With 66 seminarians in formation, Archdiocese of Baltimore sees vocations surge September 28, 2026By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Vocations The Archdiocese of Baltimore is preparing for a milestone not seen in more than half a century: the ordination of 12 new priests in a single year.
Radio Interview: Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s enduring legacy September 22, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Saints Christopher Gunty speaks with Monsignor Jason Gray, executive director of the Archbishop Fulton Sheen Foundation, about the remarkable life and legacy of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. Their conversation traces Archbishop Sheen’s journey from his humble beginnings in Peoria, Il., to becoming one of the most influential Catholic communicators of the 20th century.
Radio Interview: Faith, community and a new school year September 14, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Schools Christopher Gunty talks with Gregory Farno, chancellor for education for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, and School Sister of Notre Dame Patricia McCarron, superintendent of Catholic Education, about the start of the school year, what makes Catholic schools distinctive and how they support students academically, spiritually and socially.
Radio Interview: The faith behind the Fighting Irish September 8, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Books, Colleges, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Sports George Matysek goes behind the scenes of Notre Dame football with Holy Cross Father Nate Wills, the team’s chaplain and author of “Pray Like a Champion Today: Sacred Stories from the Sidelines of Notre Dame Football.” Ordained in 2006, Father Wills is also an education professor at Notre Dame and a national speaker on artificial intelligence in Catholic education.
Radio Interview: Get on board the Mercy Train August 31, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Books, CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview In this episode of CR Radio, Rita Buettner speaks with Tom Tirpak and talks about the impact he hopes his new book will have on others. Tom also shares a powerful story of a miracle his mother recalled experiencing during the canonization of St. Faustina – a beloved family patron and the saint who awakened a love for the Divine Mercy among Catholics worldwide.
Radio Interview: Art, faith and storytelling August 24, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Books, CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview In this episode of Catholic Review Radio, host George Matysek talks with Murphy, creative services director for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, about his passion for art, his background in animation and the faith that has guided his life’s work. Murphy recounts how prayer and an unexpected opportunity led him to join the archdiocese in 2016 and explains how he uses creative media to share the Gospel and engage audiences of all ages.
Radio Interview: An American Martyr – The Legacy of Blessed Stanley Rother August 17, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: CR Radio, Feature, Local News, Movie & Television Reviews, Radio Interview, Saints In this episode of Catholic Review Radio, Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty interviews Maria Ruiz Scaperlanda, promoter of the canonization cause of Father Stanley Rother, a priest from Oklahoma who became a martyr in Guatemala.
Radio Interview: From addiction to purpose August 10, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Kevin Brown shares a powerful story of transformation from addiction, incarceration and homelessness to a life defined by service, faith and hope. Growing up in Maryland, he faced poverty and insecurity before alcohol and drugs led him into years of substance abuse, repeated imprisonment and life on the streets.
Radio Interview: Author shares her family’s tragic connection to a Nazi atrocity August 4, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Books, CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Rita Buettner speaks with Ilka Knüppel, author of “Finding Ruth: A Personal Story of Hitler’s Secret Euthanasia Program, Action T4.”
Radio Interview: Faith in times of crisis July 27, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: CR Radio, Feature, Health Care, Local News, News, Radio Interview In this episode of Catholic Review Radio, Father J. Collin Poston shares his deeply personal journey through severe illness, faith and recovery. His story highlights how attentiveness, faith, and community support can transform suffering into a source of strength and hope for others.
Radio Interview: Archbishop Lori and Cardinal Dolan discuss Catholics in civic life July 20, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: America's 250th anniversary, CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview With the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Archbishop William E. Lori is inviting Catholics and all people of goodwill to reflect on the relationship between faith, civic life and the common good. In this episode of Catholic Review Radio, we share excerpts from the first installment of Archbishop Lori’s new In Charity and Truth podcast series, inspired by his pastoral letter, In Charity and Truth: Toward a Renewed Political Culture.
Radio Interview: The Future of AI and Its Ethical Implications: Insights from an AI expert July 13, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: AI, CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview In this episode of Catholic Review Radio, Christopher Gunty explores with Taylor Black the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, its cultural and ethical impacts, and the Catholic perspective on technology. Black is director of AI and Venture Ecosystems at Microsoft. Discover how AI is shaping society, the importance of human dignity, and what the future holds.
