CatholicTV Widget Now on 154 Different Websites Including Websites of 33 U.S. Dioceses

In November 2009, CatholicTV launched its widget “CatholicTVjr”. Currently 154 different website owners have reported adding the widget to their websites. It’s so easy to add that many agencies and parishes add the standard player to their websites.

The widget is a video player which can be embedded onto any website and allows website visitors to instantly watch over 30 different television programs by CatholicTV without charge. CatholicTV is a non-profit corporation.

Of the 154 websites which have added the widget, 33 are the websites of various dioceses across the United States including the Dioceses/Archdioceses of Miami, New Orleans, Orlando, Salt Lake City, Boston, Omaha, Gallup (TX), and many others.

CatholicTVjr has also been added to the website of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and the websites of several chapters of the Knights of Columbus.

The offering of so much free television programming on the widget is unprecedented. All 4 major national television networks offer widgets, but only CatholicTV offers full-length programs for free. The President of the CatholicTV Network, Fr. Robert Reed came up with the idea because he had “the desire to share CatholicTV’s content with dioceses, parishes, schools, and anyone who has a website. It’s the world’s first Catholic television widget”, said Reed.

CatholicTVjr can be added to any website by visiting www.CatholicTVjr.com. This URL offers the code that can be easily pasted into any website in about as much time as it takes to say a “Hail Mary”. In addition, CatholicTV invites interested parties to request a customized version of CatholicTVjr which will only include the shows requested. CatholicTVjr is also available in 3 different sizes.

Most available programs are original CatholicTV programs and these include the Catholic movie review show “Spotlight”, the Catholic reality-television series “House+Home”, Vatican programming, the Catholic game show “WOW: The CatholicTV Challenge”, Catholic news, Catholic Spanish programming and more.

CatholicTV also invites anyone who has professional quality video that exhibits the life of the Church in their local area to send it to CatholicTV where it just might be featured on CatholicTVjr around the globe.

Canonization Cause For Priest Who Prayed With Hollywood Stars To Be Discussed on CatholicTV Talk Show

On Friday, October 29th, the canonization cause for Servant of God Patrick Peyton, CSC will be discussed on the CatholicTV talk show “This is the Day”.
Fr. Peyton was internationally known as the “Rosary Priest”. Fr. David Marcham, CSC, Vice-Postulator for the cause for the canonization of Fr. Peyton, will appear on This is the Day to talk about Fr. Peyton’s cause.

A recent article in the Catholic Herald (Arlington, VA) wrote that “Father Marcham said Father Peyton is one who has “given countless people around the world a reason for hope.” Including Father Marcham himself.

After suffering a head injury a few years ago, he [Fr. Marcham] was restored physically and recharged spiritually after hearing Father Peyton’s story.”
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.

Fr. Peyton was well known for his Rosary rallies, during which he promoted family prayer, especially the rosary. Fr. Peyton’s rosary rallies were attended by millions of people through the years. It was through these rallies that Fr. Peyton became widely known.

Fr. Peyton also used radio, film, and television to promote family prayer. Fr. Peyton also starred in television productions in which he prayed and reflected on the mysteries of the Rosary with celebrities such as Frankie Avalon, Jane Wyatt, and many others.

CatholicTV has aired documentaries about Fr. Peyton including “A Dedicated Man” and “A Most Unusual Man”. CatholicTV has also aired Fr. Peyton’s show Matter of Faith, whose guests have included Archbishop Fulton Sheen and many others.

Mother and Father of Six To Discuss Family Life and Christmas on Live CatholicTV Talk Show

Mother and Father of Six To Discuss Family Life and Christmas on Live CatholicTV Talk Show

On Friday, October 22nd, Peter and Catherine Fournier will appear on the live CatholicTV talk show “This is the Day”.

Peter and Catherine ho a website called domestic-church.com, which was largely inspired by Pope John Paul II’s writings. Their website offers families a wide variety of activities, crafts, essays and stories to be used for the great feasts and seasons (and ordinary time) of the Church.

During their appearance on “This is the Day”, Peter and Catherine will discuss their book “Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany in the Domestic Church”, which includes activities for families to better understand and celebrate the Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany seasons.

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.
More information about the book Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany in the Domestic Church:

The book is a large size, spiral bound volume. It is meant for families to learn together and share the joys of these happy times of the liturgical year. Filled with a variety of family activities, saint’s celebrations and crafts, this book has something for everyone in the family. Family activities include making an advent wreath, a Jesse Tree with all its symbols, cloth Nativity figures, words for 21 advent and Christmas songs, recipes for special cakes and breads and more.

Also included are stories of special saints for the season with activities and prayers. Finally, it offers numerous craft activities including cross stitching Christmas patterns, gift boxes, table-top and Christmas tree Angels, table runners, and many coloring pages. It also includes a helpful index.

CatholicTV Will Go On The Road to Spread The Gospel

This fall, CatholicTV will be exhibiting at several conferences and trade shows across the U.S. in order to create awareness about CatholicTV and to offer Catholics wholesome programming amidst few alternatives.

In 2009, CatholicTV attended the Catholic Men’s Conference in Worcester, Massachusetts, where dozens of men signed letters requesting that CatholicTV be added to Charter Cable’s lineup. A few months later, CatholicTV was added to Charter Cable’s lineup.

“We had many requests to add the network and we listened to our customers,” said Gregory Garabedian, Vice President and General Manager of Charter Cable in Massachusetts.

Below are some of the conferences CatholicTV will attend:

Connecticut Catholic Men's Conference in Wallingford, Connecticut on October 23rd. https://www.ctcatholicmen.org/

Boston Catechetical Congress in Randolph, Massachusetts on October 23rd
http://www.rc.net/boston/religiouseducation/congress10.htm

Hartford Connecticut Religious Education Congress in Bristol, Connecticut on November 6th http://www.orehartford.org/congress10.htm

Vermont Catholic Conference in Barre, Vermont on November 6th. http://www.vtchallengers.org/

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Fall General Assembly in Baltimore, Maryland from November 15th-18th. http://www.usccb.org/comm/archives/2010/10-178.shtml

National Conference on Catholic Youth Ministry in New Orleans, Louisiana from December 9th-12th. http://nccym.nfcym.org/

How Do You Raise Ten Catholic Children? Mother and Author of Eight Books Will Discuss During CatholicTV Interview

On October 26th, Patti Armstrong will be interviewed on the live CatholicTV talk show “This is the Day”. Patti and her husband have 10 children including two adopted AIDS orphans from Kenya.

Patti has authored 8 books including "Catholic Truths for Our Children"- a guide to help parents pass on their Catholic faith.

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.

From living a life that flaunted Catholic teachings, to becoming a Catholic writer and speaker, Patti Maguire Armstrong was transformed after she began to learn and embrace her Catholic faith. She lives in North Dakota with her husband Mark.

Patti has a degree in social work and a master’s in public administration. She worked in these fields before staying home full-time to raise her children.

Writing began as her hobby. As a freelance writer, Patti has published more than 400 articles for both secular and religious publications. For a time, she even wrote for the National Enquirer before realizing that serving God was a 24/7 venture, without compromise.

She is a frequent writer for the Catholic Exchange website and under her own column for Today's Catholic Women.

Patti’s website is http://raisingcatholickids.com/

CATHOLICTV® NETWORK TO BROADCAST ALL PROGRAMS IN HIGH DEFINITION

Continuing in its mission of inspiring the next generation of U.S. Catholics, CatholicTV® Network is pleased to offer its entire slate of programming in HD beginning on Wednesday, October 13, 2010.

This announcement marks the third major technological advancement for CatholicTV network in the last month. First, the network launched iCatholic, social network community, nicknamed “Facebook for Catholics” by the media, that allows users to create profile pages, participate in forum discussions, upload photos and videos, and interact with members of the Catholic community from across the country.

Then CatholicTV Network rolled out a new digital magazine within iCatholic (www.catholic.com/magazine) that is available online as well as on iPhone and iPad apps.

Now CatholicTV continues to utilize technology to enhance the network and attract new viewers as the network goes full HD.

“Having the entire network available for HD viewing both on TV and on CatholicTV.com will continue to bring more people to our family-positive shows,” said Father Robert Reed, CatholicTV Network President.

With a wide array of shows such as “This is the Day,” an international newscast and interview program with guests from around the world, “WOW! The CatholicTV Challenge” for children, “House + Home in 3D,” one of the many offerings in 3D, CatholicTV continues to be an industry leader in original religion-based television.

“CatholicTV has always been at the forefront of the use of television for the spread of the Gospel,” said Reed. “Our faithful viewers deserve to watch our programming in the highest quality available.”

Lisa Hendey is Returning to the Boston Area!

Lisa Hendey, author of The Handbook for Catholic Moms, is happy to be returning once again to the Boston area for a special visit! Hope you’ll join Lisa for the following events:

• Sunday, October 17 – “Meet and Greet” with Lisa Hendey and Pat Gohn at John Harvard’s in Cambridge – 2:30 – 4:30 pm. Join us for a “no host” gathering with Boston area friends. Come for as long as your schedule permits. I will be attending 5:00 pm Mass that night at St. Paul Parish in Cambridge.

• Monday, October 18 – St. Paul Parish, Wellesley – Join Lisa Hendey and musical guest Susan Bailey for a special evening sponsored by the St. Paul’s WINGS group. The event begins at 7:00 pm and the charge is $10 per person.

Event Details:

502 Washington Street
Wellesley, MA 02482

Sponsored by WINGS, Women In God’s Spirit

For more information please contact: Kay Kociuba at 781-237-1243 or kayeli43@yahoo.com or Eva Russell at 508-620-7632 or eva.russell@verizon.net.

Author of Book About Rosary For Teens Will Appear on CatholicTV During Marian Month of October

Author of Book About Rosary For Teens Will Appear on CatholicTV During Marian Month of October

On Oct 19th, Maureen Provencher, author of “Mysteries in My Hands” will appear on the live CatholicTV talk show “This is the Day”. Maureen will discuss her book about the Rosary which she wrote for teens.

Her interview comes during the Marian month of October, which is dedicated to the rosary.

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.

Mysteries in My Hands is a book for teens who want to learn how to pray the rosary. The book discusses how the rosary came to be and includes scripture references and quotes from Pope John Paul II's Rosarium Virginis Mariae. The prayers of the rosary are also in the book as well as a detailed outline of the beads.

The book also includes reflective writings from adults and young people, which introduce readers to the importance of the rosary today.

Maureen P. Provencher has served professionally in the young ministry field in New England for more than fifteen years, in parish, regional, and diocesan settings. She contributed to "A Listening Session for Young People" in the book Creating Safe and Sacred Places (Saint Mary's Press) and to the Saint Mary's Press Web site with an article called "Walking with Teens in Hope." In addition, she has contributed to several issues of the World Youth Day resource manual (National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry) and has been a presenter at various events, institutes, and conferences. Maureen holds a degree in religious studies from Saint Michael's College, Colchester, Vermont.

On October 3rd, Pope Benedict spoke of the Rosary and prayed that “daily meditation of the mysteries of Christ in union with Mary, the 'praying Virgin', might fortify us all in faith, hope and charity."

CatholicTV To Air Canonization Mass of First Australian and Canadian-Born Saints & Four Others

On October 17th, CatholicTV will air the canonization Mass of six new saints, including Blessed Mary MacKillop from Australia and Brother André Bessette from Canada. Pope Benedict XVI will preside at the Mass, which will take place in St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City.

The Mass will air at CatholicTV.com and on CatholicTV cable outlets at noon (Eastern) and again at 8PM.

In addition, CatholicTV will air a documentary on Blessed Mary MacKillop, “Mary MacKillop: Australia's First Saint”, at 11AM and again immediately following the second broadcast of the Mass at 8PM. As part of its commitment to vocations, CatholicTV features a program on the founder of the Congregation of the Holy Cross, Blessed Father Basil Moreau, in which Blessed André is prominently featured.

More information on those being canonized on Oct 17th:

Blessed Stanislaw Soltys, called Kazimierczyk, professed priest of the Canons Regular of the Lateran, born Sept. 27, 1433 in Kazimierz (Poland) and died in the same place May 3, 1489;

Blessed André Bessette (born Alfred), religious of the Congregation of the Holy Cross; born in Saint-Grégoire d'Iberville, Canada, Aug. 9, 1845, and died in Montreal, Canada, Jan. 6, 1937;

Blessed Candida Maria of Jesus, baptized Juana Josefa Cipitria y Barriola, founder of the Congregation of Daughters of Jesus, born in the hamlet of Berrospe, Andoain (Guipuzcoa), Spain, on May 31, 1845 and died on August 9, 1912.

Blessed Mary of the Cross MacKillop (baptized Mary Helen), founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart; born on January 15, 1842 in Fitzroy, Australia, and died on August 8, 1909 in Sydney, Australia;

Blessed Giulia Salzano, founder of the Congregation of the Catechetical Sisters of the Sacred Heart; born Oct. 13, 1846, in Santa Maria Capua Vetere, Italy, and died May 17, 1929, in Casoria, Italy;

Blessed Camilla Battista da Varano, sister of the Poor Clares and founder of the monastery of St. Clare in Camerino; born April 9, 1458, in Camerino, Italy, and died in the same city May 31, 1524.

CATHOLICTV® NETWORK INTRODUCES DIGITAL MAGAZINE WITHIN “FACEBOOK FOR CATHOLICS” SITE

Last week, CatholicTV Network® announced the creation of iCatholic, or as it’s being called -- Facebook for Catholics. The first-of-its-kind online social community gives users the opportunity to create personal profiles, blog, interact, join forums and enhance their Catholic community experience. It’s a religious take on “The Social Network.”

Now the leader in delivering television’s best religion-based content is pleased to announce a new way for Catholics to get their news and views with the launch of a monthly digital magazine.

The publication is available across multiple platforms: a free application for the iPhone/iPod touch is available in the iTunes Store, via a dedicated application for the Apple iPad and available online at (www.catholictv.com/magazine).

A prominent part of the iCatholic™ social media site, the iCatholic digital magazine features interviews, analysis, news, commentary and profiles of the people in the Catholic community across the U.S., along with programming information and news from CatholicTV Network. Plus, the magazine is chock full of vibrant videos, bright photos and online exclusives.

The digital magazine will feature articles from well-known Catholic voices and offer submissions by a team of the best writers from around the county.

The headline story in the current edition of iCatholic is about a new television series, Hope on Campus, produced by the Brotherhood of Hope; plus features articles focusing on the encouraging ministry being done on university and college campuses, high schools and in parochial settings around the nation. The edition also contains a schedule of the new fall television season on the CatholicTV Network.