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Sep 28, 2026 · 28:00
In the latest episode of Catholic Review Radio, Catholic Review Managing Editor George Matysek talks with Father Steven Roth, director of vocations and associate vicar for clergy…
Sep 21, 2026 · 28:00
Christopher Gunty of Catholic Review Media talks with Monsignor Jason Gray, executive director of the Archbishop Fulton Sheen Foundation, about Archbishop Sheen’s life, his rise…
Sep 14, 2026 · 28:00
In this episode of Catholic Review Radio, Christopher Gunty, editor, talks with Greg Farno, chancellor for education for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, and School Sister of Notre…
Sep 7, 2026 · 28:00
George Matysek goes behind the scenes of Notre Dame football with Holy Cross Father Nate Wills, the team’s chaplain and author of "Pray Like a Champion Today: Sacred Stories from…
Aug 31, 2026 · 28:00
For years, Tom Tirpak’s mother, Therese, thought about writing a book. She had a deep love for the Divine Mercy, and she wanted to share the personal stories and miracles in her…
Aug 24, 2026 · 28:00
What do animation, comic books and Catholic faith have in common? For Tim Murphy, they are all part of one creative journey. In this episode of Catholic Review Radio, host George…
Aug 17, 2026 · 28:00
In this episode of Catholic Review Radio, Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty interviews Maria Ruiz Scaperlanda, promoter of the canonization cause of Father Stanley Rother,…
Aug 10, 2026 · 28:00
Kevin Brown shares a powerful story of transformation from addiction, incarceration and homelessness to a life defined by service, faith and hope. Growing up in Maryland, he…
Aug 4, 2026 · 28:00
Rita Buettner speaks with Ilka Knüppel, author of "Finding Ruth: A Personal Story of Hitler’s Secret Euthanasia Program, Action T4." Knüppel recounts the life of her great-aunt…
Jul 27, 2026 · 28:00
In this episode of Catholic Review Radio, Father J. Collin Poston shares his deeply personal journey through severe illness, faith and recovery. His story highlights how…
Jul 20, 2026 · 28:00
As the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Archbishop William E. Lori is inviting Catholics and all people of goodwill to reflect on the…
Jul 13, 2026 · 28:00
In this episode of Catholic Review Radio, Christopher Gunty explores with Taylor Black the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, its cultural and ethical…
Jul 6, 2026 · 28:00
Welcome to Season 7 of Catholic Review Radio Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a fascinating look at the often-overlooked Catholic roots of the nation on Catholic Review…
Jun 29, 2026 · 28:00
Covering the Vatican and the popes full time brings opportunities to share information about the Church with readers all around the world. Carol Glatz, Rome Bureau chief for…
Jun 22, 2026 · 28:01
On Father's Day, Rita Buettner speaks with Deacon Keith Chase, a permanent deacon at Our Lady of the Fields in Millersville, and his son, Deacon Andrew Chase, a transitional…
Jun 15, 2026 · 28:00
An outreach program at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore is changing lives on city streets. George Matysek speaks with…
Jun 8, 2026 · 28:00
Host Rita Buettner speaks with Christopher Wesley, executive director of Marathon Youth Ministry, about faith, family and raising the next generation of Catholics. Drawing on…
Jun 1, 2026 · 28:01
Bishop Adam J. Parker, auxiliary bishop of Baltimore, returns for another installment of Catholic Review Radio's popular "Ask a Bishop" series. In this episode, Bishop Parker…
May 25, 2026 · 28:01
In the early years of the Catholic Church in the United States, few figures were as unlikely — or as fascinating — as Prince Demetrius Augustin Gallitzin. Born into Russian…
May 18, 2026 · 28:01
Gregg Landry, founder of Blue Rock Productions and president of the Catholic Business Network of Baltimore, didn't set out to be a faith leader. He came to UMBC to play baseball…
May 11, 2026 · 28:01
He was once a rising concert pianist, performing for audiences around the world—until he answered a call he could not ignore. Catholic Review Managing Editor George Matysek…
May 4, 2026 · 28:01
What do monks, monasteries and a great bottle of Bordeaux have in common? More than you might think. On this episode of Catholic Review Radio, host Rita Buettner speaks with…
Apr 27, 2026 · 28:00
When white smoke rose over the Sistine Chapel last year, Elise Ann Allen was one of the few journalists who already knew the man stepping onto the balcony. The Rome-based…
Apr 20, 2026 · 28:00
On this episode of Catholic Review Radio, host Christopher Gunty speaks with architect Mauricio Cortés Sierra, one of the lead designers guiding the completion of Barcelona’s…
Apr 13, 2026 · 28:00
Our God is a merciful God, and that is ever-present especially in the sacrament of reconciliation or confession. Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talked with Father…
Apr 6, 2026 · 28:00
This Easter marks a remarkable moment in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, where more than 1,280 catechumens and candidates entered into full communion with the Catholic Church — a…
Mar 30, 2026 · 28:00
In this Earth Day-themed episode of Catholic Review Radio, host George Matysek explores how faith can inspire care for creation through the perspectives of two guests. First,…
Mar 23, 2026 · 28:00
Discover the inspiring intersection of faith and America’s pastime in this week’s episode of Catholic Review Radio . Catholic Review Editor and Host Chris Gunty speaks with…
Mar 16, 2026 · 28:00
Catholic Review Associate Publisher Christopher Gunty has two guests on the program this week. First up is Deacon Kevin Cummings of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas,…
Mar 9, 2026 · 35:31
🎬 Enjoy additional conversation with our guests on Hollywood and the movies in this special bonus episode for the 2026 Oscars season! Catholic Review Associate Publisher Chris…
Mar 9, 2026 · 28:00
🎬 Catholic Review Radio’s 2026 Oscars Special dives into the year’s most surprising, soulful, and genre‑bending Best Picture nominees. Catholic Review Associate Publisher C hris…
Mar 2, 2026 · 28:00
Mark Viviano welcomes Baltimore Orioles pitcher Cade Povich for a heartfelt conversation about faith, baseball and purpose. Preparing for his third Major League season with the…
Feb 23, 2026 · 28:01
Exploring the beauty and challenge of Catholic marriage, this week’s episode of "Catholic Review Radio" features author and homeschooling mother Caitrin Bennett discussing her…
Feb 16, 2026 · 28:00
In a new pastoral letter released Feb. 9, Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore takes the occasion of the nation’s 250th anniversary to address “a moment of grace and…
Feb 9, 2026 · 28:00
Oscar Wilde once said, “Every sinner has a past. Every saint has a future.” Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with Tim Jeffries and Joe Reynolds, producers of the…
Feb 2, 2026 · 28:01
Catholic Review Radio this week explores faith, education and community across generations. George Matysek speaks with Dr. Mary Lou Yam, president of Notre Dame of Maryland…
Jan 26, 2026 · 28:00
Addiction and recovery touch countless individuals and families, yet the deeper story behind the recovery movement is often unknown. On this episode of Catholic Review Radio,…
Jan 19, 2026 · 28:00
Deacon Greg Kandra is a writer, retreat leader, blogger and author. Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty chatted with Deacon Kandra about his most recent book, “Peace Be with…
Jan 12, 2026 · 28:00
The Dead Sea Scrolls are some of the oldest versions of the Bible that have ever been discovered, dating back even before the time of Christ. Discovered in 1947 in Qumran, a…
Jan 5, 2026 · 28:01
As a new year dawns, Rita Buettner sits down with award-winning Catholic author and columnist Laura Kelly Fanucci for a thoughtful conversation about faith, reflection, grief and…
Dec 29, 2025 · 28:01
With the death of Pope Francis and the conclave to elect Pope Leo XIV, it's an understatement to say that 2025 was a busy year for the church. Catholic Review Editor Christopher…
Dec 22, 2025 · 28:01
The Archdiocese of Baltimore was among the first in the nation to ordain permanent deacons. Yet more than 50 years later, many Catholics still wonder how deacons serve the Church…
Dec 15, 2025 · 28:00
George Matysek talks with Father Maurice Henry Sands, executive director of the U.S. Bishops’ Black and Indian Mission Office in Washington, D.C. A priest of the Archdiocese of…
Dec 8, 2025 · 28:00
Rita Bittner sits down with Jack Kissane, longtime board president of Our Lady’s Center in Ellicott City, and Christine Cunningham, the center’s manager. Founded in 1974 as an…
Dec 1, 2025 · 28:00
Advent is a special season for Catholics as we prepare to celebrate the Incarnation of our Lord. Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty is joined by two guests to talk about…
Nov 24, 2025 · 28:01
Mark Viviano talks with Baltimore-area attorney Mark Scheuerman, a devout Catholic and parishioner of St. John the Evangelist in Severna Park, whose faith is the foundation of…
Nov 17, 2025 · 28:01
Do you know which Catholic Church in the United States has the longest main aisle or which cemetery serves as the final resting place for more Hall of Fame baseball players than…
Nov 10, 2025 · 28:01
What leads a parish priest to leave the busyness of ministry for a life of silence and solitude? In this episode, George Matysek talks with Father Peter of Jesus — formerly a…
Nov 3, 2025 · 28:01
How we remember our loved ones has changed over the years — but the need to grieve, honor and support one another remains timeless. In this All Souls Day episode, Michael Ruck…
Oct 27, 2025 · 28:00
The Catholic Extension Society has been helping mission dioceses in the United States since 1905. Father Jack Wall, a priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago, has been its president…
Oct 13, 2025 · 28:01
Bishop Adam J. Parker answers a wide variety of questions from our listeners on our third installment of our "Ask a Bishop" edition of Catholic Review Radio. Just a few topics he…
Oct 6, 2025 · 28:00
Do you connect the things happening in your everyday life to your faith? Things such as taking the carrots out of your son’s soup, or watching the Olympics? Catholic Review…
Sep 29, 2025 · 28:00
What would you do if you found a statue of our Blessed Mother in a dumpster behind a florist shop? Former radio DJ Kevin Matthews had to face that question. Catholic Review…
Sep 22, 2025 · 28:00
In recent years, the Archdiocese of Baltimore has been blessed with a significant increase in the number of men and women stepping forward to answer the call to religious life.…
Sep 15, 2025 · 28:00
What’s the difference between a faith-based movie and a “faith-adjacent” movie? How do producers and directors ensure they are creating films that inspire and uplift viewers?…
Sep 8, 2025 · 28:01
Now in his 18th season with the Ravens, head coach John Harbaugh is celebrated for championships and playoff runs. But his Catholic faith and family values shape him even more.…
Sep 1, 2025 · 28:01
Little Portion Farm, a ministry of the Conventual Franciscans, has been feeding the hungry and caring for creation since 2019. Using sustainable methods, the Ellicott City farm…
Aug 25, 2025 · 28:00
A 17th-century Italian orphan finds the long-lost piece of Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper, missing since Dominican friars cut out a portion of the wall to connect the…
Aug 18, 2025 · 28:00
It’s back-to-school time and for School Sister of Notre Dame Patricia McCarron, that means a new job. She stepped down as head of school at Notre Dame Prep in Towson at the end…
Aug 11, 2025 · 28:00
In October 2023, the militant group Hamas attacked Israel, killing more than 1,200 people and kidnapping hundreds. Israel retaliated and now, nearly two years later, the conflict…
Aug 4, 2025 · 28:00
The heavens are full of wonder, and the astronomers who work for the Vatican Observatory probably know that better than most people on earth. In this episode of Catholic Review…
Jul 28, 2025 · 28:01
During the Second Vatican Council, a mysterious voice began reporting from inside the closed-door sessions — exposing tensions and calling for reform. That voice belonged to…
Jul 21, 2025 · 28:01
Youth ministry has been undergoing some critical shifts over the last several years within the Archdiocese of Baltimore. George Matysek talks with Stacy Golden and Rena Black…
Jul 14, 2025 · 28:00
Making music can be a way to celebrate with God and invite others to follow him, according to Catholic musician Seph Schlueter. Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty chatted…
Jul 7, 2025 · 28:01
In honor of the 1,700th anniversary of the establishment of the Nicene Creed, we have been taking a closer look at what the creed says and means. Last week, we explored the…
Jun 30, 2025 · 28:01
On May 20, Christians around the world marked 1,700 years since the opening of the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD. Held in Asia Minor—what’s now modern-day Turkey—it was the first…
Jun 23, 2025 · 28:01
June 22 marks the launch of the U.S. Bishops’ annual Religious Freedom Week, a time set aside for Catholics to pray, reflect and act to promote religious freedom in the United…
Jun 16, 2025 · 28:00
It’s Books and Authors Week on Catholic Review Radio, and Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with two authors whose books feature literal and spiritual trailblazers.…
Jun 9, 2025 · 28:01
As a young woman, Dominican Sister Albertine Cevallos thought for sure that her life would center on science. Growing up in a rationalist, science-focused home, she graduated…
Jun 2, 2025 · 28:01
Jim Hunter, the former longtime play-by-play announcer for the Baltimore Orioles and a fixture in Baltimore sports broadcasting, is a devoted Catholic and an active parishioner…
May 26, 2025 · 28:00
Pope Leo XIV was formally inaugurated as the successor of Peter in a Mass May 18 in St. Peter’s Square. Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori was among the concelebrants of the…
May 19, 2025 · 28:01
May is traditionally celebrated as a month dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Catholic Church — a time for special devotions, prayers and reflection on her role in…
May 12, 2025 · 28:00
Millions of people around the world watched or listened to the funeral of Pope Francis live from Rome on April 26 — a solemn and historic moment for the Catholic Church. One of…
May 5, 2025 · 28:00
As the College of Cardinals prepares for the conclave to elect a new pope May 7, Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty gets some inside info from Monsignor Richard Hilgartner,…
Apr 28, 2025 · 28:00
As the world mourns the passing of Pope Francis April 21 at age 88, Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with people who have experienced the pope personally. Baltimore…
Apr 21, 2025 · 28:00
Earlier this year, Archbishop William E. Lori announced that the standard age for receiving the sacrament of Confirmation will be lowered to 9 in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.…
Apr 14, 2025 · 28:00
It’s a books and authors episode of Catholic Review Radio. Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with authors of two new books. First up is Cheryl C.D. Hughes, whose…
Apr 4, 2025 · 28:00
Holy Week calls attention to the death penalty, since Jesus Christ himself was an innocent put to death by capital punishment. The topic is top-of-mind these days as the new…
Mar 26, 2025 · 28:00
Dante’s "Inferno," the first part of "The Divine Comedy," is widely regarded as one of the greatest poems ever written. The epic journey through hell explores the nature of sin…
Mar 20, 2025 · 28:00
As we come to the final weeks of Lent, a new movie takes a look especially at that seminal event for the church – “The Last Supper” – where Jesus showed his disciples what it…
Mar 12, 2025 · 28:00
Mark Viviano chats with his big brother, Father Tony Viviano, about his unique journey to the priesthood. Father Viviano is a priest of the Diocese of Jefferson City, Mo., who…
Mar 7, 2025 · 28:00
Baltimore Auxiliary Bishop Adam J. Parker returns for another round of questions from our listeners in our second-ever "Ask a Bishop" episode of Catholic Review Radio. He fields…
Feb 27, 2025 · 28:00
Fasting practices for Lent are not just about giving up chocolate. Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with Deacon Greg Kandra of the Deacon’s Bench blog about his new…
Feb 20, 2025 · 28:00
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the canonization of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first-American born saint and one of the great heroines of the Archdiocese of Baltimore.…
Feb 13, 2025 · 44:56
Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty, along with guest co-host Ann Augherton of the Arlington Catholic Herald, have a wide-ranging, sometimes wild, conversation with two…
Feb 13, 2025 · 28:01
The Oscars are coming, the Oscars are coming! It’s time to take a look at nominees for the top film honors and other trends in Hollywood before the Oscars broadcast March 2, 7…
Feb 3, 2025 · 28:00
Kathy Wandishin’s youngest child, John, was diagnosed with leukemia when he was just 10 years old. For more than five years, he and his family would undergo many unbelievable…
Jan 31, 2025 · 28:00
What does authentic Catholic male spirituality look like? Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talked with two experts on the topic to get their take on how best to encourage…
Jan 23, 2025 · 28:00
Are you comfortable sharing your faith with family and friends? What about people you might encounter on the street? St. Paul Street Evangelization grew out of encounters Steve…
Jan 16, 2025 · 28:01
As pro-life supporters prepare to gather in Washington Jan. 24 for the 52nd annual March for Life, the March for Life organization is preparing to welcome Jennie Bradley Lichter…
Jan 9, 2025 · 28:00
As the United States prepares to swear in a new president, Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty takes a look at the state of politics and elections. His first guest is Peter…
Dec 30, 2024 · 28:00
Rev. Johnny Shelton serves as the official team chaplain for the Baltimore Ravens. He joined the Ravens in 2013 after serving in fulltime ministry with the Fellowship of…
Dec 22, 2024 · 28:01
As we come to the end of 2024, Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty sits down with Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori to look at the year that is ending, which included the…
Dec 18, 2024 · 28:00
With the holidays upon us and all the many expectations that come with them, many people can feel overwhelmed at this time of the year. In this encore episode of Catholic Review…
Dec 13, 2024 · 28:00
Have you ever felt the call to pray with your whole heart, soul and voice? On this episode, we dive into charismatic prayer – a powerful and expressive form of worship that’s…
Dec 4, 2024 · 28:00
Jubilee years are a tradition from the Old Testament. In the church today, jubilees are declared every 25 years, with some special jubilees in between. Pope Francis has declared…
Nov 25, 2024 · 28:00
It’s time for holiday movies on TV and all your favorite streaming services, with some stations running Christmas films 24 hours a day. Are you ready for the classics and the new…
Nov 21, 2024 · 28:00
St. Thomas Aquinas, a doctor of the church, was known for being able to make the teachings of the church clear to anyone who asked. Known as “The Common Doctor” because he could…
Nov 14, 2024 · 28:00
Two Daughters of St. Paul have published new books geared to children. In our first segment, we talk with Sister Orianne Pietra René Dyck about “Dive Deep: Forty Days with God at…
Nov 7, 2024 · 28:00
From humble beginnings serving a small Catholic health dispensary in Baltimore, Mercy Health Services has grown over 150 years to a full-service system serving thousands of…
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