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.
2026-01-22
Cultural Connections Commentary on Minnesota, Previewing March for Life Coverage, Transgender Athletes in Sports and more...
Father MItch Pacwa visits for his Cultural Connections segment to discuss the activists who entered a church in St. Paul, MN. Peter Gagnon, President of EWTN Studios, stops by to discuss EWTN's coverage of this years March for Life, and looks back on Marches from the past. Plus, Macy Petty of Concerned Women for America shares her perspective on transgender athletes in sports, as a former NCAA athlete.
2026-01-21
800th Anniversary of the Easter of St. Francis, Grand Getaway, Joan's Rome, Safe Fertility Apps and more!
Father Joseph Mary Wolfe visits to talk about the Year of St. Francis. John Hale of Corporate Travel reveals this year's Grand Getaways special guest! Joan Lewis check in with Vatican News from Rome. Plus, Katie Zulanas of The Couple to Couple League shares about the PeakDay app, a safe alternative for natural fertility apps.
2026-01-20
Newsbusters, 4th Annual Life Fest, Monthy Marriage Encounter, and Newman Guide News!
Tim Graham of Newsbusters stops in to discuss the current situation in Minneapolis. Sr. Charity and Sr. Mary Hostia visit to highlight the upcoming 4th Annual Life Fest and how to inspire the pro-life community. Greg and Julie Alexander share great thoughts on their Monthly Marriage Encounter segment. Plus, Newman Guide News with Kelly Salomon!
2026-01-19
"Finding Contentment", Journey Home Highlights, Jubilee Year in Review, and more!
Marcus Grodi visits to talk about his new book "Finding Contentment". Matt Swaim visits with highlights from this week's The Journey Home. Carolyn Klika Catina discusses how to build a new life workshop. Plus, Dr. Matthew Bunson reviews the Jubilee Year, and Penny Nancy of Concerned Women for America looks over a new study about Netflix shows targeting preschoolers with LGBTQ content.
2026-01-16
Gender Ideology and SCOTUS, Hazel's Heart Film, and Balancing Life as a Catholic Attorney
Attorney Suzanne Beecher of ADF discuss the current situation with the Supreme Court, gender ideology and women's sports. Fact Check Friday continues with more on the Court's activities. Daniel Bielinski, Catholic director and writer, talks about the new movie "Hazel's Heart". Plus, Conor Dugan joins to talk about balancing life as Catholic attorney.
2026-01-15
Cultural Connections, The Good News Cruise, "Something Wicked", and the Importance of Post Abortive Healing
Cultural Connections with Father Mitch Pacwa looks over the current happening in Minneapolis. Jason Every joins to update us on his son's recent health scare and talks about the Good News Cruise! Plus, Dr. Carrie Gress talks about her newest book "Something WIcked" and Father Ben Cameron visits to discuss the importance of healing after abortion.
2026-01-14
The Baptism of the Lord (Part 3), Walking with St. Francis in Assisi, Joan's Rome, and the Way of St. Cuthbert
Steve Ray visits to finish up the 3 part series on The Baptism of the Lord. Shrines and Wonders walks with St. Francis through Assisi, and talk with Joan Lewis live from Vatican City. Plus, Dr. Jason Baxter sits down in the second hour to talk why literature and pilgrimage is important to the Faith, and previews an upcoming film "The Way of St. Cuthbert" that premiers Saturday night at 10ET on EWTN Television!
2026-01-13
01-13-2026 - The Jesus Conference, Fighting for Women's Sports with Newman Guide News, and more!
Father John Riccardo, Mary Guilfoyle, and Albert Faraj join Teresa to preview the upcoming Jesus Conference (Mobilizing the Church for the World) in Michigan. Plus, Newman Guide News reports LIVE from the Supreme Court as Bob Laird and athlete Mary Pennefather talk about the oral arguments being heard to save women's sports.
2026-01-12
01-12-2026 - Journey Home Highlihts, The Baptism of the Lord, James the Less, and more!
Matt Swaim stops in to share highlights from The Journey Home on EWTN TV! Steve Ray visits to talk about the Baptism of the Lord (part 2 of 3). Gail Buckely-Barringer bring us the scripture verse of the week. Plus, actor Tanner Kalina of the EWTN Series James the Less stops to talk about this great show!
2026-01-09
01-09-2026 - Inside Word at EWTN, The Baptism of the Lord (Part 1), Abortion Pill Reversal and more!
Doug Keck joins with the Inside Word at EWTN. Steve Ray stops by to walk us through the Baptism of the Lord (part 1 of a 3 part series). Dr. George Delgado updates us on abortion pill reversal, and his meeting with Pope Leo XIV. Plus, T's Two Sense looks over todays Gospel Reading, and in Fact Check Friday a look at the fullness of truth within the Church.
2026-01-08
01-06-2025 - Cultural Connections, "Learning Contentment" with Marcus Grodi, Proposed Bill to Punish Priests and more!
Fr. Mitch Pacwa joins for his Cultural Connection segments to discuss the latest from Minneapolis and more. Marcus Grodi visits to talk about his book "Learning Contentment" and how it applies to the present. Plus, Matt Lamb stops by to discuss rhetoric happening on college campuses, and a new proposed bill that would punish priests who refuse to violate the seal of confession.
2026-01-07
01-07-25-Netflix Exposes Preschoolers to LGBTQ Content, Joan from Rome, The Father Patrick Peyton Story and more!
Penny Nance of Concerned Women for America discusses a new study about a Netflix show that exposes preschoolers to LGBTQ content. Plus, a walk through Assisi with T during Shrines and Wonders Wednesday. Joan Lewis joins from Rome with her experience during the closing of the holy door. Also, a look at "Pray: The Father Patrick Peyton Story" with Father David Guffy and the film's producer Megan Harrington.
2026-01-06
01-06-2026 - Looking Back on the Jubilee Year, Preparing For a New Year, and Newman Guide News!
Dr. Matthew Bunson joins to look back on the Jubilee Year in the Church. Newman Guide News looks over the Seek conference and what young people need to hear in today's climate. Plus, Teresa talks about approaching the new year spiritually.
2026-01-05
1-5-26: Matt Swaim, The Catholic League's Bill Donahue and Gail Buckley
Matt Swaim talks about tonight's guest on the Journey Home. Bill Donahue from the Catholic League weighs in on Maduro and Mamdani, and Gail Buckley Barringer brings us the Bible Scripture verse for the week!
2026-01-02
01.02.26 - The Inside Word at EWTN, Fact Check Friday, and Steve Ray from Bethlehem!
Doug Keck stops by to highlight the Inside Word at EWTN with upcoming programming on EWTN TV and Radio. Fact Check Friday gives a glimpse at a couple of films this holiday season, and Steve Ray stops by to report in on his pilgrimage to Bethlehem!