--- title: "Catholic Momcast 296: Amy Cattapan and Sherry Hayes-Peirce" description: Maria Morera Johnson interviews Catholicmom.com contributors Amy J. Cattapan and Sherry Hayes-Peirce from the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis. image: https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/Catholic%20Momcast%20F%20Nov%202021.jpg --- [![catholic-mom-logo-v2](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/catholic-mom-logo-v2.svg "catholic-mom-logo-v2")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) [![search-icon](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/search-icon.svg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/catholic-momcast/amy-cattapan-and-sherry-hayes-peirce-296#) # Catholic Momcast 296: Amy Cattapan and Sherry Hayes-Peirce Jul 31, 2024 6:00:00 AM  |  by [Maria Morera Johnson](https://www.catholicmom.com/catholic-momcast/author/maria-morera-johnson) ![featured image](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/Catholic%20Momcast%20F%20Nov%202021.jpg) *Maria Morera Johnson interviews Catholicmom.com contributors Amy J. Cattapan and Sherry Hayes-Peirce from the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis.* --- To listen to this week's podcast, simply hit "play" above, or subscribe in [iTunes](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catholic-momcast/id1362352357?mt=2), [Google Podcasts](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9jYXRob2xpY21vbWNhc3QubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M), or [Spotify.](https://open.spotify.com/show/15CoipHL7z61IDcYErV0b8)   A.J. Cattapan, DM, Ed.D., is an award-winning author, speaker, and teacher. Her YA novel *Angelhood* and her middle grade book *Seven Riddles to Nowhere* have won multiple awards. She is also the author of *Sweet Jesus, Is It June Yet?,* a book on combatting teacher burnout (Ave Maria Press). Follow her at [AJCattapan.com](http://www.ajcattapan.com/). [Read all articles by Amy j. Cattapan](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/amy-j-cattapan) [A Saint Squad for Teachers: 45 Heavenly Friends to Carry You through the School Year](https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Squad-Teachers-Heavenly-Friends/dp/1646802438/ref=sr_1_1?crid=XQX9NLBGV88M&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.aXMudj-cOGIUSWZpVgV-nb2ZIViARUuxL9gCRG2xMsbGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.5cCP1KJ6RDNp-cHHiWPF4A3DQGAjhrBijR1gHGwT52g&dib_tag=se&keywords=amy+cattapan&qid=1722386500&sprefix=amy+cattapan%2Caps%2C63&sr=8-1) Sherry Hayes-Peirce is a Catholic social media strategist, blogger, conference speaker, podcast guest and contributing author of the *Ave Prayer Book for Catholic Mothers.* She serves as Digital Engagement Coordinator for American Martyrs Catholic Community in Manhattan Beach, CA. Sherry has a devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and is grateful to be a digital disciple of Christ. **[Read all articles by Sherry Hayes-Peirce](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/sherry-hayes-peirce?hsLang=en).** [The Ave Prayer Book for Catholic Mothers](https://www.amazon.com/Ave-Prayer-Book-Catholic-Mothers/dp/1646801091/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2XCE2JHMBTT07&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.I9n_7tBY3vw2uIsuATmkR-N4O3l47WCh_2jf24gKCua8ANJ1vonYGD1mUTXzMX1JcQaP7cs0gWiXu3vJH6sdQAEMr3eeWKNcZnMCj0IXhxRmCtQp01ng-9f19uhzGGrofpdQ0eK8p2EdhVIF-00tpOSXb6xgyW_gxfJ4nduKy_GP8boNMu-QkxoSmUpSuGulvCqoZJ8pvQokMmuuCfty9oQnUKdtj9mEmsnsAnTFr_o.pIU8_ktFBq6rVgpNo7R7g8ZjuDwxR5llZhZSkK5fkaI&dib_tag=se&keywords=Ave+Prayer+Book+for+Catholic+Mothers.&qid=1722387707&sprefix=ave+prayer+book+for+catholic+mothers.%2Caps%2C130&sr=8-1) We love to hear from you with feedback, questions & ideas for future podcast topics. 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