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.
2026-02-20
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".
2026-02-18
"Be Disciples, Make Disciples", Joan's Rome, Shrines and Wonders, and the Tale of Two Margarets
Fr. Sammie Maletta discusses his book "Be Disciples, Make Disciples". Shrines and Wonders looks at the life of St. Francis and events this year. Joan Lewis joins with the latest from Rome and Vatican City. Plus, A Tale of Two Margarets - comparing Margaret Hartshorn and Margaret Sanger. T's Two Sense looks at Ash Wednesday and Lenten Meditations from Fr. Joseph Mary Wolfe
2026-02-17
"Your Best Lent Ever", "The Song of the Lamb", Newman Guide News and more!
Fr. Cedric Pisegna stops by to talk about "Your Best Lent Ever". Peter Carter, co-author of "The Song of the Lamb: Sacred Music and the Heavenly Liturgy" talks about the spiritually rich tradition of Catholic sacred music. Plus, Newman Guide with Kelly Salomon and Vanessa's Coach's Commentary in the 2nd hour!
2026-02-16
Journey Home Highlights, Lenten Phone Fast, Lenten Reflections with Fr. Joseph Mary and more!
Matt Swaim stops by with highlights from tonight's Journey Home on EWTN. Matt Paolelli of Real Life Catholic visits to talk about the Lenten Phone Fast. Plus, Father Joseph Mary joins to discuss Lenten Reflecions for this year, and Vanessa talks about taking your faith to work with them in her Coach's Commentary!
2026-02-13
Matt Maher, 33 Days to the Holy Family, Samuel from the Film DAVID, Adoration Sodality and much more!
Matt Maher visits with Teresa from the Good News Cruise. Scott Smith talks about "33 Days to the Holy Family: Consecration to Jesus, Mary, and Joseph". Voice-actor Brian Stivale joins Teresa to talk about his role as Samuel in the animated film DAVID. Chris McCarthy talks about adoration sodality at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, Alabama. Plus, Jason Baxter talks about the importance of literature to the faith, and how a pilgrimage helps develop your faith.
2026-02-12
Father Mike Schmitz from the Good News Cruise, Dr. Kevin Roberts, Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse and much more!
Father Mike Schmitz joins Teresa to talk about the Good News Cruise. We revisit an interview with Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse from the Ruth Institute about LGBTQ programming that's accessible to small children. Dr Kevin Roberts from the Heritage Foundation shares a report on what the US can do to help save the family. Plus, Florencia Moynihan on women's heath, Jason Shanks shares a Revival Impact Report, and Katie Zulanas of the Couple to Couple League share info about the Peak Day App.
2026-02-11
Live from the Good News Cruise 2026 (Wednesday)!
Dr. Matthew Bunson joins Teresa on deck and talks the power of praise with fellow believers. Vanessa Denha-Garmo breaks down some of the great experience from the cruise, and Katie McGrady joins to talk evangelization in media. Plus, Giancarlo Bernini (Catholic magician) talks who he uses his talent to evangelize the faith. In hour 2: Matt Maher visits to talk music, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers and Fr. Patrick Setto also join!
2026-02-10
Fr. Frankie Cicero, Cardinal O’Connor Defender of the Faith Award, Cause for Adele Brice and more!
Teresa talks with Fr. Frankie Cicero from the deck of the ship on the Good News Cruise. We revisit an interview with Bishop David L. Ricken about the opening of the cause for Sainthood for Adele Brice. Stephen Henley, president of Legatus, shares info about Archbishop's Gomez special award. Jason Evert previews the 2027 Good News Cruise. Plus, Penny Nance shares important info for parents of toddlers, Newman Guide News with Kelly Salomon and more!
2026-02-09
Live from the 2026 Good News Cruise!
Live from the 2026 Good News Cruise! Teresa talks with John Hale of Corporate Travel, Fr. Leo Patalinghug, Chuck Gaidica, Steve Ray, Liz Lev, Dr. Thomas Williams, Bishop Robert McClory and Fr. David Pivonka!
2026-02-06
Broken Mary Film, Gender Ideology in Women's Sports and more!
Kevin Matthews visits to discuss the film "Broken Mary" and his mission that follows. Suzanne Beecher from ADF talks gender ideology in women's sports. Plus, Macy Petty of Conservative Women for America gives her perspective as a a female athlete who competed against trans-identifying males participating in women's sports.
2026-02-05
Cultural Connections, God Speaks Through a Cancer Journey, the Prophet Samuel from the "David" Film and more!
Father Mitch talks Cultural Connections. Adam Wright of Covenant Radio talks about his cancer journey and how God amazingly spoke through it. Plus, the voice of the prophet Samuel in the movie "David", and T's Two Sense talks over the transgender ideology that is pushed on us.
2026-02-04
Zeale.co, Shrines and Wonders Wednesday, IVF Mix-Up, and Lies that Keep Women at War with their Bodies
Kelsey Reinhardt of CatholicVote highlights their new digital platform https://zeale.co/ Shrines and Wonders Wednesday takes us to Turin for the Olympics, as they'll be surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses. Fr. Tad Pacholczyk visits to look at a news story regarding an IVF pregnancy mixup. Also, Valencia Moynihan previews her book " God; book, Made Good: Overcoming the Lies that Keep Women at War with their Bodies "
2026-02-03
The Opening Cause for Adele Brice, Adoration Sodality, Newman Guide News and more!
Bishop David Ricken joins to discuss the news of the opening cause for the Canonization of Adele Brice. Chris McCarthy of the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, AL talks about Adoration Sodality Days at the Shrine. Plus, Newman Guide News with Kelly Salomon!
2026-02-02
Journey Home Highlights, The Presentation of Our Lord, March for Life, Jelly Roll, Today's Readings and more!
Matt Swaim previews the upcoming episode The Journey Home feat. a former Methodist and agnostic. Steve Ray walks us through the Presentation of Our Lord. Michael New joins to look back on the March for Life, and promoting life issues in D.C. Plus, T's Two Sense looks at today's readings and how they relate to Jelly Roll's emphatic and spiritual speech at the Grammy Awards, Gail Buckley-Barringer shares her Scripture Verse of the Week. Plus, a bonus as we hear the final homily of Archbishop Dolan from St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York.