EWTN Press Release: August 1, 2012

EWTN Covers Knights of Columbus'
130th Supreme Convention
Plus Pro-Life Lineup Features an Emmy Award Winning Documentary, an Interview with Miss Delaware & More

Irondale, AL – These are “Knights” to remember! Be sure to tune into EWTN’s live coverage of The Knights of Columbus’130th Supreme Convention in Anaheim, California. The Opening Mass starts at 12:30 p.m. ET, followed by the Opening Session and Report at 4 p.m. ET; and finally, The State’s Dinner will air at 10:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, August 8 on EWTN! Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.

This beauty queen advocates the beauty of life! Maria Cahill, Miss Delaware 2011, visits the set of “Life on the Rock” to promote her pro-life platform and to discuss defending the rights of the unborn. Join Co-Hosts Fr. Mark and Doug Barry and don’t miss Miss Delaware on “Life on the Rock,” live at 10 pm ET, Thursday, August 2—exclusively on EWTN! Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.

Life is intrinsicallyvaluable! This Emmy Award winning documentary follows the faithand familyof Meghan Salter, a young girl with an undiagnosed condition that has left her completelydependent on medical technology and the constant care of her family to survive. Nevertheless, that doesn’tstop this young girl from calling the hearts of those around her to God in “Stories of Faith: Meghan’s Miracle.” Airs at 6:30 p.m. ET, August 3, on EWTN! Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.

Their differences are what make them compatible! Bishop Kevin Rhoades introduces the USCCB Ad Hoc Committee for the Defense of Marriage’s newest video resource, “Marriage: Unique for a Reason,” to “EWTN Live” Host Fr. Mitch Pacwa as they discuss how to better defend the Sacrament of Matrimony and why men and women are “Made for Each Other.” Join the discussion and tune into “EWTN Live,” at 8 pm ET, Wednesday, August 1—exclusively on EWTN! Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.

Now Showing: A Conversion Story in One-Act! Playwright and Actor Kevin O’Brien takes center stage on “The Journey Home” to reenact how Catholicism upstaged his former atheist beliefs. Watch this dramatic tale unfold with Host Marcus Grodi on “The Journey Home,” live at 8 pm ET, Monday, August 6—exclusively on EWTN! Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.

Take a hike! Join Fr. Antoine Thomas as he leads a group of teens and young adults on a hiking expedition in order to see the glory of God in His creation. Tune in and climb “To the Heights! Our Spiritual Ascent towards God,” at 5:30 p.m. ET, Monday, August 6—exclusviely on EWTN! Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.

Can the tie between Church and State ever be fully severed? “EWTN Bookmark” Host Doug Keck and Author Robert Royal delve into how religion, especially Christianity, is at the core of the fundamental values that the shaped the Western World today. Mark your place for “EWTN Bookmark” at 9:30 am ET, Sunday, August 5 and discover, “The God That did Not Fail: How Religion Built and Sustains the West”—exclusively on EWTN! Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder or purchase the book here: http://bit.ly/ODEbB5.

Let your Catholic Compass be your guide! Consulter for the Pontifical Council for the Laity Helen Alvaré joins Scott Hahn and his panel of experts to discuss the line between religious freedom and human rights. Be sure to not to miss this debate as Franciscan University presents “Human Rights vs. Religious Freedom?” at 10 p.m. ET, Sunday, August 5—exclusively on EWTN. Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.

Incorporating God’s plan into the lesson plan! Br. Owen Sadler, Br. Edward Shields and Fr. Benedict Groescheldiscuss the role religious brothers have as both teachers and students in the Church today. Be sure not to skip this lesson on “Sunday Night Prime,” live at 7 pm ET, Sunday, August 5—exclusively on EWTN! Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.

EWTN’s Family Celebration is only about a month away! Meet some of your EWTN family favorites, and take part in special live show audiences at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. To find about this year’s theme of “Following God’s Call,” and for more information on special discounted lodging rates, click here: http://www.ewtn.com/familycelebration/index.asp