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.
2026-02-13
Matt Maher, 33 Days to the Holy Family, Samuel from the Film DAVID, Adoration Sodality and much more!
Matt Maher visits with Teresa from the Good News Cruise. Scott Smith talks about "33 Days to the Holy Family: Consecration to Jesus, Mary, and Joseph". Voice-actor Brian Stivale joins Teresa to talk about his role as Samuel in the animated film DAVID. Chris McCarthy talks about adoration sodality at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, Alabama. Plus, Jason Baxter talks about the importance of literature to the faith, and how a pilgrimage helps develop your faith.
2026-02-12
Father Mike Schmitz from the Good News Cruise, Dr. Kevin Roberts, Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse and much more!
Father Mike Schmitz joins Teresa to talk about the Good News Cruise. We revisit an interview with Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse from the Ruth Institute about LGBTQ programming that's accessible to small children. Dr Kevin Roberts from the Heritage Foundation shares a report on what the US can do to help save the family. Plus, Florencia Moynihan on women's heath, Jason Shanks shares a Revival Impact Report, and Katie Zulanas of the Couple to Couple League share info about the Peak Day App.
2026-02-11
Live from the Good News Cruise 2026 (Wednesday)!
Dr. Matthew Bunson joins Teresa on deck and talks the power of praise with fellow believers. Vanessa Denha-Garmo breaks down some of the great experience from the cruise, and Katie McGrady joins to talk evangelization in media. Plus, Giancarlo Bernini (Catholic magician) talks who he uses his talent to evangelize the faith. In hour 2: Matt Maher visits to talk music, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers and Fr. Patrick Setto also join!
2026-02-10
Fr. Frankie Cicero, Cardinal O’Connor Defender of the Faith Award, Cause for Adele Brice and more!
Teresa talks with Fr. Frankie Cicero from the deck of the ship on the Good News Cruise. We revisit an interview with Bishop David L. Ricken about the opening of the cause for Sainthood for Adele Brice. Stephen Henley, president of Legatus, shares info about Archbishop's Gomez special award. Jason Evert previews the 2027 Good News Cruise. Plus, Penny Nance shares important info for parents of toddlers, Newman Guide News with Kelly Salomon and more!
2026-02-09
Live from the 2026 Good News Cruise!
Live from the 2026 Good News Cruise! Teresa talks with John Hale of Corporate Travel, Fr. Leo Patalinghug, Chuck Gaidica, Steve Ray, Liz Lev, Dr. Thomas Williams, Bishop Robert McClory and Fr. David Pivonka!
2026-02-06
Broken Mary Film, Gender Ideology in Women's Sports and more!
Kevin Matthews visits to discuss the film "Broken Mary" and his mission that follows. Suzanne Beecher from ADF talks gender ideology in women's sports. Plus, Macy Petty of Conservative Women for America gives her perspective as a a female athlete who competed against trans-identifying males participating in women's sports.
2026-02-05
Cultural Connections, God Speaks Through a Cancer Journey, the Prophet Samuel from the "David" Film and more!
Father Mitch talks Cultural Connections. Adam Wright of Covenant Radio talks about his cancer journey and how God amazingly spoke through it. Plus, the voice of the prophet Samuel in the movie "David", and T's Two Sense talks over the transgender ideology that is pushed on us.
2026-02-04
Zeale.co, Shrines and Wonders Wednesday, IVF Mix-Up, and Lies that Keep Women at War with their Bodies
Kelsey Reinhardt of CatholicVote highlights their new digital platform https://zeale.co/ Shrines and Wonders Wednesday takes us to Turin for the Olympics, as they'll be surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses. Fr. Tad Pacholczyk visits to look at a news story regarding an IVF pregnancy mixup. Also, Valencia Moynihan previews her book " God; book, Made Good: Overcoming the Lies that Keep Women at War with their Bodies "
2026-02-03
The Opening Cause for Adele Brice, Adoration Sodality, Newman Guide News and more!
Bishop David Ricken joins to discuss the news of the opening cause for the Canonization of Adele Brice. Chris McCarthy of the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, AL talks about Adoration Sodality Days at the Shrine. Plus, Newman Guide News with Kelly Salomon!
2026-02-02
Journey Home Highlights, The Presentation of Our Lord, March for Life, Jelly Roll, Today's Readings and more!
Matt Swaim previews the upcoming episode The Journey Home feat. a former Methodist and agnostic. Steve Ray walks us through the Presentation of Our Lord. Michael New joins to look back on the March for Life, and promoting life issues in D.C. Plus, T's Two Sense looks at today's readings and how they relate to Jelly Roll's emphatic and spiritual speech at the Grammy Awards, Gail Buckley-Barringer shares her Scripture Verse of the Week. Plus, a bonus as we hear the final homily of Archbishop Dolan from St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York.
2026-01-30
The Inside Word at EWTN, Why It's Great to be Catholic, Catholic Schools Playbook and more!
Doug Keck with the Inside Word on EWTN programming. Patti Maguire Armstrong visits to talk about why it's great to be Catholic! Plus, Michael Ortner joins during Catholic Schools Week to highlight the Catholic Schools Playbook, and T's Two Sense talks about faith in film, music, and media.
2026-01-29
Cultural Connections, USCCB Report on Revival Impact, Pillars of Faith, Legal Same Sex Marriage Threatens Children's Rights
Fr. Mitch Pacwa S.J. stops in for his weekly Cultural Connections segment where he comments on the ongoing situation in Minnesota. Jason Shanks reports on the the UCSSB's report on Revival Impact. Tanner Kalina is our guest in the 2nd hour and talks with Teresa on Ascension's Pillars of Faith curriculum for children. Plus, T's Two Sense looks over a report that says legalizing same sex marriage has threatened children's rights.
2026-01-28
Following up the March with Live Action, Joan's Rome, Ethics of Life and more!
Kimberly Bird from Live Action follows up the 2026 March for Life. Shrines and Wonders Wednesday takes us through Assisi. Joan Lewis visits from Rome with the latest from Vatican City. Plus, Andrew Kubick talks about the ethics of life, and Two Sense looks over the real rights of women.
2026-01-27
Reflecting on the March for Life, 33 Day Consecration to the Holy Family, Newman Guide News and more!
Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse reviews the March for Life and issues for life. Scott Smith stops by to discuss the book "33 Day Consecration to the Holy Family". President of March for Life Jennie Bradley reflects on the March for Life and the concerns that follow the Pro-Life Movement. Plus, T's Two Sense helps expose Planned Parenthood with a video from Live Action...and Kelly Salomon brings us Newman Guide News on Catholic Schools Week!
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.