Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Every year at the "Pallium Mass", on the feast day of Saints Peter and Paul (June 29), the pope bestows pallium on all the new metropolitans elevated within the past year. As part of our continuing coverage of the Year for Priests, CatholicTV® will air this special Mass live at 3:30 a.m. (Eastern) and you can watch it by clicking "Watch CatholicTV Live" from anywhere at www.CatholicTV.com, Your Catholic Broadband Network®. The pallium is a circular stole made of lamb's wool, symbolizing the archbishop's role as a true 'shepherd' of the archdiocese he serves.
America's Catholic Television Network will rebroadcast the Mass at noon and 8 p.m. (Eastern) and it will also be available on demand in two parts at CatholicTV.com's "Papal Programming" page that morning.
Among the new archbishops that will receive the pallium are American prelates Archbishop Gregory Aymond of New Orleans; Archbishop Robert Carlson of Saint Louis; Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York; Archbishop George Lucas of Omaha; and Archbishop Allen Vigneron of Detroit. At our Cathedral Events page you can relive the installation Masses of Archbishops Carlson and Dolan.
CatholicTV brings programming from Vatican City to the inner city all year round. Beginning in July we salute America's Catholic Church with programming from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception featuring Pope Benedict XVI's visit there in 2008; a new triduum with Archbishop Donald Wuerl; the Glorious Mysteries and Luminous Mysteries of The Rosary with Father Robert Reed and our travel series Catholic Destinations with Kevin Nelson.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
CatholicTV to Receive The Patriot Award as Cameraman Leaves for Iraq
On June 30th, CatholicTV will receive The Patriot Award from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve organization at the CatholicTV studios in Watertown, MA. Colonel Joseph Mercuri (retired) will present the award at 12:30PM (Eastern).
CatholicTV was nominated for the award by Dave Wilkinson a videographer and editor in our production department. Dave (a native of Danvers, MA) was recently promoted to Sergeant and recently took a leave from CatholicTV in order to serve his country in Iraq. He is a graduate of the Boston University Center of Digital Imaging Arts and functions as Truck Commander for the Army National Guard.
According to the ESGR website (Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve), employers can support Guard and Reserve employees in many ways such as “publicly acknowledging the contributions of Reserve component employees to our Nation’s defense.” Dave was recently featured on the CatholicTV talk show “This is the Day” along with actress Jessica Rey who played the part of one of the Power Rangers on the children’s show.
On his last day before leave, Dave appeared on the CatholicTV signature talk show This is the Day. His appearance is near the end of the show which can be viewed at the CatholicTV website by clicking here http://www.catholictv.com/shows/default.aspx?seriesID=72&videoID=89.
CatholicTV was nominated for the award by Dave Wilkinson a videographer and editor in our production department. Dave (a native of Danvers, MA) was recently promoted to Sergeant and recently took a leave from CatholicTV in order to serve his country in Iraq. He is a graduate of the Boston University Center of Digital Imaging Arts and functions as Truck Commander for the Army National Guard.
According to the ESGR website (Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve), employers can support Guard and Reserve employees in many ways such as “publicly acknowledging the contributions of Reserve component employees to our Nation’s defense.” Dave was recently featured on the CatholicTV talk show “This is the Day” along with actress Jessica Rey who played the part of one of the Power Rangers on the children’s show.
On his last day before leave, Dave appeared on the CatholicTV signature talk show This is the Day. His appearance is near the end of the show which can be viewed at the CatholicTV website by clicking here http://www.catholictv.com/shows/default.aspx?seriesID=72&videoID=89.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
President of Relatively New Catholic College Named After Pope JPII Will Appear on CatholicTV
Dr. Derry Connolly, President of John Paul the Great Catholic University (JP Catholic) will be featured in an interview on CatholicTV.
JP Catholic is one of the newest Catholic universities in America. It is located in San Diego, CA.
Dr. Connolly is one of the original founders of JP Catholic and was originally inspired to start a university after witnessing 1000 students attend Mass at Franciscan University in Steubenville, OH. “These kids were absolutely on fire for their faith.” recalled Connolly in an interview posted on online.
Connolly had recently read the words of the president of a well-known Catholic university which said, “a great Catholic university had to be first a great university -and then Catholic.”
“Pope John Paul II would say that to be a great Catholic university, you have to be first a great Catholic organization and then secondly a great university.” said Connolly in the same interview (The Weight of Glory Blog).
“Pope John Paul II would say that to be a great Catholic university, you have to be first a great Catholic organization and then secondly a great university.” said Connolly in the same interview (The Weight of Glory Blog).
Inspired by the faith of the students in Steubenville and a desire to start a quality school which would be faithful to Catholic teaching, Connolly and other co-founders started JP Catholic. Classes began in 2006. The first class will graduate in December 2009.
Speaking of the requirements of theology faculty, Dr. Connolly said, “The teachers have to be standing on platforms in the community saying, for example, that embryonic stem cell research is not consistent with Catholic teaching. They have to align themselves with the Church on issues facing people in the media and in technology in the community. They must be highly visible Catholic spokespersons.”
Also featured on “This is the Day” will be Joseph Curto, founder of Catholics for Christ- an organization designed to evangelize different people at different spiritual levels using evangelistic meetings, missions, retreats, and seminars.
Mr. Curto has spoken hundreds of times, helping Catholics deepen their personal relationship with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Currently a parishioner at St Francis de Sales in Purcellville,Virginia, Joe has served on the Pastoral council for 3 years and currently conducts a weekly Adult Bible Study, and facilitates the St. Francis de Sales Charismatic Prayer Group “Refuge.” In addition, Joe serves the Diocese of Arlington as a board member of Charismatic Renewal Service Committee (CRSC).
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Director of CatholicTV and Host of Catholic Game Show Father Reed To Appear on USCCB Website
Each day, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) website offers video scripture reflections on the day’s Mass readings. Father Robert Reed, Director of CatholicTV, will give these reflections on June 25th and June 27th.
Although the USCCB website is promoting a 2000-year-old Catholic faith, the website uses modern means such as streaming video to spread the Gospel. The USCCB website also offers movie reviews (http://www.usccb.org/movies/), an online NAB bible, and an online Catechism among other features.
Each day, a different priest or lay person offers video scripture reflections. These priests and lay people come from all around the country and even include students such as Jonathan Jerome from the Catholic University of America. Priests include both diocesan and religious order priests.
These short video clips range from 2 to 4 minutes and can be embedded into any website.
Father Robert Reed is a priest of the Archdiocese of Boston and also Director of CatholicTV. Fr. Reed co-hosts the talk show “This is the Day”, presides frequently in the televised Masses and rosaries on CatholicTV, hosts the Catholic game show “Wow: The CatholicTV Challenge”, and also stars as the voice of the animated dog “Nosey” on the same show. Fr. Reed also assists at area parishes during weekends. In order to see his reflections at the USCCB website, visit this link on or after June 25th and June 27th.
http://www.usccb.org/video/reflections.shtml
Click below to see Fr. Reed as host and voice of “Nosey” the dog on “Wow: The CatholicTV Challenge”
http://www.catholictv.com/shows/default.aspx?seriesID=137
Although the USCCB website is promoting a 2000-year-old Catholic faith, the website uses modern means such as streaming video to spread the Gospel. The USCCB website also offers movie reviews (http://www.usccb.org/movies/), an online NAB bible, and an online Catechism among other features.
Each day, a different priest or lay person offers video scripture reflections. These priests and lay people come from all around the country and even include students such as Jonathan Jerome from the Catholic University of America. Priests include both diocesan and religious order priests.
These short video clips range from 2 to 4 minutes and can be embedded into any website.
Father Robert Reed is a priest of the Archdiocese of Boston and also Director of CatholicTV. Fr. Reed co-hosts the talk show “This is the Day”, presides frequently in the televised Masses and rosaries on CatholicTV, hosts the Catholic game show “Wow: The CatholicTV Challenge”, and also stars as the voice of the animated dog “Nosey” on the same show. Fr. Reed also assists at area parishes during weekends. In order to see his reflections at the USCCB website, visit this link on or after June 25th and June 27th.
http://www.usccb.org/video/reflections.shtml
Click below to see Fr. Reed as host and voice of “Nosey” the dog on “Wow: The CatholicTV Challenge”
http://www.catholictv.com/shows/default.aspx?seriesID=137
CatholicTV airing new Defenders of the Faith Series hosted by Stephen Ray
CatholicTV is now airing the television series “Defenders of the Faith”. The show is hosted by Catholic apologist and convert Stephen Ray. “Defenders of the Faith” features a unique combination of travel and footage of far away holy places and interviews of Catholic converts. “Defenders of the Faith” is new to CatholicTV this year and can be seen each week at CatholicTV.com or on CatholicTV where available.
The host of “Defenders of the Faith”, Stephen Ray, was a Protestant for 37 years until he and his wife converted to the Catholic faith in 1994. Since then, Mr. Ray has produced numerous documentaries and programs promoting the Catholic faith. He has also conducted several highly successful conferences in conjunction with other Catholic converts. He is a regular guest on many radio and television programs, Steven recently appeared on CatholicTV’s live program This is the Day to discuss the new series. Stephen has also written several books including “Crossing the Tiber: Evangelical Protestants Discover the Historic Church”.
In addition to interviews of Catholics (many of whom are converts), “Defenders of the Faith” also teaches viewers basics of the Catholic faith.
“Defenders of the Faith” can be seen each week at these times (Eastern): Monday 12:30PM; Tuesday 3:30 AM; Friday 4:00 PM; Saturday 11:30 AM
The host of “Defenders of the Faith”, Stephen Ray, was a Protestant for 37 years until he and his wife converted to the Catholic faith in 1994. Since then, Mr. Ray has produced numerous documentaries and programs promoting the Catholic faith. He has also conducted several highly successful conferences in conjunction with other Catholic converts. He is a regular guest on many radio and television programs, Steven recently appeared on CatholicTV’s live program This is the Day to discuss the new series. Stephen has also written several books including “Crossing the Tiber: Evangelical Protestants Discover the Historic Church”.
In addition to interviews of Catholics (many of whom are converts), “Defenders of the Faith” also teaches viewers basics of the Catholic faith.
“Defenders of the Faith” can be seen each week at these times (Eastern): Monday 12:30PM; Tuesday 3:30 AM; Friday 4:00 PM; Saturday 11:30 AM
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
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.
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
Pope’s June 21st Visit of Padre Pio Will Air on CatholicTV
On Sunday, June 21st Pope Benedict XVI will visit Padre Pio’s tomb at San Giovanni Rotundo, Italy. His visit will include adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, a visit of Padre Pio’s tomb, Mass, and finally a meeting with employees of the hospital which Padre Pio established.
Television coverage of this papal visit will be broadcast online at CatholicTV.com and also on CatholicTV where available.
The Pope’s schedule for Sunday, June 21st will be as follows (local time, Rome, Italy):
The Pope will arrive on Sunday by helicopter at 9:15AM, and take the Popemobile through the city until arriving at Our Lady of Grace Sanctuary.There, representatives of the community of Capuchin Friars Minor will welcome him, and he will have a time of adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. The Holy Father will also visit the first cell of the monastery, where Padre Pio died in 1968. Then, the Pontiff will go to the crypt to pray before the tomb of the saint. There he will be accompanied only by Capuchins. He will light two candles before the tomb, symbolizing his apostolic visit and that of Pope John Paul II.Benedict XVI will vest for Mass in the sacristy there and be transferred by Popemobile to the Plaza of the Church of San Pio de Pietrelcina, where he will preside over a 10:15AM Eucharistic celebration. After Mass, he will pray the midday Angelus in the same place.At 4:45PM, the Holy Father will meet with directors, employees and patients of the hospital established by Padre Pio, the Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza the "Home to Relieve Suffering." Afterward, the Pope will return to the Church of San Pio de Pietrelcina, where he will meet with priests, religious and youth. The Pontiff will return to Rome by helicopter, arriving at the Vatican at 7:30.
The Pope’s visit will broadcast on CatholicTV on Sunday, June 21st at 8PM (Eastern). This visit will rebroadcast on Monday, June 22nd at noon.
To begin the Year of the Priest on Friday, June 19th, CatholicTV.com and CatholicTV will also air Vespers from St. Peter’s Basilica. Pope Benedict has announced the Church will celebrate a special year for priests to begin on June 19th, the 150th anniversary of the death of the Cure d'Ars, St Jean Vianney. The Pope will inaugurate the year on June 19th by presiding at Vespers in St Peter's Basilica, where the relics of the 'Cure of Ars' will be brought for the occasion by Bishop Guy Bagnard of Belley-Ars, France.
Vespers will air at CatholicTV.com and on CatholicTV on Friday, June 19th at 8:30PM (Eastern) and will rebroadcast at noon on Saturday, June 20th. Throughout the year CatholicTV will offer special presentations to honor the Year of the Priest.
Television coverage of this papal visit will be broadcast online at CatholicTV.com and also on CatholicTV where available.
The Pope’s schedule for Sunday, June 21st will be as follows (local time, Rome, Italy):
The Pope will arrive on Sunday by helicopter at 9:15AM, and take the Popemobile through the city until arriving at Our Lady of Grace Sanctuary.There, representatives of the community of Capuchin Friars Minor will welcome him, and he will have a time of adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. The Holy Father will also visit the first cell of the monastery, where Padre Pio died in 1968. Then, the Pontiff will go to the crypt to pray before the tomb of the saint. There he will be accompanied only by Capuchins. He will light two candles before the tomb, symbolizing his apostolic visit and that of Pope John Paul II.Benedict XVI will vest for Mass in the sacristy there and be transferred by Popemobile to the Plaza of the Church of San Pio de Pietrelcina, where he will preside over a 10:15AM Eucharistic celebration. After Mass, he will pray the midday Angelus in the same place.At 4:45PM, the Holy Father will meet with directors, employees and patients of the hospital established by Padre Pio, the Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza the "Home to Relieve Suffering." Afterward, the Pope will return to the Church of San Pio de Pietrelcina, where he will meet with priests, religious and youth. The Pontiff will return to Rome by helicopter, arriving at the Vatican at 7:30.
The Pope’s visit will broadcast on CatholicTV on Sunday, June 21st at 8PM (Eastern). This visit will rebroadcast on Monday, June 22nd at noon.
To begin the Year of the Priest on Friday, June 19th, CatholicTV.com and CatholicTV will also air Vespers from St. Peter’s Basilica. Pope Benedict has announced the Church will celebrate a special year for priests to begin on June 19th, the 150th anniversary of the death of the Cure d'Ars, St Jean Vianney. The Pope will inaugurate the year on June 19th by presiding at Vespers in St Peter's Basilica, where the relics of the 'Cure of Ars' will be brought for the occasion by Bishop Guy Bagnard of Belley-Ars, France.
Vespers will air at CatholicTV.com and on CatholicTV on Friday, June 19th at 8:30PM (Eastern) and will rebroadcast at noon on Saturday, June 20th. Throughout the year CatholicTV will offer special presentations to honor the Year of the Priest.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Year of the Priest begins in Archdiocese of Boston
To honor the Year of the Priest, six locations have been designated around the Archdiocese of Boston for Eucharistic Adoration for the Sanctification of Priests and Vocations to the Priesthood:
- St Mary Star of the Sea--Beverly, North Region
- St Michael Parish--North Andover, Merrimack Region
- St Williams Parish--Tewksbury, Merrimack Region
- St Patrick Parish, Natick, West Region
- Holy Ghost Parish, Whitman, South Region
- St Clement Eucharistic Shrine, Boston, Central Region
St Mary Star of the Sea--Beverly, North Region
* Eucharistic Adoration
- 7:30 am-7:30 pm Monday through Friday
St Michael Parish--North Andover, Merrimack Region
* Eucharistic Adoration:
- 7:00 am- 9:00 pm Monday through Friday
- 7:00 am-4:00 pm Saturday and Sunday
- June 19, 2009, 9AM Mass with prayers for the Sanctification of Priests and Priestly Vocations
- 9AM Mass with prayers for the Sanctification of Priests and Priestly Vocations
* Eucharistic Adoration
- Perpetual Adoration
- 9AM Mass with prayers for the Sanctification of Priests and Priestly Vocations followed by Holy Hour and time for Confessions
- 9AM Mass with prayers for the Sanctification of Priests and Priestly Vocations followed by Holy Hour and time for Confessions
- 9AM Mass with prayers for the Sanctification of Priests and Priestly Vocations followed by Holy Hour and time for Confessions
(please note: All events are organized by St Patrick Parish and the presider is one of the priests from St Patrick’s)
* Eucharistic Adoration
- Perpetual Adoration
- 8AM Mass with prayers for the Sanctification of Priests and Priestly Vocations
- 8AM Mass with prayers for the Sanctification of Priests and Priestly Vocations
- 8AM Mass with prayers for the Sanctification of Priests and Priestly Vocations
* Eucharistic Adoration
- Perpetual Adoration
- 7PM Holy Hour for the Sanctification of Priests and Priestly Vocations
- 9AM Mass with prayers for the Sanctification of Priests and Priestly Vocations
- 7PM Holy Hour for the Sanctification of Priests and Priestly Vocations
- 9AM Mass with prayers for the Sanctification of Priests and Priestly Vocations
* Eucharistic Adoration
- 12:45pm-9:00pm Monday through Friday
- Beginning August 15, 2009: Perpetual Adoration
- 7:00 – 7:30 PM Confessions
- 7:30 PM Mass for the Sanctification of Priests and priestly Vocations
- 8:30 PM Eucharistic Adoration
- 9:00 PM Benediction
- 7:00 – 7:30 PM Confessions
- 7:30 PM Mass for the Sanctification of Priests and priestly Vocations
- 8:30 PM Eucharistic Adoration
- 9:00 PM Benediction
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