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by Catholic Communication CampaignListeners learn how the U.S. bishops' are addressing major issues facing the nation and the Church, meet prominent Catholics from the worlds of entertainment, literature and sports, and hear reviews of current television programs and movies from a Catholic perspective. Join host Johnny Holliday and Carole Lehan every week for Catholic Radio Weekly and stay in touch with your faith.
Recent podcasts
Program 740
28/09/2007
(Sept 28, 2007) Bishop Thomas Wenski, of the Diocese of Orlando, discusses the bishops' concerns about the 2008 Foreign Aid Bill and its commitment to help poorer nations reduce or eliminate debt. – CNS Rome Report looks at the Vatican's concern with the need for access to safe drinking water. – Meet former ambassador and U.S. Foreign Service veteran Johnny Young, director of the USCCB Office for Migration and Refugee Services. – For the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Greg Friedman, explains why its not riches themselves that are bad, but how they are used. – "Fact of Faithquot; continues its Catholic Social Teaching series by exploring the principle of community and the common good. – Deidre McQuade, with the USCCB Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities, explains the 2007 Respect Life Sunday theme. – Author David Scott discusses his new book, "A Revolution of Love: The Meaning of Mother Theresa". – The CNS Washington Report features the story of a former prisoner who is getting a second chance and making the most of the opportunity. – John Mulderig, with the USCCB Office for Film and Broadcasting, reviews "The Nines," a film of three separate stories all played by the same actors.
Program 739
21/09/2007
(Sept 21, 2007) Catholic Charities USA's Fr. Larry Snyder reports on the number of people living in poverty and what Congress can do to reduce the statistics. – In wake of last month's devastating earthquake in Peru, our CNS Washington Report queries why the poor suffer the most from natural disasters. – Mary Jaminet, with the USCCB Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities, commentates on Respect Life Sunday. – "Fact of Faith" begins a series that looks at the principles of Catholic Social Teaching starting with the dignity of the individual. – The Catholic Extension Society has named Fr. Pat Sullivan as its "Hidden Hero" this month, for his work on the Red Lake Indian Reservation. – CNS Rome Report takes listeners on a pilgrimage with Vatican Airways which offers charter flights to religious sites around the world. – Msgr. Stephen Rosetti discusses his new book "Behold Your Mother: Priests Speak about Mary". – Harry Forbes, with the USCCB Office for Film and Broadcasting, reviews "3:10 to Yuma", starring Russell Crowe and Christian Bale.
Program 738
14/09/2007
(Sept 14, 2007) Fr. Joseph McGrath discusses the psychological and physical weariness of western Gulf Coast residents as they mark the two year anniversary of Hurricane Rita. – Our CNS Washington Report features a group of Guatemalan immigrants who are establishing themselves in an interesting way in Trenton, NJ. – John Rivera, of Catholic Relief Services, talks about access to safe drinkable water in one of the poorest nations on the African continent–Ethiopia. – For the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Greg Friedman, encourages listeners to "celebrate God's unlimited mercy and forgiveness." – Fr. Clarence Williams, director of Catholic Charities USA's new Racial Equality and Diversity office, talks about the issues of race and poverty. – In our CNS's Rome Report, journalist Carol Glatz reports on the reopening of the former papal prison Castel Sant' Angelo after a ten-year restoration. – In this week's "Fact of Faith" Paulist Fr. Larry Rice give detail on how Church bells became so closely associated with Church buildings and liturgy. – John Mulderig, with the USCCB Office for Film and Broadcasting, reviews "The Nanny Diaries", based on the novel of the same name starring Scarlett Johansson.
Program 737
07/09/2007
(Sept 7, 2007) Catholic Relief Services Latin America provides an update of its assistance to the earthquake victims in Peru. – Dr. Robert Gronski, of the National Catholic Rural Life Conference, discusses the 2007 Farm Bill which includes the Food Stamp Program. – In our CNS's Rome Report, journalist John Thavis reports author Tom Bissel's upcoming book about visiting the tombs of all twelve Apostles. – For the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Greg Friedman, asks listeners to examine their lifelong commitment as Christian disciples. – Deidre McQuade, with the USCCB Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities, commentates on Amnesty International's decision to support abortion rights. – In this week's "Fact of Faith" Paulist Fr. Larry Rice explains what Catholic social teaching says about the "option for the poor." – Our Catholic News Service Washington Report looks at the deepening economic crisis in Zimbabwe and the growing threat of civil unrest. – Bro. Joel Giallanza talks about the beatification of Fr. Basil Anthony Moreau and how his vision in the field of education has spread around the world. – Harry Forbes, with the USCCB Office for Film and Broadcasting, reviews "September Dawn," based on a historical event starring Jon Voight.
Program 736
31/08/2007
(Aug 31, 2007) Kevin Appleby, of the USCCB Migration and Refugees Office, reports on what communities are doing to address the lack of a new federal immigration policy. – Part III of a four-part series featuring winners of the 2007 Catholic Charities USA "Family Strengthening Awards" ; this week we highlight the Diocese of Raleigh's Office of Economic Opportunity. – Catholic News Service's Carol Glatz reports on the papal office that responds to personal requests to help those in need. – Theresa Notare, with the USCCB Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities, commentates on the importance of "Mother Nature–s power drink". – Our Catholic News Service Washington Report highlights the success of a chaplaincy program in one of the nation's largest airports. – In this week's "Fact of Faith" Paulist Fr. Larry Rice talks about the history and controversy involving the relics of the True Cross. – Harry Forbes, with the USCCB Office for Film and Broadcasting, reviews "Stardust," starring Robert De Niro and Michelle Pfiefer.
