Ave Maria Radio: Catholic Connection

Pope Francis has recognized a miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed Carlo Acutis, paving the way for him to become a saint.  Dr. Marcus Peter looks at the mass readings for this Sunday.

EWTN's Doug Keck with special programming coming up on the network. Sarah Zagorski from Louisiana Right to Life on the media's reporting of abortion drugs. Deacon Cerrato talks about Pope Francis saying no to female deacons.

Dr. William 'Rusty' Chavey promotes the 2024 Flourish Fundraiser supporting the important work of Arborwoman Health. Teresa revisits the Harrison Butker controversy with audio from his coach, Andy Reid, and Bishop Paprocki.

Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. joins Teresa to discuss Edith Stein/St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross and his recent trip to Poland. Erika Ahern promotes the new book from CatholicVote: "For God, Country, & Sanity."

Teresa talks about St. Rita of Cascia and how we should look at the saints as our friends. Dr. Matthew Bunson discusses the recent Pope Francis interview with Nora O'Donnell.

Susan De Bartoli talks about her new book, "Welcoming the Holy Spirit with Padre Pio." Joan Lewis gives us the latest news out of the Vatican. They discuss the Pope's recent CBS interview.

Teresa promotes the Grand Getaway on Mackinac Island this July. Lynn Mills with Pro-Life Michigan talks about a special hearing coming up this week and a Dobbs Day event underway for next month.

Bobby Schindler discusses a study showing care is being withdrawn from the brain injured too quickly. Grace Emily Stark explains the real reason maternal mortality rates have risen in the USA.

Vanessa Denha Garmo is back with her weekly In The News segment.  They discuss Harrison Butker's address at Benedictine College and Norah O'Donnell's interview with Pope Francis on CBS.

Bill Donohue from the Catholic League weighs in on the NFL coming out against Harrison Butker. Tim Nester with what parents need to know about Roblox and Discord. Gail Buckley Barringer has our Bible verse of the week.

Fr. Kyle Shinseki wants us to know about a special Corpus Christi Procession in Ann Arbor June 2nd. Teresa reflects on today's mass readings.

EWTN's Doug Keck promotes special programming coming up on the network. Teresa's Fact Check Friday addresses the Harrison Butker controversy. Deacon Steve Greco on the new film, "Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist."

Teresa talks about the mass readings for the day. We also play clips from SCOTUS Justice Samuel Alito's commencement address at the Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. joins Teresa for his weekly Cultural Connections segment. They discuss Edith Stein and his recent trip to Poland. Catholic pro-life Dr. Susan Bane talks about seeing patients with unintended pregnancies.

Teresa plays a message from Bishop Thomas Paprocki about President Biden mocking the Catholic faith. Dr. Thomas Williams on Pope Francis saying the world needs more children. Also, why is Gavin Newsom going to the Vatican?

Bishop Thomas Paprocki from Illinois talks about his concerns that President Biden mocked the Catholic faith. Joan Lewis checks in to share the latest news out of the Vatican.

Teresa shares part of Harrison Butker's powerful commencement address for Benedictine College in Kansas. Local author T.M. Doran tells us about his new book, "Seeing Red: A Novel."

Deacon Kevin Cummings of Kansas tells us all about the pro-life ministry group Deacons of Hope. Msgr. Charles Pope and Teresa discuss the problem of cafeteria Catholicism.

Teresa plays Bishop Robert Barron's sermon on the Ascension. Vanessa Denha Garmo is back with her weekly In The News segment on media bias.

Dr. Monica Miller discusses her new book on Genesis, "In the Beginning." Michael Kenney promotes an urgent pro-life messaging webcast tonight. Gail Buckley Barringer has our Bible verse of the week.