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Today retired priest Fr O'Regan came all the way from Centerville to celebrate Mass with us. Father O'Regan remembered Monsignor Frank MacFarland in his Mass and for that we are so greatful! Here he is with his sister who joined him for Mass, pictured with Msgr Frank's rosary.
Yesterday we were joined by Fr Cunney who lives over at Regina Cleri, the Archdiocesan residence for retired priests. He was a joy to have and gave a wonderful homily about the significance of fragrant oils, which is perfect for today, the day of the Boston Chrism Mass!
You will see Fr Cunney again on tomorrow's Mass, when Father Reed concelebrates with several priests from Regina Cleri for Spy Wednesday. Watch on CatholicTV and CatholicTV.com LIVE at 9:30am ET, and again at 7pm and 11:30pm.
On Holy Thursday we will premiere a special new Triduum rosary, shot entirely at Regina Cleri, and that will air throughout the Triduum.
Please keep the retired priests of Boston in your prayers! In the Archdiocese of Boston, the Easter collection will be for the sick and retired priests of Boston, and I urge you to consider giving what you can to support these men who have given their lives to serve all of us in the Church.
It's so wonderful to be able to see the seminarians from St John's Seminary in Brighton at the station here at CatholicTV. Whether it's to attend Father Reed's class on communication and evangelization in the conference room, or to accompany a priest for Daily Mass, they are welcome visitors!
Today Father Ed Riley celebrated Mass for us, and was joined by Deacon Chris Wallace who will, by the grace of God, be ordained this May. Deacon Chris is a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel parish in Quincy.
Before Mass, Father Reed asked Fr Riley to bless our new vestments for Solemnities, and Deacon Chris joined Fr Riley in being the first to wear them!
Deacon Chris delivered the homily and preached about St Joseph and "actions speaking louder than words". You can watch it right here:
On Veteran’s Day, Major Gary Good, a
strategic planner for the US Military, will be featured on This is the Day.
Major Good, a strategic planner for the military, was
deployed to Afghanistan, leaving his assignment at the Pentagon in Washington,
D.C. It was while he was deployed that he found God and entered the Church.
Major Good has commended the exceptional job of the Catholic
Priests who serve in the military, granting the opportunity to build the faith
while in a combat zone.
Major Good comes from a family of several veterans, so we would like to honor
Major Good and his family, as well as all who have served in the United States Armed
Forces this Veteran’s Day.
Tune in to This is the Day at 10:30AM (ET) on Veterans Day to see Major Gary Good. As always, you can watch it live right here: http://CatholicTV.com
To get more information and support our Veterans, visit: www.va.gov.
In support of retired priests of the Archdiocese of Boston, CatholicTV will air special promotional videos during the month of December.
The videos will remind viewers that “while mandatory retirement age for priests is age 75, many continue to work into their 80’s and beyond.”
In these videos, retired priests make appeals for their “brothers who are senior retired priests.” The videos also say to viewers, “They [priests] were their when we needed them. They are still there for us now. Will we continue to be there for them?”
In the Archdiocese of Boston, a collection is taken up during Christmas Masses to support the retired priests of the Archdiocese. The Archdiocese spends millions of dollars each year housing and assisting in the medical and financial needs of retired priests.
CatholicTV also aired a promotional video encouraging the financial support of retired religious sisters. This video featured Sister Marian Batho, CSJ, a Sister of the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint. Joseph.
On October 12th, Annie Karto, a singer and writer of the song “You Are a Priest Forever” will appear on the live CatholicTV talk show “This is the Day”.
Annie Karto has traveled to over 35 states across the country speaking/singing at many national conferences. Annie is passionate about her Catholic faith, sharing this passion through song and witness on such topics as the healing power of God’s mercy, the Blessed Mother, the Eucharist, Catholics returning home, the sacrament of reconciliation, on being a Catholic woman, and the power of the Holy Spirit.
This is the Day airs at 10:30AM ET at CatholicTV.com and on CatholicTV cable outlets. The show is rebroadcast at 7:30PM and other times during the week.
You are a Priest Forever has touched the hearts of many priests throughout the country. Fr. Andrew Apostoli, CFR wrote, "From the first time I heard Annie Karto's song a few years ago, I felt it had a special anointing from the Lord. Even the unfortunate negative publicity against priests that emerged in early 2002 has only made the song that much more a message of hope and consolation for all loyal Catholics who love their Church and their priests! Every priest, in turn, also needs to hear those reassuring words that Annie sings with such joyful enthusiasm and conviction. "You are a Priest Forever!" as the great Cure of Ars, St. John Vianney, patron saint of diocesan priests, reminds us so well, "The priesthood is the joy of the Heart of Jesus!" You will find this song a joy as well!"
On July 13, Fr. Vern Decoteau, a talented singer, pianist, and parish Pastor, will be interviewed on the live CatholicTV talk show “This the Day”.
Fr. Vern has performed for former President George and Barbara Bush at their home in Kennebunkport, Maine. The Bush’s met Fr. Vern while he was playing at a hotel in Maine.
This is the Day airs at 10:30AM ET at CatholicTV.com and on CatholicTV. The show is rebroadcast at 7:30PM.
Father Decoteau is a priest of the Diocese of Springfield (MA) and pastor of a Belchertown parish. Fr. Vern has found that his musical talents have been very complimentary to his ministry as a parish priest. Fr. Vern had joked to Barbara Bush that he played to a standing-room-only crowd each week (referring to his parish), after Bush had asked him if he was a professional singer.
Fr. Vern often performs at retirement communities, nursing homes, at parish functions, and of course, at Mass. He is pleased to find that his singing sometimes attracts people who have not been to church in a while.
Fr. Vern has produced several CD’s, including one for the Christmas season and sold enough copies of one CD to pay for a new steeple at his parish.
On June 22nd, Fr. Vern sang, played the piano, and was the featured guest during filming of the show “Going My Way” with host Fr. Chris Hickey and Fr. Paul Rouse. Fr. Vern was the first guest to play the piano on the show in quite some time. This episode will air later this year.
Episodes of This is the Day are posted 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/this-is-the-day.aspx
CatholicTV broadcasts across the US on Sky Angel channel 142, and selected cable outlets in New England and in Chattanooga (TN) where CatholicTV is available on FiTV channel 153. To find out where to watch CatholicTV visit: http://www.CatholicTV.com/schedule/where-to-watch.aspx
CatholicTV is a nationally-broadcasted television network streaming a live feed 24 hours a day at CatholicTV.com. Heeding Pope Benedict XVI's call to greater utilize the power of television and new media, the CatholicTV Network features its cable TV station, Catholic web site, mobile apps and widget. Celebrate Mass online; pray The Rosary; enjoy programs on prayer, the saints, the Scriptures and the Catholic Church on America's Catholic Television Network.
“This is the Day” can also be seen on demand at www.CatholicTV.com or downloaded via iTunes.com.and SQPN.com The hosts, Director of CatholicTV, Father Robert Reed, and General Manager, Jay Fadden discuss various topics of the week and respond to viewer mail (you may email the show at thisistheday@CatholicTV.com)
CatholicTV.com now has as wide range of programs hosted by priests. These videos can be viewed online without charge.
The programs range from “Going My Way”, a fun Merv-Griffin-style show in which priests sing songs, to Prayer in the Catechism, hosted by Fr. Benedict Groeschel. Some of these programs, such as Images of Jesus, are currently viewable only online.
Below are brief descriptions of the programming starring priests available at CatholicTV.com/priests
Spotlight- A movie review show with hosts Fr. “Chip” Hines and Fr. Bill Kelly.
Conversations with Cardinal Seán- A show with the Archbishop of Boston, Seán Cardinal O'Malley as he shares his insights with CatholicTV's General Manager, Jay Fadden
Going My Way- A modern version of the Merv Griffin Show. Father Chris Hickey and Father Paul Rouse share their musical talents along with guest priests. Fr. Hickey often makes comedic jokes throughout each episode.
Images of Jesus- Fr. Alfred McBride, O.Praem. hosts this series based on his successful book, Images Of Jesus
Prayer in the Catechism-Renowned priest and co-founder of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, Father Benedict Groeschel unfolds the riches of prayer presented in the Catechism, inviting Christians to a deeper devotional life of prayer.
We’ve Got To Talk -Father Dan O’Connell preaches in front of a blue screen with fun, digital backgrounds. He was once recorded with a superhero costume on with a blue screen of the city in the background.
Blink- 3-5 minute segments on a variety of topics presented by different hosts. The Blink videos currently viewable online feature different priests including Fr. Terence Curley who discusses “Finding Your Way Through Grief ”.
Discernment of the Spirits-Fr. Tim Gallagher, O.M.V, a talented and well-known retreat leader teaches how to recognize good, evil, and God’s will in every day situations based on spiritual teaching of St. Ignatius of Loyola..
On June 25th, a unique website which posts thank you letters to priests will be discussed on the live CatholicTV talk show “This is the Day”.
The creators of the website (letterstopriests.com) write that the purpose of the site is to “promote positive public relations of Catholic Priests.” The website publishes stories written by average citizens (anyone can submit stories) who want to thank the priests who have affected their lives in positive ways. The stories range from a heroic, civil rights activist priest, to a priest who expressed tremendous joy even after being imprisoned and tortured in a Nazi concentration camp.
Matthew Warner, a contributing writer at the National Catholic Register wrote a positive review about the site saying that he liked the idea “Since it involves such a diversity of perspectives it has the potential to be a comprehensive collection of unique insights into the various ways priests benefit the community.” Warner also mentioned the tragedy “that a very small percentage of bad priests have given a bad name to so many good ones.”
This is the Day airs at 10:30AM ET at CatholicTV.com and on CatholicTV. The show is rebroadcast at 7:30PM.
Anne Hughes will be interviewed on This is the Day on June 25th. She helped to organize letterstopriests.com and plans to publish a book which will be a collection of the letters submitted to the website.
Also to be interviewed on This is the Day, will be Liz Abramo, a high school junior from Massachusetts. She will talk about being a Catholic leader amongst her peer group.
The new season of the CatholicTV show “Going My Way” will make its premiere in January. “Going My Way” is a unique Catholic talk show which showcases the musical talents of guest priests and also includes an interview segment. The upcoming season debuts a new interview set, a new format, but comes with the same attitude.
Each episode is co-hosted by Fr. Chris Hickey and Fr. Paul Rouse. Fr. Chris sings and Fr. Rouse plays the grand piano in the CatholicTV studio, with a starlit curtain in the background.
Below are some of the names of guest priests who will appear in the new season:
Fr. Robert Reed- Director of CatholicTV
Fr. Myles Sheehan, S.J.- Provincial of the New England Society of Jesus and also a medical doctor.
Fr. William Burkhart- Senior Priest of the Archdiocese of Boston
Fr. Wendell Verrill- Senior Priest of the Archdiocese of Boston
Fr. Brian Clary- Pastor of St. Anselm in Sudbury, MA
Fr. Chris Collins, SJ- Wisconsin Province of the Society of Jesus and currently a Ph.D. candidate at Boston College.
Going My Way airs each week at the following times starting in January (Eastern): Mon 11 a.m., Wed 3:30 p.m., Thur 8:30 p.m., and 4 a.m., Fri 6:30 a.m., Sat 2:30 p.m., Sun 1:30 p.m.
These episodes can be seen via live stream at www.CatholicTV.com or on CatholicTV where available.
How well do Catholics really know their priests? A new 10-minute video on the priesthood at CatholicTV.com gives Catholics a detailed look at priests and the priesthood. The video includes introductory remarks and appreciation of the priesthood by Cardinal Seán O’Malley, lay people and other priests as well. One priest from the video talks about how he once baptized a tiny newborn baby in the palm of his hand using a single drop of water. Another priest mentions how he once was seriously ill and how his parishioners welcomed him back warmly.
CatholicTV is a nationally-broadcasted television network headquartered near Boston. CatholicTV streams its broadcast simultaneously, 24 hours a day at www.CatholicTV.com
This new video features priests talking about what sustains them, what challenges they face, and even about their hopes. One newly-ordained priest in the video said “I hope when I approach my death, the Lord will tell me “come, my good and faithful servant, you have been faithful with what I entrusted to you, enter into your master’s joy”.
Many of CatholicTV’s programs involve the priesthood and priests especially during this Year For Priests. Some of these programs include:
The new CatholicTV program “Spotlight” which will debut in October. This show stars 2 priests who review movies from the Catholic perspective. More info is available at www.CatholicTV.com
Discernment of Spirits- CatholicTV.com has 26 episodes of this show on their website. The Ignatian Rules for Discernment are taught by author and priest, Fr. Tim Gallagher, OMV. Episodes are viewable now at http://www.CatholicTV.com/shows/default.aspx?seriesID=43
