Former SNL star reveals why Catholicism is hot – Latest News
Ahead of Easter, religion — and, particularly, Catholicism — is all of a sudden in every single place: with social media influencers, a documented rise in converts and even a Hollywood swell.
And the new podcast “Catholics and Cappuccinos,” hosted by actress and former “Saturday Night Live” solid member Siobhan Fallon Hogan, is offering insight into all of the above with revelatory conversations with celebs in addition to influential clergymen like Fr. Donald Haggerty.
Guests embrace Kevin James, Patricia Heaton, “Raging Bull” star Cathy Moriarty and Jonathan Roumie, who performs Jesus in “The Chosen.” Federico Castelluccio, in any other case generally known as Furio in “The Sopranos,” chats with Fallon Hogan in an upcoming episode.
I lately found the pod when a clip hit my Instagram (please observe my very virtuous algorithm).
Siobhan Fallon Hogan shared a giggle with “King of Queens” actor Kevin James on her new podcast, “Catholics and Cappuccinos.” Siobhan Fallon Hogan
In it, Fallon Hogan was speaking to James about how she used to attend Mass along with her “very faithful” SNL co-star, the late Chris Farley. She additionally recalled his memorial at St. Malachy’s. In a sea of megastars with the reward of gab, who would eulogize him?
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It was a shut-in whom Farley would repeatedly go to and convey food.
“He was so humble,” Fallon Hogan mentioned of her good friend.
Like any good Catholic, the podcast host infuses the conversations with a lot of humor. The chats are relatable and entertaining.
Siobhan Fallon Hogan performed Elaine’s good friend and roommate, Tina — who had a fling with Kramer — on “Seinfeld.”
“This is why the podcast works — because it’s not preachy,” Fallon Hogan, 64 informed me. “It’s just talking to people about their faith journey, their life, their families and where they came from. Then we mix in the priests and the nuns, who have their own struggles, of course.”
Even for those who don’t acknowledge her identify, you’ve possible seen the actress in films or on TV. Besides being on “SNL” for the 1991-1992 season, she’s had memorable roles in “Forrest Gump” (as a bus driver) and “Men in Black” (as a farmer’s spouse) and performed Elaine’s roommate, Tina, on “Seinfeld.” She’s additionally acted in three Lars Von Trier films, together with “Dancer in the Dark.”
And whereas Catholicism is forgiving, Fallon Hogan’s industry is not. The mom of three credit her faith as a source of hope and stability.
Siobhan Fallon Hogan has performed many memorable roles in tv and flicks through the years, together with the college bus driver in “Forrest Gump.”
“My business is weird. Work isn’t steady. In between jobs, you have to have faith that God has a plan and something else will come along. You can’t fall apart,” she mentioned.
On the podcast, company share their own accounts of how religion has offered vital guardrails.
James revealed that he fasted for 40 days whereas praying for his daughter to climate a tough period. Moriarty recalled how, after being nominated for an Academy Award for “Raging Bull,” she flew to Europe as a substitute of enjoying the Hollywood sport, saying, “I never wanted to be a movie star, I just wanted to be an actress.”
In her new podcast, “Catholics and Cappuccinos” on EWTN, the actress interviews celebrities and influential clergymen and nuns about their religion, lives and households. Courtesy of Siobhan Fallon Hogan
The church has simple cultural momentum proper now. Roumie’s “The Chosen” is wildly in style. In Pope Leo XIV, now we have our first American Pope — and maybe the primary pontiff to know the 1985 Chicago Bears tune “Super Bowl Shuffle” exists.
And, throughout the nation, younger people and households are changing to or returning to the religion. According to the prayer app Hallow, which has compiled national knowledge, the average Catholic diocese has seen a 38% increase in 2026 over final yr.
“It’s insanely inspiring for me to see young people coming back because you think it’s falling apart,” mentioned Fallon Hogan, who believes it’s fueled partially by the isolation brought on by the pandemic and sensible telephones. “It’s getting stronger.”
Siobhan Fallon Hogan (far left) in a “Saturday Night Live” solid picture that included the late Chris Farley (far proper). The pair repeatedly attended Sunday evening Mass collectively. Raymond Bonar/NBC by way of Getty Images
She additionally credit the NAPA Institute, a nonprofit devoted to bringing Catholicism to all sectors of our society.
“The NAPA Institute is where all of these actors and writers and producers have found each other,” mentioned Hogan Fallon.
“Catholics and Cappuccinos” tapes in New York City, and the set is embellished with personal results like a Virgin Mary statue that belonged to her mother and a image of the actress during her First Communion.
Her dream could be to take a seat throughout from 2025 Heisman winner and NFL prospect Fernando Mendoza as a result of the Hoosier is “completely unafraid” to showcase his faith.
In a latest episode of “Catholics and Cappuccinos,” “Raging Bull” star Cathy Moriarty (proper) informed Siobhan Fallon Hogan how she left the US when she was nominated for an Oscar as a result of she wished to be an actress, not a film star. Siobhan Fallon Hogan
“He’s carrying the torch for young people,” she mentioned.
The actress doesn’t learn the feedback, however she’s heard that her podcast impressed somebody to return to Mass and attracted Protestant listeners.
Despite the great suggestions, she’s holding humble. Or, no less than, her sister is holding her humble.
“She told me, ‘Easy easy. Don’t go around thinking you’re some great theologian now. Stay in your lane.’”
I believe she’s discovered it.
