Author Archives: AJ Cattapan

Cath-Lit Live Episode #30 with guest Victoria Everleigh

Posted on March 28, 2022 by AJ Cattapan

TV reporter Violet Rosati thought she’d be married with kids and living in the suburbs by now. Instead, she’s single, thirty-one, and starting a new job in Portland, Maine. Her move brings her closer to her boyfriend, Jude, who accepts … Continue reading →

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Cath-Lit Live Episode #29 with guest Ellen Gable

Posted on January 24, 2022 by AJ Cattapan

Teenager Evie Gallagher is stunned when her 45-year-old father dies tragically and suddenly. Too many unanswered questions accompany Evie’s challenging journey to adulthood. When she finally discovers the reason her father led such a troubled life, shock turns to anger. … Continue reading →

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Cath-Lit Live Episode #28 with guest Dr. Mary Amore

Posted on January 20, 2022 by AJ Cattapan

As Guardian of the Holy Family and Patron of the Universal Church, St. Joseph is a model and friend for all of us. Building a personal relationship with Joseph can have a profound impact on our spiritual life, for St. … Continue reading →

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Who’s ready to visit sunny Italy?

Posted on January 12, 2022 by AJ Cattapan

Join me for an informational meeting on Zoom to learn how you can travel to Italy with me in 2022! Continue reading →

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Cath-Lit Live Episode #27 with guest Katy Carl

Posted on January 3, 2022 by AJ Cattapan

Shortly before Br. Thomas Augustine Fielding solidifies a lifelong commitment to his monastic community, a traumatic encounter with an abusive priest plunges the novice into terror and doubt. Reeling and uncertain, he reaches out to his friend, artistic rival, and … Continue reading →

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Special retreat for educators on February 21, 2022!

Posted on November 12, 2021 by AJ Cattapan

One of my former principals used to say that February is “the armpit of the school year,” so I can’t think of a better month to invite my fellow teachers in the trenches to “get away” for a little while. … Continue reading →

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Cath-Lit Live Episode 26 with guest Christy Wilkens

Posted on November 9, 2021 by AJ Cattapan

I’ve been waiting for a long time to share this book–mostly because I had a front row seat when the events in this book took place! The grotto at Lourdes is known as a place of healing. But sometimes the … Continue reading →

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Cath-Lit Live Episode 25 with guest Eleanor Bourg Nicholson

Posted on September 27, 2021 by AJ Cattapan

For Athene Howard, the only child of renowned cultural anthropologist Charles Howard, life is an unexciting, disillusioned academic project. When she encounters a clairvoyant Dominican postulant, a stern nun, and a recusant English nobleman embarked on a quest for a … Continue reading →

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Cath-Lit Live Episode 24 — when the tables got turned on me!

Posted on September 22, 2021 by AJ Cattapan

Romance author Maddie Evans turned the tables on me for this one! She interviewed me about my new book Sweet Jesus, Is It June Yet? 10 Ways the Gospels Can Help You Combat Teacher Burnout and Rediscover Your Passion for … Continue reading →

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Cath-Lit Live Episode 23 with guest Sr. Kathleen Glavich

Posted on September 20, 2021 by AJ Cattapan

How did a worshipper of Chemosh land on the family tree of Jesus? How did she become the paragon of faithful love to this day? The biblical story of Ruth is a classic. Using imagination and what is known about … Continue reading →

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