Episode Details

In this episode of Catholic Review Radio, Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty interviews Maria Ruiz Scaperlanda, promoter of the canonization cause of Father Stanley Rother, a priest from Oklahoma who became a martyr in Guatemala. They discuss Father Rother's upbringing, his journey to the priesthood and his deep connection with the local community in Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala. The conversation highlights Father Rother's advocacy for the people during a time of civil unrest, his efforts to learn the local Tz’utujil language, and the impact he had on the community. Scaperlanda also shares insights about the documentary “An American Martyr: The Father Rother Story,” which aims to bring Blessed Stanley Rother's story to a wider audience. The documentary will be in theaters nationwide Aug. 25-26 in English and Aug. 27 in Spanish.

Hots: Christopher Gunty

Guest: Maria Ruiz Scaperlanda, promoter of the cause of Blessed Stanley Rother

Producer: Christopher Gunty

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