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Catholic Radio Weekly

CCC's flagship radio show, informs people about the good works of the Church across the country. Listeners 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.

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#927 (June 28, 2009)

Darren Hercyk with Catholic Relief Services in Pakistan discusses the increasing refugee problem in the country as residents leave their homes to escape Taliban fighting.
In Catholic News Service’s Rome Report, Carol Glatz reports on the Vatican kick off for the “Year for Priests.”
Father David Toups of the USCCB Secretariat of Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations, discusses a special Web site the office has developed to provide resources for the “Year for Priests.”
Franciscan Father Greg Friedman reflects on the readings for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time in his “Sunday Soundbite.”
In his “Fact of Faith,” Paulist Father Larry Rice discusses “nativist” movements in the U.S. that have seen discrimination against immigrants over the years because of their religion or other factors.
In the Catholic News Service Spotlight, Chaz Muth reports on the concerns of Latin America’s Catholic bishops about the impact of the global economic and climate crises on the region’s poorest residents.
Patrick Markey of the USCCB Office of National Collections discusses the Peter’s Pence collection and how it helps the Holy Father come to the aid of those in need around the world.
Monsignor Joseph Murphy of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph discusses a documentary program “Callings,” which he had a major role in developing, that will be seen on many NBC-TV affiliates this month,
Harry Forbes of the USCCB Film and Broadcasting office reviews the latest release in the “X-Men” series, “X-Men Origins: Wolverine.”

#926 (June 21, 2009)

In the Life Issues Forum, Deirdre McQuade of the USCCB Secretariat of Pro Life Activities comments on the abortion rights group NARAL’s decision to drop the word “abortion” from its formal name.
Franciscan Father Greg Friedman reflects on the readings for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time in his “Sunday Soundbite.”
In his “Fact of Faith,” Paulist Father Larry Rice discusses the preparation and use of Holy Oils in the sacraments of the Catholic Church.
In the Catholic News Service Spotlight, Chaz Muth reports on some women’s religious orders that are thriving at a time when interest in religious vocations in general has decreased.
Sister of Saint Benedict Michelle Sinkhorn explains why her congregation welcomes women to spend a week or a weekend with the sisters at their Ferdinand, Indiana monastery.
John Mulderig of the USCCB Film and Broadcasting office reviews the new animated release sequel “Battle for Terra,” which he says is not an appropriate film for young children.

#925 (June 14, 2009)

Lydia Saad of the Gallup polling organization discusses results of a recent poll that indicates that Americans’ opinions on abortion are trending more pro-life.
Donna Grimes of the USCCB Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development discusses a new Web site the office has developed about Catholic teaching on the economy.
In the Catholic News Service Spotlight, Chaz Muth reports on the “Mercy Bridges” international literacy program.
Franciscan Father Greg Friedman reflects on the readings for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ in his “Sunday Soundbite.”
In his “Fact of Faith,” Paulist Father Larry Rice discusses the many names that God is called by the different faiths of the world.
Sheila Garcia of the USCCB Secretariat of Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth discusses some ideas for fitting daily prayer time into our busy schedules.
In Catholic News Service’s Rome Report, Carol Glatz reports on the excitement surrounding the release of documents about England’s King Henry VIII from the Vatican secret archives.
Harry Forbes of the USCCB Film and Broadcasting office reviews the new sequel “Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian,” which he says is even better than the first film in the series.

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