Maria Ruiz Scaperlanda: Blessed Stanley Rother's Story Hits the Big Screen (+ more) | The Catholic Morning Show – 08/14/2026

The Catholic Morning Show

This episode of The Catholic Morning Show previews the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time with Fr. Mike Mahoney, marks EWTN's 45th anniversary, and sits down with author Maria Ruiz Scaperlanda ahead of the new documentary American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story. Deacon Mark Campbell also talks World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul, South Korea, with Fr. Reed Flood and Megan Schultz of the Diocese of Des Moines, covering registration, cost, and itinerary for young adult pilgrims. Rounding out the show are the feast of St. Maximilian Kolbe, a Making It Personal preview with Bishop William Joensen, and the latest Iowa Catholic Radio community events.

About Podcast

Connecting Listeners to Christ. The Catholic Morning Show, a nationally known radio show conveys a message of lasting fulfillment in Jesus Christ. Through prayer, the Sacraments, family life, and the help of Mary and the saints, We want to cultivate an intimate relationship with Jesus, and help others do the same. Join the Catholic Morning Show weekdays at 7:00AM with Bo Bonner, Deacon Mark Campbell, and Ayden Pugh.