A Catholic community dedicated to supporting those who seek answers about the Church.
Finding answers isn’t easy, but you don’t have to navigate alone.
We know how hard it is to wade through information about Catholicism. That’s why we’re committed to a relational, non-judgmental approach to answering your questions.
We will support you in your search for truth by helping you find answers to the questions that matter most.
Who We Are
Cross The Tiber is a Catholic apostolate dedicated to supporting those who seek answers about the Church. We form a relational bridge connecting you to a plethora of information about Catholicism.
We do this by facilitating personal conversations and small group discussions using private chats and live seminars.
As Catholics, we affirm all the Magisterium teaches.
Leadership Team
Benjamin Handelman
Benjamin Handelman is a former Baptist who converted to Catholicism.
Benjamin now uses much of his time to engage with Protestants, with a particular emphasis on discussions related to faith and justification.
He serves as a lector for his parish, as well as a moderator for the /r/Catholicism discord server.
Benjamin currently lives in Arizona with his wife Erin, their children and their cats.
Noah Bradon
Noah Bradon is a former Calvinist who became Catholic at the culmination of a 13-year search.
Noah’s graduate research at Notre Dame sought to apply an incarnational theology of communication to the digital age, a focus that continues to shape his work at the McGrath Institute for Church Life. A condensed version of his thesis appears in the Church Life Journal.
Noah writes fiction and makes films for the devout, the disenchanted, and those drifting in between. He lives in South Bend with his family.
Patrick Chester
Patrick Chester is a cradle Catholic who fell in love with the Faith at the end of his time in university.
A graduate of Texas A&M University, he spent several years in priestly formation as a seminarian for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Dallas before shifting into full-time teaching and catechesis.
In addition to apologetics and evangelization, his passions include gaming, education, and community building.