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Today’s topics: Fr. David Barnes Summary of today’s show: On location at St. John’s Seminary, Scot Landry and Fr. Chris O’Connor welcome Fr. David Barnes back to the show to talk about his first semester as Catholic chaplain at Boston University, which isn’t a Catholic university but has a very large population of Catholic students. Fr. Barnes described the difference between being a parish priest and being a campus chaplain; leading the students in spiritual formation; hanging out with them; and celebrating the sacraments. Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Scot Landry and Fr. Chris O’Connor Today’s guest(s): Fr. David Barnes Links from today’s show: George Martell’s photos of the Transitional Diaconate Mass CatholicTV’s recording of the Transitional Diaconate Mass Catholic Center at Boston University Fr. Barnes’ blog, “A Shepherd’s Post” Program #0523 for Tuesday, June 11, 2013: Fr. David Barnes Program #0445 for Wednesday, January 9, 2013: Fellowship of Catholic University Students Communion and Liberation

Today’s topics: The Romance of Religion with Fr. Dwight Lonegenecker Summary of today’s show: Ordinary people can live the Christian life with an edge to it, with a radical dimension, says Fr. Dwight Longenecker in his new book “The Romance of Religion”. He talks with Michael Lavigne and Scot Landry about how Christians can live more boldly, transforming the doctrines and rules of religion into guideposts that guide the quest of life that we should turn into an adventure story. Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Scot Landry and Michael Lavigne Today’s guest(s): Fr. Dwight Longenecker, author of the new book, The Romance of Religion Links from today’s show: Fr. Dwight’s web site Fr. Dwight’s blog, “Standing on My Head” The Romance of Religion: Fighting for Goodness, Truth, and Beauty

Today’s topics: St. Peter’s Bones Summary of today’s show: For 2,000 years the bones of St. Peter were believed to be buried under the Vatican basilica that bears his name, but until the latter half of the 20th century no one really knew for sure. Author Thomas Craughwell explores this archeological and faith mystery in his new book “St. Peter’s Bones” and he joins Fr. Chip Hines and Dom Bettinelli to discuss what could be the plot of an Indiana Jones movie. Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Fr. Chip Hines and Domenico Bettinelli Today’s guest(s): Thomas Craughwell, author and historian Links from today’s show: Thomas Craughwell’s books St. Peter’s Bones: How the Relics of the First Pope Were Lost and Found … and Then Lost and Found Again The Scavi under St. Peter’s Basilica Saints of 2012 and 2013: Program #0611 for Friday, November 1, 2013 Program #0090 for Wednesday, July 13, 2011: Thomas Craughwell

Today’s topics: New vicar general, Reorganization, Revere Casino, UN Report, Catholic identity at Notre Dame, NeoCatechumenal Way Summary of today’s show: Our usual Thursday pane of Scot Landry, Susan Abbott, Gregory Tracy and Fr. Roger Landry considered the headlines of the week, including the appointment of Bishop Peter Uglietto as the new vicar general for the archdiocese; the reorganization of evangelization and faith formation ministries in the archdiocese; faith leaders coming together against a casino in Revere; a UN report that presses the Vatican on child abuse and on Church teaching; the Pope’s call to the University of Notre Dame to make Catholic identity clear; and his words to the NeoCatechumenal Way on his gratitude for their generosity. Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Scot Landry and Susan Abbott Today’s guest(s): Gregory Tracy, managing editor of the Pilot, the newspaper of the Archdiocese of Boston, and Fr. Roger Landry, pastor of St. Bernadette Parish in Fall River Links from today’s show: The Anchor The Pilot Some of the stories discussed on this show will be available on The Pilot’s and The Anchor’s websites on Friday morning. Please check those sites for the latest links. “Bishop Uglietto named Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia for the Archdiocese of Boston”, The Pilot, 2/3/14 FriendsofRevere.com DontGambleRevere.com “U.N. committee presses Vatican on child abuse, some church teaching”, Catholic News Service, 2/5/14 “Catholic identity must be clear, uncompromising, pope tells university”, Catholic News Service, 1/30/14 “Pope To Neocatechumenal Way: The Church is Grateful for your Generosity!”, ZENIT, 2/3/14 Revere Casino Opposition News Conference Video

Today’s topics: Fr. William Palardy of Bl. John XXIiI Seminary Summary of today’s show: The Archdiocese of Boston has three seminaries and the second-oldest Bl. John XXIII National Seminary in Weston. The seminary forms men for the priesthood who are approaching this vocation later in life and are in training for many dioceses around the country. Fr. William Palardy, the rector of the seminary, joins Scot Landry and Fr. Chris O’Connor to discuss the seminary, its 50th anniversary, the upcoming change in name when Bl. John XXIII is canonized, the elevation of former rector Bishop Peter Uglietto as vicar general for the archdiocese, and the epic softball battles between St. John Seminary and Bl. John Seminary. Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Scot Landry and Fr. Chris O’Connor Today’s guest(s): Fr. William Palardy, rector of Bl. John XXIII Seminary Links from today’s show: Blessed John XXIII National Seminary “Eye doc turns focus on new life in the priesthood”, Joe Fitzgerald, Boston Herald, 2/2/14

Today’s topics: Pope Francis: Why He Leads the Way He Leads Summary of today’s show: Pope Francis has become enormously popular among Catholics and non-Catholics alike, even though his behavior and style is exactly the opposite of the world’s vision of leadership. Chris Lowney joins Scot Landry and Michael Lavigne from Rome to discuss his new book, “Pope Francis: Why He Leads the Way He Leads”, and the lessons in leadership we glean from the Pope and how his leadership style is affected by his background as a Jesuit and as a Latin American. Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Scot Landry and Michael Lavigne Today’s guest(s): Chris Lowney, author of Pope Francis: Why He Leads the Way He Leads Links from today’s show: Chris Lowney’s web site Pope Francis: Why He Leads the Way He Leads

Today’s topics: Catholic Schools Week: Catholic Schools Office Summary of today’s show: To finish Catholic Schools Week, Scot Landry and Fr. Chip Hines welcome Mary Moran, Chris Flieger, and Jim Walsh of the Catholic Schools Office of the Archdiocese to discuss the ministry of Catholic schools throughout the year and the opportunity to highlight that work this week every year. They discuss the mission of Catholic schools and how they differ from other schools in that they bring the Gospel to their classrooms, as well as the reason for the popularity of the Catholic school option even in towns with very good public schools. Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Scot Landry and Fr. Chip Hines Today’s guest(s): Links from today’s show: Catholic Schools Office

Today’s topics: New church for Plymouth; Ecumenical Gathering; Catholic Schools; John Paul II’s notebooks Summary of today’s show: Listen to the show: Our usual Thursday panel of Scot Landry, Susan Abbott, Gregory Tracy, and Fr. Roger Landry look at the news headlines of the week, including the new church built for St. Bonaventure Parish in Plymouth; the biggest ecumenical gathering in Boston in many years; stewardship of Catholic schools; the publication of Bl. John Paul’s personal notebooks; and Super Bowl predictions. Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Scot Landry and Susan Abbott Today’s guest(s): Gregory Tracy, managing editor of the Pilot, the newspaper of the Archdiocese of Boston, and Fr. Roger Landry, pastor of St. Bernadette Parish in Fall River Links from today’s show: The Anchor The Pilot Some of the stories discussed on this show will be available on The Pilot’s and The Anchor’s websites on Friday morning. Please check those sites for the latest links. St. Bonaventure Parish, Plymouth Cathedral: The Story of Its Construction, Revised and in Full Color George Martell’s photos of the Ecumenical Gathers for All Christian Martyrs Ecumenical Gathering for All Christian Martyrs on CatholicTV Your browser does not support iframes. “Taking Stewardship of Catholic Schools, The Anchor, January 31, 2014”, Fr. Roger Landry, CatholicPreaching.com Catholic Stewardship Video from the Diocese of Wichita “Cardinal defends publication of Blessed John Paul’s private notebooks”, Catholic News Service, 1/27/14 “Personal notes of Bl. John Paul II to be published in Polish”, CNA/EWTN News, 1/23/14

Today’s topics: Catholic Schools Week: Lowell Catholic High School Summary of today’s show: Lowell Catholic High School is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year and during Catholic Schools Week, Scot Landry and Fr. Chip Hines are joined by Maryellen DeMarco, the principal; Nicole Sharpe, dean of advancement; and Adrian Lambert, a senior, to talk about the family atmosphere of the school, how it draws students from across the Merrimack region, their relationship with the Xaverian Brothers order, the accomplishments of their sports programs, and the special anniversary Mass with Cardinal Seán this week. Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Scot Landry and Fr. Chip Hines Today’s guest(s): Maryellen DeMarco, Nicole Sharpe, and Adrian Lambert of Lowell Catholic High School Links from today’s show: Program #0453 for Tuesday, January 22, 2013: Remembering Fr. Dan Kennedy Lowell Catholic High School

Today’s topics: Catholic Schools Week: St. John School in the North End of Boston Summary of today’s show: St. John’s School in the North End of Boston is one of the oldest Catholic schools in the area, at 120 years, but it’s also on the cutting edge of education as well. Karen McLaughlin, Margaret Betts, and Julia Daley join Scot Landry during Catholic Schools Week to talk about the school; its Catholic character; how the unique character of the North End affects education; how the school draws students from well outside the North End and has been growing dramatically; how the children take Italian language and culture classes; how the school works with the local Coast Guard station, the North Bennett Street School; and what makes it special for the staff and students alike. Listen to the show: Subscribe for free in iTunes Today’s host(s): Scot Landry Today’s guest(s): Karen McLaughlin, Julia Daley, and Margaret Betts Links from today’s show: St. John’s School Lynch School of Education Urban Catholic Teacher Corps North Bennett Street School Coast Guard Base Boston Latin and Greek Roots Challenge Latin and Greek Roots Challenge on The Good Catholic Life