Ave Maria Radio: Catholic Connection

EWTN's Doug Keck tells us about special programming coming up on the network. Teresa's Fact Check Friday segment. Kelly Salomon shares the highs & lows of Catholic commencements in 2024.

Teresa comments on Katie Couric slamming MAGA voters on Bill Maher's show. Mary Lockwood promotes a special day of prayer and healing from abortion in Brighton this Saturday.

Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. speaks on the anti-America and anti-Israel protests taking place in America. We revisit the conversion story of Trent Vecchiarino.

A Harvard professor is suggesting the decline in church attendance caused our mental health crisis. Chuck Gaidica is here to discuss this with Teresa today.

Trent Vecchiarino joins us today to share his powerful story of coming to the Catholic Church after a life of crime & atheism. Teresa talks about Gov. Whitmer ignoring "Death to America" chants in her state.

Vanessa Denha Garmo joins Teresa for her weekly "In the News" segment on media bias and the culture. They look at the continuing saga of Katherine Maher, Uri Berliner & NPR.

Fr. Ray Atwood tells us why he believes the controversy over Humanae Vitae could have been avoided. Daniel Blomberg from Becket explains how nuns are leading the charge against New York's abortion mandate.

Teresa shares parts of an interview with NPR's Uri Berliner about public radio losing Americans' trust. She also shares the stories of Sage Steele and Catherine Herridge.

Kelly Wahlquist from WINE talks about a Women's Italy pilgrimage this fall and the "Wisdom from Women in Scripture" book. Mary Delaney tells us about Malta Camp USA.

EWTN's Doug Keck joins us for the latest on special programming on the network. Teresa's Fact Check Friday segment. Dr. Ray Guarendi comments on a school shooters' parents being sent to jail for involuntary manslaughter.

Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. comments on the new Vatican document, Dignitas Infinita. Popular Catholic speaker Mark Hart promotes the "Encounter" Bible Timeline study for middle schoolers.

José Carlos González-Hurtado discusses his new book, "New Scientific Evidence for the Existence of God." Joan Lewis has the latest Vatican news.

Dcn. Dominic Cerrato expresses his desire that the voices of Deacons be heard at the upcoming Synod. Fr. Tad Pacholczyk comments on Dignitas Infinita, a new Vatican document on gender transition, surrogacy and abortion.

Bishop Francis Kalabat speaks out on President Biden's Trans Visibility Day proclamation. Pro-life warrior Kristan Hawkins joins us to talk about the Vatican's statement on human dignity and President Trump's abortion comments.

EWTN's Doug Keck tells us about special programming coming up on the network. Teresa's Fact Check Friday segment.  Bill Donohue addresses the controversy with religious Easter eggs and the White House.

Ave Maria Radio's Spring Pledge Drive starts on Monday April 8th.  Our marketing director, Dr. Marcus Peter, joins Teresa this morning to preview this important week for us!

Tom Nash is the author of "To Whom Shall We Go?: The Biblical Case for the Catholic Church." Cece & Jennifer Breen tell us all about Girl Friday 4 God.

We listen to the Easter Sunday homily of Fr. Mike Schmitz called "The Infinite Importance of Jesus."  Keith Claytor credits "Catholic Connection" and EWTN with bringing him home to the Catholic Church this Easter.

Teresa reads an encouraging e-mail from a fan of Catholic radio. We also listen to some Fr. Riccardo wisdom. Fr. Mike Schmitz is here to promote the 2025 Good News Cruise.