EWTN Press Release

Classical Music Chart-Topping
Sisters Return for EWTN Special

Plus a Recap of Pope Francis' First Year,
The Life & Faith of St. Patrick & More

Irondale, AL –A “Royal” appraisal of Pope Francis! “World Over” Host Raymond Arroyo welcomes President of the Faith and Reason Institute Robert Royal & Fr. Pastor Gerald Murray, who take a look back at some of the highlights of Pope Francis’ first year as Pope. Later, Abbess Mother Dolores Marie talks about National Catholic Sisters Week (March 8-14), and her hopes of building a new monastery for the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration near Charlotte. All this and more when “The World Over” airs at 8 p.m. ET, Thursday, March 13—exclusively on EWTN!

 

Do politics and religion need to reconcile on the Emerald Isle? Author Frances Hogan’s new book states that in order for Ireland to begin healing as a nation, it must first work towards rebuilding the Catholic Church. Find out why she believes the fate of the Church and her home country are intertwined when Doug Keck hosts “EWTN Bookmark” in order to find “A Path to Healing a Nation!” Airs at 9:30 a.m. & 11: 30 p.m. ET, Sunday, March 16—exlcusively on EWTN!   

 

Feast your eyes upon this new season! British Journalist Joanna Bogle shares a sneak peak of some of the new recipes & traditional crafts viewers can expect to see in upcoming episodes of her popular series, “Feasts & Seasons!” Join Joanna when Fr. Mitch hosts “EWTN Live” at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 12—exclusively on EWTN!

 

See what made Convert Brantley Millegan, a former non-denominational Christian, declare the Catholic Church to be the true faith and his home. Hear him recount his “Journey Home” to Host Marcus Grodi at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, March 17—exclusively on EWTN! 

 

Good health means getting into shape—and “Dogmatic Theology” Host Fr. James Mallon believes that shape is the Cross! He, along with Nicole Andrea Myshak, Ronald Lunn, Marilyn Cipak & Corey Robinson, will be joining “Life on the Rock” Co-hosts Fr. Mark & Doug Barry to discuss their new EWTN series, “Cross Training,” which helps Catholics live physically, mentally and spiritually fit lives! Don’t miss “Life on the Rock” LIVE at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 13—exclusively on EWTN  

 

 

Defending your Faith takes more than just the Luck of the Irish!  Witness how St. Patrick explained the tenets of Catholicism to the Druids of Ireland using both faith and reason. See how he defended the Faith at the “Trial at Tara” when this special airs at 6:30 p.m. ET, Tuesday,  March 18—exclusively on EWTN!

 

He was Catholicism’s first “key” note speaker:  Journey with St. Peter as he begins his mission to spread Christ’s message to the ends of the earth. Part One of “St. Peter” airs at 8 p.m. ET, Saturday, March 15---exclusively on EWTN! (Not available via livestream or Roku) 

 

The chart-topping & critically acclaimed Benedictines of Mary, Queen of the Apostles are back! This time, they’re lending their voices to an array of beautiful Lenten music that can be heard and – for the first time – seen from their priory in northwest Missouri. Watch as they perform “Lent at Ephesus” at 6:30 p.m. ET on Friday, March 14—exclusively on EWTN! Purchase their new CD,  now available through EWTN Religious Catalogue, here:  http://bit.ly/1cFYLK2. 

 

Go green for God!  Prepare for St. Patrick’s Day by following the life and faith of one of Ireland’s most famous saints. With a little luck, you might learn something you didn’t know about St. Patrick when “Lives of the Saints” airs at 6:30 p.m. ET,  on Monday, March 17—exclusively on EWTN.