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- Print length402 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherThe Coming Home Network
- Publication dateJanuary 1, 2011
- Dimensions5.3 x 1.3 x 7.9 inches
- ISBN-100983082952
- ISBN-13978-0983082958
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Coming Home Network
Our story
The CHNetwork began in 1993 out of the seemingly isolated experiences of Marcus and Marilyn Grodi and several other Protestant clergy and their spouses. Upon leaving their pastorates to enter the Catholic Church, these clergy and their families discovered with surprise that there were many others being drawn by the Spirit to take the same journey home.
Why Do We Exist
The Coming Home Network International was established to help inquiring non-Catholic clergy as well as laity come home and then be at home in the Catholic Church. Through the one-on-one outreach of our pastoral staff, our monthly CHNewsletter, regional retreats, and our online community forums and groups, we strive to ensure that each person touched by grace has the fellowship and resources they need to discover the truth and beauty of the Catholic Faith. In particular, The Coming Home Network seeks to assist non-Catholic clergy who often face acute difficulties and struggles during their journeys.
Support from the Catholic Church
We have received great encouragement from such Church leaders as Francis Eugene Cardinal George, Raymond Cardinal Burke, Bishop Robert J. Baker, Mother Angelica of EWTN, Karl Keating of Catholic Answers, Patrick Madrid, Dr. Thomas Howard, Dr. Scott Hahn, and Fr. Michael Scanlan, former President and Chancellor of Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio.
What We Provide
- Books and other resources that give clear expressions of the Catholic Faith.
- Conversion stories to provide inspiration for those on the journey and those already Catholic.
- Continued fellowship and encouragement for those who have entered the Church and want to live fully Catholic lives.
- Contacts, assistance, and fellowship for those who are exploring the teaching and history of the Catholic Church, and are considering coming into full communion with the Church.

A National Movement
The CHNetwork has been featured nationally on EWTN, OSV, and the National Catholic Register.
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- Publisher : The Coming Home Network (January 1, 2011)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 402 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0983082952
- ISBN-13 : 978-0983082958
- Item Weight : 14.4 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.3 x 1.3 x 7.9 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #3,245,840 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #22,443 in Catholicism (Books)
- #81,269 in Religious Literature & Fiction
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Marcus received his BS degree from Case Institute of Technology in Polymer Engineering and worked for six years as an engineer. During this time he was involved in a variety of Protestant youth and music ministries. He then received his Master of Divinity Degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and was ordained to the Protestant pastoral ministry. During his more than fifteen years of youth, young adult, and pastoral ministry, his main emphasis was church and lay spiritual renewal. His wife Marilyn, Marcus, and their two older sons, Jon Marc and Peter, were received into the Catholic Church on December 20, 1992. Their third son, Richard, entered through baptism.
Marcus now serves as the Founder / President of The Coming Home Network International, a non-profit Catholic lay apostolate aimed at helping other Christians, both clergy and laity, explore the Catholic Church. He also hosts The Journey Home, a weekly live television program, and Deep In Scripture, a weekly live radio program, both on EWTN. He is the author of Thoughts for the Journey Home, the novel How Firm a Foundation, and the editor/author of Journeys Home. He has taught courses in Catechetics, Youth Ministry, Leadership, and theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville and the Pontifical College Josephinum. He has written a regular article for The Catholic Answer magazine and other Catholic publications.
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