The Catholic Citizen
The Catholic Citizen is dedicated to helping Catholics navigate how to live their faith in a secular world and engage the culture to help build the Kingdom of God, particularly in politics. Brought to you by the biased opinion of Peter Range, the show is a mix of faith, culture, politics, the pro-life movement and much more.
Peter Range
Peter Range graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a Masters in Theology with a focus in Biblical Studies in 2009. Preceding Notre Dame, Peter received his Bachelor of Arts in History from John Carroll University in 2004. Peter has worked in ministries that include serving immigrant families in Florida, inner-city youth in Cleveland, university students in Bowling Green, Ohio, and the homeless in Cleveland and Toledo.
In the summer of 2014 Peter assumed leadership of the Respect Life Office and he is now the Director for the Office for Life and Justice for the Diocese of Toledo through Catholic Charities. Peter also host’s his own radio show called “Say Yes to Life” which airs every Thursday at 4 pm on Annunciation Radio.
The fifth of six children, Peter is passionate about family, service and encountering the one true God, Jesus Christ. Peter is married to his wife, Laura and they reside in northwest Ohio. They have four children: Ignatius Allen, who is in heaven, Gianna Rose, John Paul, and Joseph Peter
Make sure to check out Peter Range’s series on how to discern your vote as a Catholic from the 2020 presidential election!
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35. Committed vs Convenient Christianity
In this episode Pete tackles the most current news this week beginning with the weakening of our US military through diversity training and the Cuban protests. He discusses the continued sexual indoctrination of children in schools, over population, men in women’s prisons, and the real problem with today’s society. All of this and more in today’s episode!
34. The Sexual Agenda Coming for Your Kids
Join us as Pete discusses the dangerous agendas being celebrated in our society today. In this episode he highlights the newest push for sex education of little children, Pride Month and the Washington Post’s article on exposing children to kink, and contraception’s connection to abortion. Additionally, we see how BLM is expressing more anti-American sentiments, the need to stand up for truth, and the power of Eucharistic miracles. All of this and more!
33. Elections, Defunding the Police and Hammer Throwers
Join us as Pete draws attention to the current NYC mayoral election, Jen Psaki's attempt to blame the Defund the Police agenda on Republicans, and Olympic athlete Gwen Berry’s disgust for the national anthem. All of this and more in today’s episode of The Catholic Citizen!
32. Biology, Crime, and the Eucharist
Join Peter Range for this week's discussion about culture and politics from the Catholic perspective. In this episode Peter adresses the rising crime rates as politicians promote the "defund the police" movement. He also highlights issues with the transgender movement in sports, origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the gravity of the Eucharist.
31. No Success Without God
Join Peter Range as he reports the latest in the news. In this episode, he discusses the Catholic bishops' annual meeting, as well as the need for them to have dialogue with politicians. He also talks about the firestorm President Biden ignited when speaking on foreign policy with President Vladimir Putin, as well as the Florida Governor's new bill on reflection in schools. Lastly, Peter prays the St. Joseph Novena, reflecting on the message of his life.
30. Adoptive Parents and the LGBTQ Community
Let. This. Sink. In. On this episode of The Catholic Citizen, there are a lot of "oops" moments to talk about. Some stories include: a California county changing it's COVID-19 death toll after determining some deaths were not a "direct result" of the virus, research from the Cleveland Clinic on the COVID-19 vaccine being unlikely to benefit those who have already had the infection, and more. In other news, an article from the New York Times recently talked about Christian adoptive parents being "unfit to provide foster care to LGBTQ young people." Host Peter Range also covers Trump's exoneration, the Women's Health Protection Act, and conversion stories on the set of "The Passion of the Christ".
29. Fauci's Major Cover-Up
There's big news coming your way! Thousands of Dr. Fauci's emails are now public, prompting calls for a congressional investigation or even his ouster. Among the emails are skepticism on the effectiveness of masks, the Wuhan lab, and more. Host Peter Range also discusses Bill Gates, unethical experiments, Tanner Cross, Mass in Chicago, and more!
28. The Need for a Deeper Investigation
Join Peter Range as he discusses the latest in news. On this episode, he delves deeper into topics such as Rand Paul and Fauci, the need for a deeper investigation into the origins of the coronavirus, and the U.S Catholic Bishops vote on President Biden. All this and more coming up on The Catholic Citizen!
27. Reasons for Hope
Host Peter Range discusses many different topics on this week's show, including: Pro-Life laws in Texas and Mississippi, a commander fired from the U.S. Space Force Unit for his book, the College of the Ozarks suing President Biden, and a little inspiration from Steventhen Holland!
26. Mask Mandate Lift, Israel, and Birthing People
Host Peter Range covers a wide range of topics in this episode of the Catholic Citizen, including: the mask madate lift in Ohio, the Ohio Bishops' statement, violence in Israel, NARAL on birthing people, Planned Parenthood and prenatal services, and more.
25. Dr. Fauci, A Brave Archbishop, and National Day of Prayer
In this episode of The Catholic Citizen, host Peter Range discusses Dr. Anthony Fauci and Planned Parenthood, Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone's brave statement on Catholic politicians, and the recent National Day of Prayer.
24. Free Book at the Border & False Theories on Race
In this episode of The Catholic Citizen, host Peter Range discusses Kamala Harris’s weak efforts to help with the border crisis, the Biden Administration’s abortion policies, the Geneva Consensus, the LGBT flag, the Vatican’s bizarre recent actions, and Critical Race Theory. This is a quick but loaded episode you won’t want to miss!
23. Chauvin and National Unrest
In this episode of The Catholic Citizen, host Peter Range brings up the verdict of the Derek Chauvin trial. He also talks about the recent tragic shooting in Columbus, and the media’s reckless way of reporting on it. Finally, he discusses the Biden Administration’s reversal on policies that effect the pro-life movement.
22. Woke-ism, Abortion Policies, & More
In this episode of The Catholic Citizen, we delve into topics about the Biden Administration, Black Lives Matter, James O'Keefe, Russian aggression, and the fastest growing religion in America, Woke-ism.
21. The Border, The All-Star Game and Jesus Is Coming
Today on the Catholic Citizen Host Peter Range walks through current events going on in the world around us. In this episode, he talks through the crisis happening at the border wall between Mexico and the U.S. He also discusses the MLB's decision to move the All-Star Game out of Atlanta. Last, but certainly not least, he speaks on the consequences that have taken place as a result of President Biden's pro-abortion policies.
20. Oral Roberts Univ, Gun Control, & Biden’s Immigration Policies
Today on the Catholic Citizen Host Peter Range tackles the controversial topic of gun control. Is our focus is in the right place in this discussion? Furthermore, Peter discusses the fact that Christians and Christian schools, such as Oral Roberts University in the March Madness tournament, are being shamed for their stances on homosexuality. Finally, Peter ends with a story of hope: how an awful situation can lead to a beautiful vocation.
19. Marriage and Cultural Morality
Peter addresses the Vatican’s statement on same-sex unions, how the media has responded, and how Catholics should approach this delicate issue. The military is considering altering the physical fitness test in order to allow more women to pass. Sexual exploitation has become more accepted than cartoon characters in the midst of cancel culture. And the way Catholics have played a role in the deterioration of morality. Brothers and sisters, we are called to be saints! So let us live the Gospel out in our lives.
18. The Greatest Evil Humanity Faces
Peter gets fired up over this week’s news covering the new COVID Relief Bill and the continued push from Democrats to secretly fund abortions. Arkansas stands up for life by passing legislation that will prohibit abortions in most cases. New attempts at playing god through gene manipulation. The push for legalizing marijuana despite health and environmental concerns. Morally compromised vaccines, and so much more.
17. Racist Babies, HR 1, and Dr. Suess
Peter takes on the newest move to cry racism, which goes so far as to claim that white babies can be racist before age 1. We see in this the push to make one group the scape goat for all of societies problems. The dangerous agenda of the H.R. 1 Act that not only compromises election integrity but threatens the religeous freedom of Americans. The consistent hypocrisy on the Left when scrutinizing their own people. Dr. Suess being cancelled, and so much more.
16. Mr Potato Head, the Equality Act, and France
In this episode Peter discusses Hasbro's decision to change Mr Potato Head and how the government continues to encroach upon the rights of private businesses and religeous establishments in the wake of "gender neutralism". How the Equality Act sneeks in a codification of abortion, the media's coverage of kids in cages, Coca-Cola trains people to be "less white", France's decision on mail in voting and much more.