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John Rhys-Davies stars in “I Am Patrick,” a docudrama screening in theaters for two nights only, March 17 — St. Patrick’s Day — and March 18. The Catholic News Service classification is A-II — adults and adolescents. Not rated by the Motion Picture Association.
Actor savors the opportunity to play St. Patrick in new movie
CLICK HERE to see the film trailer, to find other showings and to order tickets. CLICK HERE to read a review of the “I Am Patrick” from Catholic News Service. Actor John Rhys-Davies … more
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This is a scene from "I Am Patrick," a docudrama screening in theaters for two nights only, March 17 — St. Patrick's Day — and March 18. The Catholic News Service classification is A-II — adults and adolescents. Not rated by the Motion Picture Association.
"I Am Patrick" motion picture to play March 17-18 in Columbia, Lake Ozark
CLICK HERE to read a related article from Catholic News Service. A new film on the life of St. Patrick, Apostle to Ireland, will have a two-night-only showing on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 17 … more
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Kamila Kaminska stars in a scene from the movie “Love and Mercy: Faustina.” The new film on the life of St. Faustina Kowalska, the Polish nun whose visions of Jesus led to the Divine Mercy devotion, will have a one-night-only showing Oct. 28, 2019, at about 700 screens across the United States.
New film on St. Faustina to play Oct. 28 in Columbia, Lake Ozark, O’Fallon
A new film on the life of St. Faustina Kowalska, the Polish nun whose visions of Jesus led to the Divine Mercy devotion, will have a one-night-only showing on Monday, Oct. 28, on more than 700 … more
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Father Adam Young poses in an episode of “Worst Cooks in America” Season 17 on the Food Network. The pastor of St. Paul Church in Cranston, R.I., will soon be a featured contestant on the reality TV show’s upcoming season set to premiere Aug. 4, 2019.
Rhode Island pastor competes on ‘Worst Cooks in America’ reality TV show
Father Adam Young can think of a few failed recipes in the kitchen that might lead him to think he’d be a good contestant on the popular Food Network show “Worst Cooks in … more
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In this 2011 file photo, Sister Wendy Beckett poses with an unidentified admirer during a book signing at St. Pauls Bookshop in London.
Sister Wendy Beckett, art critic and British TV star, dies at age 88
Sister Wendy Beckett, who gained fame in the 1990s for television shows and books explaining art, died Dec. 26 in Norfolk, England, at the age of 88. She has been widely described as both an … more
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Earl Billings stars in a scene from the movie “Gosnell: The Trial of America’s Biggest Serial Killer.” The Catholic News Service classification is A-III — adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG-13 — parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
“Gosnell” movie presents chilling truth with prudence, restraint
Given the controversial, politically sensitive nature of the subject matter, there may be a narrow window of opportunity for moviegoers to view one of the most thought-provoking films to come along … more
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Earl Billings stars in a scene from the movie “Gosnell: The Trial of America’s Biggest Serial Killer.” The Catholic News Service classification is A-III — adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG-13 — parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
Gosnell: The Trial of America’s Biggest Serial Killer
“Gosnell: The Trial of America’s Biggest Serial Killer” (GVN) is a powerful dramatization of the Philadelphia police investigation and state prosecution that finally ended the … more
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EWTN To air Canonization Mass of Pope Paul VI, Oscar Romero and five other blesseds
EWTN will broadcast the Canonization Mass of Pope Paul VI, Oscar Romero and five other blesseds. The Mass will air live in English, Spanish and German at 2:30 a.m. central time, Sunday, Oct. 14, … more
In new book, military historian chronicles life of a “Catholic icon"
With growing confidence and growing strength in the air, Major General Don D. Pittman overcame a modest background, rose through the ranks of the U.S. Air Force and exemplified courage and … more
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“Wraith” mixes admirable message, disturbing premise
An earnest but flawed horror tale about a family of three — parents Jackson Hurst and Ali Hillis and teen daughter Catherine Frances — whose Victorian home in Neenah, Wisconsin, … more
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Pope Francis stars in a scene from the documentary "Pope Francis: A Man of His Word." The Catholic News Service classification is A-II -- adults and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG -- parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.
“Pope Francis: A Man of His Word” highlights Pope, 21st-century papacy
Veteran filmmaker Wim Wenders respectfully profiles the current successor of St. Peter in the well-crafted, sometimes moving documentary “Pope Francis: A Man of His Word” … more
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Media literacy and adolescents: a good fit, but it could be better
Parents are concerned with the amount of time their children spend with media, and not knowing whether they're making the right choices.A study unveiled April 7 during an American Psychological … more
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Eli Hernandez looks over examples of his artwork for his children’s book “Dearest Children: A Message Inspired by Father Edward J. Flanagan” March 17 at Boys Town’s Hall of History museum in Omaha, Neb.
Sainthood candidate Fr. Flanagan inspires new children’s book
Each illustration took up to 20 hours, often done in the middle of the night after his family was asleep. And each was necessary for Eli Hernandez to complete his 30-page children’s … more
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Sara Bareilles will portray Mary Magdalene in the NBC production of "Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert," airing April 1.
What’s the buzz? A live TV version of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ on Easter
Television viewers on Easter weekend will be pulled from the Old Testament on Holy Saturday to the New Testament on Easter. ABC is showing the Cecil B. DeMille movie classic “The Ten … more
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MOVIE RATINGS — print edition of March 23, 2018
The following ratings are supplied by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Film and Broadcasting Office. Visit www.usccb.org for current reviews.   A-II — Adults and … more
Joanne Whalley as Priscilla, Jim Caviezel as Luke and John Lynch as Aquila are seen in the film “Paul, Apostle of Christ.” In an interview with Catholic News Service, Dominican Sister Laurie Brink, an associate professor of New Testament studies at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, sorts out the plausible and the implausible in the movie, to be released nationwide March 23.
New Testament prof sorts out plausible, implausible in new ‘Paul’ movie
Don’t take everything you see in the new movie “Paul, Apostle of Christ” as, well, gospel. Even the filmmakers have said much of what is on screen is conjecture. Compared … more
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Faith shines through as bishop recounts grim captivity in Iraq
Abducted in Iraq: A Priest in Baghdad, by Saad Sirop Hanna, with Edward S. Aris. University of Notre Dame Press (Notre Dame, Indiana, 2017). 169 pp., $25.   “You don’t hate … more
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MOVIE RATINGS — print edition of March 9, 2018
The following ratings are supplied by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Film and Broadcasting Office. Visit www.usccb.org for current reviews.   A-II — Adults and … more
Jim Caviezel as Luke and James Faulkner as Paul are seen in the film “Paul, Apostle of Christ.”
‘Paul’ film producer: ‘Real important to tell the story of God’s mercy’
Every story has a message within.   So does every movie — and every biblically-based movie as well. With the new movie “Paul, Apostle of Christ,” Eric Groth, one … more
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By the final reel: films for Lent with conversion themes
Lent is intended to be a season of ongoing conversion for the baptized, as well as of increasing conformity to the message of the Gospel among catechumens and those coming into full communion with … more
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