Brag on a Nun


Author: Katie Prejean McGrady March 10, 2026 Duration: 19:19

This week marks "Catholic Sisters Week" where we celebrate the impact of religious sisters and nuns in the life of the Church. This is a segment from today's callers, featuring the mother of a priest and sister (Maureen, from New York) and a non-Catholic listener (Ron) surprised to realize how much he has in common with the Catholic faithful.


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