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For Holy Week 2022, we explore a few of the Church’s earliest Easter pilgrimage traditions in Rome, and investigate the hymns you may not hear at Easter Mass this year. This episode first aired in March 2021. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/holy-week-2021-vatican-issues-guidelines-for-catholics-facing-coronavirus-restrictions-70744 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/beauty-drama-and-pinpoint-silence-easter-triduum-memories-from-rome-93027 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/a-vatican-ambassador-is-visiting-romes-most-ancient-churches-this-lent https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/all-are-welcome-not-a-welcome-hymn-at-mass-usccb-committee-says-54933 https://www.sourceandsummit.com/

An anonymous Ukrainian journalist has been speaking with the help of a Catholic radio station in Norway, as Russia continues its assault on her country. On this episode of the podcast, we learn about how this Ukrainian journalist found a worldwide platform for her spiritual reflections and observations amid the chaos of war. Shownotes: https://www.stritaradio.no/ https://feeds.transistor.fm/diary-from-kiev-by-st-rita-radio https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/250609/catholic-journalist-flees-ukraine-capital-the-war-brings-me-closer-to-god https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/250796/pope-francis-consecrates-russia-and-ukraine-to-the-immaculate-heart-of-mary https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/250570/why-is-st-michael-the-archangel-the-protector-of-kyiv

In honor of the Feast of St. Joseph, we’ll tell you the story of how St. Joseph helped to facilitate an unexpected connection between a teacher in Denver, Colorado and a priest in Soroti, Uganda. Shownotes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/250242/from-denver-to-uganda-st-joseph-facilitates-an-unexpected-connection https://www.soroticatholicdiocese.org/ https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1634757979029s https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfRnJcVgM5YuK9cDTT2wrzvwYaiknoC33 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/250609/catholic-journalist-flees-ukraine-capital-the-war-brings-me-closer-to-god

“The Bible in a Year” podcast with Father Mike Schmitz touched hundreds of thousands of lives beginning in 2021. We speak with the creators of the hit podcast, as well as with several people whose lives were forever changed by listening. Shownotes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bible-in-a-year-with-fr-mike-schmitz/id1539568321 https://youtu.be/bq27RZERjrc www.thebibleinayearstudyguide.com https://ascensionpress.com/pages/biy-registration https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/250039/bible-in-a-year-father-mike-schmitz-next-podcast

Why do we associate St. Valentine with cards, chocolate, and romance? Who was this guy anyway? We speak to a historical expert about the real St. Valentine. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/246487/the-rome-church-where-you-can-venerate-st-valentines-skull https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/43515/st-valentine-how-a-beheaded-martyr-became-the-poster-child-for-romantic-love

A Catholic scientist talks about his groundbreaking work with a massive space telescope, as well as his thoughts on the relationship between faith and science. http://theleaven.org/benedictine-professor-helps-discover-new-molecules-in-space/ https://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/the-pillars-of-creation https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_constitutions/documents/hf_jp-ii_apc_15081990_ex-corde-ecclesiae.html

Our Lady of Guadalupe convent in St. Louis has an unlikely neighbor: an abortion clinic. Since the convent opened in 2017, the number of surgical abortions at the clinic has dramatically decreased. https://www.archstl.org/respect-life-apostolate/programs/spiritual-support/our-lady-of-guadalupe-convent https://www.archstl.org/house-for-life-2018 https://fscc-calledtobe.org/2019/02/12/franciscan-sister-reflects-on-st-louis-our-lady-of-guadalupe-convent/

An innovative prayer hotline at the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton has seen a lot of success since its launch at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. You can reach the prayer hotline at 1-866-202-4934. https://setonshrine.org/prayer-requests-2/?gclid=CjwKCAiAtouOBhA6EiwA2nLKHx0UID9v-XJxrSoG8if6dofYhSvaQ9OwDA94TQL09f4b6X6tXQcuexoCOcIQAvD_BwE https://www.catholicsun.org/2021/04/22/shrine-prayer-hotline-spurred-by-pandemic-is-so-successful-itll-continue/

John Kraemer is a disability advocate from Michigan who has, for the past 20 years, built giant Catholic churches out of Legos. Shownotes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/249934/lego-master-catholic-church https://www.facebook.com/LegoChurchProject https://twitter.com/Kc8wzm

Bishop Columba Macbeth-Green leads the Diocese of Wilcannia-Forbes in the Australian Outback. He tells us about the extraordinary challenges and blessings that come with his role. https://www.facebook.com/BishopColumba https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/249139/catholic-school-named-for-blessed-carlo-acutis-will-have-the-eucharist-at-its-heart https://cruxnow.com/church-in-oceania/2019/07/bagpipe-playing-australian-bishop-faces-challenges-with-a-joke-and-a-smile/ https://www.catholicweekly.com.au/bishop-columba-macbeth-green-life-in-a-landscape-that-elevates-the-heart-to-god/ https://www.wf.catholic.org.au/our-diocese/our-history/

Pablo Tac was a young Luiseño Indian man who wished to become a missionary priest. A petition to open his sainthood cause is gaining traction. In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we learn more about Pablo’s story, and revisit the stories of Squanto and Nicholas Black Elk. https://www.ncregister.com/news/unveiling-potential-saints-for-the-americas https://www.change.org/p/bishop-mcelroy-petition-to-nominate-pablo-tac-for-the-cause-of-canonization?utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=custom_url&recruited_by_id=1b8d1700-7350-11e9-a007-51c2eb51b7c0 https://www.californiafrontier.net/pablo-tac/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXhYcUFe3bg https://www.ncregister.com/news/us-catholic-bishops-approve-development-of-native-american-pastoral-plan

Monsignor Stephen Rossetti has been an exorcist in the Archdiocese of Washington for more than a dozen years. He shares his experiences and how Catholics can avoid crossing paths with demons. https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/diary-of-an-american-exorcist https://www.catholicexorcism.org/home https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/sacraments-and-sacramentals/sacramentals-blessings/exorcism https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/45345/exorcism-is-a-ministry-of-joy-light-and-peace-new-guide-says

Molly Burhans is a scientist and cartographer who is using high-tech maps and data to make the Catholic Church more sustainable and more effective in Her mission. https://good-lands.org/ https://catholic-geo-hub-cgisc.hub.arcgis.com/datasets/9a8178c2d52d403d93a94317de653951_0/explore?location=-3.188195%2C0.000000%2C0.13 https://catholic-geo-hub-cgisc.hub.arcgis.com/datasets/9eec40e60282428e94f5e1f7825b6970_0/explore https://catholic-geo-hub-cgisc.hub.arcgis.com/datasets/f3ff97c8f55a41049513979729e607d8_0/explore?location=42.348091%2C-71.058806%2C16.67 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/247831/santa-fe-archdiocese-continues-to-list-hundreds-of-unused-pieces-of-land-for-sale https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/2/8/18317337/much-of-100-million-from-sale-of-holy-name-lot-to-go-to-church-sex-abuse-debts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3uc_06oQLE

Harvard University’s more than 40 chaplains elected an atheist, humanist “chief chaplain” last month. We talk with one of Harvard’s Catholic chaplains about the appointment, and how the Harvard Catholic Center evangelizes a demographic that increasingly identifies as non-religious. A student and recent Harvard alum talk about living their faith on campus. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/248833/harvard-catholic-center-responds-to-spin-on-atheist-chaplain https://anchor.fm/theharvardcatholic/episodes/Catholic-On-Campus-e17bf9g https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/26/us/harvard-chaplain-greg-epstein.html https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/41080/nones-rise-amid-declining-church-attendance-survey-shows https://www.focus.org/missionaries/benjamin-eliza-kelly

We revisit Iraq, six months on from Pope Francis’ historic visit, and talk to Iraqis on the ground to hear about the impact of the pope’s visit and the flourishing of the Catholic faith in the Middle East. Shownotes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/ebooks/pope-francis-in-iraq.pdf https://www.sistani.org/english/archive/26509/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct2d31 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/tags/8095/pope-francis-trip-to-iraq-2021 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/248898/international-eucharistic-congress-2021-cardinal-sako-says-pope-francis-historic-visit-changed-iraq

A young Christian, desperate to flee Afghanistan, exchanges frantic messages with a CNA employee, pleading for help as the Taliban closes in on him. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/248918/afghan-christians-plea-to-cna-you-are-my-last-hope

Today, Fr. Tom Colucci is a priest in the Archdiocese of New York. But back in 2001, he was a lieutenant with the NYC Fire Department. He shares his memories of 9/11, and how the tragedy encouraged his vocation. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/32605/911-when-john-paul-ii-grieved-with-america https://youtu.be/mV7RMz8ihwc https://youtu.be/uFYNr85RWIg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RauUv-_7kN8 https://www.911memorial.org/visit/memorial https://t2t.org/ [WARNING: CONTAINS GRAPHIC IMAGE] https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/for-five-men-tragedy-remains-over-photo-of-911s-first-casualty/article592945/

Maren Latham shares the story of her conversion from the Mormon religion to the Catholic Church. Maren didn't provide many details about her experience in the Mormon temple in this podcast, but she is currently writing a book that will provide more detail. https://chnetwork.org/story/devout-mormon-to-grateful-catholic/ https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/library/inside-a-mormon-temple-1049

In honor of EWTN’s 40th anniversary, we share some of the miraculous occurrences that aided the Catholic network’s early success. https://www.ewtn.com/ https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/248696/three-times-mother-angelica-trusted-god-to-provide-for-ewtn https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/248692/archbishop-chaput-honored-with-first-annual-mother-angelica-award

The Latino population within the U.S. Church is booming, but is the Church ready to welcome them? We take the question to a Latino leader within the Church. Then, Iskali is a new ministry empowering young Latinos to become leaders within their communities. We’ll talk with Iskali’s founder, and a few of the young people involved. https://www.iskali.org/ https://denvercatholic.org/centro-director-calls-service-to-hispanic-ministry-an-honor/ https://www.usccb.org/committees/hispaniclatino-affairs/history-hispanic-ministry

Catholics talk about their love for the Traditional Latin Mass, and react to Pope Francis’ recent motu proprio regulating it. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/248430/full-text-traditionis-custodes-pope-francis-motu-proprio-about-traditional-latin-mass https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/248480/pope-francis-traditional-latin-mass-restrictions-has-your-diocese-responded-yet https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/248540/two-weeks-after-pope-francis-traditional-latin-mass-restrictions-us-bishops-continue-to-respond https://www.newliturgicalmovement.org/

Three Catholics talk about their infertility, and the online community that has helped them find fruitfulness. https://www.thefruitfulhollow.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thefruitfulhollow/?hl=en https://bellawellness.org/ https://aaplog.org/

We talk with the parents of priests and religious about the experience of having a child dedicate themselves to God. Show notes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/247923/new-priest-blesses-his-sister-a-nun-its-been-a-real-privilege-and-a-joy http://carmelitemonks.org/

Experts talk about the need for legal protections for renters, as the national eviction moratorium ends. A priest discusses the Catholic idea of a right to a decent home. Southern Missouri is one of the areas most affected by the Delta variant of the coronavirus— we talk with the local Catholic Charities about what they’re doing to help. And then, EWTN reporter Colm Flynn brings us the story of Mario Salerno, a Brooklyn landlord who waived an entire month’s rent last year for hundreds of tenants amid the coronavirus pandemic. https://ccsomo.org/news-room/latest-news.html/article/2021/05/27/in-the-media-ccsomo-offering-help-with-safhr-rental-and-utilities-assistance-applications https://www.mohousingresources.com/safhr https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/44115/landlord-encouraged-by-prayer-waives-rent-amid-coronavirus https://open.spotify.com/show/69v7Hcxqmd5QGwoAe0fELV https://www.usccb.org/resources/right-decent-home-pastoral-response-crisis-housing

Catholics respond to the phenomenon of “Pride Month” and reflect on living out the Church’s teaching amid same-sex attraction. Two Catholics who have same-sex attraction share their stories, and their hopes for their future in the Catholic Church. https://couragerc.org/ https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-charles-lwanga-and-companions-martyrs-of-uganda-488 https://catholicspeakers.com/profiles/paul-darrow https://www.instagram.com/callmemannyyy/?hl=en https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/smartspeakers

We speak with several bishops before and after the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Spring Meeting, with a particular focus on the topic of “Eucharistic Coherence.” https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/247606/cdf-highlights-its-note-on-catholics-in-politics-in-letter-to-us-bishops-on-eucharistic-coherence https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/247492/archbishop-cordileone-catholics-supporting-abortion-should-not-present-themselves-for-holy-communion https://www.sfarch.org/letters-and-statements?mc_cid=9332700d03&mc_eid=f5bd8cf3dc https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/248068/eucharistic-revival-to-begin-in-2022-we-want-to-start-a-fire-not-a-program

How can people of faith respond to gun violence? We speak to a recent victim of an armed robbery, Bishop Michael Barber of Oakland; hear another bishop’s response to the recent mass shooting in San Jose; and remember Officer Eric Talley, a Catholic father of seven who died heroically responding to a mass shooting in Boulder, CO. Shownotes: https://denvercatholic.org/eric-talley-put-christ-first-boulder-police-officers-heroism-rooted-in-life-of-sacrificial-love/ https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/247100/eric-talley-funeral-catholic-father-of-seven-died-a-hero https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/247801/oaklands-catholic-bishop-robbed-of-cash-episcopal-ring-while-praying-near-cathedral https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/247803/usccb-after-9-killed-in-san-jose-shooting-something-fundamentally-broken-in-our-society

In celebration of our 100th episode, we take a look back at just a few of our favorite moments from the first 100 episodes of CNA Newsroom. Here’s to 100 more! Check out CNA’s brand new podcast, made especially for your smartspeaker: www.catholicnewsagency.com/smartspeakers Listen to more of our favorite segments here: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/podcasts/4/cna-newsroom

What connection does sleep have to the Catholic faith? We examine an interesting new devotion to the Sleeping St. Joseph, find out why God sometimes communicates in dreams in the Bible, and finally, we’ll read you a bedtime story. https://globalnation.inquirer.net/117521/pope-francis-address-during-the-meeting-with-families http://www.cvent.com/events/lessons-from-st-joseph-husband-father-saint/event-summary-f44bb63759e0475aa423506da87476bc.aspx https://www.amazon.com/MicroShifts-Transforming-Your-Life-Step-ebook/dp/B07L8T6FXV Full sleep story: https://soundcloud.com/cnanewsroom/bonus-a-sleep-story-the-blue-cross-by-gk-chesterton/s-WO6qvt5V75y https://www.chesterton.org/blue-cross/

For your listening pleasure, Jonah reads the short story “The Blue Cross” by famed Catholic author G.K. Chesterton. Feel free to put on this episode to help you fall asleep. This bonus episode is a companion to Ep. 99. https://www.chesterton.org/blue-cross/

What actually takes place at the moment of consecration during Mass? Then, we examine a recent Eucharistic miracle in Poland. Check out our new podcast, “Catholic News”: www.catholicnewsagency.com/smartspeakers http://www.miracolieucaristici.org/en/Liste/list.html https://www.amazon.com/Wedding-Feast-Lamb-Roch-Kereszty/dp/1595250069/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=Roch+Kereszty&qid=1621369377&sr=8-5 https://www.lincolndiocese.org/bishops/bishop-james-conley/statements/15020-statement-03-31-21-mass-obligation www.ewtn.pl https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/44826/parish-priest-says-reported-eucharistic-miracle-has-led-to-conversions https://www.ncregister.com/news/polish-eucharistic-miracle-in-legnica https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/41997/survey-on-catholic-belief-in-the-eucharist-prompts-calls-for-better-catechesis

Four decades ago, Marvel produced several religious-themed comic books, including a comic about the life of Pope St. John Paul II. On this episode of CNA Newsroom, we criss-cross the globe to bring you the story of how— and why— one of the world’s biggest comic book companies decided to bring the stories of three beloved saints to the world. This episode first aired in May 2020. Show notes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/saintly-superhero-when-marvel-comics-told-the-life-story-of-john-paul-ii-69401 https://churchpop.com/2014/10/24/pope-st-john-paul-ii-comic-book/ https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/blog/that-time-blessed-mother-teresa-was-a-marvel-comic-book-hero https://www.amazon.com/City-Saints-Pilgrimage-John-Krak%C3%B3w/dp/0553418904 http://www.iservedasaint.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvel%27s_616

What does it mean to be both physically and spiritually fit? We talk to super-athlete Sister Stephanie Baliga; Olympian Dominique Dawes; and Bishop Thomas Paprocki, the “Holy Goalie.” Shownotes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/this-three-time-olympian-wishes-she-could-dine-with-mother-angelica-10533 https://www.dominiquedawesgymnasticsacademy.com/ https://missionola.com/marathon.html https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/bishop-paprocki-explores-link-between-physical-and-spiritual-fitness-in-new-book

This Holy Week, we explore a few of the Church’s earliest Easter pilgrimage traditions in Rome. Producer Jonah McKeown investigates the hymns you won’t hear at Easter Mass this year. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/holy-week-2021-vatican-issues-guidelines-for-catholics-facing-coronavirus-restrictions-70744 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/beauty-drama-and-pinpoint-silence-easter-triduum-memories-from-rome-93027 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/a-vatican-ambassador-is-visiting-romes-most-ancient-churches-this-lent https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/all-are-welcome-not-a-welcome-hymn-at-mass-usccb-committee-says-54933 https://www.sourceandsummit.com/

Travel with us to 17th-18th century Ireland to learn about how Catholicism was nearly stamped out in Ireland...and how Catholics emerged stronger than before. https://www.amazon.com/Priest-Hunters-Story-Irelands-Bounty-dp-184717311X/dp/184717311X/ref=mt_other?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid= https://twitter.com/ColmFlynn1 https://youtu.be/3VA9vuId3ds http://www.caitrionadunnett.com/portfolio-2/mass-paths/ https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/secret-paths-ireland-catholic-forbidden-mass-photography https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/irelands-catholic-bishops-announce-national-synodal-assembly https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/catholic-bishops-in-ireland-apologize-for-abject-failure-at-mother-and-baby-homes-21109

We travel to Lebanon, Timor-Leste, Madagascar, El Salvador and China to hear about the foods and traditions that Christians use to mark the season of Lent. https://www.crsricebowl.org/recipe https://www.instagram.com/talkaboutaugust4/?hl=en https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/help-save-lebanon-maronite-patriarch-calls-on-international-community-lebanons-maronite-patriarch-called-on-tuesday-for-the-united-nations-to-help-arbiter-the-countrys-crisis-by-convening-an-inte-10229 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/tags/madagascar https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/insides-that-didnt-decompose-and-other-stunning-facts-about-oscar-romero-52016 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/tags/china

In honor of Black History Month, we take a look at a new personal parish in Pittsburgh in the Black Catholic tradition. Show notes: https://www.ncregister.com/blog/pittsburgh-bishop-why-i-established-a-new-black-catholic-parish https://profiles.howard.edu/profile/34901/cheryl-sanders

We head down to Louisiana to talk with some Catholics about the Mardi Gras traditions they know and love. Show notes: https://nds.edu/ https://www.pelicanpub.com/proddetail.php?prod=9781589804104#.YBCBYpNKh24 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3aitqY-Ee4&t=5s&ab_channel=Rev.PatrickBroussard

How ought Christians engage in politics? On the eve of a new presidential administration, we attempt to scratch the surface of this expansive topic. On the podcast this week: a third-party presidential candidate who ran on Catholic principles; a longtime pro-life Democrat; and a Catholic priest whom President Obama tapped for a political appointment. Shownotes: https://solidarity-party.org/ https://www.lsc.gov/ https://www.democratsforlife.org/ https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/tags/dan-lipinski https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/he-wont-win-so-why-is-brian-carroll-running-for-president-24070 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/american-solidarity-partys-brian-carroll-squares-off-in-third-party-debate-16676

Catholics share the small and big blessings they experienced in 2020. Father Harrison Ayre of the podcast Clerically Speaking shares about his new book “Finding Christ in the Crisis”, and the personal spiritual renewal behind it. Catholic writer Leah Libresco describes how she maintained a sense of community despite coronavirus restrictions. Then, the head of a Catholic theater company talks about how the pandemic inspired him to bring back the tradition of radio plays. Show notes: https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/product/finding-christ-book-love-divine-music-cd-set https://www.clericallyspeaking.com/ http://www.leahlibresco.com/ https://themerrybeggars.com/

Celebrating Christmas in prison, the South Pole, and even space! Show notes: https://www.kalw.org/post/songs-christmas-san-quentin-media#stream/0 https://antarcticsun.usap.gov/features/4337/ https://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/apollo-8-earthrise

We take a look at why the season of Advent should be celebrated - even in the darkest times. Catholic author Kendra Tierney shares how her family celebrates the Advent season at home - and how you can celebrate at home too. We’ll share the story of Father Alfred Delp, a German Jesuit who clung to the hope of Advent despite his imprisonment - and execution - by the Nazis during World War II. We’ll talk about the Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols - and even hear some beautiful music by the choir at Wyoming Catholic College. Show notes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/advent-at-home-how-catholics-are-preparing-for-a-season-of-joy---even-in-2020-28458 https://catholicallyear.com/ https://catholicallyear.com/product/christmas-novena-printable-booklet-digital-download/ https://www.amazon.com/Bound-Hands-Germany-Selected-Letters/dp/082941794X All music in the third segment courtesy of The Choir of Wyoming Catholic College, directed by Dr. Peter A. Kwasniewski. With ‘Once in Royal David’s City’ directed by Dr. Sean Lewis. https://wyoming-catholic-college.square.site/product/christmas-in-god-s-country/31?cs=true

This week we revisit an episode that first aired during Nov. 2019, and offer some pandemic-related updates. EWTN’s Father Mitch Pacwa talks about his annual Thanksgiving hunting trip; we tell the amazing stories of two Native American Catholics; a Catholic couple donates thousands of turkeys for the holidays; and much more. Shownotes: https://www.rapidcitydiocese.org/black-elk-documentary/ https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays.html https://www.whiffletreefarmva.com/ https://www.ccbq.org/ http://mindspirit.com/author/abbykowitz/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLjuKg1Oic8 Special thanks to Deacon Ben Black Bear, Jr. and Mark G. Thiel for the use of the audio of Nicholas Black Elk’s Thanksgiving prayer.

Catholic entrepreneurs talk about how they took their award-winning ideas from an inkling in their mind to a full-blown reality. Shownotes: https://www.osvinstitute.com/ https://www.edeninvitation.com/ https://www.juandiegonetwork.com/ https://catholicsprouts.com/

The deaf Catholic community in the US is eager for the faith. In this episode, we take a look at some of the latest resources available to them, and a deaf Catholic priest shares his vocation story. This episode is available in American Sign Language (ASL) at the link below! https://youtu.be/NW2deh1EEs4 Show notes: http://deafcatholicphilly.org/ https://www.archkck.org/ministries--offices/deaf-ministry/deaf-youcat https://ascensionpress.com/collections/hands-of-grace-the-catholic-sacraments-in-american-sign-language https://www.archmil.org/deaf-apostolate.htm

This week, we bring you the story of two brothers ordained to the priesthood on the same day; a young woman talks about God’s call to enter a religious life— and His call for her to leave a few years later; and a life and dating coach helping single, Catholic women who feel stuck. Show notes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/god-chose-to-call-us-the-story-of-two-brothers-ordained-catholic-priests-on-the-same-day-82640 http://www.pauline.org/ https://www.femininegeniuscoaching.com/

The persecution of Christians is by no means confined to the Middle East. In Africa’s most populous nation, Nigeria, to be a Christian means to suffer regular threats of violence, kidnapping, torture, and even death. In this episode, we bring you the voices of Nigerian Catholics who want the world to know— and to care— about the brutal persecution they face every day. This is the last in a three-episode series on Christian persecution. Shownotes: www.aciafrica.org https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/more-than-600-nigerian-christians-killed-in-2020-new-report-says-65880 https://www.aciafrica.org/news/1810/40-day-prayer-for-god-to-save-nigeria-announced-to-end-on-eve-of-independence-day https://www.aciafrica.org/tag/michael-nnadi https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/knights-of-columbus-to-report-on-christian-persecution-in-nigeria-42564 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/islamic-militants-kidnap-hundreds-in-raid-on-nigerian-town-41775 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/conference-highlights-forgotten-persecuted-christians-43167 http://www.catholicdioceseoyo.org/ https://www.churchinneed.org/ https://indefenseofchristians.org/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CR5zW_-wptU&feature=youtu.be

Now more than ever, Christianity is at risk of disappearing from the Middle East. This week on CNA Newsroom, we bring you the stories of Middle Eastern Christians who are peacefully standing their ground to protect their homeland, their people, and their faith. This is the second in a three-episode series on Christian persecution. Shownotes: https://nasarean.org/ https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Disappearing-People/Stephen-M-Rasche/9781642932034 https://www.churchinneed.org/ https://indefenseofchristians.org/ http://hungaryhelps.gov.hu/en/ https://www.churchinneed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Report-on-Christianity-in-northern-Iraq.pdf https://www.wsj.com/articles/iraqi-christians-are-still-waiting-mr-pence-1528413035

In early August, something happened in Lebanon that no one expected— a massive explosion destroyed many of the city’s predominantly Christian neighborhoods. Lebanon is known as a place where Christians and Muslims live together in relative peace. What will happen next? Later in the show, Rome Correspondent Hannah Brockhaus brings us the story of St. Charbel— a saint many believe can serve as a peaceful link between Christians and Muslims. This is the first in a three-episode series on the worldwide persecution of Christians. Shownotes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/pope-francis-calls-for-day-of-prayer-and-fasting-for-lebanon-57609 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/catholic-leader-outlines-vision-for-lebanon-as-the-switzerland-of-the-east-59966 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/lebanese-scholar-the-west-cannot-afford-to-abandon-lebanon-88821 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/after-beirut-explosion-lebanon-needs-us-catholic-help-now-bishops-say-99578 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-charbel-makhlouf-534 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/after-beirut-explosion-lebanon-turns-to-st-charbel-51853 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/lebanese-man-finds-hand-of-providence-in-mystical-experience-91640 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/report-around-the-world-260-million-christians-face-persecution-33304 https://philosproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/LEBANON_Past-Challenges-Present-Calamities-Future-Prospects.pdf https://www.just-help.org/c/relieffund https://www.beitelbaraka.org/

The return to school looks a little different this fall. We talk with some Catholic schools about how they’re approaching in-person and distance education. Then, homeschooling veterans discuss what new homeschoolers can expect. Show notes: https://denvercatholicschools.com/parents/st-isidore-catholic-curriculum/ https://ace.nd.edu/academies/ https://www.setonhome.org/ https://hslda.org/about https://www.hwsa.net/ https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/is-homeschooling-dangerous-parents-former-students-respond-to-harvard-professor-72103

Ever wonder if you’ll see your pet in heaven? We bring the question to two theologians. St. Philip Neri is remembered for founding oratories, but he also loved animals and had a few pets of his own. Two priests share how their furry companions have helped them in their vocations. Show notes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDI0vn83Y-g

CNA Newsroom is going on summer vacation! We’ll be back in six weeks. But before we go, share a six-pack with us. Six segments - all about the 4th of July. This episode originally aired in July 2019. Show notes: frassatiusa.org/ www.amazon.com/Charles-Carroll-C…&s=gateway&sr=8-1 eppc.org/ www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/rebuil…ilica-75959

The story of Jim McNulty, a Catholic who was held hostage in 2010 at the Discovery Network headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland. Jim developed post-traumatic stress disorder after the incident. He founded a Catholic support group for other victims of trauma. Show notes: https://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/02/us/02discovery.html https://www.theupperroomptsd.org/ https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/index.shtml https://catholicpsychotherapy.org/ https://www.amazon.com/He-Leadeth-Me-Extraordinary-Testament/dp/0804141525

Dr. Francis Collins of the NIH talks about the race to find a COVID-19 vaccine, and his Christian faith. Does the Catholic Church oppose science? A chemist shares her conversion story. Show notes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/nih-head-francis-collins-wins-templeton-prize-for-witness-to-faith-and-science-60291 https://www.amazon.com/Language-God-Scientist-Presents-Evidence/dp/1416542744 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1586177915?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creativeASIN=1586177915&linkCode=xm2&tag=chrikaczhomep-20 https://stacytrasancos.com/

Hear the inspiring stories of Sr. Thea Bowman and Fr. Augustus Tolton. Show notes: https://www.fspa.org/content/about/sister-thea-bowman https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/sr-thea-bowmans-cause-for-canonization-could-open-at-us-bishops-meeting-82957 https://www.amazon.com/Theas-Song-Life-Thea-Bowman/dp/1570759626 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/fr-augustus-tolton-former-african-american-slave-advances-toward-sainthood-24806

Black Catholics react to the death of George Floyd, give advice for how Catholics can respond in faith and hope, and talk about their own experiences of racism. Show notes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/after-death-of-george-floyd-minnesota-catholics-pray-for-justice-92907 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/black-catholics-urge-prayer-change-after-floyd-killing-and-riots-12518 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/minneapolis-archbishop-priests-join-in-prayerful-george-floyd-protest-94232 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/racial-justice-is-a-pro-life-issue-says-leading-pro-life-legislator-56192 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/george-floyds-death-shows-need-for-sanctity-of-life-police-training-researcher-says-37676

Hear the stories of people whose lives took a dramatic and unexpected turn from what they were before— and often became better than those people could ever have imagined. Show notes: https://jenniferfulwiler.com/jen-fulwiler/ http://iwasinprison.org/ https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/st-augustine-bishop-calls-for-end-to-florida-death-penalty-39039 https://soundcloud.com/cnanewsroom/ep-37-true-facts-about-the-lion-of-munster https://soundcloud.com/cnanewsroom/ep-25-his-name-was-kendrick-castillo https://soundcloud.com/cnanewsroom/ep-46-borderlands https://soundcloud.com/cnanewsroom/ep-55-and-after-8-days https://soundcloud.com/cnanewsroom/ep-24-seventy-times-seven

It has been 5 years since Pope Francis published his encyclical, Laudato si’. A lot of people still think about it as the pope’s encyclical about recycling, air conditioning, or global warming. Pope Francis does write about those things, but his encyclical includes much, much more. Show notes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/laudato-si-atlanta-archdioceses-sustainability-efforts-5-years-on-22099 https://www.shared-x.com/ https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/pope-caring-for-creation-means-caring-for-your-brother-and-sister-60815 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/to-fight-human-trafficking-one-of-pope-francis-core-commitments-36763 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/bishops-urge-doj-to-confront-the-porn-industry-protect-porns-victims-61646

On May 18, 1920, in a town southwest of Krakow, Poland, Karol Jozef Wojtyla was born. Biographer George Weigel and a former Swiss Guard detail the legacy of this great pope. An Italian mountaineer talks about the years he spent skiing and hiking with St. John Paul II. Then, the story of the time an Iowa farmer invited the pope to visit his state — and the pope did! http://www.iservedasaint.com/ https://www.amazon.com/City-Saints-Pilgrimage-John-Krak%C3%B3w/dp/0553418904 https://www.tanbooks.com/secret-life-of-john-paul-ii-2189.html https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2019/09/25/pope-john-paul-ii-iowa-40-years-later-historic-visit-1979-des-moines-living-history-farms-catholic/2211354001/

We share three stories of pilgrimages with unexpected outcomes. A group travels to the Holy Land as the coronavirus reaches pandemic levels; a proposal gone wrong on the Camino de Santiago; and a life-changing accident on a pro-life pilgrimage across the United States. Show notes: https://www.crossroadswalk.org/ https://soundcloud.com/cnanewsroom/ep-37-true-facts-about-the-lion-of-munster https://soundcloud.com/cnanewsroom/ep-25-his-name-was-kendrick-castillo https://soundcloud.com/cnanewsroom/ep-46-borderlands https://soundcloud.com/cnanewsroom/ep-55-and-after-8-days https://soundcloud.com/cnanewsroom/ep-24-seventy-times-seven

Nearly four decades ago, Marvel produced several religious-themed comic books, including a comic about the life of Pope St. John Paul II. On this episode of CNA Newsroom, we criss-cross the globe to bring you the story of how— and why— one of the world’s biggest comic book companies decided to bring the stories of three beloved saints to the world. Show notes: https://churchpop.com/2014/10/24/pope-st-john-paul-ii-comic-book/ https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/blog/that-time-blessed-mother-teresa-was-a-marvel-comic-book-hero https://www.amazon.com/City-Saints-Pilgrimage-John-Krak%C3%B3w/dp/0553418904 http://www.iservedasaint.com/

Did angels carry the house of Our Lady from Nazareth to Italy? Why is the second largest city in the United States named after the angels? Find those answers and more on this week's episode of CNA Newsroom. Show notes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/did-angels-really-carry-the-holy-house-of-mary-to-loreto-italy-25088 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/pope-francis-adds-feast-of-our-lady-of-loreto-to-roman-calendar-78209 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/pope-francis-imitate-saint-junipero-serra-be-trailblazers-for-christ-54248 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/archbishop-gomez-american-missionaries-are-the-overlooked-us-founders-35316 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/in-san-francisco-one-less-space-for-st-junipero-serra-96920

In this bonus episode, Catholic News Agency's Editor-in-chief JD Flynn interviews author and photographer Chris Arnade about his book "Dignity: Seeking Respect in Back Row America." This is a companion piece to Ep. 66 of CNA Newsroom. https://www.amazon.com/Dignity-Seeking-Respect-Back-America/dp/0525534733

Bishop Richard Stika tells the story of the time St. John Paul II intervened in the life of a man on Missouri’s death row. Photographer and author Chris Arnade travels the US to share the stories and faces of ‘Back Row America’. http://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_25031995_evangelium-vitae.html https://www.amazon.com/Dignity-Seeking-Respect-Back-America/dp/0525534733

JD Flynn talks with his mother about her conversion. We talk to people affected by the delay of sacraments due to the coronavirus pandemic.

A palm supplier in Florida talks about the impact of the coronavirus on his business; a priest in Maine comes up with a creative solution to the cancelation of Palm Sunday Mass; and our producer shares his experience of Palm Sunday Mass at a parish for deaf Catholics in Maryland. Show notes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/this-sunday-where-will-the-millions-of-palms-come-from-20041 https://www.southeastpalmandfoliage.com/ https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/maine-priest-encourages-pine-sunday-where-there-are-no-palms-95483 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWFrqWQh1HI&t=14s

We talk with several Catholics about leisure — what it is, and why it matters. Show notes: http://darwincatholic.blogspot.com/ https://twitter.com/McCormickProf/status/1241830229959675904 https://roseharrington.com/ https://udayton.edu/imri/mary/archive.php?tags=Stokes%20Mary%20Gardens https://docs.google.com/document/d/151ne0n6RHy-_k4dNPp7QIqGX4SrUqhK4ESP2tzrOMpI/edit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWVEH6MQk4fiXVP1b4MclA https://open.spotify.com/artist/2XaFV5Bz4k3oEFBfZSGVoQ?si=-SJ1M6OCRx2fS2rciSIniA

We ask how priests in the US are navigating Mass cancellations; a homeless shelter in Washington continues its life-saving ministry to the poor; the coronavirus’ impact on 12-step recovery programs; and the time Mary protected a St. Louis school from a cholera epidemic. This is the second of our two-part series on the coronavirus pandemic. Show notes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/do-we-have-mass-coronavirus-closures-and-dispensations-in-us-dioceses-96801 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/how-and-why-to-watch-mass-online-during-coronavirus-82713 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/quarantined-sunday-how-can-families-keep-the-day-holy-when-masses-are-canceled-66671 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/bless-me-father---but-from-6-feet-away-coronavirus-and-confession-60496 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/washington-dc-homeless-shelter-serves-the-poor-despite-coronavirus-fears-15629 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/aa-under-quarantine-how-coronavirus-is-changing-12-step-recovery-programs-81629

We look to Italy for the first of a two-part series on the impact of the coronavirus. CNA’s Rome correspondents Hannah Brockhaus and Courtney Mares share personal essays detailing their experiences living under lockdown in Rome. A former member of the Swiss Guard tells us about how his elderly parents are faring in the Italian city of Bergamo— one of the hardest hit cities in Italy. Show notes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/churches-in-rome-can-reopen-for-private-prayer-92297 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/at-least-60-italian-priests-have-died-after-contracting-coronavirus-78399 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/former-swiss-guard-the-elderly-are-united-in-prayer-in-coronavirus-hit-italy-66295

Regina Maria has severe autism. Her dad, Jeff, talks about her diagnosis and their Catholic faith. An expert talks best practices for sacramental prep for children with disabilities. Show notes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/heart-of-hospitality-best-way-for-catholic-parishes-to-serve-the-disabled-53753 https://journalstar.com/lifestyles/family/special-fathers-special-children-finding-love-when-dreams-don-t/article_e7174aa0-ce47-5bc6-9d02-53afe10c1292.html https://ncpd.org/

Fr. Matthew Schneider talks about his diagnosis of autism. We ask how the Catholic Church can better serve Catholics with autism and take a look into sensory-friendly Masses in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Shownotes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/at-the-intersection-of-faith-and-autism---a-catholic-priest-shares-his-story-16055 http://www.catholiccincinnati.org/ministries-offices/respect-life-2/inclusion-ministry/sensory-friendly-resources/

Benedictine nuns who run a cattle ranch in Northern Colorado; Vegetarianism and the pro-life ethic; D.C. correspondents Matt Hadro and Christine Rousselle taste-test Burger King's Impossible Whopper. D.C. correspondent Christine Rousselle is our guest host. Show notes: https://www.firstthings.com/article/2009/06/pro-animal-pro-life http://www.walburga.org/index.php/about/visiting-the-abbey/ https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/the-impossible-burger-ethics-and-a-cna-taste-test-67794

The Diocese of Lafayette has officially opened the causes for canonization of two Louisiana Catholics; and recognized a third candidate for canonization. Senior Features Writer Mary Farrow is our guest host. Show notes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/will-these-louisiana-cajun-catholics-become-saints-diocese-begins-canonization-cause-17406 https://www.nonco.org/ http://charlenerichard.com/ https://www.stlandrycatholicchurch.com/biography-of-fr-lafleur.html https://diolaf.org/photoalbums/causes-for-canonization-opened-at-chancery

We need to take a little break. We’re still hard at work chasing down interviews and producing the best journalistic, Catholic storytelling podcast out there. But we won't have any new episodes until February 24, the Monday before Ash Wednesday. In the meantime, please keep us and the podcast in your prayers! Leave us a review, and tell your friends about your favorite episode.

Patricia Sandoval was 12 years-old when an instructor from Planned Parenthood taught her and her classmates about “safe” sex. After three abortions and a job at Planned Parenthood, Patricia says she has found healing and redemption through Christ. Shownotes: https://www.rachelsvineyard.org/ https://queenofpeacemedia.com/patricia-sandoval-testimony/ https://ccdenver.org/beacon/#

Epiphany is more than just the the three kings visiting the child Jesus. It also celebrates the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River and Jesus’ first miracle at the wedding at Cana. This week, we talk with a Trappist monk who helps young monks create incense; we learn about conditional baptisms from a priest who once performed one; and a Catholic retiree who now helps run a winery near Fort Worth, Texas. Show notes: https://www.holyroodguild.com/ https://www.rlv.wine/

For centuries, Catholics celebrated the Circumcision of the Lord on January 1. That practice ended in 1960. But, what was the significance of Jesus' circumcision, and of circumcision in general? We talk to priests, theologians and an art historian to find these answers. Then, we talk with a journalist who went on a years-long quest to find what some believe to be the Church's most unusual relic: the foreskin of Jesus. Shownotes: https://www.sacredarchitecture.org/articles/spiritual_exercises_muzianos_circumcision_altarpiece https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/how-catholic-art-saved-the-faith https://nds.edu/staff-members/gregory-vall-ph-d/ https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/resources/bible/introduction-to-the-new-testament/galatians https://www.amazon.com/Catherine-Siena-Spiritual-Development-Teaching/dp/0809145472 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/an-irreverent-curiosity-david-farley/1112035537?ean=9781101104972&st=PLA&sid=BNB_ADL+EBooks+Generic+Desktop+Medium&sourceId=PLAGoNA&dpid=tdtve346c&2sid=Google_c&gclid=Cj0KCQiAovfvBRCRARIsADEmbRJ16aaG20vqRzEWlLlNU68Te1DVh9m5Kp-G5laZFP1mPNyPt9rWuqMaAt4sEALw_wcB

This week on the podcast: two unlikely friendships…and one friendship so unlikely, it probably wasn’t a friendship at all. We bring you the stories of two college professors with very different viewpoints— Robert George and Cornel West— who became best friends; two heroes of the American political left and right, Supreme Court Justices Antonin Scalia and Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who were friends for 30 years; and the somewhat odd correspondence between Blessed Pius IX and Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederacy. Shownotes: https://jmp.princeton.edu/statement https://www.amazon.com/Pope-Who-Would-King-Emergence/dp/0812989910 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/for-antonin-scalia-faith-and-work-did-not-conflict-50816 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/podcast/cna-editors-desk

JD Flynn interviews Santa Claus; we examine the life of St. Nicholas; and CNA Deutch Editor Christoph Wimmer shares the legend of St. Nicholas’ sinister counterpart, Krampus. Shownotes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-nicholas-of-myra-75 http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/11044a.htm Anchor.fm/CNAdeutsch

A Trappist monk named Emmanuel shares his vocation story and gives us a look at how his community celebrates Advent; the Vatican’s lead astronomer gives the real story of the Star of Bethlehem; and we visit the Basilica of the Nativity in Bethlehem. https://www.spencerabbey.org/ https://spencerbrewery.com/ http://www.morinelliphotography.com/ https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/tags/brother-guy-consolmagno https://philosproject.org/ https://benedictinesofmary.org/

Happy Thanksgiving! This year, we talk to EWTN’s Father Mitch Pacwa about his annual Thanksgiving hunting trip. Later in this episode, the founder of Whiffletree Farm in Virginia shares the story of his conversion and talks about the Thanksgiving rush; we tell the story of Squanto and Nicholas Black Elk; a retiree in the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens donates and distributes hundreds of turkeys each Thanksgiving, in honor of his dad; and a counselor talks about the relationship between grief and gratitude. https://www.whiffletreefarmva.com/ https://www.ccbq.org/ http://mindspirit.com/author/abbykowitz/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLjuKg1Oic8 Special thanks to Deacon Ben Black Bear, Jr. and Mark G. Thiel for the use of the audio of Nicholas Black Elk’s Thanksgiving prayer.

What does it mean to have a good death? We tell the story of Paul Coakley, a 34-year-old Catholic who died after a short battle with cancer. We talk to hospice care workers and a Catholic bioethicist about what a good death looks like, amid efforts around the world to push for euthanasia and assisted suicide. We also tell the story of a group of Carmelite nuns who were executed during the French Revolution, each one asking first for permission to die. Shownotes: https://sjhospicelondon.com/about-us/ https://www.epcc.ca/ https://www.ccbi-utoronto.ca/ https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/canadian-bishops-keep-palliative-care-distinct-from-assisted-suicide-37915 http://supremacyandsurvival.blogspot.com/

Military chaplains dedicate their lives to serve the men and women in the Armed Forces. This Veteran’s Day, we look at the life of one military chaplain who could one day be named a saint. We ask what it looks like to discern a vocation to be a military chaplain. Shownotes: https://watch.formed.org/kapaun-s-men/season:1/videos/the-story-of-father-kapaun https://catholicdioceseofwichita.org/father-kapaun/ https://www.kapaunsmen.com/ https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/father_emil_kapauns_cause_for_sainthood_to_be_officially_opened https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/fr.-emil-kapaun-beatification-cause-heads-to-rome https://www.theupperroomptsd.org/about-us https://shrinestjude.org/

The Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche in St. Augustine will be elevated as a National Shrine next year. This week on CNA Newsroom, editor Carl Bunderson shares the story of the shrine, its recent elevation, and one woman who credits her most recent pregnancy to Our Lady of La Leche’s intercession. Shownotes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/historic-marian-shrine-in-florida-elevated-to-national-shrine-54052 https://missionandshrine.org/

Catholic teaching on the “cleansing fire” of purgatory is perhaps one of the Church’s spookier beliefs. This week, we visit the world-famous “Purgatory Museum” in Rome and talk to theologians and experts about what the Church teaches about purgatory and how it applies to our lives. Shownotes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/resources/apologetics/purgatory/purgatory-the-purifying-fire https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/have-souls-in-purgatory-visited-people-on-earth-67916 St. Gertrude Prayer for Souls in Purgatory: “Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Most Precious Blood of Thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughout the world today, for all the holy souls in purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal church, those in my own home and within my family. Amen.”

The number of Central American and Mexican migrants crossing the southern border into the United States has slowed to a trickle, but in terms of helping families in need, Catholic groups at the border know there is still much to be done. This week on CNA Newsroom, we visit the US-Mexico border in El Paso and talk to bishops, priests, laypeople, non-Catholics and everyone in between about what the need is and what people of faith are doing to help. And stick around, because we also cover a side of the immigration debate not often acknowledged: what happens when undocumented immigrants feel a call to the priesthood? Shownotes: https://seminariohispano.org/ https://www.augustineinstitute.org/ http://www.usccb.org/about/financial-reporting/upload/financial-statements-2017-2018.pdf https://www.dhs.gov/news/2019/01/24/migrant-protection-protocols https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/at-us-mexico-border-bishops-emphasize-bonds-of-faith-and-family-85864 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/border-bishops-filled-with-mourning-over-deaths-of-migrants-36435 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/pro-life-women-deliver-semi-truck-full-of-supplies-72000-to-the-border-79366 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/border-bishops-filled-with-mourning-over-deaths-of-migrants-36435

The number of people in prison in the U.S. has grown by a factor of five since the 1970s. An estimated 5 million children have a parent in prison. This week on the podcast: stories of former inmates who found God, and men who have given over their lives to minister to inmates— the modern-day “untouchables." Shownotes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/ive-encountered-him---how-one-inmate-lost-everything-and-found-christ-20265 https://soundcloud.com/cnanewsroom/ep-21-when-ryan-met-jesus https://www.kolbeprisonministries.com/ http://www.sconews.co.uk/opinion/54388/christs-mercy-touches-societys-untouchables/ http://www.layevangelist.com/journal/2018/to-the-corrections-officers-of-the-ferguson-unit-prison-texas https://www.myfathershousedenver.org/

From 2015-2017, the divorce rate in one Florida county dropped by nearly one-third. This week on CNA Newsroom, writer Mary Farrow tells the story of how a coalition of churches helped to make that happen— and whether the rest of the country can follow suit.

Cardinal John Henry Newman will be canonized October 13. This week on CNA Newsroom, we talk about Newman’s life and witness; and the miracle that secured his canonization. Show notes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/vatican-approves-second-miracle-for-blessed-john-henry-newman-87278 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/blessed-john-henry-newman-to-be-canonized-in-october-13-80392 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/look-to-newman-for-an-education-in-friendship-catholic-students-told-81728

The population of Americans aged 65 and older will more than double by the year 2060. In this second part of our two-part series on loneliness, we look at why seniors are lonely and how we can help. Show notes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/our-elders-are-lonely-do-we-care-45567 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/the-old-still-have-a-lot-to-give-young-people-pope-francis-says-70928 https://washington.providence.org/locations-directory/m/mount-st-vincent Park sound effect from https://www.zapsplat.com

Retired Colonel Anita Raines and Fr. Kevin Madigan of New York share their experience of September 11, 2001. Show notes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/the-brutal-powerful-911-stories-of-catholic-priests-57009 https://www.army.mil/article/110951/pentagon_memorial_chapel_place_to_grieve_reflect_heal https://w2.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/audiences/2001/documents/hf_jp-ii_aud_20010912.html

A July report by YouGov suggested millennials are the loneliest generation, with higher rates of loneliness than both Generation X and Baby Boomers. We talk with two millennials about loneliness and explore why millennials are so lonely - and how the Church can respond. Show notes: https://today.yougov.com/topics/lifestyle/articles-reports/2019/07/30/loneliness-friendship-new-friends-poll-survey http://www.jeantwenge.com/igen-book-by-dr-jean-twenge/ https://www.chicagotribune.com/real-estate/ct-life-where-millennials-are-moving-20190504-story.html

Happy Labor Day everyone! This week, we celebrate working by not really doing any work. In this episode we showcase three of our favorite segments from the first 38 episodes of CNA Newsroom— a discussion with the author of “The Beer Option;” comedian Jeremy McLellan’s conversion story; and the mystery of the Stairs of St. Joseph.

This is JD Flynn’s full interview with Elias Moo, superintendent of Catholic schools for the Archdiocese of Denver. This interview was edited and included in Ep. 38 of CNA Newsroom.

JD Flynn is joined by two very special co-hosts in this ‘Back to School’ episode. We talk with the Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Denver, Elias Moo. We profile a classical school in Denver and a Catholic trade school in Michigan. Show notes: https://lourdesclassical.org/ https://amiusa.org/ https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/new-michigan-vocational-school-combines-catholic-education-skilled-trades-77129 https://www.harmelacademy.org/

Blessed Clemens August von Galen is remembered as the ‘Lion of Münster’ for his fierce defense of the Catholic faith and human rights during the Nazi regime. Show notes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/what-the-bishop-who-resisted-the-nazis-can-teach-us-today-99082 http://w2.vatican.va/content/pius-xi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-xi_enc_14031937_mit-brennender-sorge.html Subscribe to Editor's Desk: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/podcast/cna-editors-desk

The Assumption of Mary is one of the Church’s newest dogmas. How did this come about, and why do we believe it? We assume you’ve asked these questions, so we dug into the theology behind the Assumption and also bring you the story of how one woman came to the Catholic faith thanks in part to a relationship with Mary. Shownotes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/the-history-of-the-assumption-and-why-its-a-holy-day-of-obligation-30528 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/the-assumption-561

We are excited to announce that CNA Newsroom is expanding! We’ve created a second podcast feed for our new show, “CNA Editor’s Desk,” and provided links below. This new feed is where we’ll post the episodes formerly known as “Bonus Episodes.” Don’t worry— they’ll be the same “bonus” episodes that you’ve come to know and love. We hope you’ll continue to subscribe to both CNA Newsroom and CNA Editor’s Desk! Subscribe to CNA Editor’s Desk on your preferred podcast app using these links: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/editors-desk/id1475311287 Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1475311287/cna-editors-desk Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0UTHyqBjoFX5hWJBRIopr3 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/catholic-news-agency/editors-desk Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-714262237 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/Itd2ia6zx7cqxi57vzjbfyumnii?t=Editors_Desk TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/News--Politics-Podcasts/Editors-Desk-p1237691/ Player FM: https://player.fm/series/2529188 And more!

Ever since the first Christians began converting pagan temples into churches, Catholics have been adapting worldly things to serve a higher purpose. We bring you the stories of three creative modern-day Catholic adaptations: an old-school dating service, a food truck, and a skateboard company. Show notes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/what-is-the-knock-shrine-that-pope-francis-will-visit-in-ireland-46663 https://loveyourmotherboard.com/ https://capuchins.org/2018/10/18/unveiling-a-new-food-truck-ministry/