Wake Up!

We're joined by Claire Gallagher, consecrated virgin in the Archdiocese of New Orleans and project manager of Flourishing Sisterhood, talks about her vocation story. Fr. David Ducote, vocations of director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, talks about the call to vocations to the priesthood. Terry Dickson, communications director of the Diocese of Biloxi and editor of the Gulf Pine Catholic newspaper updates us on events along the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

We're joined by Amy Vaccarella, superintendent of Catholic school in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux. David Dawson Jr., marriage and family life coordinator at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Lafayette, talks family life. Janet Lopez, director of english as second language (ESL) program for Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese of New Orleans joins us to discuss the work they do in our area. 

We're joined by Sarah McDonald, communications director of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, with Clarion Herald update. James Behan, associate director for young adult ministry and associate director for marriage and family life in Archdiocese of New Orleans talks youth events this school year. Dr. Tom Neal, Chief of Evangelization and Mission Engagement of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee with Catholic 101 segment.

We're joined by Gary Zimak, Catholic author, speaker talks about anxiety for the new school year and trusting in God. Maria Scaperlanda, promoter of the cause for Blessed Stanley Rother, will talk about an upcoming film called American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story. Michele Sagarino, president of Cross Catholic Outreach, will talk about Box of Joy.

We're joined by Adam Fuselier, managing director, with the ECHO Community talks Theology of the Body. Alan Migliorato, founder of Adventure Catholic, talks raising teens with the topic: how to talk to your teen without every conversation becoming an argument. Michael Thomas, director of the Catholic Land Movement, talks about their upcoming conference.

We're joined by Steve Ray, Catholic convert and pilgrimage leader. Erin Franco, Catholic wife and mother, talks about creating a culture of life starting with how we look at and talk to families in the pews. Scott Fleming, local Catholic author of the book, The Quest of Kip Saunders: A Novel of Regret and Return tells us about his upcoming book signings. 

We're joined by Dr. Mark Williams, state director of Aspiring Scholars. David Dawson Jr., marriage and family life coordinator at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Lafayette, talks about how to communicate healthily about weighty stuff with your spouse. Fr. Chris Decker, pastor at St. Mary of False River in New Roads, La, talks about back-to-school from a pastor’s perspective.

We're joined by Johnny Hebert with a Gospel reflection. Fr. Dave Tomaszycki, editor of the book On the Demonic, Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s unfinished book joins us. Dr. Luke Arredondo, Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee talks about the Feast of the Assumption.

We're joined by Dr. Cindy Ryals, superintendent of Catholic schools in the Diocese of Baton Rouge. Kathleen Higgins, director of youth and young adult ministry in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, talks about how youth ministry and catechesis go hand-in-hand. Shaun McAfee, Catholic author, talks about his book Saints and Sacramentals: Saint Catherine Labourè and the Miraculous Medal.

We're joined by Dr. David Bellar, Fran U president in Baton Rouge with an update. Alan Migliorato, founder of Adventure Catholic, talks about raising teens: how can we support them with their first job. Tom Costanza, executive director of the Louisiana Conference of Catholic Bishops provides insights on agenda items.