Tag Archives: Catholic Radio

SonRise Morning Show: Marking JP2’s 100th birthday

18 May

CINCINNATI, Ohio. (May 18, 2020) — Patrick Novecosky, editor of this blog, was a guest on Sacred Heart Radio’s SonRise Morning Show today — the 100th anniversary of Pope St. John Paul II’s birth.

During the 10-minute segment on the EWTN Radio Network, host Anna Mitchell asked Novecosky about his new book, 100 Ways John Paul II Changed the World, which honors John Paul’s remarkable legacy.

She asked how he came up with 100 ways the pope changed the world, his greatest impact with things like the Catechism and World Youth Day, the end of Soviet Union, and the New Evangelization. They also discussed the unusual ways JP2 changed the world, including his ministry to circus performers.

CLICK HERE to listen to the entire interview. (10 minutes)

You can purchase the eBook on Amazon here and an author-signed copy here.

Drew Mariani Show: Happy birthday, John Paul II

18 May

Patrick Novecosky meets with Pope John Paul II on Oct. 1, 1997

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin. (May 18, 2020) — Patrick Novecosky, editor of this blog, was a guest on Relevant Radio’s Drew Mariani Show today — the 100th anniversary of Pope St. John Paul II’s birth.

During the 17-minute segment, host Drew Mariani asked Novecosky about his new book, 100 Ways John Paul II Changed the World, which honors Pope St. John Paul the Great’s remarkable legacy. They discussed the Polish pope’s publication of the universal bestselling Catechism of the Catholic Church, his love for St. Faustina and the Divine Mercy message and devotion, and his passion for evangelization in the Third Millennium.

CLICK HERE to listen to the entire interview. (16 minutes 10 seconds)

You can purchase the eBook on Amazon here and an author-signed copy here.

The Church Alive: JP2 Changed the World

16 May

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 16, 2020) — Patrick Novecosky, editor of this blog, was a guest on EWTN Radio’s The Church Alive this morning. The program is hosted by Dr. Matthew Bunson, Brian Patrick, and Fr. Thomas Petri, OP.

During the 16-minute segment, the hosts asked Novecosky about his new book, 100 Ways John Paul II Changed the World, which commemorates Pope St. John Paul the Great’s 100th birthday, coming up on May 18, 2020. They also asked him about Pope Benedict’s letter, John Paul II’s role in the Second Vatican Council and ending communism in Eastern Europe, and the newly opened cause for canonization of JP2’s parents.

CLICK HERE to listen to the entire interview. (55 minutes)

You can purchase the book on Amazon here.

Catholic Answers Live: Remembering John Paul II

15 May

EL CAJON, California. (May 15, 2020) — Patrick Novecosky, editor of this blog, was a guest on Catholic Answers Live this afternoon.

During the 55-minute interview, host Cy Kellett asked Novecosky about his new book, 100 Ways John Paul II Changed the World, which commemorates Pope St. John Paul the Great’s 100th birthday, coming up on May 18, 2020. Novecosky also fielded calls from listeners across North America, who asked about everything from the priestly sexual abuse crisis to the World Day of Prayer in Assisi, initiated by John Paul II.

The interview was broadcast worldwide on the EWTN Radio network and live-streamed on all Catholic Answers platforms, including Catholic.com, YouTube, Facebook.

CLICK HERE to listen to the entire interview. (55 minutes)

CLICK HERE to watch on YouTube

You can purchase the book on Amazon here.

Kresta in the Afternoon: John Paul II at 100

11 May

ANN ARBOR, Michigan. (May 11, 2020) — Patrick Novecosky, editor of this blog, was a guest on Ave Maria Radio’s Kresta in the Afternoon today.

During the 12-minute segment, guest hosts Bruce and Kris McGregor, asked Novecosky about his new book, 100 Ways John Paul II Changed the World, which commemorates Pope St. John Paul the Great’s 100th birthday, coming up on May 18, 2020. They discussed how Novecosky made Pope Francis laugh out loud before pivoting to how Novecosky met the Polish pope five times. Novecosky told them that John Paul’s father was his most profound example of faith, piety and prayer.

CLICK HERE to listen to the entire interview. (12 minutes 57 seconds)

You can purchase the book on Amazon here.

Kresta in the Afternoon: Remembering John Paul II

15 Apr

ANN ARBOR, Michigan. (April 15, 2020) — Patrick Novecosky, editor of this blog, was a guest on Ave Maria Radio’s Kresta in the Afternoon today.

During the 27-minute segment, host Al Kresta asked Novecosky about his new book, 100 Ways John Paul II Changed the World, which commemorates Pope St. John Paul the Great’s 100th birthday, coming up on May 18, 2020. They discussed the Polish pope’s stand against socialism and liberation theology — plus the pope’s remarkable outreach to young people and his passion for evangelization.

CLICK HERE to listen to the entire interview. (26 minutes 47 seconds)

You can purchase the book on Amazon here.

Sirius XM: John Paul II’s powerful legacy

15 Apr

TAMPA, Florida. (April 15, 2020) — Patrick Novecosky, editor of this blog, was a guest on The Catholic Channel‘s Seize The Day program today. The Catholic Channel is found at 129 on SiriusXM.

During the 16-minute segment, host Gus Lloyd asked Novecosky about his new book, 100 Ways John Paul II Changed the World, which commemorates Pope St. John Paul the Great’s 100th birthday, coming up on May 18, 2020. He asked the author how he was able to meet the saint five times. They also discussed John Paul’s outreach to China and Russia.

CLICK HERE to listen to the entire interview. (15 minutes 50 seconds)

You can purchase the book on Amazon here.