Maria Benes: How the Eucharistic Pilgrimage Blessed America's 250th Birthday (+ more) | CMS - 07/14/2026

The Catholic Morning Show

Bo Bonner sits down with Maria Benes, director of pilgrimages for the National Eucharistic Congress, to recap the historic 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage and its journey from St. Augustine to Philadelphia in honor of America's 250th birthday. Then Tonia Martin, director of operations for Mary's Helping Hands, shares how the West Des Moines nonprofit grew from a garage start-up into a lifeline for thousands of Iowa families in just five years. Plus, get the details on Iowa Catholic Radio's upcoming Growing the Faith Tour featuring Catholic Answers apologist Karlo Broussard.

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.