Catholic Filmmaker To Be Interviewed on Live CatholicTV Talk Show

On August 17th, Catholic filmmaker David James will appear on the CatholicTV talk show “This is the Day”.

James’ film company, Our Lady’s Tears (OLT) has produced a film about human suffering, and is currently working on a film about St. Germaine Cousin. OLT’s website calls St. Germaine’s unique story the “True-Life of Cinderella” because St. Germaine was treated with cruelty by her stepmother and forced to sleep in a barn.

This is the Day airs at 10:30AM ET at CatholicTV.com and on CatholicTV. The show is rebroadcast at 7:30PM.

The Labouré Society will also be featured on This is the Day. The Labouré Society exists to provide financial assistance to individuals who must eliminate student loans in order to pursue their vocation to priestly and/or religious life in the Catholic Church.

Upon discovering through a series of providential events that dioceses and religious communities require aspirants to be free of debt before entering formation, Minnesota businessman Cy Laurent began helping these aspirants resolve their financial impediments. It was simply unacceptable to Cy that the vocations Catholics had been praying for were being abandoned because of the crushing expense of a college education.

Cy Laurent, will be interviewed on This is the Day.

More information about The Labouré Society can be found at http://labouresociety.org/

OLT’s documentary about human suffering is entitled “Theology of Human Suffering: Understanding the Redemptive Nature of Human Suffering”. It was produced and written by David James.

The film looks at the “prevalence of the epidemics of obesity and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in American society, and their relationship with deep moral, physical, and spiritual sufferings”.

More information about Our Lady’s Tears Productions can be found at http://www.ourladystears.com/home.html

The Church’s Money- Where it Comes From, and Where it Goes to Be Discussed on Special Program on CatholicTV

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There is a “common misperception that the Church is sitting on a great deal of wealth….so what is the Church working with?... what’s its real cost of operation?”

These questions and others are asked and discussed on a television program entitled “Conversations with Bishop McManus”. A special episode focusing on money, faith, and giving will air on CatholicTV August 7th at 3:30PM; August 8th at 11AM; August 14th at 3:30PM and August 15th at 11AM.

Conversations with Bishop McManus airs during a programming block on CatholicTV called “From the Chair”. From the Chair airs each week and features bishops from several US dioceses and features the events and situations from their respective dioceses.

Conversations with Bishop McManus is hosted by Ray Delisle, Communications Director for the Diocese of Worcester.

Catholic Musician Will Discuss Music and His Return to Catholicism on Live CatholicTV Talk Show

On August 13th, Catholic musician Mark DiMarzo will appear on the CatholicTV talk show “This is the Day”.

Mark is a praise and worship leader who released a CD in 2007 entitled “Reach the Sky”.

This is the Day airs at 10:30AM ET at CatholicTV.com and on CatholicTV. The show is rebroadcast at 7:30PM.

For many years, Mark had been searching the scriptures, in and out of different denominations, only to return back to Catholicism. Mark is very excited about his return home to the Catholic Church. He often says, “Everything is working for good for those who love the Lord.”

It was two weeks before Mark’s father passed away that he finally made the long awaited decision to return to his roots not having any idea what was to follow. He’s been heard to say, “I’m going to play for the Lord until my fingers won’t move anymore”. Mark’s next CD will be entitled “Rome Sweet Home”.

A Note From Jay Fadden

The other day I was walking through the halls of CatholicTV and reminisced about the past and pondered the future. It was very early in the morning so I was all alone at CatholicTV. I thought back to the early days with Father Frank and Jack Lawless. We had some wonderful times and a lot of laughs. Every achievement seemed new, each success was ground breaking. Msgr. McInerny succeeded Father Frank as Director and his friendship continues to be one that I still cherish.

Today Father Reed is the Director. He has brought CatholicTV to new heights with his vision, creativity and energy. We meet every morning at 7am to discuss the day. It is the one meeting that I look forward to because every discussion is about the advancement of CatholicTV. I realize how fortunate I am to be working here.

Every decision that I have made over my life has led me to my current position. God has been good! It is in realizing this that I become keenly aware of how important you are in bringing the Gospel message of Jesus into millions of homes. Your prayers and financial support have made all of this possible and for that I am eternally grateful. Some of you may live alone and I can picture you filling out the envelope and check on the kitchen counter or by the television. For some of you it is a great sacrifice and yet you give so willingly. I want you to know that your donation helps so many others, both young and old, who would not be able to participate in the Church. It is through your generosity that lives are impacted and changed. You are truly a friend to CatholicTV.

Thank you for your trust in us and know that we trust in you.

Knights of Columbus Supreme Convention to Be Televised on CatholicTV

CatholicTV will air events occurring during the Knights of Columbus 128th Supreme Council Annual Meeting, from Washington, D.C. on August 3rd.

Broadcasts begin with the Concelebrated Opening Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception at 10:30 a.m (all times Eastern). The broadcast will continue with the Opening Session at 1 p.m. and will end with coverage of the State’s Dinner at 7:30 p.m.

To honor and recognize the contributions of the Knights of Columbus, CatholicTV will broadcast special presentations featuring the Knights and productions which the Knights have supported. These programs will include the documentaries “Men of Faith Who Made a Difference”, and “People of Life” which will be broadcasted during the day.

The convention brings together Knights from all over the nation. The annual meeting agenda includes the Opening Business session with an address by Supreme Knight Carl Anderson with a report of activities in which the Knights have been engaged in throughout the year.
After the broadcast, video from CatholicTV’s coverage of the convention will be available on demand at CatholicTV.com/Knights-of-Columbus.

Commentary will be provided by CatholicTV Network President, Father Robert Reed and Senior Producer Kevin Nelson, who will be on site at the convention. They will be joined by Knights of Columbus Director of Public Relations, Peter Sonski.

Man Who Plans to Walk From Boston To New York For Peace Will Be Interviewed on Live CatholicTV Talk Show

On August 10th, Al Forte will be interviewed on the live CatholicTV talk show “This is the Day”. Forte plans to walk from Boston to New York City starting on August 23rd in an effort to promote peace.

This is the Day airs at 10:30AM ET at CatholicTV.com and on CatholicTV. The show is rebroadcast at 7:30PM.

Al Forte will walk from Fenway Park in Boston to Yankee Stadium in New York City from August 23rd to September 24th. Forte was originally inspired to do a prayer walk one morning while attending daily Mass. He has already walked from New York City to Chicago. During this walk, he handed out over 3,000 prayer cards. His walks have been covered by more than a dozen newspapers.

More information on the Prayer For Peace Walk and Al Forte can be found at http://www.prayforpeacewalk.org/index.html

Lisa Mladinich will also be interviewed on This is the Day. Lisa teaches a workshop called “You Can Be an Amazing Catechist” and also authored the book “Be an Amazing Catechist: Inspire the Faith of Children”.

Lisa is a Catholic wife and mom, writer and workshop teacher, and the founder of www.amazingcatechists.com. She guest-hosts the monthly “Amazing Catechists” podcast segment on “CatholicMoments”

CatholicTV Will Air Episcopal Ordination Mass of David O’Connell of Trenton New Jersey

America Magazine recently wrote that "a gem of a diocese is getting a gem of a new bishop." On July 30th, CatholicTV will air the Episcopal Ordination Mass of Bishop-elect David O’Connell, for the Diocese of Trenton, New Jersey. The Mass will air at 8PM ET at CatholicTV.com and on CatholicTV.

Before being consecrated as Auxiliary Bishop, Bishop-elect O’Connell was President of the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.

The Diocese of Trenton’s Coadjutor Bishop David M. O’Connell was born April 21, 1955, in Philadelphia. Bishop O’Connell, a priest of the Eastern Province of the Congregation of the Mission, also known as the Vincentians, grew up in Langhorne, Pennsylvania.

Bishop O’Connell prepared for the priesthood in Mary Immaculate Seminary, Northampton, Pennsylvania where he received a master of divinity degree in 1981 and a master’s degree in moral theology in 1983. He pursued studies in canon law at The Catholic University of America, Washington, obtaining a licentiate in 1987 and then a doctorate in canon law in 1990.

In 1990, he joined St. John’s University, New York, where he served as academic dean for the following eight years.

In 1998, then-Father O’Connell was named the 14th president of The Catholic University of America. Among the many highlights of his presidency was the opportunity to serve as a member of the planning committee for Pope Benedict XVI’s pastoral visit to the United States in April 2008, and to host the pope at CUA, where he delivered an address to Catholic educators.

CatholicTV Interview of Academy-Award-Winning Actor Robert Duvall Will Air During Live Talk Show

On August 6th, the live CatholicTV talk show “This is the Day” will include an interview with actor Robert Duvall.

Duvall will discuss his role in the upcoming film “Get Low”, “a movie spun out of equal parts folk tale, fable and real-life legend about the mysterious, 1930s Tennessee hermit who famously threw his own rollicking funeral party, while he was still alive”.

Duvall is well-known for playing the role of Tom Hagen in the film “The Godfather” and also won an academy award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his role in the movie Tender Mercies (1983).

This is the Day airs at 10:30AM ET at CatholicTV.com and on CatholicTV. The show is rebroadcast at 7:30PM.

Catholic blogger and author Lisa Hendey will also be interviewed on This is the Day.

Lisa will discuss her new book, “The Handbook for Catholic Moms” which recently published by Ave Maria Press (www.avemariapress.com) in February 2010.

Lisa is a Catholic mother, author, and founder of CatholicMom.com. In her new book, Lisa draws from the deep tradition of the Catholic faith, and coaches Catholic moms on how to care for themselves―heart, mind, body, and soul―so that they can better love and care for their families, their neighbors, and their Church.

In her book, Lisa creates an environment where Catholic moms can reflect peacefully upon often-competitive topics like parenting style, types of schooling, and working outside the home. By sharing her own story, Hendey inspires readers to better balance their own needs with the demands of family life and faith commitment.

CatholicTV to Exhibit at Catholic Marketing Network International Trade Show

CatholicTV will exhibit at the Catholic Marketing Network International Trade Show (CMN Trade Show) in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania from August 3rd-6th.

This year’s speakers at the CMN Trade Show include Fr. Don Calloway, MIC, a priest who has shared his powerful conversion story all over the country. His amazing story includes being a drug abuser and dealer and even being deported from a foreign country before experiencing a powerful conversion and ultimately becoming a Catholic priest. .

CatholicTV is a nationally-broadcasted television network headquartered near Boston. CatholicTV streams its broadcast simultaneously, 24 hours a day at www.CatholicTV.com.

Also attending the CMN trade show will be Fr. Frank Pavone, Fr. Andrew Apostoli, CFR- cofounder of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, and Fr. Thomas Euteneuer, President of Human Life International. Talks will also be given by Catholic radio personality Al Kresta, and Catholic blogger, and author Lisa Hendey. In conjunction with the CMN, the Catholic Writers Guild gathering will take place, for more information on this session visit http://www.catholicwritersguild.org/

The Catholic Marketing Network was founded by Alan Napleton in 1996 and was formed after years of discussions between Catholic professionals involved in a wide variety of activities related to the distribution of Catholic materials. Some were owners of Catholic gift and book stores, others were involved in the publishing of Catholic books and music or producing Catholic materials such as jewelry, statuary, or art.

There was a common agreement that there was no professional organization in existence that offered the opportunity for all of these diverse entities and individuals to come together for the purpose of making others aware of their activities, exchange information, network among each other and work together towards a common goal. CMN was formed in response to this need.

A featured event at this years CMN gathering is the U.S. film premiere of : Saint Augustine presented by Ignatius Press For more information on the CMN Trade Show, visit http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=f535224e-fe19-40fe-b830-afaa9d736736

Money and Faith to Be Discussed on Live CatholicTV Talk Show

On July 30th, Thomas Zordani, author of “Faith Finances” will be interviewed on the live CatholicTV talk show “This is the Day”.

Faith Finances came about through the real life experiences of its founder Thomas E. Zordani. After facing a period of homelessness and finding himself and his family in an unimaginable swamp of debt, he began a painstaking journey to gain financial knowledge and wisdom from the ultimate learning source, the Bible!

This is the Day airs at 10:30AM ET at CatholicTV.com and on CatholicTV. The show is rebroadcast at 7:30PM.

Mr. Zordani eagerly states, “Faith Finances is about becoming a true steward. With such stewardship responsibility comes the understanding that God owns everything we have (our possessions, our homes, our children and yes, even our money). Everything belongs to God. We are merely stewards of whatever He chooses to bless us with. It is our solemn duty to become the best stewards we are capable of becoming, and instilling within our children this very profound truth, so that they may grow and develop the necessary character to become themselves good stewards.”

Mr. Zordani also says that “True stewardship is about applying all of God's words to personal finances. It is about mastering the 3 Principles of biblical finances, the principles of giving, managing, and increase.” These concepts and a guide to mastering finances using biblical principles are detailed in his newly released book “Faith Finances” which may be ordered on his website.