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What Is Catholic Central?

You have questions about the Catholic faith and what it means to be Catholic. We have answers. Using a team of witty writers, appealing hosts - like Nick, Gabby, Kai, and Libby - and even some learned theologians, we’ve created shareable, snackable videos that teach the timeless truths and deep history of the Church with humor and heart. Produced in the Family Theater Productions studios on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, “Catholic Central” entertains, enlightens, and inspires.

 

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Meet the Hosts

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Nicholas Vicinanzo – "Nick"

Originally from New Hampshire, Nick attended Franciscan University of Steubenville, where he received a BA in Theatre and an MFA in Acting from Brown University. He acted professionally on stage in New York and Providence Rhode Island, earning union membership in AEA. Apart from acting, he's an avid Boston sports fan, athlete, singer and cooking/baking enthusiast – just like Gabby!
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Gabby Estey – "Gabby"

Originally from Sacramento, California, Gabby Estey ended up in LA to attend the University of Southern California and has been in town ever since. When she’s not hosting Catholic Central, you can find her planning her next international trip or trying a new restaurant. She is still on a mission to discover the best cupcake in Los Angeles and will happily take recommendations!
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Libby Slater- "Libby"

Slater earned a BA from Minnesota State University at Mankato, and a Masters from Saint John Paul the Great Catholic University. Also a singer and dancer, Slater has completed a Spartan Race, and uses the pain from that—along with large helpings of coffee and prayer—to help her get over missing Minnesota.

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Kaiser Johnson - "Kai"

Johnson earned a BFA from the University of Minnesota in Duluth. He’s also the president of the Hollywood Chesterton Society. An elite obstacle racer, he came within a whisker of winning on the premiere episode of NBC’s "Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge.”

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    “Catholic Central plays a much-needed role on the Internet. Not only are Kai and Libby great at communicating the truths of the Catholic faith in a clear and understandable way, but their presentation is also incredibly entertaining and the production value very high. We need more resources like this!”

    Fr. Mike Schmitz, Catholic priest and media evangelist

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    “The catechetical videos from Catholic Central are just what I was looking for in my high school Theology classes! They have been a valuable teaching tool in introducing new material and reinforcing it in an accurate, entertaining way that gets the attention of the students.”

    Sister Immaculata, O.C.D., Catholic high school theology teacher, Miami, FL

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    “Thank you for tackling hard-hitting topics!”

    YouTube user Jorge Ledezma

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    “Using them for my teenage Sunday school class ... the kids specifically have asked for more!”

    YouTube user kascarpati

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    “I’ve been thoroughly impressed with the Catholic Central Series!”

    Renée Shumay, New Catholic Generation

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    “I love to share with my youth group.”

    YouTube user Mariah Price-Perez

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    “I really, really, really love Catholic Central. It’s fun, informative and easy to understand! It’s critically important to share the faith in such a way that is not dry or boring, or presented in terms that are not understandable to much of today’s world. Catholic Central evangelizes and catechizes in such a way that people are drawn in. Thank you!!”

    Cathy Traino Mackey, Catholic high school theology teacher

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    “I know it's going to be a good day whenever I get an alert for a new Catholic Central video - they are always so entertaining and informative. Thanks! ”

    YouTube user Lil DeDoid

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    “You guys helped convert me. Love the videos!”

    YouTube user John McMahon

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    Looking for practical ways to serve Christ around you? Check out these tips from @CatholicC_TV."

    RadiateLA, Archdiocese of Los Angeles Twitter
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    Delightful! Thanks @CatholicC_TV!

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    “Catholic Central is getting me through the school shut down. Their videos are informative, entertaining, and appeal to any age group”

    Ellen Faffucci Pope, Fourth grade Catholic school teacher

     

  • “I have felt for a while that your videos, which I show to my Freshmen theology classes, have the best mix of solid theology & entertainment. ”

    Ryan Bilodeau, Theology Teacher, Author and Founder @catholicbooster

  • “Catholic Central has made teaching religion through remote learning possible. The videos are equal parts entertaining, instructional, and reverent.  My students love them -- and so do I.”

    Ellen Maffucci Pope, Los Angeles

  • “I love your videos even if I consider myself a "strong" atheist!”

    Oussama Ait Sougrati, Facebook user