The Nation’s First Men’s Conference From Worcester, MA Will Be Discussed on CatholicTV

Fr. Mitch Pacwa

On March 5^th, the Worcester, Massachusetts Men’s Conference which started as the nation’s first single-diocese Catholic men’s conference, will be discussed on the CatholicTV talk show “This is the Day”. The 2010 Worcester Men’s Conference will include talks by Fr. Mitch Pacwa, Matthew Kelly, Jesse Romero and others.

Msgr. Tom Sullivan, Chancellor of the Worcester Diocese and Angelo Guadagno, Coordinator of the Worcester Men’s Conference will discuss the upcoming conference on This is the Day.

This is the Day airs at 10:30AM ET at CatholicTV.com and on CatholicTV.

More information on the Worcester Men’s Conference is available at http://www.firstmensconf.org

Pro-Life Show Included in New Television Schedule at CatholicTV

CatholicTV will introduce a new schedule in March which will include several new programs such as “Facing Life Head-On”, a pro-life program which airs weekly in over 100 million homes. Show host Brad Mattes is pictured to the left.

Facing Life Head-On has won 2 industry awards including a Telly Award and an Accolade Award. The newest season includes coverage of a peaceful protest outside of the 2^nd largest abortion facility in the world (Houston, TX), and the story of Pat Williams, Senior Vice President of the Orlando Magic, who has 19 children including 14 adopted children.

CatholicTV’s new schedule will also include the show “The Joy of Music” featuring internationally-known organist, Diane Bish. In each episode of The Joy of Music, Miss Bish performs on historic organs in magnificent cathedrals around the world.

Miss Bish's television program The Joy of Music is broadcast to over 300 million people around the world each week. The show combines exhilarating organ and ensemble performances with an informative, inspirational narrative combined with exciting world travel.

CatholicTV’s new schedule also includes the new program “School of Faith”. The new show revolves around different dimensions of faith including vision, purpose, community, and surrender.

School of Faith is hosted by Frank DeVito. Frank currently works in education and studied philosophy and social science at Saint John's Seminary College. He attended Gregorian University in Rome, Italy where he studied theology.

In each episode of School of Faith, DeVito shows how believers can allow God to transform their hearts and minds using vision, purpose, community, and surrender.

Starting in March, The Joy of Music will air each week at the following times (Eastern): Monday at noon, Tuesday at 1AM, and Sunday at 7:30PM.

School of Faith will air each week at the following times: Tuesday 3:30AM., 8PM., Wednesday 3:30PM, Friday 12:30PM & 11PM, and Sunday 10PM

Facing Life Head-On will air each week at the following times: Tuesday 6PM, Thursday 5:30AM & 5:30PM Friday 1:30PM

How To Get Children and Adults to Go to Confession? Author Will Discuss Confession During Live CatholicTV Interview

On March 2^nd, Catholic convert and author Elizabeth Ficocelli will discuss the Joy of Reconciliation during her live interview on the CatholicTV talk show “This is the Day”. Part of her regular presentation on reconciliation includes tips on promoting enthusiasm for confession amongst children and adults.

“This is the Day” will air at 10:30AM ET at CatholicTV.com and on CatholicTV.

In her normal 45-minute presentation on confession, Elizabeth discusses the numerous obstacles and misperceptions that prevent most Catholics from participating in and reaping the benefits from the sacrament of reconciliation, a most important encounter with Jesus Christ.

Her presentation looks at the gift of reconciliation, both in terms of God’s forgiveness as well as the many graces associated with confession that help Catholics to grow in holiness. Elizabeth shares her own miraculous experience with confession that set her heart on fire for the sacrament and includes tips to help parents foster a similar enthusiasm in themselves and their children. Elizabeth is the author of several award winning books, including A Child’s Guide to the Seven Sacraments. To learn more, please visit her website, www.elizabethficocelli.com

Also on “This is the Day” will be Tim Maurer, Author of a Christian children’s book called “Sheep & Goat Go To The Ice Cream Parlor”. Tim will be accompanied by Brenda Falusi, who is on several committees at St. Matthew’s Parish in Tolland, CT. Brenda is also a Vacation Bible School Director.

Tim is also the founder and president of the Global Institute for Transformation (GIFT). GIFT is a cross-denominational ministry which aims to help Christians live, and love, more like Jesus -- and transform the world. Additional information about the organization may be found at http://institutefortransformation.com/

Episodes of “This is the Day” are available on the site’s archives starting the same night of the broadcast day. All videos at the website are viewable in full-screen. Paste this URL into your browser in order to access the “This is the Day” video archives. http://www.CatholicTV.com/shows/default.aspx?seriesID=72

Catholic Priests Will Make Oscar Predictions During Special Episode of Their Movie Review Show on CatholicTV

Fr. Chip (left), and Fr. Bill Kelly

During the week beginning March 1^st, two Catholic priests, Fr. Bill Kelly and Fr. “Chip” Hines, co-hosts of the CatholicTV movie review show “Spotlight”, will share their opinions of Oscar winners and will offer commentary in preparation for the upcoming 82nd Annual Academy Awards on March 7th, 2010.

Fr. Bill and Fr. Chip will predict winners for best picture, director, actor, actress, supporting actor, and supporting actress during this episode of Spotlight. The idea of the Spotlight show originated when a fellow priest overheard Fr. Chip and Fr. Bill arguing about whether Amy Ryan deserved a nomination for Best Supporting Actress in 2008. The priest who overheard them said, “you two should have your own show”.

Spotlight premiered on CatholicTV as part of the 2009 fall season. The show has gained national attention and the two priests were invited to make a monthly appearance on Wendy Wiese’s ON CALL Relevant Radio show.

This special Oscars episode of Spotlight will air at CatholicTV.com and on CatholicTV during the week of March 1^st at the following times (Eastern): Mon 6 p.m., Thurs 8 p.m., Friday, 6 a.m. Sat 12 noon and 10 p.m.

This full episode will also be viewable anytime in the CatholicTV.com archives starting the evening of March 1^st. Archived episodes of Spotlight are available at http://www.CatholicTV.com/shows/default.aspx?seriesID=11

CatholicTV Will Air Boston Women’s Conference With Patti Mansfield, Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle and More

Leah Darrow

CatholicTV will air the 2010 Boston Women’s conference which takes place on February 27^th. The Conference will include talks by author Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle (a friend of Mother Teresa’s), Leah Darrow (featured on the reality show “America’s Next Top Model” before her conversion), Patti Mansfield (Charismatic Renewal pioneer) and Sister Olga Yaqob who has been called “The Mother Teresa of Baghdad”.

The conference will air on CatholicTV at 3PM on February 27^th and again at noon on February 28^th (Eastern Time). Coverage will include the talks and Mass with Cardinal Séan O’Malley, Archbishop of Boston.

The Boston Women’s Conference will be viewable at CatholicTV.com and on CatholicTV cable outlets.

More information on the speakers:

PATTI MANSFIELD

Patti Gallagher Mansfield was a participant in the February 1967 "Duquesne Weekend" which marked the beginning of the Charismatic Renewal in the Catholic Church. From the earliest days of the Renewal, she has served as a leader through teaching, writing, and pastoral ministry. Patti’s testimony has been widely published and she has been a speaker at conferences and retreats for laity and priests in the United States and around the world. She is a frequent guest on Ralph Martin’s television program: The Choices We Face.

DONNA-MARIE COOPER O’BOYLE

Donna-Marie’s decade-long friendship with Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta led to a long correspondence and meetings around the world. Following in the footsteps of Blessed Teresa, Donna-Marie became a lay Missionary of Charity and founded a branch of the lay Missionaries of Charity. Today, Donna-Marie is passionate about encouraging others to follow in the footsteps of her blessed friend by caring for the poorest of the poor.

LEAH DARROW

Not too long after college, Leah made her TV debut on Season 3 of the hit reality TV Show, America’s Next Top Model. Having modeled briefly before, Leah became swept away by the fashion industry and soon came to realize its dark depths and the suggestive nature of where her new career was trying to take her. Leah’s “prodigal daughter” experience happened in the abyss of New York City, in the midst of the madness, the craziness, and the lonely; she found her way back to Christ.

SISTER OLGA OF THE EUCHARIST

Sr. Olga Yaqob was born and raised in Iraq. When she was 13 years old, a war between her native Iraq and Iran began. The horrific conditions of that war that she witnessed shaped her decision to become a nun. With her great love and devotion to Jesus, Sr. Olga joined the order of The Missionaries of the Virgin Mary.

Sometime after becoming a nun in 1995, Sr. Olga received permission from the Assyrian Catholic Church to start her own order in Baghdad, where she was already leading a service-oriented religious outreach called Love Thy Neighbor. She is known as the "The Mother Teresa of Baghdad". Coming to the United States in 2001, she studied at Boston University and finished her Masters degree in Ministry and Spirituality at Boston College. She currently works full-time in campus ministry at Boston University and is a widely desired speaker and retreat leader.

Registration and ticket information regarding the Boston Catholic Women’s Conference may be found at www.CatholicBoston.com

Painting as a Form of ‘Visual Prayer’? Artist Will Explain During CatholicTV Interview

On February 26^th, Christian artist Paul Crimi will be interviewed on the live CatholicTV talk show “This is the Day”. Paul is a painter, printmaker, and sculptor who considers his artworks forms of “visual prayer”.

This is the Day will air at 10:30AM ET at CatholicTV.com and on CatholicTV.

According to Paul’s website (http://www.paulcrimifinearts.com), Paul’s “inspiration comes from his travels throughout the United States and abroad as well as his personal ongoing study of modern masters from Matisse to Picasso to Hockney, and most significantly, from his devotion to his Catholic faith.”

“Paul Crimi produces illuminating religious tributes that are widely collected by people of all faiths and have been published in religious periodicals nationwide.”

"My work, since 1996, gives witness to an inner reflection of a true spiritual conversion, outwardly manifested is a positive expression of the power in the revelation of Jesus Christ . When I'm creating a piece, whether it's a drawing, a painting, or a print, it's a way for me to contemplate my blessings. I characterize each and every one of my works as a visual prayer.

"As a Christian and an artist, I agree with the words of William Blake, "The worship of God is honoring his gifts in other men, each according to his genius." All artists have come close to this kind of worship in their acknowledgement of the gifts of the masters. But it is only when one goes beyond himself as I have, in becoming part of the mystical body of Jesus Christ, that one really begins to see the real essence of truth.

Paul also says on his website that "Reading the Bible, which for me has become a living dialogue with Christ who is the Word, has opened up new visions beyond conceptual projections. My life, as a result, has changed in a positive way; I now can see beauty in reality and am able to invent new expressions for my artwork.

"I openly share my religious experience with others in my work. Visual prayer, for me, grows naturally and is projected spontaneously from within, taking an original form. I want viewers to rejoice with me in the witnessing of the power and grace of God, which is in all of us.”

Catholic Author Lisa Hendey To Discuss New Book ‘The Handbook for Catholic Moms’ During Live CatholicTV Interview

On February 23rd, Lisa Hendey will be interviewed on the CatholicTV talk show “This is the Day”. Lisa will discuss her new book, “The Handbook for Catholic Moms” which was just published in February 2010. Her live interview will take place at 10:30AM ET.

Lisa is a Catholic mother, author, and founder of CatholicMom.com. In her new book, Lisa draws from the deep tradition of the Catholic faith, and coaches Catholic moms on how to care for themselves―heart, mind, body, and soul―so that they can better love and care for their families, their neighbors, and their Church.

In her book, Lisa creates an environment where Catholic moms can reflect peacefully upon often-competitive topics like parenting style, types of schooling, and working outside the home. By sharing her own story, Hendey inspires readers to better balance their own needs with the demands of family life and faith commitment.

Episodes of “This is the Day” are available on the site’s archives starting the same night of the broadcast day. All videos at the website are viewable in full-screen. Paste this URL into your browser in order to access the “This is the Day” video archives. http://www.CatholicTV.com/shows/default.aspx?seriesID=72

An Organist Who Plays For 300 Million People Every Week? New Season of ‘The Joy of Music’ With Diane Bish Will Air on CatholicTV

Starting March 2010, CatholicTV will air a new season of “The Joy of Music” hosted by internationally-known organist Diane Bish. In each episode of The Joy of Music, Mrs. Bish performs on historic organs in magnificent cathedrals around the world.

Starting in March, “The Joy of Music” will air each week at the following times (Eastern): Monday at noon, Tuesday at 1AM, and Sunday at 7:30PM.

Miss Bish's television program The Joy of Music is broadcast to over 300 million people around the world each week. The show combines exhilarating organ and ensemble performances with an informative, inspirational narrative and exciting world travel. After twenty-five years of continuous broadcast, The Joy of Music is one of the longest running television programs still in production with new programs taped, edited and broadcast each year. The Joy of Music library boasts over 500 episodes featuring famous cathedrals, concert halls, churches and organs.

Diane Bish began her study with Dorothy Addy in Wichita, Kansas, and continued as a student of Mildred Andrews. She was a recipient of Fulbright and French government grants for study in Amsterdam and Paris with Nadia Boulanger, Gustav Leonhardt and Marie Claire Alain. Diane Bish: First Lady of the Organ by Warren Woodruff was published in 1993.

“School of Faith” to premiere in March on CatholicTV

Starting in March, CatholicTV will air a new series called “School of Faith”. The new show revolves around different dimensions of faith including vision, purpose, community, and surrender.

School of Faith is hosted by Frank DeVito. Frank currently works in education and studied philosophy and social science at Saint John’s Seminary College. He attended Gregorian University in Rome, Italy where he studied theology.

In each episode of School of Faith, DeVito shows how believers can allow God to transform their hearts and minds using vision, purpose, community, and surrender. Since Frank’s background is in education, the show is set in a virtual classroom to teach how to deepen viewers’ understanding of God’s calling in their lives. Frank does this by following the model of Jesus; using cultural stories and symbols of the day to communicate the nature of faith.

Starting in March, School of Faith will air each week at the following times (Eastern) at CatholicTV.com and on CatholicTV: Tuesday 3:30 a.m., 8 p.m., Wednesday 3:30 p.m., Friday 12:30 p.m.& 11 p.m., and Sunday 10 p.m.

More on Frank Devito

Frank has extensive experience in public education. He co-founded two innovative high schools for at-risk students that utilized project-based curricula and assessments that were linked to professional internships (local hospitals, universities, law offices, and community/government agencies). As both a teacher and a school leader, he inspired Chelsea, Massachusetts students to graduate and move on to post-secondary education.

Frank also pursued doctoral studies in bilingual education (specializing in culture, language, and administration) at Boston University.

CatholicTV and Catholic Relief Services Team Up For Operation Rice Bowl

During Lent, CatholicTV will air videos promoting Operation Rice Bowl (ORB), a Catholic Relief Services (CRS) program which helps the poor overseas as well as in the United States. Some of the videos were shot in the countries where CRS is focusing much of its efforts.

The ORB promotional videos will air at CatholicTV.com and on CatholicTV throughout the season of Lent.

ORB began in 1975 in the Diocese of Allentown, PA as a response to the drought in the African Sahel. For 34 years, ORB has called participants to pray with their families and faith communities; fast in solidarity with those who hunger; learn about the global community and the challenges of poverty overseas, and give sacrificial contributions to those in need. CRS’ website offers a detailed Lenten schedule full of fasting, praying, and almsgiving on their website at http://orb.crs.org/.

Seventy-five percent of ORB gifts will go to CRS to help farmers in Bolivia receive training to improve crop yields, children in Afghanistan gain more opportunities for quality education, communities in Ethiopia access reliable water sources even during times of drought, and fund many other vital projects.

25% of what’s raised in the Operation Rice Bowl stays within each (arch)diocese to support local hunger and poverty alleviation efforts.

Catholic Relief Services was founded in 1943 by the Catholic Bishops of the United States to serve World War II survivors in Europe. Since then, we have expanded in size to reach more than 100 million people in more than 100 countries on five continents. The mission of CRS is to assist impoverished and disadvantaged people overseas, working in the spirit of Catholic Social Teaching to promote the sacredness of human life and the dignity of the human person. Although our mission is rooted in the Catholic faith, our operations serve people based solely on need, regardless of their race, religion or ethnicity. Within the United States, CRS engages Catholics to live their faith in solidarity with the poor and suffering of the world.

As the official international humanitarian agency of the U.S. Catholic community, CRS is governed by a Board of Directors made up of clergy, most of them bishops, religious and Catholic lay men and women.

Lent and Easter Programming Will Include James Dean, Servant of God Fulton Sheen, and Pope Benedict on CatholicTV

Lent will begin on February 17^th (Ash Wednesday) and that marks the beginning of special Lenten programming on CatholicTV. This special programming will include “Hill Number One”, the film in which James Dean made his film debut. The Lenten programming will also include programs starring Fulton Sheen. Coverage of Vatican events with Pope Benedict XVI will also be a part of the Lenten and Holy Week on CatholicTV.

This Lenten programming can be seen via live stream at CatholicTV.com and on CatholicTV.

Programming Highlights For Lent and Easter include (all times Eastern):

Ash Wednesday Mass with Pope Benedict XVI- Feb.17 at noon & 8PM

Daily reflections by CatholicTV Network Director, Father Robert Reed based on the Christus Publishing book, A Lenten Journey with Jesus Christ and St. Thérèse of Lisieux

The Fifth Gospel: The Land and Sea of Galilee - Filmed in the Holy Land, narrated by Mike Farrell, the Fifth Gospel connects us to the locations where Jesus lived and taught Feb. 22-28 Tue 11:30AM, Wed 5AM, Fri 8AM, Sun 10:30PM

Hill Number One- A respectful interpretation of what might have happened among Jesus' followers in the three days before the crucifixion. James Dean plays the role of “John”. Mar.22-28; Mon-2PM Tues-10:30PM Wed-4PM; Thurs-6:30AM Fri-9:30PM Sat-10:30AM

Lenten Musical Concert with Catholic Singer Tajci- Tajci sings about the crucifixion along with cellist Janel Leppin and singer Sanya Mateyas. Holy week schedule Mon-2PM Tues-10:30PM Wed-4PM; Thurs-6:30AM Fri-9:30PM Sat-10:30AM

A Path to Glory- Msgr. Zenz from the Archdiocese of Detroit hosts this series presenting each Sunday Gospel for Lent portrayed by actors, followed by a theological reflection. Every week- Mon 4AM Wed-10:30AM Thurs 2:30PM Fri-11:30 AM

Stations of the Cross- From the CatholicTV chapel on Fridays at 3:30AM, noon, 6PM

CatholicTV will air special programming from the Vatican, Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston, and Notre Dame’s Basilica of the Sacred Heart during Holy Week including:

Palm Sunday Mass (March 28^th) Vatican Noon & 8PM; Notre Dame 10AM

Chrism Mass (March 30^th) Cathedral of the Holy Cross Boston 11AM & 4PM

Holy Thursday (April 1^st) Vatican Chrism Mass 3PM; Cathedral of the Holy Cross Boston Liturgy 8PM (Coverage begins at 7:30PM)

Good Friday (April 2) Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion 3PM, Vatican Good Friday Service 5PM & Way of the Cross 8PM. Also a Good Friday special hosted by Fulton Sheen will air at 11AM.

Easter Vigil (April 3^rd) Vatican 4PM, Boston 8PM & Rebroadcast 3:30AM

Easter Sunday (April 12^th) Notre Dame Mass 10AM, Vatican Noon; Boston 7PM; Vatican again at 8PM.

Fr. Gawrych Will Discuss 40 Reflections For 40 Days of Lent During Live CatholicTV Interview

On February 19th, Fr. Andrew Gawrych, CSC will be interviewed on the CatholicTV talk show “This is the Day”. Fr. Andrew and Kevin Grove, C.S.C. edited the book “The Gift of the Cross: Lenten Reflections in the Holy Cross Tradition”. During his interview, Fr. Andrew will discuss the Lenten season as well as the book and the reflections it contains.

This is the Day airs at 10:30AM EST at CatholicTV.com and on CatholicTV.

Fr. Andrew Gawrych, C.S.C. was ordained a priest in the Congregation of Holy Cross in 2008. He currently serves at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Phoenix, Arizona. He and Kevin Grove, C.S.C, edited the book The Cross, Our Only Hope: Daily Reflections in the Holy Cross Tradition.

Following on the success of The Cross, Our Only Hope, “The Gift of the Cross: Lenten Reflections in the Holy Cross Tradition offers daily reflections written by different members of the Holy Cross community and places a finger on the pulse of the congregation's spirituality. Lenten wisdom and moving stories emerge from the ministry of priests, brothers, and sisters including Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., and Mary Ellen Vaughan, C.S.C.

Episodes of “This is the Day” are available on the site’s archives starting the same night of the broadcast day. All videos at the website are viewable in full-screen. Paste this URL into your browser in order to access the “This is the Day” video archives. http://www.CatholicTV.com/shows/default.aspx?seriesID=72

Catholic Musicians Will Perform in Spanish on CatholicTV

During the week of February 15th, “The Commons”, a Catholic music show which airs on CatholicTV, will feature musicians Jaime Cortez and Santiago Fernandez. Jaime and Santiago will sing the songs “Con Amor Jovial” (With Cheerful Love) and “No Hay Dicho Ni Palabras” (There is No Saying Nor Words) during the show.

The Commons airs each week at CatholicTV.com and on CatholicTV at the following times (Eastern): Monday 6AM and 9:30PM, Thursday 2AM and 5PM, Saturday, 11:30AM and 9:30PM.

“The Commons”, is a coffee house-styled music show which includes performances by Catholic musicians such as Jesse Manibusan, Matt Maher, Sarah Hart, and others. The show also includes interviews of the musicians in which viewers can get a glimpse into the lives and spirituality of the musicians.
CatholicTV airs Spanish programming each week including:

*“Buena Nueva” on Wednesday at midnight and Sunday at 5:30PM. More info. is available at http://www.CatholicTV.com/shows/default.aspx?seriesID=20

*Spanish Novena on Tuesday at 5AM and Sunday at 5PM. More info. is available at http://www.CatholicTV.com/shows/default.aspx?seriesID=54

*Spanish Mass on Sunday at 4PM. More info. is available at http://www.CatholicTV.com/shows/default.aspx?seriesID=65

Jaime Cortez

Born in New York and raised in El Salvador, Jaime Cortez is fluent in both English and Spanish. Jaime has made presentations at the Los Angeles Hispanic Liturgy Conference, the Southwest Catechetical Leadership Conference and National Pastoral Musicians Conferences, as well as local events for the Diocese of Phoenix. In addition to workshops, Jaime gives concerts with both English and Spanish repertoire, alone or with volunteer groups. His main instrument is guitar, although he is proficient in piano and other stringed instruments such as charango, vihuela and bass guitar. Jaime earned a bachelor's degree in Music Composition from Arizona State University.

Santiago Fernández has been active in parish music ministry for the past 20 years. He is currently Music Minister at St. Michael Parish in Pontiac, Michigan, where he directs the English and Spanish choirs. Santiago is also a frequent speaker and workshop presenter at events and conferences around the country in the area of Hispanic liturgical music.

Santiago has been a member of the National Advisory Council to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), music director for the National Catholic Council for Hispanic Ministry (NCCHM) and liturgy and prayer coordinator for the First National Encuentro for Hispanic Youth and Young Adult Ministry 2006. He has also participated at various events of the Archdiocese of Detroit as guest conductor, cantor and consultant.

“The Commons” is produced by spiritandsong.com (a division of ocp). The Commons is a video showcase giving viewers an opportunity to experience candid conversations with intimate and unplugged performances by your favorite spiritandsong.com artists. Learn more about the artists, and Spirit and Song at http://www.spiritandsong.com/commons

Thriving Vocations at Female Religious Orders? Superiors Articulate Countercultural Lifestyle and Vision in New Video at CatholicTV.com

An exclusive video of sisters from The Council of Major Superiors of Women Religious (CMSWR) has just been added to the CatholicTV.com video collection. This video features sisters from several different orders. These orders are experiencing growth on a worldwide scale in great contrast to marked decline in vocations elsewhere.

The video features footage of sisters talking about what Vatican II said about consecrated life, and how that vision is being lived out today by American religious sisters.

In the video, the sisters from the CMSWR articulate how their perspective is in keeping with the vision set forth by Vatican II, suggesting that its commitment to a more visibly countercultural life and ministry is what sustains its orders and attracts young women to the CMSWR communities.

This video can be viewed now without charge or obligation at: http://www.CatholicTV.com/shows/default.aspx?SeriesID=145

Topics and sisters included in the video include:

Segment 1) Introduction: Sister Angela Mellady, O.S.F.
Segment 2) Overview: Sister Mary Nika Schaumber, R.S.M.
Segment 3) A Particular Form of Consecrated Life: Sister Mary Elizabeth Wusinich S.V.
Segment 4) The Spousal Bond: Sister Paul Jean Miller, F.S.E.
Segment 5) The Threefold Response of The Vows: Sister Mary Dominic Pitts, O.P.
Segment 6) Communion in Community: Sister Mary Prudence Allen, R.S.M.,
Segment 7) Evangelical Mission: Sister Maximilia Um, F.S.G.M.
Segment 8) Conclusion: Sister Mary Judith O’Brien, R.S.M.
Segment 9) Closing Remarks: Sister Angela Mellady, O.S.F.

This video is posted in “The Call” section of CatholicTV.com. CatholicTV airs a special programming block named The Call, which features videos about vocations and particular religious orders. More information is available at http://www.CatholicTV.com/shows/default.aspx?seriesID=145

Catholic Theologian & Author Dr. Peter Kreeft Will Appear in Live CatholicTV Interview

On February 12th, Dr. Peter Kreeft will appear in-studio on the live CatholicTV talk show “This is the Day”. Dr. Kreeft will talk about Catholic apologetics and will also discuss the book he co-authored with Father Ronald Tacelli, S.J., “Handbook of Catholic Apologetics”. Dr. Kreeft was formerly a Calvinist and converted to the Catholic faith; he has served on the faculty at Boston College since 1965.

The interview will air at CatholicTV.com and on CatholicTV at 10:30AM ET. The show will also be rebroadcast the same day at 8PM, and will also be added to the CatholicTV.com archives for viewing anytime.

Peter Kreeft is a professor of philosophy at Boston College and at the King's College (Empire State Building), in New York City. He is a regular contributor to several Christian publications, is in wide demand as a speaker at conferences, and is the author of over 55 books including: Handbook of Christian Apologetics, Christianity for Modern Pagans, and Fundamentals of the Faith. To learn more about Dr. Kreeft’s work visit his website http://www.peterkreeft.com

The show will be available on the site’s archives starting the same night of the broadcast day. All videos at the website are viewable in full-screen. Paste this URL into your browser in order to access the “This is the Day” video archives. http://www.CatholicTV.com/shows/default.aspx?seriesID=72

Catholic Super Bowl? Faith Bowl Will Air on CatholicTV on Super Bowl Sunday

On February 7th, also known as Super Bowl Sunday, CatholicTV will air “Faith Bowl III”. Faith Bowl is a round-table discussion by sports celebrities about the challenges of living the Catholic faith amidst the glitz and glamour of professional sports. The 2010 Faith Bowl features professional athletes Mike Piazza, Mike Sweeney, and the Minnesota Twins’ Bobby Keppel.

Faith Bowl will air on CatholicTV and CatholicTV.com at 5:30PM Eastern and again at 10:30PM on Super Bowl Sunday. The show will also be viewable anytime starting Feb 8th at http://www.catholictv.com/shows/default.aspx?SeriesID=56

This is the third year that Family Theater is producing Faith Bowl in collaboration with the organization Catholic Athletes for Christ. This year's program features:

*Mike Piazza, a retired catcher after a 16-year career in Major League Baseball, mostly with the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers. He was a 12-time All-Star and the 1993 National League "Rookie of the Year."

*Mike Sweeney, a designated hitter for the Seattle Mariners in 2009, a 15-year MLB veteran and five-time selection to the All-Star team as a Kansas City Royal.

*Bobby Keppel, a relief pitcher for the Minnesota Twins. He appeared in 37 games in 2009 and was the winning pitcher of the Twins' playoff game with the Detroit Tigers for the American League Central Division title. He is the Faith Bowl III moderator.

Among the issues they discuss are the importance of family life and the important role of a father in being a “true man.” Some quotes from the program include:

Piazza says, “That's where we have to redirect our energy, to teach our young men, this is what a real man is, being a faithful husband, present father and as well as a provider. … Don’t live the life others want you to live. Live the life God wants you to live.”

Keppel says, “Being a man in this culture is tough because they tell you it’s about what you have rather than who you are. My goal is to fulfill that challenge in Scripture: love your wife like God loves the Church. The covenant we made in the sacrament of marriage is like a big oak tree and our children are the branches. My family and my relationship with Christ is everything.”

The Light Is On For You

Terrific new website launched by the Archdiocese of Boston for its Lenten Reconciliation Initiative www.TheLightIsOnForYou.org


Please visit www.TheLightIsOnForYou.org for more information

The website has the following resources:

How to Make a Good Confession
Examination of Conscience
Confession FAQs
Video message from Bishop Hennessey
Other videos on The Sacrament of Reconciliation
Many Parish Resources
Links on Confession
News Articles about the Initiative

Video Archive of Major Events in American Catholic Church From 2009 & 2010 Available Now at CatholicTV.com

Archbishop Timothy Dolan whose Installation Mass is included in the CatholicTV.com archives

CatholicTV now has available dozens of videos of major events in the American Catholic Church in its video archives at CatholicTV.com. These events include the Installation Mass of Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York, the Eucharistic Congress from Washington, D.C in 2009, the 30th Anniversary Mass of the death of Fulton Sheen, The Episcopal Ordination Mass of Luis Zarama of Atlanta, and much more.

These videos can be viewed at the following web address http://www.CatholicTV.com/shows/default.aspx?seriesID=111&videoID=748. These videos are part of the “Cathedral Events” programming by CatholicTV which consists of a variety of events in the Catholic Church throughout the U.S. CatholicTV is a non-profit and there is no cost or obligation to view the videos.

Below are some of the events from 2010 which CatholicTV has aired and now has on its website CatholicTV.com:

Mass of Thanksgiving For Canonization of Saint Damien of Molokai

Ordination of Bishop Kevin Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend

Below are events from 2009:

50th Anniversary Mass of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

Mass of Thanksgiving for the Canonization of St. Jeanne Jugan from Washington, D.C.

Ordination Mass of Bishop Luis Zarama of Atlanta

CMSWR Eucharistic Congress from Washington, D.C.

Installation Mass of Gregory Aymond of New Orleans

Installation Mass of Archbishop George Lucas of Omaha, Nebraska

Ordination of Archbishop Augustine Di Noia, OP

Installation Mass of the 9th Archbishop of Saint Louis, Robert Carlson.

Installation Mass of Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York

Solemn Vespers from St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City.

A Catholic Bible Made Especially For Families To Be Discussed on CatholicTV Talk Show

On February 5th, the “Catholic Faith and Family Bible” will be discussed on the CatholicTV talk show “This is the Day”. This new bible is the first of its kind and includes commentary and footnotes especially designed for families and uses the NRSV bible approved for study by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).

This episode will air on CatholicTV.com and on CatholicTV at 10:30AM ET on February 5th.

Leif Kehrwald will be interviewed on “This is the Day” and he will discuss the Catholic Faith Family Bible, developed by The Center for Ministry Development, in partnership with
Our Sunday Visitor. Leif is the Project Coordinator of Family and Intergenerational Ministry Services at the Center for Ministry Development.

Also to be discussed on “This is the Day” on February 5th will be the upcoming Rhode Island Catholic Men’s Conference and the Religious Educator’s Conference. The Men’s Conference will feature speakers Cardinal Séan O’Malley, Archbishop of Boston (MA), and Bishop Thomas Tobin, the Bishop of Providence, Rhode Island. Lisa Gulino will be in the CatholicTV studios to discuss the upcoming conferences. She is the Director of the Diocese of Providence Office of Religious Education.

The Center for Ministry Development provides training, resources, and consultation for pastoral ministry and catechesis. Their website can be found at http://www.cmdnet.org/