EWTN Press Release: August 7, 2012

Sneak Preview of EWTN’s New Fall Series and Specials
Plus The Girl Scout Controversy, Catholic Actors Share Their Entertainment Industry Experiences & More

Irondale, AL – Fall in love with EWTN’s Fall Lineup! Host Doug Keck invites viewers to take a sneak peek at what new episodes, series and specials are in store for them in the Fall! Don’t miss this exclusive “Season Preview,” which airs 11 p.m. ET, Friday, August 10—only on EWTN! Find EWTN at http://www.ewtn.com/channelfinder/

Why are the values of the Girl Scouts organization raising some concerns? Hear Catholic Family and Human Rights Institute (C-FAM) President Austin Ruse and his wife, Family Research Council (FRC) Senior Fellow Cathy Cleaver Ruse discuss what the Girl Scouts’ connections with Family Planning groups means for young girls. Fr. Benedict Groeschel’s must-see interview with this couple airs 7 p.m. ET, Sunday, August 12 on “Sunday Night Prime” — and you can only watch it on EWTN! Find EWTN at http://www.ewtn.com/channelfinder/

“Can You Be a Great Actor and still Follow Christ?” That’s the question Actors Joseph Griffin and Marta DuBois try to answer by sharing their own experiences as Catholics in the entertainment industry. The “Holywood Acting Studio Discussion” begins at 6:30 p.m. ET, Monday, August 13—exclusviely on EWTN Find EWTN at http://www.ewtn.com/channelfinder/
Is “fame,” as the song says, really a way for you to live forever? Actors Joseph Griffin and Marta DuBois talk about how achieving fame has the potential to either corrupt or bring a person closer to God. Watch “Holywood
Acting Studio Discussion,” which spotlights the question “Is Fame Bad or a Gift from God?” Airs 6:30 p.m. ET, Tuesday, August 14—exclusively on EWTN! Find EWTN at http://www.ewtn.com/channelfinder/

These Catholics come from all “walks of life!” Hear the musicians from “Cake for Dinner” and Chaplain Fr. Dan Pattee discuss “Crossroads,” a Catholic organization that coordinates four simultaneous pro-life walks across the country on EWTN’s “Life on the Rock” with LOTR Co-Hosts Fr. Mark and Doug Barry. Airs 10 p.m. ET, Thursday, August 9—exclusively on EWTN. Find EWTN at http://www.ewtn.com/channelfinder/

Meet EWTN’s “All Star” Team! Watch Danny Abromowicz, Peter Herbeck, Curtis Martin & Brian Patrick, detail their game plan for the upcoming new season of their popular series, “Crossing the Goal!” Kickoff “EWTN Live” with Host Fr. Mitch Pacwa at 8 p.m. ET, Wednesday, August 8—exclusively on EWTN! Find EWTN at http://www.ewtn.com/channelfinder/

Does crossing the border cross ethical boundaries? EWTN Vice President of Theology Colin Donovan gathers his roundtable together to discuss the moral principles involved in the issue of immigration. Join the discussion and sit in on the “Theology Round Table!” Airs 10 p.m. ET, Sunday, August 12—exclusively on EWTN! Find EWTN at http://www.ewtn.com/channelfinder/

Western civilization was built upon “The Rock!”“EWTN Bookmark Host” Doug Keck discuss Professor Thomas Wood’s book, which details the Catholic Church’s influence on Western civilization economically, socially, and educationally. If you’re curious about “How the Catholic Church Built Western Civilization,” (http://bit.ly/TbmLN6) mark your place for “EWTN’s Bookmark,” at 9:30 a.m. ET, Sunday, August 12—exclusively on EWTN! Find EWTN at http://www.ewtn.com/channelfinder/

Relive the devout life of Saint Dominic. Check out “Lives of the Saints: St. Dominic,” which follows the life of this great saint, and see how his zeal for proclaiming the Word of God is still echoed today in the Dominican Order of Preachers he founded. Airs 5:30 a.m. ET, Wednesday, August 8—exclusively on EWTN. Find EWTN at http://www.ewtn.com/channelfinder/

Christians are finding their way home! Chad Gerber, a former Mennonite, Presbyterian and Anglican, recalls the trials in his life that led him to the Catholic Church! Join host Marcus Grodi as he interviews this Catholic convert about his “Journey Home” at 8 p.m. ET, Monday, August 14—exclusively on EWTN! Find EWTN at http://www.ewtn.com/channelfinder/