Catholic Connection

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.

Episodes

July 11, 2025 98 mins
The Inside Word at EWTN with Doug Keck. Dr Stanley Goldfarb discusses his book "Doing Great Harm?: How DEI and Identity Politics Are Infecting American Healthcare―and How We Are Fighting Back". Plus, Dani Pinter of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation talks about age verification to protect youth from adult websites.
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Father Abbot Benedict Nivakoff of Abbey of Saint Benedict of the Mountain in Norcia, Italy joins to talk earthquake recovery and the Feast of St. Benedict. Father Mitch Pacwa's Cultural Connections segment covers the Latin Mass. Chris McCarthy of the Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament visits to discuss Adoration Sodality. Plus, Chuck Gaidica gives his weather perspective surrounding the tragic floods in Texas, and Fr. Andrew Hofer ...
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Greg and Julie Alexander of thealexanderhouse.org join for Monthly Marriage Encounter. Joan Lewis with the latest from Rome and Vatican City. T guides us through Shrines and Wonders with St. Benedict of Nursia. Also, a look at the importance of confession..and a fascinating interview with attorney Jim Bopp about the case of the Irish Rover defeating a Notre Dame professor in a defamation case.
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Louis Brown of Christ Medicus joins and discusses the Big Beautiful Bill and defunding Planned Parenthood. Dr. Nathanael Blake talks about Stanford Medicine halting sex change surgeries for minors. Plus, Newman Guide News with Kelly Salomon, and T's Two Sense gives a look at Church advice on vacations.
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Steve Ray joins and talks about devotion to the Precious Blood of Jesus. Steve Kerekes, founder of scapulars.com discusses the meaning of the Brown Scapular and information on distribution. Father David Rivera and Louis Pantalone visit to discuss the Commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Hammonton NJ. Plus, Gail Buckley-Barringer and the Scripture Verse of the Week!
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On this special Independence Day edition...Doug Keck with the Inside Word at EWTN. Father Donald Calloway joins and talks about a new study that reveals the rosary rivals modern meditation for mental health benefits. Plus, Father Shenan Boquet on the topic of the decline in population, and Teresa looks into the 1st Amendment in Fact Check Friday!
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Cultural Connections with Father Mitch Pacwa S.J. Katie Daniel joins to talk over the SCOTUS ruling that can ban Medicaid funding for abortions. T's Two Sense looks at St. Thomas on his feast day. Plus, Chuck Gaidica visits with Teresa to talk how to have a healthy, holy, and happy holiday weekend!
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Joan Lewis with the latest from Rome and Vatican. Teresa's Shrines and Wonder segment talks about Sunflowers in Italy. T's Two Sense talks slowing down and not taking our faith and freedom for granted. Plus, Nikolas Nikas and Bruce Green of the Bioethics Defense fund join to discuss the importance of preparing to make end of life decisions, and how Church teachings can inform these decisions.
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Eve RoseMary of The EveryDay Saint joins and talks about inspiring young Catholics. Dr. Nathanael Blake talks about how 10 years after Obergefell have proved it's critics right. Vanessa Denha-Garmo talks about Independence Day from a Catholic perspective, and Kelly Salomon joins for Newman Guide News!
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Doug Keck joins to talk over his time leading up to and at EWTN. Matt Swaim discusses the Journey Home. Gail Buckley Barringer with the scripture verse of the week. Plus, Melissa Henson, VP of the Parents Television and Media Council, looks at what parents, educators and companies can and must do to protect children from screen addiction.
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Revisiting an interview with Dr. Nathanael Blake on how the sexual revolution has hurt us all. Dr. Matthew Bunson on his newest book: "Leo XIV: The Portrait of the First American Pope". T's two sense talks about the walk back on pride month from corporate America. Plus, Part 2 of Newman Guide News Feature about what student Emily Torres found at her “Catholic College”.
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Fr. Mitch Pacwa S.J. with Cultural Connections. Monsignor Stephen Bosso with an in-depth look at the Psalms with Teresa. Plus, T and Vanessa talk on Two Sense about Terry Moran's ousting..and we revisit an important podcast with Kelly Salomon about surprised students in Catholic Colleges
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Fr. Tad Pacholczyk talks with Vanessa about the SCOTUS ruling in Tennessee regarding transition treatments. Bishop Thomas Paprocki joins to discuss Religious Freedom Week. Plus, Patrick O'Hearn visit ands highlights his newest book "Saints Come In All Shapes and Sizes".
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Mike McCartney talks with Vanessa Denha-Garmo about the leadership qualities of St. Peter and how those are great examples for Catholic business leaders. Elisabeth Sullivan, exec. director of the Institute for Catholic Liberal Education joins to discuss their expected record-breaking turnout for the National Conference. Jennifer Roback Morse discussing a corporate and cultural retreat from Pride month. Plus, Newman Guide News wit...
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JonMarc Grodi with highlights from the Journey Home. Bill Donahue of the Catholic League discusses Iran, the New York mayoral election. Fr. Patrick Riviere discusses a new series of reflections on the Ascension App: "The Litany of the Sacred Heart: Introducing the Person of Jesus". Plus, Gail Buckley-Barringer with the scripture verse of the week and more!
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The Inside Word at EWTN with Doug Keck, Vanessa Denha-Garmo and Teresa discuss media bias and more. Teresa takes a look over the man with the highest recorded IQ and his claim to believe in God. Plus, Patty Chase and Markael Butler join to talk about how cool it is to be Catholic!
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Father Mitch Pacwa S.J. joins for his Cultural Connections segment and discusses the recent Supreme Court decision regarding Tennessee's ban on medical procedures on transgender-identifying youth. Greg and Julie Alexander with our Monthly Marriage Encounter. T's Two Sense looks back on Chloe Cole's warning to Congress with her perspective as a de-transitioning person. Plus, Father David Marcham talks about Father Patrick Peyton ...
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Andre Piccioti-Bayer discussing gender ideology's latest target: vulnerable foster care children. Joan Lewis joins to review what's happening in Rome and the Vatican. Sofia Maurette joins to talk over the St John Paull II Shrine's new exhibit. Plus, Matt Lamb of the College Fix discusses what people are calling "authoritative" parenting...and T's Two Sense takes a look at distrust of media reporting related to the protest in Los A...
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Anthony DeStefano discusses his newest book "The Miracle Book: A Simple Guide to Asking for the Impossible". T's Two Sense looks at two upcoming saints, and Kelly Salomon with Newman Guide News shares what impact those two saints have on youth!
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Journey Home highlights with Matt Swaim. Lisa Wheeler, president of Carmel Communications, joins with info about scammers going after Catholic stars and their fans. T’s Two Sense looks at Leo XIV’s message from Chicago to youth. Jim Carroll of Spirit Catholic Radio shares info about the Sacred Heart of Jesus Billboard Campaign. Plus, Gail Buckley-Barringer and the scripture verse of the week.
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