Former SNL star reveals why Catholicism is hot…
Ahead of Easter, religion — and, particularly, Catholicism — is instantly in all places: 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” forged member Siobhan Fallon Hogan, is offering insight into all of the above with revelatory conversations with celebs as properly as influential monks 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 recognized as Furio in “The Sopranos,” chats with Fallon Hogan in an upcoming episode.
I not too long ago found the pod when a clip hit my Instagram (please word my very virtuous algorithm).
Siobhan Fallon Hogan shared a snort 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 with her “very faithful” SNL co-star, the late Chris Farley. She also 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 often go to and convey food.
“He was so humble,” Fallon Hogan said of her pal.
Like any good Catholic, the podcast host infuses the conversations with loads of humor. The chats are relatable and entertaining.
Siobhan Fallon Hogan performed Elaine’s pal 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 told 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 if you don’t acknowledge her title, you’ve doubtless 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 also acted in three Lars Von Trier films, including “Dancer in the Dark.”
And while Catholicism is forgiving, Fallon Hogan’s industry is not. The mom of three credit her religion as a source of hope and stability.
Siobhan Fallon Hogan has performed many memorable roles in tv and films over the years, including the varsity 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 said.
On the podcast, visitors share their own accounts of how religion has supplied needed guardrails.
James revealed that he fasted for 40 days while 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 instead of taking part in the Hollywood recreation, 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 monks and nuns about their religion, lives and households. Courtesy of Siobhan Fallon Hogan
The church has plain cultural momentum proper now. Roumie’s “The Chosen” is wildly widespread. In Pope Leo XIV, we now have our first American Pope — and maybe the first pontiff to know the 1985 Chicago Bears tune “Super Bowl Shuffle” exists.
And, across the nation, younger people and households are changing to or returning to the religion. According to the prayer app Hallow, which has compiled national data, the average Catholic diocese has seen a 38% increase in 2026 over last 12 months.
“It’s insanely inspiring for me to see young people coming back because you think it’s falling apart,” said Fallon Hogan, who believes it’s fueled in half by the isolation induced by the pandemic and good telephones. “It’s getting stronger.”
Siobhan Fallon Hogan (far left) in a “Saturday Night Live” forged photograph that included the late Chris Farley (far proper). The pair often attended Sunday night time Mass together. Raymond Bonar/NBC via Getty Images
She also 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,” said 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 sit across from 2025 Heisman winner and NFL prospect Fernando Mendoza because the Hoosier is “completely unafraid” to showcase his religion.
In a current episode of “Catholics and Cappuccinos,” “Raging Bull” star Cathy Moriarty (proper) told Siobhan Fallon Hogan how she left the US when she was nominated for an Oscar because she needed to be an actress, not a film star. Siobhan Fallon Hogan
“He’s carrying the torch for young people,” she said.
The actress doesn’t read the feedback, but she’s heard that her podcast impressed somebody to return to Mass and attracted Protestant listeners.
Despite the great suggestions, she’s maintaining humble. Or, at least, her sister is maintaining 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.
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