Catholic Connection

Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. joins Teresa for their weekly “Cultural Connection” discussion. Joseph Pronechen reviews Netflix’s “Mary” and the “I Am The Immaculate Conception” docudrama.

Matt Lamb, Associate Editor for The College Fix, reviews some positive stories that took place in 2024. Joan Lewis reports on the latest news out of the Vatican concerning the Church and the Holy Father.

Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse explains why pro-life women comprise the real Women’s movement. Dr. Roger Nutt from Ave Maria University promotes their new “Wisdom Papers” monthly series of reflections.

Mark Bradford on resisting the growth of the culture of death. Ambassador Michele Bowe heads the Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem Foundation. Gail Buckley-Barringer has our weekly Bible verse.

EWTN’s Doug Keck tell us about special programming coming up. Teresa on Pelosi and Cordileone. Stephen Henley from Legatus with ways for business leaders to balance professional life and spiritual growth.

Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. addresses the murder of a top health care CEO. Dr. Scott French discusses Jay Bhattacharya and other Trump health picks from a Catholic perspective.

Greg & Julie Alexander with tips on strengthening and healing your marriage around these busy holidays. Joan Lewis updates us on the latest Catholic Church news out of the Vatican.

Fr. Chris Alar promotes the new documentary film, “I Am the Immaculate Conception,” coming to theaters this week! Michele Sagarino from Cross Catholic Outreach tells us all about their annual Box of Joy Campaign underway.

Dr. Joseph McInerney tells us about the new “Leadership Virtues Series” from the Knights of Columbus. Gail Buckley-Barringer has chosen our Bible verse of the week from the Gospel of Matthew.

EWTN’s Doug Keck tells us about all of the special programming coming up on the network. Dr. Scott Hefelfinger with the Augustine Institute promotes their “Rooted: Rediscover The Jesse Tree This Advent” video series.

Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. talks about the upcoming Jubilee 2025 which is about the begin on Christmas Eve. Steve Ray promotes a special pilgrimage to Poland next spring!

Matthew Petrusek, PhD from the Word on Fire Institute reacts to major companies rolling back DEI policies. Joan Lewis checks in from Rome to give us the latest news out of the Vatican.

Fr. Tad Pacholczyk reacts to UK lawmakers voting in favor of a bill that would legalize assisted dying. Catholic singer-songwriters Matt Maher and Sarah Kroger promote the 2026 Good News Cruise!

We enter the season of Advent with Gary Zimak’s book, “Find Peace in Advent!” and Alex Jones with Hallow’s Pray25 Prayer Challenge. Gail Buckley-Barringer has our Bible verse of the week.

Best of “Catholic Connection” with Chelsey Youman and Fr. Robert Spitzer.

Best of “Catholic Connection” with Matthew Wiseman, Ph.D., Fr. Mitch Pacwa and Joseph Pearce.

The canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis is set for next year. Journalist Courtney Mares has written a book about him and joins us today. Joan Lewis shares the latest Vatican/Italy news.

Attorney Rob Muise with the story of a Catholic priest countersuing the US Attorney General for targeting pro-lifers. Fr. Cornelius Buckley tells us about his new book about Fr. Joseph Fessio, SJ.

Curtis Mitch with Ignatius Press tells us about the “Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: Old and New Testament.” Now available! Michael Kenney with the Pro-Life Partners Foundation shares his reaction and Curtis Mitch with Ignatius Press tells us about the “Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: Old and New Testament.” Now available! Michael Kenney with the Pro-Life Partners Foundation shares his reaction and expectations of another Trump presidency.

EWTN’s Doug Keck tells us about special programming on the way. Dr. Matthew Petrusek calls for a Catholic alternative to D.E.I. that he’s calling “Dignity, Equality, and Solidarity.”

Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. talks about a recent letter by Pope Francis on studying Church history. Dr. Monica Miller reflects on the Presidential election result, pro-lifers currently in prison, and her latest book, “In the Beginning.”

Historian and journalist Paul Badde talks about the Holy Veil of Manoppello and a painting they may have been done by St. Luke. Joan Lewis has the latest Vatican news for us.

Anthony DeStefano tells us about his new children’s book, “Christmas In Heaven.” Terry Poplava with ACST Catholic reports on the results they got when researching what Catholics seek in a parish.

Guest host Vanessa Denha Garmo speaks with Fr. Ambrose Little about a great new resource, “Aquinas 101.” Melissa Henson says Congress needs to pass online child protection bills. Gail Buckley-Barringer has our weekly Bible verse.

EWTN’s Doug Keck tells us about special programming coming up on the network. Dr. Matthew Wiseman shares his story in “Two Jerusalems: My Conversion from the Messianic Movement to the Catholic Church.”

Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. explains that cutting off friends and family due to political disagreements is never the answer. Catholic apologist and speaker Steve Ray joins us to promote the 2026 Good News Cruise.

Shawn Carney with 40 Days for Life explains why President Trump’s victory is huge for Catholic voters. Joan Lewis reports on the latest news out of the Vatican.

Dr. Greg Popcak talks about people cutting off loved ones over politics and filming meltdowns for social media. Kelly Salomon talks about the huge boost in enrollment that Newman Guide Colleges are seeing.

Logan Church from Catholic Vote and Chelsey Youman with Human Coalition Action analyze the results of the Presidential election and discuss what it means for religious freedom and the pro-life movement. Gail Buckley-Barringer has our Bible verse.

EWTN’s Doug Keck tells us about special programming coming up on the network. Teresa’s Fact Check Friday segment. Fr. Mark-Mary Ames promotes Ascension’s “Rosary in a Year” podcast he is hosting starting January 1.

Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. joins Teresa to discuss the re-election of President Donald Trump this week. We also look at the response from the mainstream media.

Catholic League President Bill Donohue and EWTN’s Joan Lewis are here to react to President Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 Election.

Dr. Leisa Marie Carzon talks about her new book, “Sister, Soldier, Surgeon: The Life and Courage of Sr. Deirdre Byrne, MD.” Bishop Thomas Paprocki defends the St. Michael prayer after mass.

Guest host Sherry Brownrigg interviews Karlo Broussard to find out how the Christians in Heaven help us here on Earth. Brooke Joiner is the co-founder of Catholic Owned. Gail Buckley-Barringer has our Bible verse of the week.

Best of “Catholic Connection” with Bishop Robert Gruss, Fr. Wade Menezes and Brittany Valliere.

Jason J. Simon with Evangelical Catholic has a blueprint for deeper relationships and life-changing faith. Deacon Dominic Cerrato has written “Battle in the Pacific.”

Catholic apologist Tom Nash talks about St. Jerome and the importance of studying scripture. Jason Gale promotes “Martyrs of the Eucharist” by the late Rev. J. Francis Sofie, OP.

Fr. Robert Spitzer of EWTN and the Magis Center tells us all about his new book, “Christ, Science, and Reason: What We Can Know about Jesus, Mary, and Miracles.”

Jeff and Tricia Bradford share their journey from abortion to redemption in the new book, “Beauty from Ashes.” They join Teresa today.

Doug Keck tells us about special programming coming up on EWTN. Teresa’s Fact Check Friday segment. Patti Armstrong explains how October is a blockbuster month for saints.

With the elections only 12 days away, Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. and Teresa discuss voting. Joseph Pearce talks about his new book, “With the elections only 12 days away, Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. and Teresa discuss voting. Joseph Pearce talks about his new book, “Classic Literature Made Simple: Fifty Great Books in a Nutshell.”: Fifty Great Books in a Nutshell.”

EWTN’s Fr. John Trigilio tells us about the Catholic Clergy Conference happening in Rome this January. Joan Lewis is back to give us the latest on living in Italy and what’s new with Pope Francis.

Fr. Wade Menezes talks about his new book, Stand Firm, Be Strong: A Men’s Catholic Daily Devotional, scheduled for release on November 1st and Louis Brown, executive director of the Christ Medicus Foundation shares news about this Thursday’s launch of a Policy Agenda for Religious Freedom in Health Care.

Teresa brings the truth of the day’s news and what it means for faithful Catholic, Gail Buckley-Barringer provides the Bible verse of the week, Fr. Thomas Petri brings us Aquinas 101 and more in this edition of Catholic Connection.

EWTN President and COO Doug Keck joins Teresa for the latest EWTN programming news! and Vanessa Denha Garmo reports on “Conversations that Create Culture: 14 Valuable Insights Leaders Gain from a Communications Audit.”

Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. speaks on the Synod and how it cannot “reinvent the Catholic faith.” Bill Donohue updates us on the fallout from Gov. Whitmer’s Doritos video and Kamala Harris skipping the Al Smith dinner.

Dr. Edward Sri and his wife Beth tell us about the new “Pocket Guide to Prayer” by Ascension Press. Joan Lewis joins us to share the latest news out of the Vatican concerning the Pope and our Church.

Fr. Tad Pacholczyk, Senior Ethicist with the National Catholic Bioethics Center discusses the report of the nearly 150 Catholic hospitals that provided transgender surgeries or drugs to children. Red Bird Ministries president Kelly Breaux talks about Infant Loss and Remembrance Day that is today.

Ave Maria University’s Dr. Seana McGuire Sugrue talks about a new free course, “Pro-Life: Rights. Natural Law, and Catholic Thought.” Teresa covers the Gov. Whitmer video controversy for our national audience.

In today's Catholic Connection Vanessa Denha Garmo talks about governor Gretchen Whitmer's mocking of the Eucharist, Bob Katz takes us deep into the movie Average Joe and much more.

Guest host Vanessa Denha Garmo talks with Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. about faith in the midst of natural disasters. Nicole Neily explains the role public schools play in the explosion of antisemitism we’re seeing.

Bill Donohue, President, Catholic League, provides the latest information on election news. Joan Lewis has the inside scoop on all the most recent Vatican news!

Technical problems today. A new newscast then we revisit: Ralph Martin from Renewal Ministries on his new memoir, “A Life in the Spirit.” Susan Mone – newly elected National Regent for theTechnical problems today. A new newscast then we revisit: Ralph Martin from Renewal Ministries on his new memoir, “A Life in the Spirit.” Susan Mone – newly elected National Regent for the Catholic Daughters of the Americas.

Gayle Somers is the author of “Whispers of Mary” by Ascension Press. David Shellenberger promotes the upcoming Day of Prayer for the Health & Wellness of Clergy & Men & Women Religious. Gail Buckley Barringer has our Bible verse of the week.

Doug Keck tells us about special programming coming up on EWTN. Teresa talks about St. Francis of Assisi. Patti Armstrong explains how October is a blockbuster month for saints.

Fr. Mitch Pacwa examines the current events that affect our Catholic community and the world at large. Austin Habash, founder of Sent Evangelization has information about the Augustine Institute’s SENT, a Door-to-Door Evangelization.

Mike Aquilina, Catholic author of a few books on angels, joins us to discuss today being the Feast of the Holy Guardian Angels. Joan Lewis is back to give us the latest news concerning Pope Francis and the Catholic Church.

Ralph Martin from Renewal Ministries talks about his new memoir, “A Life in the Spirit.” Maureen Flynn promotes the 32nd International Week of Prayer and Fasting beginning October 12th.

Kevin Wells shares a very special love story in his book, The Hermit: The Priest Who Saved a Soul, a Marriage, and a Family. Gail Buckley Barringer gives the Bible verse of the week.

Guest host Sherry Brownrigg gets the latest from EWTN’s Doug Keck on special programming. Vicky Herout promotes a new book for praying for our priests. Tom Venzor educates us on abortion amendments on the ballot in Nebraska.

Guest host Vanessa Denha Garmo speaks with Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. about the troubling retaliation against whistleblower Marcus Allen. Tori Hirsch from the National Center on Sexual Exploitation on two initiatives aimed at protecting children online.

Joel Peters talks about his book, Sola Scriptura Doesn’t Work, making an argument with logic, historical facts, and everyday human experience. Dr. Matthew Bunson explores possible reasons why VP Kamala Harris chose to skip the Al Smith dinner, a Catholic Charities Fundraiser, making her the first presidential candidate in 40 years to decline to attend.

Guest host Vanessa Denha Garmo talks to Dr. Joseph Hollcraft about his book, “Contemplating the Seven Sorrows of Mary.” Fr. John Paul Kern, O.P. promotes the 2nd annual Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage happening Saturday.

Guest host Sherry Brownrigg is joined by Tom Lynch on Fr. Flanagan’s cause for canonization and the film, “Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story.” Michael New clears up the story of the death of Amber Thurman. Gail Buckley-Barringer has our Bible verse of the week.

EWTN’s Doug Keck shares news of special upcoming programming. Olympics judo star banned for making the Sign of the Cross. Tessa Cox shares a study regarding abortion drugs and emergency room visits.

Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. talks about what Pope Francis is saying concerning Medjugorje. Chuck Gaidica shares his testimony on a new episode of EWTN’s “The Journey Home.” He joins us.

The feast of St. Matthew is coming up this Saturday. Steve Ray joins us! Andrea Picciotti-Bayer highlights court cases in Tennessee and Texas that show the nature of threats facing children.

Anthony DeStefano talks about his latest children’s book, Christmas In Heaven. Sean McNamara, the director of the film Reagan, shares insights on faith and the movie industry.

Teresa interviews Mike Aquilina about his book, Rabbles, Riots and Ruins: Twelve Ancient Cities and How They Were Evangelized. Ann Koshute and Ian Durnan give details about their "Springs in the Desert" Catholic infertility ministry. Brittany Valliere shares her personal story of the important lifesaving work of pregnancy care centers.

EWTN’s Doug Keck talks about the latest news and promotes upcoming special programming on the network. Fr. John Riccardo updates us on Acts XXIX and their Rescue Project.

Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. gives his thoughts on the latest developments in the race for the White House. Melissa Henson on why 42 states want a warning on algorithm-driven social media platforms.

Mark Hart talks about “Biblical Heroes: Stories of Faith and Courage.” Bill Donohue from the Catholic League speaks with Teresa about the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and the latest news about the Presidential election.

The interview with Bishop Gruss about their “Beg! Form! Call!” initiative is replayed for our national audience. Dr. Monica Miller reminds all of Saturday’s National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children.

Rachel & Jason Bulman share good news about the 2026 Good News Cruise, Gail Buckley-Barringer offers the Bible verse of the week and Dr. Ingrid Skop discusses new findings about the claim that doctors and hospitals are leaving pro-life states.

EWTN’s Doug Keck tells us about special programming coming up on the network. Teresa’s Fact Check Friday segment. Dr. Andrew Abela with some advice for college graduates about cultivating the superhabits of success.

Best of “Catholic Connection” with Dr. Grazie Pozo Christie, Dr. Alfonso Oliva and Gail Buckley-Barringer.

Guest host Vanessa Denha Garmo speaks with Jonathan Strate of Ascension, which made Fortune’s list of best small workplaces. Kelly Salomon with the Cardinal Newman Society promotes their annual Virtual College Fair.

Chelsey Hare, Director of Communications for the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion – the first and only approved Marian apparition site in the US - this & the Shepherd Project. Susan Mone, elected National Regent at the Catholic Daughters National Biennial Convention in New Orleans will begin her two-year leadership tenure soon and she can talk about her plans and goals for the Catholic Daughters.

Today Theresa tackles Joe Patterson to talk about Athletics and the Virtues. Plus Mary Rice Hasson explains gender ideology and Steve Ray teases "Saints and Shrines of Italy" trip next May.

Today Theresa talk to EWTN's Doug Keck about Upcoming programming and its Fact Check Friday with Elizabeth Lev.

Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. talks about the upcoming Labor Day holiday and work. Brittany Valliere shares her personal story showing the important lifesaving work of pregnancy care centers.

Greg & Julie Alexander are back to discuss their marriage ministry and to share some important tips. Joan Lewis has the latest Vatican news.

Francis X. Maier talks about his new book: True Confessions: Voices of Faith from a Life in the Church and more in this edition of Catholic Connection.

Dr. Grazie Christie, radiologist and Florida native details how the group Florida Physicians Against Amendment 4 are working to speak out against the proposal and offer a medical perspective into the various dangers it presents to women and unborn children in Florida. Gabriella McIntyre from Alliance Defending Freedom brings good news… a Court halts NY attorney general from violating pregnancy centers' freedom of speech. Gail Buckley-Barringer brings us the Bible verse of the week!

EWTN’s Doug Keck joins us for his weekly update on special programming coming up on the network. Teresa’s Fact Check Friday segment. Lynda Bell with Florida Right to Life talks about the fight to defeat an extreme abortion amendment this November.