New Columns in Free CatholicTV Magazine Teach About Evangelization, Liturgy, and Roman Missal

CatholicTV’s free monthly magazine has added 2 new columns. For the month of October, the two new columns focus on the new Roman Missal and evangelization.

One of the new columns is called Theology 101 and is written by Ms. Rita Thiron, Director of the Office of Worship of the Diocese of Lansing, Michigan.

The other new column is written by Fr. Charles Irvin, a priest who worked as an attorney before entering the seminary and who served as a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Known as Fr. Charlie, he is the founding editor of Faith magazine, published by the Diocese of Lansing, Michigan, and worked in young adult ministry for 11 years. In the past, Fr. Charlie has written about a wide range of topics, from suffering, to stem cell research, and natural disasters such as Hurricane Katrina. After 40 years of priestly ministry Father lives in "active retirement" in DeWitt, Michigan, on the grounds of St. Francis Retreat Center and has traveled extensively, including five pilgrimages in Europe and the Holy Land.

These two new columns will appear periodically in The CatholicTV Monthly (The Monthly). The monthly is a free magazine produced by CatholicTV. The Monthly typically includes stories and information about CatholicTV, its shows, and subjects of interest to Catholics. The Monthly even includes Catholic crossword puzzles.

CatholicTV also offers a digital version of its monthly magazine called iCatholic which is twice as long as the print version and includes many more articles. iCatholic also has videos integrated right into the magazine which reads just like a print magazine, only with videos inserted into the pages.

The September issue of the digital magazine included stories about Oklahoma State University basketball coach Kurt Budke and how his Catholic faith goes with his job. This article was among over a dozen, most of which focused on education, since the school year started in September for most students.

The digital magazine can be viewed now at: http://www.CatholicTV.com/catholic-magazine.aspx

Sign-up for the print magazine can be found at http://www.CatholicTV.com/magazine/subscribe.aspx

Three New Kid’s Shows Now on CatholicTV

Starting in September, CatholicTV launched its new season which includes 3 children’s shows which are new to CatholicTV.

The new shows include 2 animated series, one about a donkey and another about the adventures of a girl named Gigi. These 2 series are called “The Adventures of Donkey Ollie” and “Gigi, God's Little Princess”.
Another children’s show new to CatholicTV is “Mr. Henry’s Wild and Wacky Bible Stories” (Bible Stories).

Bible Stories uses skits, music, games, and occasional animation to teach children in a fun manner about courage, fear, helping others, respect, and much more. Frank Peretti stars as Mr. Henry. Peretti has sold more than 12 million books in addition to starring in Bible Stories.

Below are some of the cartoons which air on CatholicTV along with air times (Eastern):

Adventures in Odyssey: A cartoon series about kids from a small town getting into big adventures. (Mondays 8AM & 3:30PM; Saturdays 8:30AM)

Storybook: Series of short stories with reflections at the end which link the story to the teaching of Jesus and Saint Paul. (airs at varying times between 7:30AM and 9AM on Mondays, Saturdays, and Sundays)

Gigi, God’s Little Princess - Fridays 7:30AM and Sundays 7:30AM

The Adventures of Donkey Ollie- Mondays 7:30AM, Saturday 8AM

Mr. Henry’s Wild and Wacky Bible Stories- 7:30AM

Air times may vary on a monthly basis.

Former Goldman Sachs VP-Turned-Missionary Will Appear on CatholicTV Talk Show

On October 15th, Christine Lott will appear on the CatholicTV talk show “This is the Day”.

Christine worked as a Vice President for the investment firm Goldman Sachs for 25 years before starting a non-profit called Chris Cares International (CCI) which is currently working to build a school in Tanzania. CCI recently found a plot of land for the future school.

Christine will share her story during an interview on This is the Day.

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.
Also to be discussed on This is the Day will be the Catholic Family Connections Bible (CFCB). This unique Bible is meant be used by families and includes activities which involve the entire family and encourage putting the faith into practice. This interview will be conducted about one-month prior to National Bible Week 2010 which will be celebrated Sunday, November 21 through Sunday, November 28. National Bible Week is the National Bible Association’s signature event which has been celebrated the week of Thanksgiving every year since 1941. The goal of National Bible Week is to raise awareness of the Bible’s importance and relevance to our nation as a whole, as well as in the lives of individuals.

General Editor of CFCB, John Vitek will discuss this unique Bible on This is the Day. The CFCB uses the standard Catholic NAB bible and includes articles which explain Catholic doctrine and social teaching. The CFCB also includes the Sunday Mass readings as well.

John Vitek serves as the chief executive officer and president of Saint Mary’s Press. He and his wife, Caer, have three children. Their fourth child, daughter Brianna, was in a fatal car accident at the age of 16. John and his wife live on their small-acre farm where they grow and harvest certified organic grass hay, restore native prairie, and have operated a champion llama breeding program.

More information about the CFCB can be found at http://www.smp.org/ItemDetail.cfm?ItemNum=4402.

More info about CCI http://chriscares.org

Annie Karto, Singer of “You Are A Priest Forever” to Be Interviewed on Live CatholicTV Talk Show

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!"

CatholicTV To Produce Reality Episode Starring Single Mom With Eleven Children

On October 6th and 7th, CatholicTV will record an episode of its reality-style show “House+Home” with Kristin Bothur and 9 of her 11 children whom she raises as a single mother.

Kristin is the author of the book “Eleven On My Own” and also writes a blog of the same name.

Kristin and her eleven children recently moved into their new home in Connecticut, which was made possible through the help of a local priest named Fr. Joseph Tito along with many volunteers from the parish, St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church, in Sprague, Connecticut. The moving van was donated, and driven, by the Knights of Columbus Council in the area, many member Knights were volunteers on the renovation for the family.

CatholicTV suggested that Kristin and her family participate in an episode of House+Home shortly after Kristin told her story on “This is the Day”, a talk show on CatholicTV.

The episode of House+Home with Kristin Bothur and her children will air later this year on the CatholicTV Network. Kristin and her children will discuss the new home which they recently moved into as well as their life in a house where 5 boys and 4 girls live with their mother. Kristin’s two young adults are away from home.

During her interview on This is the Day, Kristin said, “We became closer to God through all of these trials. We gather for evening prayer every night and the rosary. We are at Mass all of the time, and one of my sons is in Rome studying to be a priest.”

“House+Home” is a Catholic reality T.V. show taking viewers into Catholic homes and shows how Catholic families live out their faith. Each episode of “House+Home” is hosted by President of the CatholicTV Network, Fr. Robert Reed.

CatholicTV is currently producing a special episode of House+Home in Rome, Italy as well.

More information about Kristin Bothur and her family can be found at http://11onmyown.blogspot.com/

Previous episodes of House+Home can be viewed now by visiting: http://www.CatholicTV.com/catholic-families.aspx

‘Education’s Highest Aim’ and Vermont Catholic Conference Featuring Fr. Benedict Groeschel to be Discussed on CatholicTV

On October 8^th, a book called “Education’s Highest Aim” will be discussed on the live CatholicTV talk show “This is the Day”. Also to be discussed will be the 2010 Vermont Catholic Conference which will feature talks by Fr. Benedict Groeshel, CFR. The Conference will take place on Saturday November 6, 2010 at Saint Monica Church & School in Barre, VT

Co-Author Michael James will discuss the book “Education’s Highest Aim” during his interview on This is the Day. The book invites students, faculty, staff, administrators and families to work cooperatively for the development of the whole person in education.

Lucy Bathalon will also be interviewed on This is the Day. Lucy is a member of Challengers for Catholic Faith, a group which helps to organize the annual Vermont Catholic Conference. Lucy will be discussing the Conference which will include workshops on Ten Steps to Holiness. Celebration of the Mass closes the day with the Most Reverend Salvatore R. Matano, the Bishop of Burlington presiding. To register for the Conference or to learn more visit the website http://www.vtchallengers.org

CatholicTV® Network Launches Online Community

Move over Facebook, Catholics now have a new reason to hit the “like” button. CatholicTV® Network is proud to announce the launch of a new online social networking community for Catholics at www.iCatholic.com.

Under the tagline, "I am Catholic, We are the Church,” the iCatholic.com community allows visitors to establish a personal profile, upload images and videos as well as initiate and participate in discussions and forums.

“This is a place where young and young-at-heart Catholics can go to discuss their Faith and questions about their Faith,” said Father Robert Reed, CatholicTV President. “We’re coming to where you live. We’re making sure we stay on the cutting edge of technology.”

The iCatholic.com social community is the first of its kind. Members of this new online community will be able to suggest content for the monthly digital magazine, as well as be part of an exciting television series coming soon to the CatholicTV® Network.

The magazine and social community are just the latest in a string of technological innovations CatholicTV has announced this year as it continues its mission of attracting the next generation of U.S. Catholics.

As of October 6, CatholicTV will offer its full slate of programs in HD. Earlier this year, CatholicTV added numerous 3D shows to its over-the-air and online lineup, many of which were featured by Stephen Colbert on Comedy Central’s Emmy-Award winning program, The Colbert Report.

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Working in World and Married to the Lord? Unique Secular Institute to Be Discussed on CatholicTV Talk Show

On October 5th, the Secular Institute of Missionaries of the Kingship of Christ (SIM), a unique secular institute of women will be discussed on the CatholicTV talk show “This is the Day”.

SIM members are consecrated to the Lord, and as such do not marry. Unlike the typical religious brother and sister, SIM members do not live in community nor do they have a shared mission/apostolate. Instead, each member of the SIM has her own unique job, while aiming to live out the spirituality of St. Francis of Assisi.

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.

Mary Lou Carr, a member of the SIM will discuss SIM and her role during an interview on This is the Day.

According to SIM, “Missionaries formally consecrate themselves to the Lord through the vow of celibate chastity and the promises of the Gospel counsels of poverty and obedience, as outlined by our SIM Rule and Constitution. Our vow of chastity is a sign of our commitment to orient our whole lives to the reign of God above all other things. Through poverty the Missionary prepares an annual budget as an expression of the commitment to allocate all resources according to Gospel priorities.”

Entire Ordination Mass of America’s Two Newest Bishops Now Viewable at CatholicTV.com

Video of the Episcopal Ordination Mass of the Archdiocese of Boston’s Auxiliary bishops Arthur L. Kennedy, Ph.D., and Bishop Peter J. Uglietto, S.T.D., is now viewable in its entirety at CatholicTV.com.

The Mass took place on September 14th, on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston, Massachusetts.

Coverage of the Mass includes commentary throughout by the President of the CatholicTV Network, Fr. Robert Reed.

Those in attendance included: Cardinal William Henry Keeler (Archbishop Emeritus of Baltimore), many bishops, clergy and religious from across the country and the Archdiocese, Metropolitan Methodios, members of the Ecumenical community, college presidents, and current and former public officials among others.

Bishop Kennedy addressed Cardinal Seán O’Malley after the Mass saying that Cardinal Seán’s support of Saint John’s Seminary (Kennedy is currently the Rector and President there), was “the central reason that we have been able to increase greatly the numbers of seminarians over these few years. I am honored that you considered me as worthy to have some share in your responsibilities in the rebuilding of the Church in the Archdiocese of Boston.”

At the conclusion of the ordination, Bishop Uglietto said, “This ordination is not about honoring individuals but highlighting roles of service. This day is not about Bishop Kennedy and me as much it is about Jesus Christ - that His mission continue. That is why we are ordained – that the Church and its mission bear fruit!”

The Mass can be seen now at the following link: http://www.CatholicTV.com/Bishops-Arthur-Kennedy-Peter-Uglietto-.aspx