The hosts welcome their first Catholic priest onto the show…and she’s a woman! Fr. Anne Tropeano is a Roman Catholic Womanpriest who is committed to seeing women welcomed into the priesthood within her lifetime. She has a deep love of the Society of Jesus, earned a Master of Divinity from Jesuit School of Theology, and has worked in multiple parishes in the Jesuits West Province. While many have understandably walked away from the Roman Catholic Church, Father Anne chooses to obey the Holy Spirit's call to collaborate with God in bringing about gender equality in one of the most powerful institutions in the world. Learn more about her ministry at Fatheranne.com.

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The hosts give detailed accounts of what leaving the Church looked like for each of them. One of the hosts makes a VERY BIG ANNOUNCEMENT that would probably make a certain cranky pope very happy. 

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Anne talks with author Monica Dux! Monica is a writer, columnist, and social commentator. She’s also the author of Lapsed, “the story of one woman’s attempt to exorcise her religious upbringing.” 

You can learn more about Monica here.  

Then go BUY MONICA’S BOOK HERE.

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This week the hosts talk Catholicism and Christmas memories! Stephanie reveals the carol for which she would sell her soul to the devil in order to be able to sing well (and nearly suggests a certain church choir should maybe have considered such things). Anne recounts the time she got to walk down the aisle at midnight Mass in a green velvet dress, though she’s still salty that she didn’t get to carry the baby Jesus. The hosts deal with the emotional turmoil of some debunked Christmas Story myths. 

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Britney Spears Calls Herself A Catholic Slut

9 Things You Need to Know About Christmas (according to the Catholic Church)

9 Common Myths Christians Believe At Christmas

The hosts take a deep dive into the history of Your Lady and mine, the Blessed Virgin Mary (aka Our Lady of Perpetual Sorrow, aka Star of the Sea, aka Queen of Angels, and and and…). Steph makes some shocking discoveries about where Original Sin supposedly derives from (hint: it has to do with men, but don’t worry, it’s still women’s fault). Anne draws parallels between the Blessed Virgin and Dolly Parton. The hosts both admit to having a soft spot for Mary, minus most of the virginity stuff. 

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French Catholic Church Says It Will Compensate Sex Abuse Victims

Catholic bishops approve document that falls short of denying Communion to Biden or other politicians who support abortion rights

Sisters of Mercy Reaffirm Commitment on Trans Day of Remembrance and Resilience

One Chaste Marriage, Four Kids, and the Catholic Church

Quiz About the Virgin Mary

Why Mormons Do Not Worship Mary

This week the hosts share their Confirmation names and then hear from listeners about the names they chose! Stephanie gives off some serious pagan goddess vibes. Anne shocks Steph with her own grand name reveal. The hosts discover the 1970 hit that apparently inspired a heck of a Confirmation name trend, though confusingly in the late 90’s/early 00’s. 

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Stephanie reminisces about how her grandma’s car was decked out with Catholic paraphernalia.   Anne points out that guardian angels sound a heck of a lot like New Age-y "spirit guides."  The hosts lament how angels are always depicted as white and Barbie-esque.

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Why Catholics Should Use Preferred Gender Pronouns and Names

Biden: Pope told me that I should “keep receiving Communion”

Hilarious photo of the Pope being forced to stand next to Trump

Italian Translator: Trump vs. Biden

8 Things to Know and Share About the Guardian Angels

What Does the Church Teach About Guardian Angels?

Stephanie is all aflutter at Francis’s talk of social justice. Anne nerds out over the concept of structural sin. A charming listener invites the hosts to rate her hypocrisy on a scale of 1 to “Pope Francis claiming to be an LGBT ally.” The hosts are also tired. Like, really, really tired.

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Sister Megan Rice, Fierce Critic of U.S. Nuclear Arsenal, Dies at 91

ADDRESS OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS TO PARTICIPANTS IN THE 3rd WORLD MEETING OF POPULAR MOVEMENTS

Stephanie and Anne talk Catholic school and sex ed….or lack thereof.  Steph laments that she never became a mathematician, and all because of lack of adequate sexual education. Anne waxes poetic about the universal human desire to nom babies’ toes. The hosts get peeved at the church.  Like, really peeved. 

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“Sexual Abuse Revelations Accelerate Sense of a French Church in Retreat”

“Grandin name removed from Edmonton Catholic elementary school in unanimous vote”

The Conference of Catholic Bishops (ie Celibate Men) Spout Some Deeply Problematic BS About Sex

Seriously Though Don’t Even Click on This Link About “Natural Family Planning”

Stephanie and Anne answer questions from listeners! Stephanie leverages her Catholic knowledge to master crossword puzzles.  Anne fangirls over beloved lapsed Catholic musician Alanis Morissette.  The hosts bond over a shared love of sauerkraut.

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The Pope Visits Roma People in Slovakia

The Pope’s Press Conference in the Sky

New Ways Ministry