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.
2026-04-13
Breaking Numbers of New Catholics, Post-Abortive Persistent Emotional Stress, Journey Home Highlights, and more!
Matt Swaim stops in with highlights from tonight's The Journey Home on EWTN. Fr. Paul Sullins comments on his research regarding post-abortive persistent emotional stress. Gail Buckley-Barringer brings us the Scripture Verse of the Week. Plus, T's Two Sense looks at an interview with James K.A. Smith about Saint Augustine. Finally, an uplifting conversation with Dr. Ryan Hanning - discussing what is behind the new trend and the record breaking numbers of young adults 19-35 coming to the Catholic Church
2026-04-10
The Inside Word at EWTN, GRN Academy, Church of the Primacy of St. Peter, Divine Mercy and more!
Doug Keck shares info on upcoming programming for EWTN in the Inside Word. Fact Check Friday previews the new e learning series on St. Francis. Dave Palmer and Zach Allen from Guadalupe Radio highlight the GRN Academy. Plus, T's Two Sense is a listen to the Gospel, and a visit to the scene at the Primacy of St. Peter. + Father Chris Alar discusses Divine Mercy.
2026-04-09
Cease Fire w/Iran, Highlighting the Trial on Big Tech, Social Media Bans for Children, and the 2026 Grand Getaway
Fr. Mitch Pacwa S.J. visits to talk the cease-fire with Iran in his Cultural Connections segments. Monsignor James Patrick Shea, President of the University of Mary, talks about the Grand Getaway 2026 on Mackinaw Island. Plus, T's Two Sense talks over news regarding countries who are banning social media for children, and we move right into our conversation with Enough is Enough's Donna Rice Hughes. She highlights the trial on big tech.
2026-04-08
2026 Dirty Dozen from the NCOSE, Shrines and Wonders, Joan's Rome, Spitzer Speaks on the Shroud
Caroline Callicutt, Social Media Manager, National Center on Sexual Exploitation, talks about their Dirty Dozen list that includes Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Shrines and Wonders takes us to Castel Gandalfo, and Joan Lewis checks in from Rome. Plus, Fr. Robert Spitzer visits to discuss his research on the Shroud of Turin.
2026-04-07
Who Witnessed the Risen Christ? Newman Guide News, Today's Readings and more!
Steve Ray walks us with Jesus in the days between the Resurrection and His Ascension. Plus, Newman Guide News with Kelly Salomon and guest Jack Figge, a future seminarian..and T's Two Sense looks at today's readings.
2026-04-06
Journey Home Highlights, Supreme Court Conversion Therapy Ruling, Barron on Easter, and more
Matt Swaim joins with highlights from tonight's Journey Home program on EWTN. Hannah Lape visits to look over a recent Supreme Court ruling regarding converstion therapy. Mark and Melissa Perez stop in to talk about the importance of marriage retreat, and a look at Bishop Robert Barron's words on Easter.
2026-04-02
Cultural Connections, Jonathan Roumie, Beatification of Sheen, Papal Prayer Intentions and more!
Teresa talks about the big victory for children against social media influence. Fr. Mitch Pacwa joins to talk Holy Thursday, Iran, Israel and more in Cultural Connections, and we air part of a great interview by Fr. Joe Kruppe of actor Jonathan Roumie from the Good News Cruise. Michael O'Neill (The Miracle Hunter) stops by to detail the news of the beatification of Fulton J. Sheen, and Two Sense listens in on the Pope's Prayer Intentions for April.
2026-04-01
In the Footsteps of the Pope, Joan's Rome, Giving Up Worry for Lent and more!
Dr Matthew Bunson talks with Teresa about an upcoming pilgrimage opportunity, "In the Footsteps of the Pope" as we head toward Easter. Joan Lewis checks in from Rome. Plus, Gary Zimak visits and talks about finding encouragement in hard times in his book "Give Up Worry for Lent", and T's Two Sense talks over the big win for kids over social media in the courts.
2026-03-31
The Shroud of Turin, and the new President of Belmont Abbey College!
Dr. Gilbert Lavoie discusses the Shroud of Turin, Fr. Sammie Maletta goes deeper into his book, Be Disciples, Make Disciples. On Newman News Tuesday, Kelly Salomon welcomes the new President of Belmont Abbey College, Dr. Jeffrey Talley!
2026-03-30
Journey Home Highlights, Lenten Reflections, the Sistine Chapel and more!
Journey Home Highlights with Matt Swaim looks at tonight's show on EWTN. Father Jeffrey Kirby concludes his weekly series of Lenten reflections. Gail Buckley-Barringer joins with her scripture verse of the week. Plus, T's Two Sense features Liz Lev and the renovation of the Sistine Chapel, and Sister Magnificat Rose of the Sisters of Life!
2026-03-27
The Inside Word at EWTN, Eucharistic pilgrimage, and a new children's series
Doug Keck brings us the Inside Word at EWTN, Zack Dodson talks about the upcoming Eucharistic Pilgrimage, Kimberly Bird brings an update from Live Action, and Paul McCusker talks about a new children's series.
2026-03-26
Cultural Connections, Integrating Faith as a Businesswoman, Trisomy 18, and the Pious Union of St. Joseph
Fr. Mitch Pacwa talks Lent, TSA and more in his Cultural Connections segments. Jessica Steele of New Hampshire Legatus visits to talk about integrating faith and business as a woman. Plus, a look at navigating raising a child with Trisomy 18, and Fr. Leo Joseph Xavier details the Pious Union of St. Joseph.
2026-03-25
Digital Detox, The St. Francis Exhibit in Assisi, and "Christianity in the Crosshairs"
Andrew Laubacher of Humanility talks about Digital Detoxing. Friar Luca di Pasquale visits to talk about the successes of the St. Francis exhibit in Assisi. Plus, Bill Donahue joins to preview his book "Christianity in the Crosshairs"!
2026-03-24
The Stations of the Cross, On the Job with Jesus, Newman Guide News and more!
Steve Rays walks us through the Stations of the Cross, plus Coach's Commentary with Vanessa looks at how we can be "on the job with Jesus". Plus, Newman Guide News with Kelly Salomon looks at the March Newsletter, high school summer programs and more designed for a great Catholic educations at Newman Guide colleges.
2026-03-23
Journey Home Highlights, Lenten Reflections, Servants of the Pierced Hearts and more!
Matt Swaim joins with highlights from tonight's The Journey Home on EWTN TV and Radio. Father Jeffrey Kirby visits for his weekly series during Lent. Plus, Vanessa Denha-Garmo shares her Coach's Commentary...and Sr. Emma Maria Rueda and Sr. Amanda Davis visit to talk about the Marian charism of the Servants of the Pierced Hearts