The CHNetwork Weeky Roundup #503

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The latest from CHNetwork

The April 2026 CHNewsletter is out! Read it here.

This week’s episode of The Journey Home was a powerful discussion with Deacon Stephen Nash on the role his family’s prayers played in his return to the Church.

We shared an article from Rakhi McCormick about Sr. Thea Bowman, a convert from Methodism whose future official feast day may be March 30th.

And on the latest Insights, Jennifer Bryson shared how she dealt with the anxiety and panic she felt leading up to the Easter Vigil.

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CONVERTS AND CONVERSION

OSV News reported on a Japanese artist’s journey to the Catholic Faith.

A group of catechumens got to meet the pope when he visited Monaco this past week.

OSV News also reported on some of those converts, including some people connected to Formula 1 racing.

Aleteia shared more background on why Kansas City Royals superstar Bobby Witt, Jr., recently received the Sacrament of Confirmation.

The Hawaii Catholic Herald shared the story of a mother and son journeying toward the Catholic Faith together.

House of David star Michael Iskander shared more about his Catholic conversion.

Matthew McDonald interviewed several converts who are celebrating their one-year anniversary of becoming Catholic.

The Diocese of Phoenix, Georgetown University, Australia, the National Catholic Register  and even the New York Times reflected on the large numbers of people entering the Church this Easter.

And Charles Collins wondered if 2026 might mark a turning point in Anglican-Catholic dialogue.

APOLOGETICS PICKS OF THE WEEK

Homiletic and Pastoral Review shared the meaning and history of the Easter Candle.

And Dr. Marcus Peter reflected on the tragedy of Judas Iscariot.

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A member experiencing discouragement in prayer, another member whose health problems are causing major complications in their journey, and all our members who will be received into the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil THIS WEEKEND — these are just a few of the people we are praying for and working with at The Coming Home Network. Please help us continue to support those on the journey by visiting chnetwork.org/donate today!

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“Prayer purifies us, reading instructs us. Both are good when both are possible. Otherwise, prayer is better than reading.”

St. Isidore of Seville
Feast Day: April 4th

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