EWTN Press Release

EWTN: Meet CRS' New CEO, Dublin's Eucharistic Congress Then and Now, Should Facebook Be Available to Children?
Plus, the HHS Mandate's Effect on Conscientious Objectors in Secular Society


Irondale, AL – Religious liberty is under attack. Hear Nebraska Congressman Jeff Fortenberry discuss the HHS mandate and how it could affect conscientious objectors to the mandate in secular society, even if the Church is able to negotiate a true religious exemption. It's another "World Over" exclusive. Airs 8 p.m. ET, Thursday, June 7, on EWTN. Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.

Should Facebook be available to children? Attorney and Child Advocate Elizabeth Yore joined Host Raymond Arroyo on "The World Over" to discuss the controversy. Airs 8 p.m. ET, Thursday, June 7 -- exclusively on EWTN. Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.

Meet Catholic Relief Services' newly appointed president and CEO! Carolyn Woo will talk to EWTN News Director Raymond Arroyo about her organization's work on behalf of the poor and vulnerable overseas, particularly in Haiti and Sudan. Airs 8 p.m. ET, Thursday, June 7 -- exclusively on EWTN. Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.

Join us for the 50th Eucharistic Congress! EWTN will bring you coverage of this year’s Congress, live from Dublin, Ireland. Celebrate daily Mass, hear inspirational speakers, and more! EWTN is the exclusive source for this conference in the United States so be sure to tune in as soon as the ceremonies begin. Airs live at 9 a.m. ET, Sunday, June 10. Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.

Travel back to Dublin in 1932! Before you watch this year’s International Eucharistic Congress in Dublin, join Fr. Conner as he recaps footage of the last Eucharistic Congress that was held in Ireland. See how much has changed during these past years. Watch “Dublin’s 1932 International Eucharistic Conference: A Look Back.” Airs 4 p.m. ET, Saturday, June 9 — exclusively on EWTN! Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.

Rapping the debate to stop the hate! “Life on the Rock” Hosts Fr. Mark and Doug Barry are eager to see Fr. Claude Burns (aka Pontifex) dish out the latest on his video, “Why I Love Religion and Jesus,” which he recorded to combat the viral video, “Why I Hate Religion.” It’s a “rap” on this week’s “Life on the Rock.” Airs 10 p.m. ET, Thursday, June 7— exclusively on EWTN! Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.

Great holiness can come in small packages. “Bookmark” Host Doug Keck and Author Leo Madigan discuss “Exquisite Miniature,” an inspirational tale in which a five-year-old comes to understand the redemptive value of her own suffering despite her age. To find out how this happens, mark your place for “EWTN Bookmark” at 9:30 a.m. ET, Sunday, June 10 — exclusively on EWTN! Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.

Considering a call to the priesthood? Hear priests discuss their vocational journey and their duties of administering the sacraments, celebrating the mass and performing missionary work. Watch as they reflect on “The Vocation to the Priesthood,” Airs 6:30 p.m. ET, Thursday, June 7 — exclusively on EWTN! Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.

Dissect secularism! “EWTN Live” Host Fr. Mitch Pacwasits down with Timothy R. Busch, co-founder of the NapaInstitution, to discuss his organization’s mission of preparing Catholics to combat the ongoing trend of secularism and lukewarm attitude towards Faith in society today. See how you can better arm yourself for spiritual battle by watching this exclusive “EWTN Live” interview. Airs 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 6. Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.

EWTN brings Rome to your home! Pope Benedict will preside over the Solemn Mass of Corpus Christi and Eucharistic Procession in St. Peter’s Basilica. You can watch EWTN’s live coverage at 1:00 p.m. ET, June 7. Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.

The Liturgy is “clear” for these monks! Follow the lives of the Benedictine monks at the Clear Creek Monastery in Oklahoma as they carry out their daily prayer life in accordance with the Church’s Liturgy of the Hours. See how they do it on “Living the Liturgy: Clear Creek Monastery.” Airs 10 p.m. ET, Friday, June 8 — exclusively on EWTN! Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.

Caring for those with cancer! Follow this touching documentary on the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne, an order founded by American Author Nathaniel Hawthorne’s daughter, Rose. This was one of the first orders to provide a spiritual ministry and hospice care to those terminally ill with cancer. Don’t miss the inspiring documentary “Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne: Congregation of St. Rose of Lima.” Airs 6:30 p.m. ET, Wednesday, June 6 —exclusively on EWTN! Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.