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Retired Colonel Anita Raines and Fr. Kevin Madigan of New York share their experience of September 11, 2001. Show notes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/the-brutal-powerful-911-stories-of-catholic-priests-57009 https://www.army.mil/article/110951/pentagon_memorial_chapel_place_to_grieve_reflect_heal https://w2.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/audiences/2001/documents/hf_jp-ii_aud_20010912.html

A July report by YouGov suggested millennials are the loneliest generation, with higher rates of loneliness than both Generation X and Baby Boomers. We talk with two millennials about loneliness and explore why millennials are so lonely - and how the Church can respond. Show notes: https://today.yougov.com/topics/lifestyle/articles-reports/2019/07/30/loneliness-friendship-new-friends-poll-survey http://www.jeantwenge.com/igen-book-by-dr-jean-twenge/ https://www.chicagotribune.com/real-estate/ct-life-where-millennials-are-moving-20190504-story.html

Happy Labor Day everyone! This week, we celebrate working by not really doing any work. In this episode we showcase three of our favorite segments from the first 38 episodes of CNA Newsroom— a discussion with the author of “The Beer Option;” comedian Jeremy McLellan’s conversion story; and the mystery of the Stairs of St. Joseph.

This is JD Flynn’s full interview with Elias Moo, superintendent of Catholic schools for the Archdiocese of Denver. This interview was edited and included in Ep. 38 of CNA Newsroom.

JD Flynn is joined by two very special co-hosts in this ‘Back to School’ episode. We talk with the Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Denver, Elias Moo. We profile a classical school in Denver and a Catholic trade school in Michigan. Show notes: https://lourdesclassical.org/ https://amiusa.org/ https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/new-michigan-vocational-school-combines-catholic-education-skilled-trades-77129 https://www.harmelacademy.org/

Blessed Clemens August von Galen is remembered as the ‘Lion of Münster’ for his fierce defense of the Catholic faith and human rights during the Nazi regime. Show notes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/what-the-bishop-who-resisted-the-nazis-can-teach-us-today-99082 http://w2.vatican.va/content/pius-xi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-xi_enc_14031937_mit-brennender-sorge.html Subscribe to Editor's Desk: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/podcast/cna-editors-desk

The Assumption of Mary is one of the Church’s newest dogmas. How did this come about, and why do we believe it? We assume you’ve asked these questions, so we dug into the theology behind the Assumption and also bring you the story of how one woman came to the Catholic faith thanks in part to a relationship with Mary. Shownotes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/the-history-of-the-assumption-and-why-its-a-holy-day-of-obligation-30528 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/the-assumption-561

We are excited to announce that CNA Newsroom is expanding! We’ve created a second podcast feed for our new show, “CNA Editor’s Desk,” and provided links below. This new feed is where we’ll post the episodes formerly known as “Bonus Episodes.” Don’t worry— they’ll be the same “bonus” episodes that you’ve come to know and love. We hope you’ll continue to subscribe to both CNA Newsroom and CNA Editor’s Desk! Subscribe to CNA Editor’s Desk on your preferred podcast app using these links: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/editors-desk/id1475311287 Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1475311287/cna-editors-desk Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0UTHyqBjoFX5hWJBRIopr3 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/catholic-news-agency/editors-desk Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-714262237 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/Itd2ia6zx7cqxi57vzjbfyumnii?t=Editors_Desk TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/News--Politics-Podcasts/Editors-Desk-p1237691/ Player FM: https://player.fm/series/2529188 And more!

Editors JD Flynn and Ed Condon discuss reactions to changes at the Pontifical John Paul II Institute in Rome, the avoidance of abortion at this week’s Democratic debates, and more. Producer Kate Veik joins for a round of ‘Yes/No’. Show notes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/jpii-institute-vp-says-schools-identity-is-seriously-threatened-87402 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/analysis-voters-care-about-abortion-why-arent-democrats-talking-about-it-38490 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/biden-quizzed-over-abortion-flip-flop-during-debate-78189 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/freedom-to-forgive---how-one-man-abused-by-a-priest-found-healing-46867 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/abuse-survivor-some-victim-advocacy-groups-have-their-own-agendas-70588 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/analysis-voters-care-about-abortion-why-arent-democrats-talking-about-it-38490

Ever since the first Christians began converting pagan temples into churches, Catholics have been adapting worldly things to serve a higher purpose. We bring you the stories of three creative modern-day Catholic adaptations: an old-school dating service, a food truck, and a skateboard company. Show notes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/what-is-the-knock-shrine-that-pope-francis-will-visit-in-ireland-46663 https://loveyourmotherboard.com/ https://capuchins.org/2018/10/18/unveiling-a-new-food-truck-ministry/

Producer Jonah McKeown visits the Chapel on the Rock at Camp St. Malo near Estes Park, Colorado. Pope St. John Paul II visited the chapel and hiked the grounds around it in 1993, when he visited Denver for World Youth Day. Jonah explores St. Malo’s rich history and speaks with a Catholic missionary about the importance of care for creation. Shownotes: https://campstmalo.org/ https://creatio.org/ http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/encyclicals/documents/papa-francesco_20150524_enciclica-laudato-si.html

This week on CNA Newsroom, it's editors JD Flynn, Michelle La Rosa, Ed Condon, and Carl Bunderson joined by CNA social media manager Peter Zelasko. In short, it's a party. As they do every week, CNA's editors— this time plus Peter— discuss and comment on the week's news. Shownotes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/n-irish-bishops-decry-rushed-passage-of-bill-legalizing-abortion-gay-marriage-37015 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/conn-bishops-call-for-complete-overhaul-of-immigration-policies-99932

This week on CNA Newsroom: renowned American theologian and media star Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, and the amazing miracle attributed to his intercession, which Pope Francis officially recognized earlier this month. Shownotes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/archbishop-fulton-sheen-to-be-beatified-10161 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/tags/archbishop-fulton-sheen https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/OSVAuthors/BonnieEngstrom https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/p/teaching-with-fulton-sheen.html

Editors Ed Condon and Carl Bunderson discuss California’s confession bill, the death of Vincent Lambert, the chilling case of a UK judge nearly forcing a woman to undergo a late-term abortion, and more. Carl plays a game of either/or. Show notes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/california-confession-law-dropped-31494 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/vincent-lambert-dies-after-removal-of-food-and-water-98596 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/forced-abortion-judge-ignored-family-human-rights-appeal-court-finds-86285 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/never-accept-separation-of-faith-from-political-engagement-chaput-says-60220 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/pope-francis-names-women-members-of-consecrated-life-congregation-44558 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/russian-orthodox-church-considers-ending-blessings-for-nuclear-weapons-26242

This week, we’re talking about the sacrament of Confession. We’ll tell the story of St. John Vianney, whose devotion to this sacrament brought thousands of people back to the Church in the 19th century— and whose incorrupt heart recently completed a 7,500 mile journey around the United States. We’ll answer some common questions and misconceptions about confession. And we’ll detail a California bill, which was withdrawn this week, but would have required priests to violate the seal of confession. Show notes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/knights-of-columbus-announce-st-john-vianney-relic-tour-75444 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/the-feast-of-saint-john-vianney---a-model-for-priests-57699 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/california-confession-law-dropped-31494 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/these-priests-were-martyred-for-refusing-to-violate-the-seal-of-confession-44847 https://www.kofc.org/en/events/vianney.html#/Schedule