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Don't Miss Star-Studded Divine Mercy Preview Show & Mass on EWTN

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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IRONDALE, Ala., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- If you're an NFL fan, you know the name Elvis Grbac, former quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs, and Baltimore Ravens. You also know the name Ben Steele, who played for six NFL teams including the 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, and Green Bay Packers, and is currently assistant coach for the Arizona Cardinals. And if you're Catholic, you almost surely know Mark Wahlberg's brother Jim Wahlberg, either by name or by his work as executive producer of "Mother Teresa: No Greater Love."

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  • Live From the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Mass.
  • All of these men have gone on to do some incredible work in the Catholic Church and all will be featured live on EWTN's Divine Mercy Sunday's Preview Show, which airs at Noon ET, Sunday, April 7.
  • In addition to the events above, EWTN will feature a Divine Mercy Celebration from the Shrine of Divine Mercy in Vilnius, Lithuania at 10 a.m.
  • That Celebration also includes a preview show and Mass, where you undoubtedly will see the original painting of the Divine Mercy.

EWTN To Broadcast Holy Week and Easter Devotions From Around the World

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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For the complete schedule in your time zone, go to https://www.ewtn.com/tv/schedule , click on your area of the world, and then either "Week of 3/25" or "Week of 4/1."

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  • For the complete schedule in your time zone, go to https://www.ewtn.com/tv/schedule , click on your area of the world, and then either "Week of 3/25" or "Week of 4/1."
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  • The staff at EWTN wishes everyone around the world a Happy, Holy, and Peaceful Holy Week and Easter Season.

Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers' New Radio Show On EWTN Helps Listeners Connect Their Everyday Lives With Biblical Teaching

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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ET, beginning Monday, Feb. 5 on EWTN Radio.

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  • ET, beginning Monday, Feb. 5 on EWTN Radio.
  • This show helps people connect what they're hearing from the pulpit with their everyday problems.
  • "Listeners tell us that Deacon Harold's enthusiasm for the faith is contagious," said EWTN Radio General Manager Jack Williams.
  • EWTN Radio is the only place to hear the "Dynamic Deacon" so, if this sounds good to you, consider this your invitation to join Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers at 4 p.m.

Father Mike Schmitz Brings His Popular 'Bible in a Year' And 'Catechism in a Year' Podcasts to EWTN Radio

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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Mike Schmitz's popular "Bible in a Year" and "Catechism in a Year" podcasts to its lineup beginning January 15.

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  • Mike Schmitz's popular "Bible in a Year" and "Catechism in a Year" podcasts to its lineup beginning January 15.
  • Nationally, the podcasts will air back-to-back in a one-hour time slot beginning at 10 p.m.
  • "We're very happy to offer these podcasts to our affiliates since obviously these are two of the most popular podcasts ever," said Jack Williams, General Manager of EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network.
  • Shortly after its January 2021 debut, "Bible in a Year" quickly soared to number one among all podcasts in the U.S., not just Catholic podcasts.

National Catholic Reporter Executive Editor moves into Senior Correspondent role

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Monday, August 28, 2023
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Heidi Schlumpf, executive editor of the National Catholic Reporter, will move into a new position as NCR Senior Correspondent, a role that will place her focus on investigative reporting and in-depth writing about the Catholic Church.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Heidi Schlumpf, executive editor of the National Catholic Reporter, will move into a new position as NCR Senior Correspondent, a role that will place her focus on investigative reporting and in-depth writing about the Catholic Church.
  • This new position comes after an accomplished three-and-a-half year term as executive editor.
  • Prior to becoming executive editor, Schlumpf served as NCR's national correspondent.
  • Schlumpf previously served as managing editor of U.S. Catholic magazine and as a reporter at Chicago's archdiocesan newspaper and secular newspapers in California and Wisconsin.

EWTN Vice President of Theology Colin Donovan Appointed To Vatican's Pontifical Marian Academy

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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IRONDALE, Ala., Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Colin B. Donovan, Vice President of Theology at EWTN Global Catholic Network and a well-known on-air theologian, was named a member of the Vatican's prestigious Pontifical International Marian Academy at a televised ceremony on August 9.

Key Points: 
  • IRONDALE, Ala., Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Colin B. Donovan, Vice President of Theology at EWTN Global Catholic Network and a well-known on-air theologian, was named a member of the Vatican's prestigious Pontifical International Marian Academy at a televised ceremony on August 9.
  • Birmingham Bishop Steven J. Raica presented Donovan with the Marian Academy's Letter of Appointment and Diploma during a Mass, which broadcast around the world.
  • Donovan's journey with the Pontifical Marian Academy began when he was invited to speak at the Fatima 100th Anniversary conference in Ireland in 2017.
  • He also says: "I will continue to promote Marian devotion and scholarship as long as the good Lord allows."

Tune Into EWTN For Live Wall-To-Wall Coverage of World Youth Day 2023

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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IRONDALE, Ala., July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EWTN Global Catholic Network is the place to be Aug. 1-6 for live wall-to-wall coverage of World Youth Day 2023, as well as coverage of Pope Francis' side trip to Fatima.

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  • IRONDALE, Ala., July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EWTN Global Catholic Network is the place to be Aug. 1-6 for live wall-to-wall coverage of World Youth Day 2023, as well as coverage of Pope Francis' side trip to Fatima.
  • Join the world's youth on EWTN as they come together to worship Christ at WYD 2023 in Lisbon: www.ewtn.com/everywhere .
  • "Nobody covers World Youth Day like EWTN," said EWTN Chairman and CEO Michael P. Warsaw.
  • "World Youth Day organizers approached us about this popular program and asked if they could screen it at one of the World Youth Day venues since Blessed Frassati is a one of the patrons of World Youth Day," said EWTN Vice President of Programming and Production Peter Gagnon.

EWTN Español Launches on DIRECTV Satellite and DIRECTV STREAM

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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IRONDALE, Ala., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EWTN Español, the leading Spanish-language Catholic media network, will launch on DIRECTV Satellite and DIRECTV streaming, effective June 1, 2023.

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  • IRONDALE, Ala., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EWTN Español, the leading Spanish-language Catholic media network, will launch on DIRECTV Satellite and DIRECTV streaming, effective June 1, 2023.
  • With this new launch, viewers will be able to tune into EWTN Español on Channel 475 as part of their Spanish packages.
  • Additionally, EWTN Español will also be available on DIRECTV's streaming service, known as DIRECTV STREAM.
  • We are very grateful to DIRECTV for recognizing the value that EWTN Español brings to their services and for opening up a space in every one of their TV distribution services to offer EWTN Español to their customers."

Christendom College’s New Christ the King Chapel Dedicated

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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Front Royal, Virginia, April 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Christendom College’s new Christ the King Chapel was dedicated by Bishop Michael Burbidge of the Diocese of Arlington on Saturday, April 15, with Cardinal Francis Arinze in attendance.

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  • Front Royal, Virginia, April 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Christendom College’s new Christ the King Chapel was dedicated by Bishop Michael Burbidge of the Diocese of Arlington on Saturday, April 15, with Cardinal Francis Arinze in attendance.
  • Christendom currently has over 500 students, with a growing enrollment necessitating the construction project to replace the college’s existing chapel.
  • The Piazza of Christ the King sits outside the chapel, which will serve as a place of community and Catholic culture.
  • Together, with the grace of God, you have built this new Chapel of Christ the King.

Cast Votes Now to Award $100,000 in First Post-Dobbs National Prayer Luncheon for Life

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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DALLAS, March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Prayer Luncheon for Life will draw thousands of pro-life advocates together online from across America in April 2023, for its first post-Dobbs event to elevate, celebrate, and accelerate the work of high-impact pro-life organizations. This year's ceremonies will showcase six organizations, each of which have been nominated to receive the 2023 National Prayer Luncheon for Life Pro-Life Impact Award and a Pro-Life Impact Grant. The grants awarded to nominees at this event will total $100,000.

Key Points: 
  • This year's ceremonies will showcase six organizations, each of which have been nominated to receive the 2023 National Prayer Luncheon for Life Pro-Life Impact Award and a Pro-Life Impact Grant.
  • Leaders of each of these groups are being featured on The National Prayer Luncheon for Life Pro-Life Impact Show in the weeks leading up to the event.
  • Live Action, a pro-life organization reaching millions of people each month with eye-opening and life-saving content, took home the 2022 National Prayer Luncheon for Life Pro-Life Impact Award.
  • To cast a vote for the winning recipient of the $50,000 National Prayer Luncheon for Life Pro-Life Impact Grant, visit nationalprayerluncheonforlife.org.