![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() “I thought that maybe they would think it was too Catholic. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary, said he was surprised PBS agreed to air “Catholicism.” No money was exchanged under the agreement, Father Barron said, and Word on Fire will promote the full DVD set and program at the end of each episode.įather Barron, a priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago and a professor of faith and culture at the University of St. The global media ministry Word on Fire - which aims to “educate and engage the culture” - pitched all 10 episodes of “Catholicism” to PBS, but the network opted to run four shows: the revelation, God becomes man the mystery of God Mary, the mother of God and Peter and Paul as missionaries. ![]() The series was filmed in high-definition and spans more than 50 locations in 15 countries. The priest’s goal was to show the history and treasures of the Catholic Church. Episodes also will be broadcast on the Eternal Word Television Network. It includes 10, hourlong DVDs, leader and group study guides and a 300-page stand-alone book of the same title. The series is hosted by Father Robert Barron, who runs the Chicago-based Word on Fire ministry. CHICAGO (CNS) - Television viewers across the country will get a glimpse into the rich history, culture and tenets of the Catholic faith this fall when 90 public television stations across the country air episodes of a series called “Catholicism” that was developed by a Chicago priest. ![]()
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