LA Catholic Morning on WNGL Archangel Radio

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LA Catholic Morning on WNGL Archangel Radio

LIVE from the studio of Archangel Radio this is LA Catholic Morning, with Ellen Taylor and Todd Sylvester. Monday-Friday from 7am-8am we talk with local and national guests that share their own unique perspectives of the Catholic Faith. Todd Sylvester is your host along with co-host, Ellen Taylor, and producer, Mike Romano 

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    Episode 1417: LA Catholic Morning May 14, 2026 with Fr Peyton Plessela and Dan Johnson

    Fr Peyton Plessela covers balancing tradition and modern parish needs, and Dan Johnson updates us on the St. Bernadette movie he is working on as well as "That they may be one," in Theaters on May 19-20.

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    Episode 1416: LA Catholic Morning May 13, 2026 with Tom Riello, Tom Hoopes, and Dr Robert Royal

    Tom Riello covers Centesimus Annus at 35, Tom Hoopes on 7 things Mary has in common with her month, and Dr Robert Royal on his article "On A Darkling Plain."

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    Episode 1415: LA Catholic Morning May 14, 2026 with Fr Pat Driscoll, Jonathan Liedl, and Charlie Russo

    Fr. Pat Driscoll on the importance of Fatima, Jonathan Liedl covers the effect Pope Leo's election has had on the Church in America, and Charlie Russo on SCOTUS upholding the rights of a Christian Pro-Life Center

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    Episode 1414: LA Catholic Morning May 11, 2026

    Todd and Ellen talked about the role their moms played in their lives. Dr Randall Smith talked about his article, "Civic education in person." Debbie Cowden shared how to celebrate our lady of Fatima's Feast Day. 

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    Episode 1413: LA Catholic Morning May 1, 2026 with Tom McDonald, Dawn Beutner, and Deacon Todd Martin

    Tom McDonald on movies shot in Baldwin and Mobile County, Dawn Beutner has our May Saints of the Month, and Deacon Todd Martin provides our Sunday Gospel Reflection. 

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    Episode 1412: LA Catholic Morning April 29, 2026 with Tom Riello, Luke Coppen, and Robbie Robicheaux

    Tom Riello on controversy at a Catholic school in Georgia, Luke Coppen has our Vatican Starting 7 Newslinks, and Robbie Robicheuax

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    Episode 1411: LA Catholic Moring April 28, 2026 with Fr Pat Driscoll, Carrie Gress, and Dr Larry Chapp

    Fr Pat Driscoll discusses the vows a Priest makes, Carrie Gress on how feminism created an insufferable class of infallible females, and Dr Larry Chapp on Life's indignities revealing our eternal dignity.

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    Episode 1410: LA Catholic Morning April 27, 2026 with Rob Herbst and Rob Artigo

    Todd and Ellen discuss the crazy news of the weekend, Rob Herbst updates on the Catholic Week, and Rob Artigo has our West Coast News. 

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    Episode 1409: LA Catholic Morning April 24, 2026 with Tom McDonald, Mary Haslacker, and Deacon Bill Harkins

    Tom McDonald goes over the movies he shows in his Catholic High School morality class, Mary Haslacker details the upcoming German Festival, and Deacon Bill Harkins has our Sunday Gospel Reflection. 

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    Episode 1408: LA Catholic Morning April 23, 2026 with John Martignoni, Fr Tad Pacholczyk, and Mother Mary Joseph

    John Martignoni discusses Christ's prayer for Christian Unity at the Last Supper, Fr Tad Pacholczyk explores some of the science around organ donation, and Mother Mary Joseph on the beauty of Vocations.

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    Episode 1407: LA Catholic Morning April 22, 2026 with Tom Riello, Michael Pakaluk, and Julia Jacks

    Tom Riello on Arthur Brooks new book, Michael Pakaluk covers his latest article, and Julia Jacks talks about the Easter programming at Spirit Juice Studios.

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    Episode 1406: LA Catholic Morning April 21, 2026 with Fr Pat Driscoll, Joseph Pearce, and Fran Maier

    Fr Pat Driscoll on being an Easter person, Joseph Pearce talks on the culture of death committing suicide, and Fran Maier discusses doing the right thing. 

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    Episode 1405: LA Catholic Morning April 20, 2026 with Mike Aquilina and Gina Christian

    Todd and Ellen look at the news from a Catholic perspective, Mike Aquilina covers St. Augustine, and Gina Christian talks on how the Artemis mission inspired unity. 

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    Episode 1404: LA Catholic Morning April 17, 2026 with Tom McDonald, Chad Barwick, and Deacon Walt Crimmins

    Tom McDonald joins us as the Media Czar, Chad Barwick updates us on education in the Archdiocese of Mobile, and Deacon Walt Crimmins has our Sunday Gospel Reflection. 

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    Episode 1403: LA Catholic Morning April 16, 2026 with John Martignoni, Dr Jim Schroeder, and Ellen Taylor

    John Martignoni on Christ's prayer for Christian unity at the Last Supper, Dr Jim Schroeder on Turning Free Will into Willpower, and Ellen Taylor drops the blogosphere. 

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    Episode 1401: LA Catholic Morning April 14, 2026 with Fr Pat Driscoll, Johnathan Liedl and Bethany Kline

    Fr Pat Driscoll on the Easter season, Johnathan Liedl on the Saint that Pope Leo XIV, and Bethany Kline covers the National Eucharistic Singles Congress. 

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    Episode 1400: LA Catholic Morning April 13, 2026 with Brad Miner, Debbie Cowden, and Kay Trattles

    Brad Miner answers the question: " Are Americans immoral?" Debbie Cowden covers St. Margaret of Costello and St. Bernadette, and Kay Trattles on the dedication and opening of Mary's Village. 

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    Episode 1399: LA Catholic Morning April 10, 2026 with Tom McDonald, Laura Kelly Fanucci, and Fr Andrew Jones

    Tom McDonald talks space movies, Laura Kelly Fanucci on Living Easter, and Fr Andrew Jones has our Sunday Gospel Reflection. 

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    Episode 1398: LA Catholic Morning April 9, 2026 with Fr Peyton Plessela, Fr James Dean and Fr Michael Rennier

    Fr Peyton Plessela discusses the meaning of Divine Mercy, Fr James Dean on his latest article, and Fr Michael Rennier on the mystery of forgiveness.

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    Episode 1397: LA Catholic Morning April 8, 2026 with Tom Riello, Tom Hoopes, and Dr Robert Royal

    Tom Riello talks Pope Leo's plea for peace, Tom Hoopes on why you shouldn't watch shows alone, and Dr Robert Royal on the reconsecration of man. 

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    Episode 1396: LA Catholic Morning April 7, 2026 with Fr Pat Driscoll, Charlie Russo, and Joseph Pronechen

    Fr Pat Driscoll on belief in the midst of struggle, Charlie Russo covers recent supreme court rulings, and Joseph Pronechen on St Louis Catholics buzzing over Fulton Sheen's beatification. 

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    Episode 1395: LA Catholic Morning April 6, 2026 with Dr Randall Smith and Jesse Romero

    Todd and Ellen discuss the Pope's Easter celebrations, Dr Randall Smith talks "untouchables," and Jesse Romero on evangelizing Post Easter. 

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    Episode 1394: LA Catholic Morning April 2, 2026 with Fr Peyton Plessela, Alyssa Murphy, and Ellen Taylor

    Fr Peyton Plessela on the significance of the washing of feet, Alyssa Murphy covers the recent trend of mothers encouraging others on social media, and Ellen Taylor drops the blogosphere. 

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    Episode 1393: LA Catholic Morning April 1, 2026 with Tom Riello, Dawn Beutner and Fr. Mitch Pacwa

    Tom Riello on the impact Montgomery Catholic's culture has on its students, Dawn Beutner has our April Saints of the Month, and Fr. Mitch Pacwa talks Spy Wednesday. 

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    Episode 1392: LA Catholic Morning March 31, 2026 with Fr Pat Driscoll, Austin Ruse, and Hans Plate

    Fr. Pat Driscoll on finishing Lent up, Austin Ruse covers the Crescite Field Trip, and Hans Plate reveals what he found in a study on confession. 

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    Episode 1391: LA Catholic Morning March 30, 2026 with Luke Coppen and Monsignor James Kee

    Todd and Ellen look at the news from a Catholic perspective, Luke Coppen has the Vatican Starting 7 Newslinks, and Monsignor James Kee on his trip to Ireland. 

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    Episode 1390: LA Catholic Morning March 27, 2026 with Tom McDonald, Chad Barwick, and Fr Paul Zoghby

    Tom McDonald looks forward to the summer in movies, Superintendent Chad Barwick on Catholic education, and Fr Paul Zoghby has our Sunday Gospel Reflection. 

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    Episode 1389: LA Catholic Morning March 26, 2026 with Fr Peyton Plessela, Mother Mary Joseph, and Christopher Carstons

    Fr Peyton Plessela on the challenges in raising Catholic children, Mother Mary Joseph on the joy of consecrated life, and Christopher Carstons on getting the most out of the liturgy in Holy Week. 

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    Episode 1388: LA Catholic Morning March 24, 2026 with Fr Pat Driscoll, Joseph Pearce and Carrie Gress

    Fr. Pat Driscoll on finishing Lent up strong, Joseph Pearce covers his article on Hilliar Belloc, and Carrie Gress on her article "Men, we need you."

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    Episode 1387: LA Catholic Morning March 23, 2026 with John Jacob Poirous and Paul McCusker

    Todd and Ellen look at the news from a Catholic perspective, John Jacob Poirous on being the new principal at McGill-Toolen, and Paul McCusker on Hope Springs Audio drama. 

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    Episode 1386: LA Catholic Morning March 20, 2026 with Tom McDonald, Peter Wolfgang, and Fr Bry Shields

    Tom McDonald covers "Project: Hail Mary," Peter Wolfgang on his article "A eulogy for my grandmother," and Fr Bry Shields has our Sunday Gospel Reflection. 

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    Episode 1385: LA Catholic Morning March 18, 2026 with Tom Riello, RJ Snell, and Jonathan Liedl

    Tom Riello discusses Pope Leo's words on confession, RJ Snell on Sloth and the refusal of Joy, and Jonathan Liedl on school choice

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    Episode 1384: LA Catholic Morning March 16, 2026 with Fr Pat Driscoll, Fran Maier, and Brad Miner

    Fr Pat Driscoll on offering ourselves to God this Lent, Fran Maier on learning to write well and why, and Brad Miner discusses Beethoven's path to Last Rites. 

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    Episode 1382: 3-16-26 Monday_LACM_Debbie Cowden_Matt Paolleli

    Todd and Ellen talked about the importance of being Christ-life and sharing God's grace into this war torn world. Debbie Cowden shared Catholic traditions you can pass along to your children for St Patrick's Day, as well as the Solemnity of St Joseph. Matt Paollelli, from Real Life Catholic, talked about the Lenten phone fast challenge. 

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    Episode 1381: LA Catholic Morning March 13, 2026 with Tom McDonald, Michelle Sagarino, and Fr Chris Boutin

    Tom McDonald covers Sinners and F1, Michelle Sagarino highlights the great work of Cross Catholic Outreach, and Fr. Chris Boutin has our Sunday Gospel Reflection. 

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    Episode 1380: 3-12-26_LACM_Fr Peyton Plessela_Michael Pakaluk_Fr Michael Rennier_Thursday

    Fr Peyton Plessela talks forgiving others even if we don't want to, Michael Pakaluk covers his article "God is Pro-Growth," and Fr. Michael Rennier on Long Suffering.

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    Episode 1379: 3-11-26_LACM_Tom Riello_Tom Hoopes_Jean Prather_Wednesday

    Tom Riello discusses the scrutinies, Tom Hoopes on 9 things Lent isn't, and Jean Prather on Guided Holy Hours for Children.

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    Episode 1378: 3-9-26_LACM_Mike Aquilina_Gina Christian_Monday

    Todd and Ellen take a look at the news from a Catholic perspective, Mike Aquilina on the early Church Fathers, and Gina Christian covers 'No priests left.'

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    Episode 1377: 3-5-26_LACM_Fr Augustine Wetta_John Cuddeback_Dr Robert Royal_Wednesday

    Fr. Augustine helps us find joy in suffering, John Cuddeback talks joy too, and Dr Robert Royal on just vs unjust wars. 

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    Episode 1376: 3-5-26_LACM_Fr Peyton Plessela_Claudia Delmas_Ellen Taylor_Thursday

    Fr Peyton Plessela talks about building off ACYC, Claudia Delmas on her article on Confession, and Ellen Taylor drops the blogosphere. 

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    Episode 1375: 3-3-26_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Dr Randall Smith_Charlie Russo_Tuesday

    Fr. Pat Driscoll talks about how being Christian should affect your life, Dr. Randall Smith discusses his article "Which perspective? Whose point of view?" and Charlie Russo covers the latest Supreme Court rulings.

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    Episode 1374: 2-27-26_LACM_Tom McDonald_Caroline McDonald_Deacon Bill Harkins_Friday

    Tom McDonald covers Pensacon, Caroline McDonald details her new book on St. Agnes, and Deacon Bill Harkins has our Sunday Gospel Reflection.

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    Episode 1373: 2-26-26_LACM_Fr Peyton Plessela_Dr Jim Schroeder_Alyssa Murphy_Thursday

    Fr Peyton Plessela talks about confessing the same sins over and over, Dr. Jim Schroeder continues his discussion on turning free will into willpower, and Alyssa Murphy covers the Inspire Program

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    Episode 1372: 2-25-26_LACM_Tom Riello_Dr Scott Hefelfinger_Patti Armstrong McGuire_Wednesday

    Tom Riello on the Pope warning against using the Gospel as a weapon, Dr. Scott Hefelfinger on the Heart of a Prayer Lenten series, and Patti Armstrong highlights Saints and devotions for bringing home fallen away Catholics.

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    Episode 1371: 2-24-26_LACM_Fr Pat Driscoll_Fr Tad Pacholczyk_Jonathan Liedl_Tuesday

    Fr. Pat Driscoll on how to train for martyrdom this Lent, Fr. Tad Pacholczyk talks faith and science, and Jonathan Liedl covers Santiago Schnell trying to save higher education.

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    Episode 1370: 2-23-26_LACM_Luke Coppen_Dana and Ed Hammele_Monday

    Todd and Ellen look at the news from a Catholic perspective, Luke Coppen has our Vatican Starting 7 Newslinks, and Dana and Ed Hammele join us in studio to discuss the benefits of taking a pilgrimage!

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    Episode 1369: 2-20-26_LACM_Tom McDonald_Chad Barwick_Deacon Walt Crummins_Friday

    Tom McDonald reviews "Hamnet," Chad Barwick talks ACYC and the spring semester at Catholic schools in the Archdiocese, and Deacon Walt Crummins has our Sunday Gospel Reflection. 

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    Episode 1368: LACM_Monday_Gina Christian_Debbie Cowden_2-16-26

    Todd discusses the news from a Catholic perpective, Gina Christian covers the Pew research on Catholicism in the UK, and Debbie Cowden on helping our kids to prepare for Lent. 

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LIVE from the studio of Archangel Radio this is LA Catholic Morning, with Ellen Taylor and Todd Sylvester. Monday-Friday from 7am-8am we talk with local and national guests that share their own unique perspectives of the Catholic Faith. Todd Sylvester is your host along with co-host, Ellen Taylor, and producer, Mike Romano

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