Ave Maria Radio: Catholic Connection

Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. explains that cutting off friends and family due to political disagreements is never the answer.  Catholic apologist and speaker Steve Ray joins us to promote the 2026 Good News Cruise.

We are joined by Sunnie Johnson-Lain, the new President and CEO of Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County. She talks about the important work they do and shares stories from her experiences.

Shawn Carney with 40 Days for Life explains why President Trump's victory is huge for Catholic voters. Joan Lewis reports on the latest news out of the Vatican.

Fr. Dave Tomaszycki edited "On the Demonic: Writings by Fulton J. Sheen." He will be presenting tonight at the Church of the Divine Child in Dearborn, MI.

Dr. Greg Popcak talks about people cutting off loved ones over politics and filming meltdowns for social media. Kelly Salomon talks about the huge boost in enrollment that Newman Guide Colleges are seeing.

Vanessa Denha Garmo and Teresa discuss the extreme responses to President Trump's re-election, including shaved heads, sex strikes and the writing off of family/friends.

Logan Church from Catholic Vote and Chelsey Youman with Human Coalition Action analyze the results of the Presidential election and discuss what it means for religious freedom and the pro-life movement. Gail Buckley-Barringer has our Bible verse.

Fr. Steve Mateja tells us about the new Grizzly Catholic Campus Ministry at Oakland University and the revival they are experiencing with the youth. Teresa looks at more media reactions to the Presidential election.

EWTN's Doug Keck tells us about special programming coming up on the network. Teresa's Fact Check Friday segment. Fr. Mark-Mary Ames promotes Ascension's "Rosary in a Year" podcast he is hosting starting January 1.

Attorney Robert Muise joins Teresa to discuss the re-election of President Donald Trump this week. We also look at the response from the mainstream media.

Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. joins Teresa to discuss the re-election of President Donald Trump this week. We also look at the response from the mainstream media

"Epiphany" host Vanessa Denha Garmo is back today to discuss President Trump's election last night and to look at the mainstream news media's reaction.

Catholic League President Bill Donohue and EWTN's Joan Lewis are here to react to President Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 Election.

Vanessa Denha Garmo and Teresa are fresh back from the La Dolce Fede Italian pilgrimage.  They talk about their experience and urge you to consider it for yourself.

Dr. Leisa Marie Carzon talks about her new book, "Sister, Soldier, Surgeon: The Life and Courage of Sr. Deirdre Byrne, MD." Bishop Thomas Paprocki defends the St. Michael prayer after mass.

Guest host Sherry Brownrigg speaks with Michelle Kazanjian about her Regional Eucharistic Ministry. Catholic podcaster John Edwards promotes the "Restored" Men's Retreat taking place in Ann Arbor this month.

Guest host Sherry Brownrigg interviews Karlo Broussard to find out how the Christians in Heaven help us here on Earth. Brooke Joiner is the co-founder of Catholic Owned. Gail Buckley-Barringer has our Bible verse of the week.

Best of "Catholic Connection" with Gayle Somers and Fr. Ben Cameron.

Best of "Catholic Connection" with Bishop Robert Gruss, Fr. Wade Menezes and Brittany Valliere.