The Family Room (The Quest)
Join co-hosts Mari Cleveland from St. Jude the Apostle and John Gordon and Craig Wesemeyer from St. Peter Chanel as they speak with authors, theologians, and local priests and lay leaders to provide your family encouragement, resources, and hope. Enjoy heartfelt stories and engaging conversations with Catholics who are excited to share their life experiences and acquired wisdom to help your family continue to live out your faith with joy.
Feb 14, 2024
Strong Families, Strong Country
Dr. Patrick Fagan, director of MARRI at The Catholic University of America
As a clinical psychologist, Dr. Patrick Fagan likened his role to that of a priest due to the personal access he has to peoples’ deepest secrets. Early in his career, his life was forever changed when he learned that federally-funded programs often worked to undermine family stability rather than strengthen it. Hear how Dr. Fagan, determined to help shed light on the problem, pursued his doctorate and transitioned his career over to Public Policy, hoping to influence legislation on Capitol Hill by showing that strong families are critical to a thriving country.
Resources
- MARRI: Marriage and Religion Research Institute
- Marripedia: An online social science encyclopedia that synthesizes and translates the work of social scientists into concise, issue-specific entries that are intelligible to the lay reader.
- FORGE – The Fight for Family. Course: “Fathers and Sons: Conversations on Sex Ed, Marriage, and Masculinity.” The course has an emphasis on fathers and sons but is valuable for parents of both sexes. First module is FREE.
