Catholic Connection

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.

Kimberly Bird is our guest for her monthly Live Action Update. Siobhan Fallon Hogan visits to talk the Catholics and Cappuccinos podcast. Ann Koshute of Springs of the Desert discusses options for parents who have infertility issues. Plus, Fr. Dave Tomasycki talks about Fulton J Sheen and thoughts on the influence of the devil.

Dr. Ray Guarendi talks about the dangers and impact of social media influence on our lives and how to navigate it. Shrines and Wonders is a visit to northwest Italy. Joan Lewis checks in from Rome with news from the Vatican as we look forward to Pope Leo's first encyclical. Fr. Conor Sullivan talks over the priestly psychological distress and how to help as a parishioner. Plus, Devin Schadt joins to discuss St. Joseph and how to mirror his role as a father.

Dr. Matthew Bunson is our guest in the first hour to comment on the Group 9 report, and looks at Pope Leo's upcoming encyclical. Plus, Newman Guide News with Kelly Salomon welcomes Fr. Charles Sikorsky to talk education for upcoming Catholic counselors. Plus, T's Two Sense and more!

Matt Swaim with highlights from tonight's The Journey Home. Chris McCarthy discusses adoration sodality at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament along with their upcoming young women's Eucharistic retreat. Domine Clemons talks about her journey and battle with cancer, and surrendering to God's will. Plus, Gail Buckley-Barringer's Scripture Verse of the week, and T's Two Sense looks at how pilgrimages strengthen faith.

The Inside Word at EWTN with Peter Gagnon looks at the exciting lineup of EWTN programming on TV, Radio, and YouTube. We revisit an interview with Matt Lamb of the College Fix about med students in pro-life vs pro-choice states. Bishop Louis Tylka is our guest to discuss Fulton J Sheen and his upcoming beatification. Plus, Samantha Stevenson talks about her book "The Bellbind Letters" and how mothers get attacked by the demonic.

Father Mitch Pacwa S.J. talks about Medicare/Medicaid fraud, and issues with anti-Semitism in our age. Father Ignatius Schweitzer talks about Saints Francis and Dominic along with "A Mysticism of the Word in the World Symposium". Vanessa's Coach's Commentary reflects on the Feast of the Ascension with memories of her father. Plus, Jane VanHouten is in studio to discuss "Millions of Monicas", apostolate.

Greg and Julie Alexander of AlexanderHouse.org join for our Monthly Marriage Encounter to discuss the importance of marriage as a foundation to strengthen families. Joan Lewis checks in from D.C. to talk about her time here in America, and talks over Vatican News. Vanessa Denha-Garmo's Coach's Commentary talks being a mastermind on mission. Plus, Kelly Wahlquist talks Women in the New Evangelization, and Kimberly Henkel of Springs of Live highlight great opportunities in light of National Foster Care Month.

Emily Jaminet joins to talk about the upcoming Consecration of the United States on June 11th. Fr. Tad Pacholczyk looks over surrogacy and IVF, discussing the long term affect on children. Plus, T's Two Sense looks at the importance of happiness in our faith life, Newman Guide News welcomes Kelly Salomon and special guest Dr. Jonathan Sanford from the University of Dallas

Matt Swaim shares highlights from tonight's The Journey Home on EWTN, where the guest shares their background as a Seventh-Day Adventist. Jason Shanks talks over the One Nation Under God Pilgrimage and the 250,000 Holy Hours Campaign. Susan De Bartoli joins Teresa to talk Padre Pio, Mary Pyle, Italy and more. AND, Gail Buckley Barringer stops in her scripture verse of the week, while T's Two Sense look at the importance of traditions in the Faith.

Peter Gagnon, president of EWTN Studios joins Teresa to take a look at what audiences can anticipate in the coming weeks! Also, Fr. Gregory Pine & Rebecca Dougherty talk about their 20 day podcast in which they will read and give commentary on The Practice of the Presence of God, the book that Pope Leo XIV said shaped his spirituality.

Father Mitch Pacwa discusses the latest in the Middle-East on Cultural Connections. Dr. Monical Miller looks at the backlash that Shri Thanedar faces over dismissing the barbarity of abortion. Plus, T's Two Sense looks at how we overcome negativity and Fr. Tad Pacholczyk is our guest to talk surrogacy, IVF, and the long term effects it has on children.