News | The Heart of Nuba

From the Nuba Mountains to the Village East

Apr 9, 2018 | Events and Screenings, Great Moments, News, Theatrical Releases

We were so excited to receive these photos this morning -- a group from the Nuba Mountains at the Village East Cinema watching The Heart of Nuba! They gave it a "thumbs up" and felt it was an important movie.

Sr. Rose of National Catholic Reporter

Apr 7, 2018 | Activism, Features, Press

“Catena’s respect for the dignity of the Nuba people is profound.”

New York Times

Apr 6, 2018 | Features, Press

“…a moving and remarkable story.”

Hollywood Reporter

Apr 6, 2018 | Features, Press

‘Saints Don’t Always Look the Way You’d Expect’

The Heart of Nuba on CNN

Apr 3, 2018 | Features, Press, Video

“If I Leave, People Will Die”

March 26 New York Premiere

Mar 27, 2018 | Events and Screenings, Features, Film Updates, Theatrical Releases

On March 26 the Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB) hosted the exclusive New York Premiere of The Heart of Nuba at the Village East Cinema. Thirty one members of Tom Catena's family attended the premiere and sent special messages to Sudan from the...

Catholics in Media Associates Awards The Heart of Nuba

Mar 27, 2018 | Activism, Events and Awards, Events and Screenings, Features, Great Moments

Kenneth A. Carlson, Director/Producer, and Maria Shriver, Executive Producer were with the 2018 CIMA Social Justice Award in Anaheim.

Theatrical release announced

Jan 20, 2018 | Film Updates

We are pleased to announced that The Heart of Nuba is being released theatrically on April 6, 2018. It will be released in New York with more to follow. Check back on web site for information or join our mailing list to stay updated.

Dr.Tom Catena — 2017 Aurora Prize Laureate

May 30, 2017 | Activism, Events and Awards, Events and Screenings, Great Moments, Meet Tom Catena

The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative honors esteemed Catholic Missionary physician in war-torn Sudan for rekindling faith in humanity.

Tom Catena in Time Mag: Aid Must Go Where It Is Most Needed

Apr 24, 2017 | Activism, Meet Tom Catena

The difficulties of running a hospital in a conflict zone, however, cannot be underestimated. The staples for running a hospital anywhere else in the world— electricity and running water— are a luxury to us. And, most types of foreign aid are nonexistent.

Dr. Tom is a finalist for the Aurora Prize

Apr 24, 2017 | Activism, Meet Tom Catena

CARING FOR THOUSANDS IN A FORGOTTEN WAR As the sole doctor permanently based in Sudan’s Nuba Mountains, home to 750,000 people, Dr. Tom Catena has worked around the clock to care for the citizens of this war-torn area. Amid ongoing civil war between the...