EWTN Press Release: Feb. 6, 2013

EWTN’s New Spring Series, Acclaimed Film on the Slave Who Became a Saint, Understanding Purgatory & More

Irondale, AL – This spring, quality Catholic programming is “in season!” Host Doug Keck kicks off a sneak peek of the new series and specials that EWTN will be airing in the upcoming season. Don’t miss “EWTN Season Preview” when it airs at 11 p.m. ET, Tuesday, February 12—exclusively on EWTN! Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.

When it comes to talking about love, Jason Evert cuts to the “chaste”! Renowned chastity author and speaker Jason Evert is back at the coffee house to talk with co-hosts Fr. Mark and Doug Barry about how young adults can live a fun, holy and chaste life. Be sure not to miss “Life on the Rock,” which airs LIVE at 10 p.m. ET, Thursday, February 7—exclusively on EWTN! Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.

Our clergy are called to serve Christ! Join EWTN favorite and Chaplain Fr. Joseph Wolfe as he serves as  “EWTN Live’s” guest host and interviews Fr. Brian Mullady and Deacon Harold Burke Siver on their newest series, “Priests and Deacons: Ministers of Mercy.”  Make sure you’re watching “EWTN Live,” airs at 8 p.m. ET, Wednesday, February 6—exclusively on EWTN! Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.

How do post-communism Catholic parishes get back on their feet? Learn how American priests helped revive a Catholic parish that was originally suppressed under the Communist regime in Russia. To see how this story unfolds, watch “Most Holy Mother of God Catholic Church,” which airs at 6:30 p.m. ET, Tuesday, February 5—exclusively on EWTN!  Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.

 Get the facts on Catholics in Iraq! If you’ve ever been curious about the struggles that Christians in present day Iraq face, then you don’t want to miss this documentary! Lean about the history and Faith of the “Christians of Nineveh” when it airs at 6:30 p.m. ET, Thursday February 7—exclusively on EWTN! Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.

The Roundtable assembles! Host Colin Donovan, Fr. Patrick Mary and the theology team gather to discuss the topic of spiritual growth through theology.   There’s always a place for you to sit at “EWTN Theology Roundtable,” which airs 10 p.m. ET, Sunday, February 10—exclusively on EWTN! Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.

Catholic converts share their stories! Former Presbyterian Maria Romine relates her conversion experience  to Host Marcus Grodi, and how she made “The Journey Home” to the Catholic Church.  Watch “The Journey Home” Live at 8 p.m. ET, Monday, February 11—exclusively on EWTN! Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.

From Slave to Saint! In part 1 of this dramatic feature film, a young Sudanese girl is kidnapped by slave traders, and forced into a life of suffering and servitude. To find out why, despite this torture, this future Saint became known as “lucky” or “Bakhita,” tune in at 8 p.m. ET, Saturday, February 9—exclusivley on EWTN. Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.

The souls in Purgatory need your prayers! Host Doug Keck and Author Susan Tassone discuss why praying for the Holy Souls in purgatory is part of our duty as the church militant in her book “Prayers, Promises and Devotions for the Holy Souls in Purgatory.” Watch “EWTN Bookmark,” when it airs at 9:30 a.m. ET, Sunday, February 10 – exclusively on EWTN. To purchase a copy, click here: bit.ly/VzGRAv. Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.