On this special Lenten edition of JustLove, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan sits down with Erica Shadoin, a third-generation McDonald’s franchisee in Cincinnati, Ohio, to discuss her family’s legacy and her grandfather, Lou Groen—the creator of the Filet-O-Fish sandwich, a staple for Catholics since 1962. Later, as we mark the 5th anniversary of New York’s shutdown due to COVID-19, we welcome back Dr. Robert W. Snyder, Manhattan Borough Historian and Professor Emeritus at Rutgers University, to explore his new book, When the City Stopped: Stories from New York’s Essential Workers. Tune in for these compelling conversations on faith, resilience, and history.

This weekend, ahead of Saint Patrick’s Day on Monday, March 17th, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan speaks with Professor Bryan Fanning, a Professor of Migration and Social Policy at University College Dublin and author of Migration and the Making of Ireland. They discuss how centuries of both emigration and immigration have shaped the history and people of Ireland. After a brief break, Monsignor Sullivan shifts the conversation to the changing seasons, as many listeners anticipate planting seeds for the summer. On JustLove, he welcomes two guests from LaSalle Academy, a Catholic all-boys high school in Lower Manhattan—President Candace Hammonds and Science Department Chair John Neering. They discuss LaSalle’s innovative “Green Team,” where…

This weekend, ahead of the 12th anniversary of Pope Francis’ election on March 13th, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan speaks with Professor Mathew Schmalz, a Professor of Religious Studies at the College of the Holy Cross and Founding Editor of the Journal of Global Catholicism. They discuss the pontificate of the Holy Father—who has been in poor health in recent weeks—examining his accomplishments and legacy. After a brief break, Monsignor Sullivan continues with a special segment for Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day on March 8th. He interviews Professor Christina DePasquale, an Associate Professor of Practice at the Carey Business School at Johns Hopkins University, about the rising prominence of women’s basketball…

As we prepare for the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday, Monsignor Kevin Sullivan sits down with Sister Nancy Usselmann, Director of Pauline Media Studies in Los Angeles, to discuss her new book, Media Fasting – Six Weeks to Recharge in Christ. She shares insights on how stepping back from media can deepen our spiritual lives during this sacred season. Then, with the Academy Awards just around the corner, we speak with Michael Augsberger, Editor of the International Catholic Film Critics Association, about this year’s Catholic Film Critics’ Award nominees and the intersection of faith and film at the Oscars. Join us for a thoughtful conversation on faith, culture, and renewal.

Monsignor Kevin Sullivan welcomes two insightful guests to this week’s episode of JustLove. First, during this busy advocacy season in New York’s Capitol, we speak with Alexis Goldsmith, National Organizing Director for Beyond Plastics, about their campaign to pass the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act—a crucial effort to combat plastic pollution in New York State. Then, we shift gears to a discussion with Leah Libresco Sargeant, Family Policy Analyst and author of the upcoming book The Dignity of Dependence. She shares her thoughts on a recent New York Times opinion piece urging Senator Marco Rubio to protect foreign aid programs, particularly from a pro-life perspective. Stay tuned for an engaging and thought-provoking conversation on advocacy,…