3-Part Television Series Gives Unique Look at New Cardinal-Designate Donald Wuerl- Available at CatholicTV.com

A three-part series hosted by Cardinal-designate Donald Wuerl is now viewable at CatholicTV.com

The series, called “Gospel in Mosaic”, gives viewers a unique look into the spirituality of one of the two American Archbishops named Cardinal-delegates by Pope Benedict XVI on October 20th.

Gospel in Mosaic can be viewed now by visiting: www.CatholicTV.com/Catholic-Television

Gospel in Mosaic explores the mysteries of the Rosary using the elaborate mosaics in America’s largest church, The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

During the show, Cardinal-designate Wuerl, who has a doctorate in theology, explains in detail all four sets of the mysteries of the Rosary.

This series, produced by CatholicTV, offers a unique look at Cardinal-designate Donald Wuerl. This unique Archbishop of Washington, D.C. was one of only 3 non-Cardinal’s permitted inside the conclave which selected Karol Wojtyla as Pope John Paul II.

Wuerl was ordained bishop on January 6, 1986 at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, Italy by Pope John Paul II. Wuerl is no stranger to television. He hosted a television program, The Teaching of Christ, in 1990 and wrote an adult catechism with the same name.

Gospel in Mosaic also offers viewers a detailed look at the interior of the Basilica which houses an incredible 70 chapels honoring Mary.

The main seating area of the Basilica is surrounded by chapels which have images of well-known Marian apparitions such as Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico, Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, and many others. These chapels in the main seating area all contain beautiful mosaics which are rarely seen in the modern churches in the United States.

Washington Archbishop Uses National Shrine’s Domes & Mosaics to Teach Gospel on CatholicTV

Starting in July, CatholicTV will air a 3-part series called “Gospel in Mosaic” in which Washington’s Archbishop Donald Wuerl teaches viewers about the gospel and the Rosary using the intricate domes and mosaics in the National Shrine. Also in July, CatholicTV’s travel show “Catholic Destinations” will include a 2-part special on the National Shrine including detailed video footage.

The National Shrine is also known as The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

According to Wikipedia, the National Shrine “is the largest Catholic church in the United States, the eighth largest religious structure in the world, and the tallest building in Washington, D.C. An estimated one million pilgrims from around the country and the world visit the basilica each year.”

The basilica houses an incredible 70 chapels honoring Mary. Many of these chapels will be explored on the show “Catholic Destinations”. The main seating area of the Basilica is surrounded by chapels which have images of well-known Marian apparitions such as Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico, Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, and many others. These chapels in the main seating area all contain beautiful mosaics which are rarely seen in the modern churches in the United States.

The “Catholic Destinations” episodes featuring the Basilica will include commentary about the history of the Basilica from then-rector of the Basilica Monsignor Michael Bransfield.

In the 3-part series called “Gospel in the Mosaic”, Archbishop Wuerl discusses the Gospel and the rosary while using the various domes of the Basilica as reference points. For instance, Archbishop Wuerl discusses the nativity, Jesus’ first miracle at Cana, and the transfiguration while cameras display the Incarnation Dome of the Basilica.

“Gospel in the Mosaic” will air at these dates/time (Eastern Time) at CatholicTV.com and on CatholicTV where available:

Fri. July 3 Part 1: 9 a.m., 8:30 p.m.
Sat. July 4 Part 2: 9 a.m., 8:30 p.m.
Sun. July 5 Part 3: 9 a.m., 8:30 p.m.

Week of July 6
Part 1: Mon. 11 a.m., Wed. 8 p.m., Fri 1 a.m.

Week of July 13
Part 2: Mon. 11 a.m., Wed. 8 p.m., Fri 1 a.m.

Week of July 20
Part 3: Mon. 11 a.m., Wed. 8 p.m., Fri 1 a.m.

Week of July 27
Part 1: Mon. 11 a.m., Part 2: Wed. 8 p.m.,
Part 3: Fri 1 a.m.

“Catholic Destinations” with Kevin Nelson airs at these times (Eastern Time)

Mon. 4:30 a.m., Tue. 2:30 p.m., Wed. 8:30 a.m., Fri. 5 a.m.
and 5:30 p.m., Sun. 2:30 p.m.

Part 1 of the “National Shrine Special” will air during these dates:
Week of June 29 Tue., and Wed
Also on weeks of July 6 and 20

Part 2 of the “National Shrine Special” will air during these dates:
Week of June 29 Fri., and Sun
Also on weeks of July 13 and 27