment of a pro-life professor. Kimberly Bird of Live Action stops by to talk about the importance of Human Development Education. Plus, Amanda Zurface talks over the cause of canonization for Anella Zervas...and T's Two Sense looks at commentary from the FCC Chair on the media.
2026-02-26
Cultural Connections with Father Mitch, Monthly Marriage Encounter and more!
Cultural Connections with Father Mitch Pacwa looks at Lent, and also the situation with Iran. Plus, Greg and Julie Alexander join for our monthly marriage encounter, and Patti Armstrong McGuire visits to discuss her new book, "Michelle Duppong: Hope in the Depths of Suffering!
2026-02-25
Strengthening Catholic Engagement, Living La Dolce Fede Pilgrimage, Joan Lewis from Assisi and more!
Dr. Thomas Harmon talks about a million dollar grant to strengthen Catholic engagement in America civil life. Dr. Matthew Bunson and Fr. Thomas Petri highlight the La Dolce Fede: In the Footsteps of the Pope's pilgrimage with T. Joan Lewis check in from Assisi and shares her experience with St. Francis' relics. Plus, Dr. Scott Hefelfinger from the Augustine Institute shares about a new retreat style Lenten series.
2026-02-24
We're talking Catholics and Capuccinos!
Teresa chats with Siobhan Fallon Hogan, host of the new EWTN podcast "Catholics & Cappuccinos." Plus Fr. Tad Pacholczyk, T's Two Sense, and Kelly Salomen and Dr. Denise Donohue with Newman Guide News!
2026-02-23
The First Monday of Lent!
Matt Swaim with a look at tonight's Journey Home, Gail Buckley Barringer with the Bible Verse of the Week, Fr. Jeffrey Kirby talks about Lent, and Fr. Thomas Morrow discusses marriage and respect
2026-02-20
inside Word at EWTN and the Chair of Peter
Doug Keck with the Inside Word.  Steve Ray takes the Chair of St Peter.  Adam Wright talks about the fruitfulness of his cancer battle, and Tanner Kalina highlights a new initiative for kids called Pillars of Faith.
2026-02-19
Cultural Connections, Angel Studios Preview of 2026, and Crux: A Lenten Journey of Surrender
Father Mitch Pacwa S.J. joins for his Cultural Connections segment to talk about Lent. Chris Woolsey from Angel Studios stops by to talk about the exciting projects and films to come for 2026. Plus, Fr. Columba Jordan visits to discuss "Crux: A Lenten Journey of Surrender".