Catholic Connection

Peter Gagnon share the Inside Word at EWTN with programming as we approach Independence Day and the 250th for the United States. Fact Check Friday highlights the EWTN Summer Academy in Rome. Peter Breen visits to talk about the California AG suing Heartbeat International. T's Two Sense discusses being able to understand reality in media through a Catholic lens. Plus, Terry Poplava talks the American Beliefs Study and a stance on AI use at the parish level.

Fr. Steven Arisman shares about the Shrine for Father Augustine Tolton. Camille Pauley visits from Healing the Culture to discuss the expansion of digital access as a mission to promote and protect the dignity of life. Plus, Dr. John Cuddeback reviews the importance of bringing the family connectivity back through shared work, true leisure and multigenerational living.

Fr. Sean Davidson talks about his book on John the Baptist "Prophet of Fire". Allison Dalloul highlights EWTN Radio Affiliate (The Quest in Atlanta GA) booth at the FIFA games and their successes in outreach. Joan Lewis joins with the latest from Rome. Vanessa talks about the importance of Catholic Radio in her Coach's Commentary, and Dr. Robert McNamara is our guest as they discuss Edith Stein!

Bishop Robert Barron talks about his film "Heaven in Stone & Glass", plus his appearance at the 2026 Grand Hotel Getaway. Donna Rice Hughes joins for internet safety month, and highlights Enough is Enough's offerings for parents. Nicholas Senz talks about the importance of choosing Catholic education in the age of AI. Plus, T's Two Sense talks putting down the devices, and the new Toy Story movie..and Steve Ray talks to us about Saints Peter and Paul!

Matt Swaim highlights tonight's The Journey Home on EWTN where you'll hear a raw conversation from a evangelical worship leader. Jonathan Strate, CEO of Ascension, talks the release of the Second Edition of The Liturgy of the Hours. Gail Buckley Barringer shares the Scripture Verse of the Week. Plus, T's Two Sense reviews today's Gospel Reading, and Deacon Kevin Cummings talks about the pro-life work of Deacons of Hope!

Peter Gagnon has the Inside Word on upcoming programming on EWTN. Fact Check Friday checks de-transitioning. Dr. Quentin Van Meter highlights the dangerous problems surrounding medical transitions. Plus, Tom Nash takes a look at his article "Return to the Natural Order" in Verdi Veritas.

Fr. Mitch visits for Cultural Connections to discuss his 50th anniversary of ordination, the plot on the White House UFC event, and more. Dr. Ray Guarendi talks about child well-being post pandemic, the Anthony case, parenting, etc. T's Two Sense takes a different look at the science of the Lord's Prayer in direct response to today's Gospel. Plus, Camille Pauley, co-founder of Healing the Culture, shares their resources for protecting the dignity of human life.

Teresa discusses a de-transitioning story of a woman who penned a letter to the doctor who performed her surgery. Shrines and Wonders looks Italy's Shrines and Wonders Vol. 2, available at EWTN RC dot com. Joan joins from Rome and talks Papal audience and more. Donna Rice-Hughes of Enough is Enough talks over navigating smart phone issues for parents and news of the banning of social media in the UK. Plus, Fr. Ignatius Schwietzer and Fr. Jesse Maingot have a conversation about Eucharistic adoration!

Dr. John A. Cuddeback visits in hour one to discuss "The Intentional Household...", reconnecting families through: shared work, true leisure, and the importance of multigenerational living. T's Two Sense looks at forgiveness and it's importance in our lives. Plus, Chris McCarthy talks about Adoration Sodality at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, and Nicholas Senz of the Kolbe Academy tells us why an authentic Catholic education is important in this age of A.I.

Matt Swaim joins with highlights from tonight's The Journey Home where you'll hear the story of from Hare Krishna to Catholic. Jennifer Roback Morse visits to talk about why Men Matter from her Substack that replaces pride month with a celebration of masculinity. Bill Donahue, president of the Catholic League talks New York City, plus how pride month is losing steam. Plus, Gail Buckley Barringer's Scripture Verse of the week, and T's Two Sense talks about St Francis' travels on the eve of her new book release from EWTN Publishing

Dr. Matthew Bunson visits to discuss the Consecration of the United States with Teresa. The Inside Word with Peter Gagnon, President of EWTN Studios looks ahead at EWTN programming. Greg and Julie Alexander of AlexanderHouse.org join for a monthly marriage encounter and discuss the decline of marriage. T's Two Sense is a listen to the homily from the Consecration, and Fr. Tad Pacholczyk discusses news about gene editing on the unborn.

Father Mitch Pacwa S.J. recounts and comments on his last 50 years on the eve of the 50th anniversary of his ordination. Jonathan Liedl of the National Catholic Register comments on politics in the pulpit. Steve Ray opens up the topic of 120 "Names" in the upper room. Plus, T's Two Sense looks at the Consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Kimberly Bird joins with a monthly Live Action update. Shrines and Wonders Wednesday takes us to Orvieto. Joan Lewis visits with the latest from Rome and Vatican City. Plus, Emily Jaminet talks about the Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and T's Two Sense looks at a piece on Vice President JD Vance and her Catholic Conversion.

Mary-Carmen Zakrajsek visits with an update on her experience with the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. David Jurcak of the Grand Hotel in Mackinac Island joins to talk about the 2026 Grand Hotel Getaway. Stephen Auth highlights EWTN’s mini-series Visions of the Divine on the Eucharist in Art. Plus, T’s Two Sense looks at report about the well-being of children…and Kelly Salomon with Newman Guide News discuss the Pope’s message about the mission of Catholic education.

Matt Swaim joins with highlights from The Journey Home on EWTN tonight. Kevin Roberts, president at The Heritage Foundation, talks about US states shifting from "Pride Month" to focusing on the family in June. Tom Nash talks about Eucharistic Adoration, and Steven Hemler shares info about his new book for helping parents called "The Busy Parents Guide to the Catholic Faith". Plus, Gail Buckley-Barringer and the Scripture Verse of the Week!