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 Presbyterian who became Catholic at the culmination of a 13-year search for the fullness of Truth.
Passionate about the theology of communication, he is a graduate student at the University of Notre Dame and Director of Marketing at the McGrath Institute for Church Life.
Noah lives in South Bend, Indiana, with his wife Carrie, their children and two dogs.
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.
His passions include gaming, education, and community building.