Catholic Connection

Matt Zerrusen of the Newman Ministry stops by to talk about keeping college kids invested in the Faith as they return to campus this fall. Joan Lewis joins from Rome with coverage of the exciting time in her town. Plus, Sister Dierdra Byrne talks with Teresa about discernment.

Father Ambrose Little joins the show to discuss Aquinas 101 and other online evangelization tools. Bill Donahue checks in to talk over the the new report on Biden-FBI Catholic spy ring. T’s Two Sense gives some great tips for visitors to Rome during the Jubilee, and Kelly Salomon stops in with Newman Guide News on a Tuesday!

Matt Swaim with Journey Home highlights about a Lutheran convert to Catholicism. Father Wade Menezes joins to discuss Catholics not fully practicing their faith, and whether Pope Leo can change that. Plus, Father Patrck Seo and the winner of the Cardinal Joseph Tobin Award for Priestly Vocations Essay and Video Contest. T’s Two Sense looks over a possible birth control pill for men, Gail Buckley-Barringer with the verse of the week, and more!

Doug Keck stops by with the Inside Word at EWTN. Marc Cardinal Ouellet visits to discuss his new book, “Word, Sacrament, Charism: The Risk and Opportunities of a Synodal Church. Amie Duke of Ascension Press talks with Vanessa about the pros and cons of social media with digital evangelization. Plus, Coach's Commentary talks actions and consequences in leadership as it relates to the viral Coldplay concert incident.

Father Mitch Pacwa talks the death penalty from a Catholic perspective in the light of the Kohberger trial in Idaho. Father Tad Pacholczyk joins to discuss the increased leniency towards euthanasia and assisted suicide in Canada. Plus, Tim Graham of Newsbusters visits to talk about the cutbacks to NPR and PBS, and T's Two Sense looks at a poll of morally acceptable practices.

Remembering Father Benedict Groeschel in Teresa's Two Sense Segment. Deacon Dominic Cerrato, editor at the Deacon, joins to discuss an annual report that shows aren't enough deacons being ordained in the United States

A conversation with Vanessa Denha-Garmo about a reporter who alleges he suffered PTSD after attending the Butler, PA Trump Rally. Father Chris Alar joins to talk about his new book, “Understanding the Sacraments: God’s Grace Guaranteed!” T's Two Sense looks women on the Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene. Also, Newman Guide News looks at the direction of some Catholic schools, and the return of the Newman Guide to print.

Matt Swaim visits to highlight The Journey Home this week. Michael New speaks with Teresa about the public policy changes that play a large role in abortion increases. Dr. Kathleen Berchelmann, MD, joins to talk about the importance of healthcare providers who can discuss Catholic spirituality. Plus, the scripture verse of the week with Gail Buckley-Barringer, and T’s Two Sense looks at being present with the Lord.

The Inside Word at EWTN with Doug Keck. Dr. Anthony Oliva of the Catholic Medical Assoc. talks about the Annual Education Conference. Dr. Matthew Petrusek of the Word on Fire Institute talks with Teresa about how to strengthen Catholic identity in Catholic Schools. Plus, Fact Check Friday looks a liberal media bias and T's Two Sense bring in Vanessa Denha-Garmo as she and Teresa look at the recent news developments from a Catholic lens

Steve Ray joins to discuss the Bible's instruction for repetitive prayer. Dr. Matthew Bunson and Teresa talk about the pilgrimage "In the Footsteps of the Popes". Plus, Dr Dan Osborn looks over a national Marian survey that looks at the influence of Mary on the Papacy.

George Weigel talks about his book "Pomp and Circumstance". Joan Lewis checks in with the latest from Rome. Father Gerald Murray discusses an article about how Church discipline is no longer practiced in most Protestant Churches. Plus, Shrines and Wonders Wednesday tours us through the "Floating City" in Italy, and T's Two Sense gives a look at the First Reading today and examining our hearts with openness to God's call.

Bill Donahue of the Catholic League joins to discuss the Church's stance on not talking political candidates. President of the Catholic Vote, Kelsey Reinhardt, talks over the HHS review on the latest data on mifepristone (the abortion pill). Newman Guide News features Kelly Salomon and Dr. Bill Theirfelder of Belmont College as they speak with Teresa about re-invigorating Belmont's Catholic identity.

Matt Swaim with highlights from the Journey Home. Elisabeth Nguyen joins with the story of (her brother) Vietnamese prelate Francis-Xavier Cardinal Nguyễn Văn Thuận chronicling his legacy, priesthood, and 13-year imprisonment by the Vietnamese communists.

The Inside Word at EWTN with Doug Keck. Dr Stanley Goldfarb discusses his book "Doing Great Harm?: How DEI and Identity Politics Are Infecting American Healthcare―and How We Are Fighting Back". Plus, Dani Pinter of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation talks about age verification to protect youth from adult websites.

Father Abbot Benedict Nivakoff of Abbey of Saint Benedict of the Mountain in Norcia, Italy joins to talk earthquake recovery and the Feast of St. Benedict. Father Mitch Pacwa's Cultural Connections segment covers the Latin Mass. Chris McCarthy of the Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament visits to discuss Adoration Sodality. Plus, Chuck Gaidica gives his weather perspective surrounding the tragic floods in Texas, and Fr. Andrew Hofer and Fr. Philip Nolan highlight the Our Father prayer and it's offering of hope in this Jubilee year.