Savoring Our Faith
Fr. Leo Patalinghug talks food and faith with Catholics across the United States, cooking delicious meals while offering Church teachings in bite-sized portions.
NAPA VALLEY
4/7/2022
Discover what “Fruit of the vine and work of human hands” really means as Fr. Leo connects the food and wine culture of Napa and Sonoma counties with the Catholic Faith, St. Junipero Serra and the Franciscan Missions.
SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco’s Catholic Culture is deeply rooted in historically beautiful churches, the people who make the faith real, and the delicious “fusion” foods that combine different cultures that create culinary harmony.
SAN DIEGO
California’s history begins with God’s faithful servant, St. Junipero Serra. Fr. Leo travels to San Diego to explore the life of this holy man, and learn about the missions and meals that feed our body, mind and spirit.
WISCONSIN
America’s Dairyland is the destination for Fr. Leo’s latest culinary adventure. Here he discovers the deep religious foundation of the state’s early settlers, and sees how Wisconsinites combine food and faith today.
NEW YORK
Embark upon a Catholic cultural experience inspired by the people of faith who make New York an amazing city. Fr. Leo Patalinghug takes a bite out of the Big Apple on a spiritual pilgrimage you won’t soon forget.
NEW MEXICO
Travel with Fr. Leo to Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he explores the Chimayo Sanctuary, the Cathedral and the Holy Stairs. Along the way, he finds time to Indulge in some of the Southwest’s mouthwatering cuisine.
FEAST OF ST. JOACHIM & ST. ANNE (GRANDPARENTS DAY)
5/26/2022
On the Feast of Sts. Anne and Joachim, the grandparents of Jesus, Fr. Leo cooks up a delicious Grandparents' Day meal. Fr. Leo also reminds us that as custodians of faith and tradition, grandparents provide important guidance for young children.
SACRED HEART OF JESUS & IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY
5/25/2022
Today’s episode comes straight from the heart. Fr. Leo Patalinghug marks two solemn feasts, the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, with his own feast of delicious cuisine and inspired teaching.
ST. JOSEPH FEAST DAYS
3/2/2022
Fr. Leo reflects on the witness of the ‘silent’ Saint Joseph and shares recipes to honor his memory and example throughout the year!
ST. PATRICK’S DAY
We honor St. Patrick with cuisine that captures the flavors of the Emerald Isle. These recipes will help us celebrate his feast day with holiness and time with family and friends!
MARIAN FEAST DAYS
1/10/2022
The Catholic calendar has many different commemorations and celebrations to honor the Mother of Jesus. Father Leo Patalinghug introduces sumptuous food to her Feast Days while exploring Mary’s role in salvation history.
FATHER'S DAY
7/1/2021
Father Leo Patalinghug mixes family, food and faith in this special Father’s Day edition of his popular cooking show. Spend quality time treating Dad to this spiritual nourishment designed to satisfy the body and soul.
MOTHER'S DAY
This Mother’s Day, celebrate the season with Fr. Leo Patalinghug as he whips up an abundance of tasty delights, with a side of spiritual insight to nourish your soul. It’s the kind of feast a Mother would love!
EASTER
4/4/2021
As we celebrate the Feast of Feasts, when the Lamb of God conquered sin and death, Father Leo serves up traditional Easter dishes with a generous portion of relevant pastoral teaching - food for the body and soul.
LENT
Mealtime during Lent isn’t limited to frozen fish sticks and carry-out pizza. Fr. Leo cooks up family-friendly recipes, seasoned with sumptuous spiritual insight, that provide a feast for our souls…and our stomachs.
CHRISTMAS
1/29/2021
Fr. Leo Patalinghug prepares a feast for the body, mind and spirit in this special Christmas episode of his popular series. Celebrate Jesus’ birth with succulent dishes and a reminder of the occasion’s real gift.
ADVENT
Pull up a chair in Fr. Leo Patalinghug’s kitchen, where he serves meals with a message of joyful anticipation for the birth of our Savior. This appetizing Advent special is seasoned with wonderful spiritual advice.
DUBROVNIK
3/18/2021
Journey to Dubrovnik to explore one of Croatia’s most picturesque medieval cities. Here, Fr. Leo helps his viewers become pilgrims while he samples the local cuisine. Plus, a food miracle featuring St. Blaise.
PRAGUE
3/17/2021
The sights and sounds of Prague are on the menu as Fr. Leo visits the City of Towers and the shrine of the Infant of Prague. But he also finds time to sample the food and beverages of this magical looking city.
REGENSBURG
In Regensburg, also known as Pope Benedict’s city, Fr. Leo explores the shrines and crosses the bridge that connects the medieval and the modern. He also visits the local spots that feed body, mind and spirit.
SLOVAKIA
Journey to Slovakia’s Bratislava Castle to experience the spiritual highlights of this ancient city that borders three countries. Then, climb the tower with Fr. Leo to enjoy traditional food and a spectacular view.
CROSSROADS
On today’s menu: A visit to St. Stephen’s Basilica and Matthias Church, a sumptuous lunch at The Great Market Hall and a hands-on lesson in how to make a cake at the August Confectionary.
WORK OF HUMAN HANDS
After lunching at ElsöMádi in the quaint Slovakian town of Mad, Fr. Leo heads to the Transfiguration of Our Lord Hungarian Greek Catholic Church to meet with the Metropolitan Archbishop.
BUILDING BRIDGES
Crossing over the Danube, Fr. Leo Patalinghug’s culinary travels take him to Slovakia where he encounters a family winery, a resort hotel, and a restaurant that can best be described as “rude.”
ROME OF HUNGARY
Fr. Leo goes to the Basilica of Esztergom in Hungary where he speaks with the mayor and visits a Franciscan boarding school, before enjoying a delicious pork tenderloin at Primas Pince restaurant.
KING’S FEAST
In this episode, Fr. Leo meets the foundress of Laudato TV, chats with Sister Ivana Sikiric of St. Mary’s Monastery and cooks up a feast fit for royalty at The King’s Vineyard restaurant in Zadar.
BEHOLD THE DEEP
On his trip to Croatia, Fr. Leo visits the minor seminary in Zadar. There, he whips up a delicious meal and enjoys some spirited conversation with the seminarians at the Church of St. Simeon.
CLASSIC CATHOLIC CROATIA
Mixing food and faith, Father Leo Patalinghug explores the Croatian capital of Zadar where he sits down with religious leaders and tours Terrazza Mahita, the city’s premiere Italian eatery.
GLOBAL HUNGERS
On his travels through Eastern Europe, Fr. Leo visits with Sr. Miroslava Bradica, Mother Superior of the Sisters of Charity, and cooks a meal for the EWTN partners at the historic Luznica Manor in Croatia.
MAJESTIC MEALS
9/17/2019
Fr. Leo visits the Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul in the heart of the diocese of Providence, RI, and stops by a restaurant known for majestic meals; after, Fr. Leo prepares stuffed clams and Rhode Island Clam Chowder.
FAITH AND FOOD ON THE GO
Fr. Leo travels to Providence, Rhode Island, to see one of his old seminary students, now a pastor; visiting a Lebanese restaurant, he blends Italian and Lebanese flavors to make Beef Braciole, Opa-inspired Tabbouleh, and more.
FAITHFUL FOODIE FRIENDS
Fr. Leo visits a church filled with signs and symbols that help explain the Catholic faith and a restaurant that has found success in being friendly; in the kitchen, he makes Chicken Wings 2 Ways and Blackened Fish Tacos with Asian Slaw.
SEEDS OF FAITH
9/16/2019
Fr. Leo stops to reflect at the Bethany Retreat Center and visits a microgreen farm; in the kitchen, he uses the fresh microgreens to make Ricotta Stuffed Chicken and Creamy Basil Pasta.
HEART OF ST. PETERSBURG
Fr. Leo Patalinghug heads to Florida to visit a friend from seminary, Bishop Gregory Parkes of St. Petersburg Florida, and tours the historic Columbia Restaurant; later, he makes Cumin-Spiced Chuleta and Triple Dirty Rice.
COFFEE AND THE CATHOLIC FAMILY
In Seattle, Fr. Leo Patalinghug visits a parish that opens a coffee shop every Sunday; afterward, he whips up coffee-inspired dishes like Pan-Seared Beef with Red Wine and Coffee Cream.
DEEP IN THE SEA AND LAND
Fr. Leo Patalinghug visits Sacred Heart Radio and then goes truffle hunting in the woods; later, he cooks Dungeness Crab Cakes, Truffle Risotto, and Chicken Pot Pie.
THE PEARL OF GREAT PRICE
9/13/2019
Fr. Leo Patalinghug visits Seattle and learns how Catholicism spread throughout the northwest; after watching a champion oyster shucker in action, Fr. Leo prepares Oysters Casino and One Pan Salmon Imperial with Potatoes and Broccoli.
BREAD OF LIFE
Fr. Leo Patalinghug ends his trip to Maine with a visit to the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston; afterward, he heads to the kitchen for some lessons on making bread and pizza dough.
LIVING WATERS
In Maine, Fr. Leo Patalinghug sails the waters of Casco Bay and learns about lobster fishing; later, he prepares a Spicy Asian Coconut Cream Pasta and Semi-Traditional Maine Lobster Rolls.
HEART OF MAINE
Fr. Leo Patalinghug visits the vibrant Catholic community in Portland, Maine, and its Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception; later, he cooks his version of Corn and Potato Chowder with EWTN host Susan Conroy.
3/7/2021
PETRA, JORDAN
3/10/2024
The Jordanian city of Petra is a place where faith and the flavors of the desert come together to welcome Jews, Muslims, and Christians who share common roots and live in harmony.
MADABA, JORDAN
3/3/2024
There’s no better place for food than in the breadbasket of Jordan. Travel to Madaba to see how the faith, family, and food are celebrated in this land where early Christians flourished.
THANKSGIVING
11/19/2023
God gives us many gifts, and Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on those blessings. Fr. Leo shows how to experience true spiritual thankfulness by inviting God to the dinner table.
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
10/29/2023
Santiago de Compostela is the culmination of life-changing journeys for so many on the Way of St. James. Fr. Leo shows how to feed the soul that seeks the Kingdom of Heaven.
CAMINO DE SANTIAGO
10/22/2023
Fr. Leo Patalinghug takes viewers on a culinary tour of the historical cities of the Camino de Santiago, to experience the excitement of being a pilgrim on the Way of St. James.
BRAGA
8/4/2023
Fr. Leo’s Portugese journey takes him high on a mountaintop to the historical city of Braga. Here he finds local food that displays the bounty of God’s gifts, and a spectacular view that shows the beauty of His world.
FATIMA
8/3/2023
We all know the story of Fatima, where three young visionaries reported apparitions that were seen by tens of thousands. Fr. Leo takes you there to explore one of the most beautiful mysteries of the Universal Church.
SANTAREM & TOMAR
8/2/2023
Stunning religious art, history, and some of the best food in Portugal are found in the cities of Santarem and Tomar. Fr. Leo takes you to the place of Eucharistic miracles and the Castle of the Knights of Templar.
PORTO
The city of Porto, on the Douro River, boasts magnificent churches, inspirational shrines and historical monuments, along with amazing cuisine. Fr. Leo Patalinghug introduces you to one of Portugal’s hidden jewels.
LISBON
7/31/2023
Fr. Leo Patalinghug travels to Lisbon, capital of Portugal, where he visits the birthplace of St. Anthony of Padua, the Cathedral there, and the sacred sites that make this energetic city a place of spiritual revival.
RHINE RIVER SHRINES
3/19/2023
Discover Catholic treasures as we visit shrines and dine on the beautiful Rhine. Fr. Leo Patalinghug invites you to taste and see how Catholicism has influenced many towns and traditions on this River Cruise Pilgrimage.
EINSIEDELN ABBEY
3/12/2023
Journey to Liechtenstein and Switzerland, to explore how small and humble leads to strong and powerful examples of faith. Fr. Leo Patalinghug introduces you to a humble Benedictine monk who is a powerful force for good.
OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY
3/5/2023
The Passion Play has been performed every decade since 1680 by the villagers of Oberammergau, Bavaria. Fr. Leo Patalinghug explores how their Catholicism and cuisine preserve time-honored traditions of faith and culture.
ASSISI
11/20/2022
The hilltop town of Assisi is as holy as it is charming. Fr. Leo Patalinghug introduces its famous residents, St. Francis, St. Clare and Blessed Carlo Acutis, and cooks up a recipe that celebrates the gifts of Assisi.
BARI
11/13/2022
The blessing of both land and sea are found in the city of Bari. Set on Italy’s Adriatic coast, it features beautiful beaches, wondrous food and the legacy of St. Nicholas whose generous spirit cared for those in need.
SAN GIOVANNI ROTONDO
11/6/2022
San Giovanni Rotondo is one of our most popular pilgrimage destinations. On his Italian journey, Fr. Leo Patalinghug reflects on God’s goodness in a city known for its great food and the miraculous life of St. Padre Pio.
ST. PETER
10/23/2022
The life of St. Peter is the backdrop for this exploration of the rich history and beauty of Vatican City. Fr. Leo provides a closer look at the Holy See and our first pope, the saint upon which Jesus built his Church.
ST. PAUL
10/16/2022
In his tour of Italy, Fr. Leo celebrates the life and memory of St. Paul by visiting the many holy sites dedicated to him. Then, enjoy a delicious meal that helps us reflect on his important place in Church history.
ST. PHILIP NERI
10/9/2022
Known as the Second Apostle of Rome, Philip Neri was an influential figure who founded the order known as the Oratorians. His inspiring life provides spiritual food, as Fr. Leo introduces viewers to this beloved saint.
ORVIETO
10/8/2022
The Eucharistic Miracles of Orvieto and Bolsena help us reflect on the Kingdom of Heaven. Travel to these two ancient cities to explore their mysteries, tour a magnificent cathedral and enjoy meaningful meals along the way.
SIENA
9/25/2022
Siena’s history, culture, and cuisine were powerfully influenced by St. Catherine. Discover this saint who changed the course of history, and see Siena’s many sights, including the famous Piazza del Campo horse race.
FLORENCE
9/18/2022
Florence was the cradle of the Renaissance. Art and architecture flourished, and the Church was at the center of it all. Fr. Leo travels the city’s picturesque landscape, and explores its history of faith, food and fun.
7/24/2022
On the feast of St. Joachim & St. Anne, we celebrate grandparents day. In their honor, Fr. Leo Patalinghug cooks up something special to remind us of the special role grandparents play in our family and our lives.
BOLOGNA
7/10/2022
Known for its spiritual and culinary surprises, Bologna is a popular destination for tourists and pilgrims alike. Fr. Leo explores its sights, and shows you why it’s considered the bread basket of Italy and the world.
MILAN
7/3/2022
While sampling Milan’s fabulous cuisine, Fr. Leo reflects on history’s most famous meal, the Last Supper. And he visits the Duomo di Milano which rivals St. Peter’s Basilica and took nearly six centuries to complete.
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ALL SAINTS AND ALL SOULS
10/31/2021
In this special edition of Savoring Our Faith, Fr. Leo creates dishes to honor the saints and remember the souls of the faithful departed. Join us as we celebrate a ‘Feast for the Saints’ and ‘Soups for the Soul’!
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