The Arlington Catholic Herald gets ready for the Oscars, which will be broadcast on ABC April 26, 8 p.m. EDT. Managing Editor Ann Augherton and co-host Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talk with two Catholic movie experts – John Mulderig of Catholic News Service and Daughter of St. Paul Sr. Rose Pacatte – about how the pandemic affected moviegoing in 2020. We get the experts’ takes on each of the nominees for Best Picture and get their prediction on which movie will win the coveted #BestPicture #Oscar.

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Catholic movie critics give their 2021 Oscars predictions

An interview with Rob and Deb Stevens of St. William of York Church in Stafford, who were voted by the Catholic Herald staff as the paper's 2020 Herald Angels for their charitable works of service this year.

S. 4, Ep. 15: Meet the 2020 Herald Angels!

St. Paul VI Catholic High School moved from its Fairfax location to a brand new campus in Chantilly. Listen to students talk about their favorite features of the new school. 

Paul VI students talk about their new Chantilly campus

Staff writer Leslie Miller talks with Susan Infeld, parish nurse at St. John Neumann Church in Reston, about the challenges faced by families whose loved ones are inaccessible in senior care facilities locked down for months because of COVID-19.

S. 4, Ep. 13: Families struggle with COVID-19 restrictions in care facilities

Staff Writer Zoey Maraist talks to Page Gravely of Catholic Energies, a company that consults with local parishes on how they can install solar panels. Hear them talk about how solar energy and going green is in line with Catholic teaching!

S. 4, Ep. 12: How your parish can go solar

Acting Editor Ann Augherton and Staff Writer Zoey Maraist discuss the ordinations, this year livestreamed due to coronavirus pandemic restrictions. Hear how safety precautions were the backdrop as five men were ordained to the priesthood for the Arlington Diocese June 6 and get a glimpse of the June 13 ordination to the transitional diaconate.

S. 4, Ep. 11: Behind-the-scenes at this year's Ordinations

A group of Eucharistic ministers from St. Leo the Great Church in Fairfax repurpose old altar candles and give them to homebound parishioners to aid their at-home worship and prayer life.

S. 4, Ep. 10: Recycling burnt-out altar candles for at-home worship

Deacon Peter McShurley, who assisted at the Easter Vigil, and Mary Aquino, who painted a portrait of a health care worker praying, join the show through long-distance interviews.  See the painting: https://www.facebook.com/ArlingtonCatholicHerald/photos/a.237682523272/10159294593483273/?type=3&theater https://www.catholicherald.com/News/Local_News/Truths_of_Easter_unchanged_by_crisis,_Bishop_says_on_Vigil_livestream/

S. 4, Ep. 9: Stories of hope during a pandemic

Every member of the Catholic Herald staff is working from home during this time of quarantine. Acting Editor Ann M. Augherton takes you behind the scenes to show you how our staff has adapted to bring you informative and inspiring news during the coronavirus pandemic. 

S. 4, Ep. 8: Behind the scenes of the Catholic Herald's virtual newsroom

Learn how to research and preserve your family history with Dave Miller, an expert in Irish genealogy.

S. 4, Ep. 7: Top tips for tracing your Irish roots

St. John Neumann Church in Reston has for years been hosting Taize prayer services, though lately they have been held more frequently. These candlelight services are highlighted by their beautiful music. Take a listen for yourself. Taize prayer finds following at St. John Neumann Church in Reston

S. 4, Ep. 6: Taize-style prayer: candlelight services and simple, repetitive chant

At 16, Rebecca Pohlmeier paid for WorkCamp by opening her own Etsy shop, "GloryBePrints." Now she's released a board book for toddlers with Our Sunday Visitor. 

S. 4, Ep. 5: Teen shares her love of the saints with colorful illustrations — and now a book

Longtime Catholic Herald Editor and General Manager Michael F. Flach will retire Feb. 28. He shares his journey in the Catholic press, service to the four bishops of Arlington, and some exciting things that happened along the way. He also shares why Catholic news matters. 

S. 4, Ep. 4: Michael Flach, editor, shares thoughts on the Catholic press at retirement

For Karla and Jason De Los Reyes, preparing for their new life together involved a literal journey — traveling 74 miles on foot along the Camino de Santiago in the days leading up to their wedding in Spain.  Couple finds their 'Way' to marriage along the Camino de Santiago

S. 4, Ep. 3: Couple finds their 'Way' to marriage along Camino de Santiago

The 92nd Academy Awards are coming up, and that means people are scrambling to watch all the Oscar-nominated films. In this episode, Managing Editor Ann Augherton talks with two acclaimed Catholic film critics to get their take on which films might win Oscars, including "The Two Popes." They also talk Oscar snubs and movie recommendations. On the phone: Sister Rose Pacatte, FSP, Director for the Pauline Center for Media Studies in Los Angeles John Mulderig, Assistant Director for Media Reviews at Catholic News Service in New York City 

S. 4, Ep. 2: Catholic movie critics give their Oscars predictions

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