Host Kathy Sinnott with guests: Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Nuno Prazeres, Donal Anthony Foley and Timothy Tindal-Robertson.

Highlights from the historic Consecration of England and Wales to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The consecration took place in Westminster Cathedral London on February 18th, 2017.

Host: Kathy Sinnott with guest Vernon Robertson

What is the greatest gift we can pass on to our children. The answer is, of course, our beautiful Catholic Faith. But what happens when our children drift from the Faith? When the Faith has little or no part of the lives of our children's families. Vernon Robertson, host of EWTN's "How to Pray for your Sons and Daughters and Loved Ones", shares his message of hope to a group of parents in Armagh, Ireland's ecclesiastical capital. Attending Vernon's talk was Archbishop Eamon Martin, Primate of all Ireland and the successor of St. Patrick.

Host: Kathy Sinnott with guest Dr. Pia de Solenni.

Catholic theologian and broadcaster Dr. Pia de Solenni visits Kathy in studio., in Ireland. Kathy and Dr. Pia talk about - The great struggle for life, and for the soul, of Ireland -The effects of The March for Life and the "Woman's March" in Washington - And true feminism.

Host: Kathy Sinnott with guest John Waters

In recent months, the behavior of the secular media has become "the story". Confrontation between the media and President Donald Trump has sparked controversy. One of the cornerstones of democracy is a free and independent press. Those who publish newspapers and produce broadcast news services hold privileged positions in our democracy. Positions that presume trust to carry out their responsibilities respecting values of truth, balance and accuracy. But what happens when those who hold privileged positions in the media abuse those very positions? When those charged to hold to account others, do not hold to account those in the press itself. When newspapers and broadcasters use the very privilege afforded them as a tool to push particular ideological ends? John Waters is one of Ireland's best known veteran journalists. He has worked for the Irish Times, the Irish Daily Mail and the Sunday Independent among others. In this weeks show John Waters reflects on what he observes as corruption in the Irish media in a talk entitled "Ireland and the End of Debate".

Host Kathy Sinnott with guests Liam Gibson and Fr. Patrick McKenna

Part 1.

Northern Ireland's government has collapsed and an election has been called for March. What does this mean when it comes to issues of life, family and religious liberty? Celtic Connections talks to Liam Gibson, Society for the Protection of Unborn Children Development officer, for some answers.

Part 2

What do people make of President Donald Trump in Britain and Ireland? Irish parish priest of Holy Rosary Parish Belfast gives his view, with a measure of darkness and light - and with a good measure of christian hope.

Host: Kathy Sinnott with guest Vernon Robertson

What is the greatest gift we can pass on to our children. The answer is, of course, our beautiful Catholic Faith. But what happens when our children drift from the Faith? When the Faith has little or no part of the lives of our children's families. Vernon Robertson, host of EWTN's "How to Pray for your Sons and Daughters and Loved Ones", shares his message to a group of parents in Armagh, Ireland's ecclesiastical capital. Attending Vernon's talk was Archbishop Eamon Martin, Primate of all Ireland and the successor of St. Patrick.

Host: Kathy Sinnott with guests Bishop Oliver Doeme and Fr. Michael Ross SDB

Part 1.

The diocese of Maiduguri in north east Nigeria has been devastated by attacks of Islamic militant group Boko Haram. In the diocese more than 350 churches have been burnt to the ground. 25 of the 46 priests have been driven from their parishes. 100,000 of the faithful have been displaced. An estimated 5,000 Catholics have been killed since the start of the insurgency. Bishop Oliver Doeme of Maiduguri diocese recounts his remarkable vision of Our Lord who presented him with the rosary as a weapon to defeat the enemies of his diocese.

Part 2.

One of Ireland's most beloved priests, Salesian Fr. Michael Ross recently died surrounded by his family and his religious community in Dublin. Kathy shares an insightful and prophetic interview with Fr. Michael in which he shares his hopes for the renewal of the Faith in Ireland.

In honour of Celtic Connections 300th broadcast, Kathy presents an exclusive, never before heard, interview with Fr. Benedict Groeschel. Recorded in Ireland, this was to be his last message to the Irish. It was recoded in Dublin on the 23rd July 2003 on his 70th Birthday.

Headlines: New Year Special. Mother Angelica - The British and Irish Connection

Host: Kathy Sinnott with guests Dana and Joanna Bogle

Broadcast: Dec 31st 2016

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A New Years special edition of Celtic Connections celebrating Mother Angelica's relationship with Britain and Ireland. Kathy's guests are, from Ireland, singer songwriter and long time friend of Mother Angelica, Dana - And from London, author, journalist and EWTN host, Dame Joanna Bogle.

Host: Kathy Sinnott with guests Vernon Robertson, Fr. John Murray, Maria Madise and Liam Gibson.

Part 1.

What is the Spirit saying to the Church today? Vernon Robertson, host of EWTN's How to pray for your Sons and Daughters and Loved Ones, shares a fascinating and timely response to this question - which comes from the highest authority in the Church.

Part 2.

Ireland is under severe internal and international pressure to compromise its pro-life laws. Kathy's guests are Maria Madise, International Director of the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children, and Liam Gibson SPUC's Northern Ireland development officer. Maria and Liam expose the strategy of abortion advocates in Ireland - and they propose a strategy to keep Ireland solidly pro-life.

Part 3.

This Sunday is the last Sunday of Advent. The reading from St. Matthew's Gospel recounts the amazing events around the birth of Our Lord. Fr John Murray is Parish priest of St. Patricks Parish in Downpatrick, the national shrine of St. Patrick in Ireland. Fr. John shares a challenging Christmas message from this Sunday's liturgical readings.