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The Catholic Thing is a daily column rooted in the richest cultural tradition in the world, i.e., the concrete historical reality of Catholicism.

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Mary Ann Carr Wilson
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Archbishop Salvadore J. Cordileone
Archbishop of San Francisco
Episode: Pope Leo XIV Inspires a Rebirth of Gregorian Chant
Bishop Earl K. Fernandes
Bishop of Columbus
Diocese of Columbus
Episode: Pope Leo XIV Inspires a Rebirth of Gregorian Chant
Dr. Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka
Professor and leader of the chant camp
St. Patrick's Seminary
Episode: Pope Leo XIV Inspires a Rebirth of Gregorian Chant
Christopher Berry
Organist and director of the new chorister program
St. Patrick's Seminary
Episode: Pope Leo XIV Inspires a Rebirth of Gregorian Chant
Father Robert Mehlhart
President of the Institute of Sacred Music
Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music
Episode: Pope Leo XIV Inspires a Rebirth of Gregorian Chant
Chantal Delsol
Prominent French Catholic writer and philosopher
Académie des Sciences Morales et Politiques of the Institut de France
Episode: A Cautionary Tale: the 'French Malaise'
Larry Chapp
A retired professor of Theology running a Catholic worker farm in Pennsylvania
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Episode: The Gospel Is True!: A conversation in Rome with theologian Larry Chapp

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    So so disappointed. I love reading the articles on the website, great contributors and thoughtful pieces. But, this “podcast” with a horrible AI voice is is dreadful!

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Focused on the intricacies and challenges of Catholic thought and the contemporary world, the content often engages with theological, philosophical, and cultural issues from a Catholic perspective. The discussions explore subjects like the role of sin, the intricacies of church traditions, and the relevance of historical figures such as St. Augustine and Alasdair MacIntyre, all while emphasizing a return to the core tenets of faith. Each episode invites listeners to ponder life's complexities through a lens of faith, providing reflections that provoke thought and reflection on modern moral challenges, the nature of peace, and the importance of tradition in navigating contemporary realities.

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The Catholic Thing launched 6 years ago and published 60 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Archbishop Salvadore J. Cordileone
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5. Christopher Berry
6. Father Robert Mehlhart
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