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Recent Media
IRL Podcast Interview
Carolyn Stegmann, a member of the Catholic Corps, appeared on the Institute of Religious Life’s podcast, Ever Ancient, Ever New! In the episode, she talks about her journey of faith, her path to the Catholic Corps, and the history and mission of the AFC.
Relevant Radio Spotlight
Scott Anthony, our Ministries Manager, appeared on Relevant Radio twice to discuss what the Apostolate for Family Consecration® is, how we came to be, and what we do. Listen in on the first one now (Scott’s segment begins around the 31:50 mark)! The second can be found here (around 33:52).
Bishop Malesic Visit
Bishop Edward Malesic joined us for our first Holy Family Fest℠ of 2025! Check out the article the Diocese of Cleveland wrote about his visit.
Fatima Pilgrimage Recap
The Blue Army, who organized the AFC’s 50th anniversary pilgrimage to Fatima, published this article about the trip, written by David M. Carollo, the Executive Director!
Other Media
Fr. Chris Alar discussed the AFC’s mission during his talk on the importance of Family Consecration at The National Shrine of The Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA. Watch it here!
Diocese of Cleveland article on Bishop Woost’s visit to Catholic Familyland®: Bishop Woost celebrates Mass, speaks to young adults during Catholic Familyland visit
The National Catholic Register published an article about the AFC℠: “Catholic Familyland Fosters Fellowship With ‘Families Just Like You’“
Diocese of Cleveland covered Bishop Malesic’s recent visit to Catholic Familyland®: ‘Live for Christ,’ bishop tells faithful at Catholic Familyland
The Arlington Catholic Herald published an article about the Holy Family Fests: A Catholic, family twist on camp draws thousands to Ohio
St. Paul & Minneapolis Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (ACCW) partnered with AFC℠ to bring Family Consecration to parishes in their local area: Winter 2021 Newsletter p. 9
Bishop Donald J. Hying talked about the mini Holy Family Fest spearheaded by some AFC℠ Members in Madison, WI. Check out the video!
WTOV 9 News in Steubenville covered AFC’s St. Joseph Work Fest℠, Feb. 18-21, 2022: Work Fest held in Jefferson County church
The Catechetical Review, a publication by Franciscan University of Steubenville’s Office of Catechetics, listed The Apostolate’s Family Catechism as a recommended resource for family catechesis: https://review.catechetics.com/family-catechesis
Legatus Magazine interviewed AFC℠ staff member Stasia Phillips about the Catholic Familyland® experience: Retreat and refresh – in the solace of God
Diocese of Victoria Family Evangelization Office interviewed Fr. Kevin Barrett about the spirituality of Family Consecration to the Holy Family: Father Kevin Barrett Interview: Chaplain, Apostolate for Family Consecration
Formed.org added 8 episodes of the Be Not Afraid Family Hour® to their formation library: Be Not Afraid Family Hour®
Colleen Martin of Martin Family Moments reviewed her family’s experience at a Holy Family Fest℠: The Journey to Catholic Familyland: A Fun, Faith-filled, Family Retreat
National Catholic Register published an article remembering AFC℠ Founder Jerry Coniker: Remembering the Co-Founder of the Apostolate for Family Consecration