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.
2026-09-01
Men of Grit & Grace, Newman Guide News, Season of Creation, and St. Padre Pio the Matchmaker
Bear Woznick talks about his new book "Men of Grit & Grace". Newman Guide News with Kelly Salomon opens the school year with a discussion about red flags in Catholic Schools as it relates to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and his family. Plus, T's Two Sense looks at the Pope's Prayer Intentions for September, and the Season of Creation...and, an incredible story of Padre Pio as a matchmaker. Dr. Germain and Ortrud Bianchi share the story of their time with Padre Pio.
2026-08-31
Journey Home Highlights, Sacred Music in the Mass, Scripture Verse of the Week, "Wounds of Love..."
Matt Swaim join with highlights from tonight's The Journey Home on EWTN. Francisco Carbonell, Director of Music and Organist, EWTN talks Sacred Music in the Mass. Gail Buckley-Barringer shares the Scripture Verse of the Week from Ecclesiastes. Plus, T's Two Sense and author Philip Campbell talks about "Wounds of Love: The Padre Pio Story"
2026-08-28
The Inside Word at EWTN Studios, GRN Academy, Shepherding Future Shephers, Meta Settlement, Padre Pio's American Daughter...
Peter Gagnon joins with the Inside Word at EWTN Studios. Vanessa Denha-Garmo previews her course for the GRN Academy. Matthew Haas from Shepherding Future Shepherds visits to talk about the new partnership with the Avila Institute. Melissa Henson of Concerned Women for America discusses the settlement of the recent lawsuit against Meta, and Susan DeBartoli speaks with Teresa about her book "Padre Pio's American Daughter: The Story of Mary Pyle"
2026-08-27
Cultural Connections on the Clancy Trial, Post Partum Depression Awareness, META Lawsuit, Influence of Sheen and more!
Fr. Mitch Pacwa joins for Cultural Connections to discuss the Linsday Clancy trial and it's cultural impacts. Anne Marie Williams discusses post-partum depression, the struggle, and how to help. T's Two Sense looks into the lawsuit agains Meta, and Dr. Cheryl Hughes visits to share some incredible stories on the influence of Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen
2026-08-26
Catholics Supporting Death Penalty, Shrines and Wonders (Pavia), Joan's Rome, American History in Rhyme and more...
Mike McDonald of The Catholic League discusses a Pew Report on Catholics supporting the death penalty. Shrines and Wonders takes us to the resting place of St. Augustin in Pavia. Joan Lewis checks in with the latest from Rome and Vatican City. Plus, T's Two Sense offers a look at the Daily Reading and not walking in a disorderly way...and, James Matthew Wilson discusses the importance of poetry to American history, and his poems capsuled for the celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
2026-08-25
2028 Good News Cruise Announcement, Christ Our Life Conference, 10 Red Flags for Choosing a Catholic School, Eternal Lessons and more
John Hale from Corporate Travel joins with a big announcement for the 2028 Good News Cruise! Ellen Miller and Marilyn Lane visit to promote the Christ Our Life Conference coming next month. Newman Guide News with Kelly Salomon presents their 10 Red Flags for Parents Evaluating a Catholic School. T's Two Sense look at standing firm and holding fast to the traditions of the Faith..and, Dr. Brett Salkeld discusses the Eternal Lessons.
2026-08-24
Journey Home Highlights with Matt Swaim, Box of Joy, Hidden Gems of the Catholic Church
Matt Swaim joins with highlights from tonight's The Journey Home on EWTN. Michele Sagarino visits to talk about the Box of Joy initiative and how it supports children. Gail Buckley-Barringer joins with the scripture verse of the week. Plus, Nell Andrzejewski is in studio to discuss her program "Hidden Gems of the Catholic Church"
2026-08-21
The Inside Word at EWTN, "American Martyr", Back to School and the Faith, Truth on Gender Identity and more...
Peter Gagnon joins with the Inside Word with EWTN programming. Maria Scaperlanda visits to talk about Blessed Stanley Rother, his cause, and the movie "American Martyr...". Plus, Dr. Meg Meeker talks back to school and staying in the Faith, and Kate Anderson from ADF discusses their video series based on gender identity and the truth.
2026-08-20
Cultural Connections, Monthly Marriage Encounter, Saying "Yes" to God, Abounding Joy Ministries and more..
Father Mitch Pacwa joins for Cultural Connections look at the responsibility of shepherding the Faith. Greg and Julie Alexander join to talk marriage with the Monthly Marriage Encounter. T's Two Sense discusses God wanting your "YES", and Carolyn Clicka of Abounding Joy Ministries talks over Catholic parishes across North America launching new culture of accompaniment with divorced, separated or couples in marital crisis.
2026-08-19
Live Action Update, Shrines and Wonders, Joan's Rome, and Father Robert Spitzer and His Study Bible
Kimberly Bird visits with monthly Live Action Update, featuring a story of an Alaska surrogate mother who refused to abort a baby with health conditions as requested by adoptive parents. Shrines and Wonders goes to Montefalco today and gives tips on when and when not to travel. Joan Lewis joins with the look from Rome and the Vatican. Plus, Fr. Robert Spitzer highlights his new study Bible "Christ, Science and Reason: What We Can Know About Jesus, Mary, and Miracles"
2026-08-18
Evidence for Christ, Newman Guide News, Leavitt Leaving White House, Unwanted Abortions and more...
Apologist Jimmy Akin talks about his newest book, " Evidence for Christ: How We Know that Jesus Is the Messiah". Newman Guide News with Kelly Salomon discusses the importance of a good Catholic education. T's Two Sense looks at Katherine Leavitt departure from the White House. Dr. Ingrid Skop from the Charlotte Lozier Institute talks facts regarding unwanted abortions.
2026-08-17
Journey Home Highlights, Bill Donahue, Trans-Athlete's & the WNBA
Matt Swaim joins with highlights from tonight's The Journey Home on EWTN. Bill Donahue visits with information on the fraudulence of insurance coding for sex-rejecting procedures on minors. Gail Buckley-Barringer shares the scripture verse of the week. Plus, T's Two Sense looks at the current issues with the WNBA with a little humor, and Samantha Kelly of FIERCE joins to talk more bout the transathlete debate in the WNBA.
2026-08-14
EWTN's 45th Anniversary, Fact Check Friday, Late Term Abortion Bill, St. Maximillian Kolbe, JPII Retreat Center, and more...
Jack Williams joins for the Inside Word as EWTN celebrates it's 45th anniversary. Fact Check Friday looks into the secular media failing to give legitimacy to the fight for life. Myrna Maloney Flynn joins to discuss the Massachusetts' late term abortion bill. T's Two Sense celebrates the life of St Maximillian Kolbe on his feast day. Plus, Steven White share about the new Saint John Paul II Retreat Center in Washington DC, and Peggy Stanton shares about her book "United Saints of America".
2026-08-13
Cultural Connections, Issues for Women at the Polls, Illiteracy in High Schools, Assisted Suicide and more..
Fr. Mitch Pacwa S.J. talks in socialists/communists seeking office during during Cultural Connections. Penny Nance from Concerned Women for America discusses numerous issues regarding women this election cycle. T's Two Sense examines a Texas teacher distraught over illiteracy in his high school classroom. Plus, Michael McHale, Senior Counsel at the Thomas More Society talks over a lawsuit against the State of Illinois for mandating that physicians must inform patients of assisted suicide
2026-08-12
St. Philip Neri Seminary, Shrines and Wonders, Joan's Rome, Death by Organ Donation and more...
Bishop Carl A. Kemme (Wichita, Kansas) promotes the St. Philip Neri Seminary. Shrines and Wonders Wednesday looks at St. Francis and friendships. Joan Lewis checks in with the latest from Rome. Plus, T's Two Sense looks at the bill passed by the Maura Healey making it ok to kill unborn babies at any point in pregnancy, and Fr. Tad Pacholczyk weights in on the story and discusses "Death by Organ Donation".