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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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#948 (November 22, 2009)

Fr. James Massa discusses Pope Benedict's recent invitation to Anglican groups that wish to join the Catholic Church; Rome Report - new assignment for U.S. Archbishop Raymond Burke; Rick Jones of Catholic Relief Services explains what the agency is doing to combat increasing violence in Central America; Fact of faith - Gregorian calendar; Therese Brown discusses US Bishops interactive Advent website; CNS Spotlight - Greek Orthodox patriarch brings "green" message to New Orleans; Mar Munoz-Visoso on the CCHD annual collection; Movie Review - "Astro Boy."

#947 (November 15, 2009)

USCCB Media Relations Director Sr. Mary Ann Walsh previews the agenda items on the U.S. Bishops November general meeting; Dr. Rick McCord discusses the bishops' new pastoral letter on marriage; the CNS Spotlight looks at the New York Foundling home; Fact of faith-the Oxford Movement; Archbishop Wilton Gregory of Atlanta discusses his experiences at the Vatican Synod on Africa and Deacon Michael Silloway talks about participating in the Synod's Closing Mass;
Rome Report reveals Pope Benedict's pick to head Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace;
Movie Review: Cirque du Freak, the Vampire's Assistant.

#946 (November 8, 2009)

USCCB's Steve Colecchi discusses "Catholics Confront Global Poverty" project; CNS spotlights immigration reform; CRS' Lane Harthill discusses plight of Sudanese refugees in West Africa; About Blessed Andre Bessette; Priest in poker championship; Vatican astronomy exhibit; Movie Review: "Where the Wild Things Are."

#945 (November 1, 2009)

Bp. Howard Hubbard discusses the U.S. bishops’ recommendations for long term development and humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan; avoiding environmental exploitation in Africa;
Life Issues Forum—abortion funding and health care reform; Fact of Faith—Vatican Apostolic Penitentiary; Lumen Christi award—Sr. Rose Mary Boessen; college students and religion; Msgr. Walter Rossi on Immaculate Conception Shrine’s 50th anniversary; movie review— "Capitalism a Love Story."

#944 (October 25, 2009)

Deirdre McQuade discusses Pew survey that indicates support for legal abortion is declining; CNS spotlights tragic case where woman was implanted with another couple’s embryo; Steve Hilbert comments on Vatican synod on the Church in Africa; Fact of Faith − San Damiano cross; Fr. David Toups on diocesan vocations directors meeting; Archbishop Timothy Broglio on need for priests in military; Rome Report − Pope's trips; Movie Review:"“Fame."

#943 (October 18, 2009)

Liz O’Neil of Catholic Relief Services discusses the recent natural disasters in the South Pacific; Mary McClusky previews a new memoir from a woman who had more than a dozen abortions in the Life Issues Forum; Fact of Faith looks at Unicorns in the bible; : Fr. Dan Dorsey discusses the Glenmary religious community's 70 years of ministry; CNS Rome Report looks ahead to 2010 World Communication Day; Movie Review: "Surrogates."

#942 (October 11, 2009)

Catholic Charities USA's Candy Hill on the economic crisis and poverty; CNS Spotlight looks at the television "V-Chip;" violence on both sides of the abortion debate; Jesuit priest Matteo Ricci's influence in China; decline in Latin literacy; Author Matthew Bunson on St. Damien; Movie review "The Informant."

#941 (October 4, 2009)

Archbishop Jose Gomez on the health care debate; CRS' Debbie DeVoe on the Kenyan drought; Our Lady of LaVang; Fr. Leo Patalinghug’s cooking ministry; the Vatican Observatory; movie review: "Love Happens."

#940 (September 27, 2009)

Archbishop Joseph Kurtz on Pope Benedict XVI's new book about marriage and family; Vatican concerned about worldwide infant mortality; Respect Life Sunday; Catholic Charities USA Co-Volunteer of the year: Dr. William Rainford; Library of Congress bibles; movie review: "All About Steve."

#939 (September 20, 2009)

Bishop David Zubik of Pittsburgh on the G-20 summit meeting; more pharmacy programs at Catholic colleges; Life Issues Forum: health care reform; Fact of Faith: Parishes; Catholic Charities USA recognizes local agencies; Rome Report: Pope's message to deacons; Web videos on the sacraments; movie review: "Ponyo."

#938 (September 13, 2009)

Bishops' new Health Care Reform Web site; Catholic college grads turn to volunteerism; CRS advocates against female rite of passage in Kenya; Pontifical Academy of the Sciences; "Interrupted Lives" documentary on Catholic sisters under European communism; review of "Shorts."

#937 (September 6, 2009)

Catholic social teaching on workers; women religious help rebuild New Orleans; Richard Doerflinger on health care reform; Pope Benedict visits site of first conclave; new documentary on Catholic sisters under European communism; review of "Julie and Julia."

#936 (August 30, 2009)

Fr. Larry Snyder of Catholic Charities USA on disaster relief; Life Issues commentary on health care reform; Vatican confessors; U.S. Ordination Class of 2009; El Centro Family Center in Hartford, CT; Missouri couple’s ministry in Guyana; CRS’ new web video and review of "Aliens in the Attic."

#935 (August 23, 2009)

CHA CEO Carole Keehan on health care reform; CRS College Global Solidarity Program; Titular sees; outreach to homeless in So. Carolina; Pope Benedict’s interest in green causes; review of "G-Force."

#934 (August 16, 2009)

Diane Knight, the chair of the Bishops’ National Review Board that advises the USCCB Committee on the Protection of Children and Young People explains how the board and the committee work together.
In the Catholic News Service Spotlight, Regina Linskey reports on a recently released government report that found a steep increase in the U.S. birth rate in 2007 and also revealed that 40% of the births in that year were to unwed mothers.
Colleen Marotta, Executive Director of the Holy Family Hospital Foundation, explains how the hospital serves women and children in the Holy Land thanks to the support of the Order of Malta.
Franciscan Father Greg Friedman reflects on the readings for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time in his “Sunday Soundbite.”
In his “Fact of Faith,” Paulist Father Larry Rice looks at the origins and history of Catholic Charities, USA.
In Catholic News Service’s Rome Report, Carol Glatz reports on some new information that a Vatican researcher has uncovered about the Shroud of Turin.
Nell Lawrence of Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Tyler, Texas, explains how the organization was formed in response to the need that arose following the devastating hurricanes of 2005.
Harry Forbes of the USCCB Film and Broadcasting office reviews the fail-friendly film “Race to Witch Mountain,” which is now available on DVD.

#933 (August 9, 2009)

Jim Kelly of Catholic Charities in New Orleans, discusses their post-Katrina re-building project “Helping Hands,” which registered its 20,000th volunteer this year.
In Catholic News Service’s Rome Report, John Thavis comments on the history of U.S.-Vatican diplomatic relations.
Father Rick Hilgartner of the USCCB Secretary for Divine Worship shares some suggestions for couples planning to marry in the Catholic Church that will help to personalize their wedding ceremony and honor God’s central role in the sacrament of marriage.
Franciscan Father Greg Friedman reflects on the readings for the 19h Sunday in Ordinary Time in his “Sunday Soundbite.”
In his “Fact of Faith,” Paulist Father Larry Rice tells the story of one of the great popes in history who is now known as St. Gregory the Great.
Jesuit Father John Foley discusses his work in creating affordable college prep high schools for inner city youth that earned him a Presidential citizen’s medal earlier this year.
In the Catholic News Service Spotlight, Regina Linskey reports on the problems that are resulting in Latin America from a lack of resources to deal with an aging population.
John Mulderig of the USCCB Film and Broadcasting office reviews the new DVD release, “The Soloist,” a film based on a true story that he says features standout performances from actors Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey, Jr.

#932 (August 2, 2009)

Todd Scribner of the USCCB Department of Migrant and Refugee Services explains how the agency was able to resettle nearly 18,000 refugees in the U.S. last year.
Mary McClusky of the USCCB Secretariat of Pro Life Activities comments on the new papal encyclical “Caritas in Veritate” and what it has to say about the dignity of human life.
In the Catholic News Service Spotlight, Chaz Muth tells the story of one Colorado priest coming to the aid of another by donating a kidney.
Franciscan Father Greg Friedman reflects on the readings for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time in his “Sunday Soundbite.”
In his “Fact of Faith,” Paulist Father Larry Rice tells us about a fourth century schismatic group known as “Donatists.”
Christine Codden of the National Association of Catholic Family Life Ministers discusses the group’s recent annual gathering and their support of the U.S. bishops’ pastoral initiative on marriage.
In Catholic News Service’s Rome Report, Carol Glatz reports on an exciting find that may confirm that a tomb at Rome’s Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls actually contains the remains of the apostle.
John Mulderig of the Bishops Office for Film and Broadcasting reviews the new Johnny Depp film, “Public Enemies,” which tells the story of 1930’s gangster John Dillinger.

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