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The Bishops Hour
The Bishop's Hour is a program produced by and for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, presenting Church news and theological reflections, discussing contemporary issues facing today's Catholics in Arizona, and featuring a weekly message from Bishop John P. Dolan
Episodes
- The Bishops Hour
11/7/26 - Pope Prayer Reflection, Now You Know, Weekly Gospel and News
Fr. Greg Schlarb joins us to reflect on Sunday's Gospel. Bishop Dolan shares his reflection on Pope Leo XIV's prayer intention for November. Fr. Paul Sullivan…
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10/31/26 - All Saints, St. Josephine Bakhita, Travel, Weekly Gospel and News
Fr. Kurt Perera joins us to reflect on Sunday's Gospel. Javi Hernandez joins us for a conversation about saints. Fr. Andrew McNair gives us an update on St…
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10/24/26 - Catholics and AI, United in Beauty and Music, Weekly Gospel and News
We have a great show today. Fr. Kurt Perera joins us to reflect on Sunday's Gospel. Norm Allgood joins us to talk about Catholic leadership and AI. We'll enjoy…
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10/17/26 - Meet a Catholic Law Student, Divine Word Parish, Weekly Gospel and News
Fr. Kurt Perera joins us to reflect on Sunday's Gospel. Alexander England a Catholic law student will share his story. Bishop Dolan talks with Bob Mulhern and…
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10/10/26 - Our Lady of Perpetual Help, St. Matthew's School, Weekly Gospel and News
Fr. Kurt Perera joins us to reflect on Sunday's Gospel. Bishop Artur Bubnevych shares his devotion to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Fr. Kevin Grimdich and…
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10/3/26 - Parenting Smarts New Season, Laudato Si Plan, Weekly Gospel and News
Sr. Ginger Downey joins us to reflect on Sunday's Gospel. Dr. MaryRuth Hackett talks about a new season of the Parenting Smarts Podcast. The Diocese of Phoenix…
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9/26/26 - Matt Maher, Mental Health in Schools, Weekly Gospel and News
Sr. Ginger Downey joins us to reflect on Sunday's Gospel. Matt Maher reflects on his faith, his music and upcoming event in Phoenix. We'll hear a conversation…
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9/19/26 - Study on New Catholics, Listening Sessions, Weekly Gospel and News
Sr. Ginger Downey joins us to reflect on Sunday's Gospel. Pat Brown dives into a nationwide study on people coming into the Church, Bishop leads a conversation…
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9/12/26 - Conversion Story, Sacraments, Weekly Gospel and News
Sr. Ginger Downey joins us to reflect on Sunday's Gospel. Zack Rader shares his powerful conversion story. Junuee Castro and Melina Legretta share about a…
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9/5/26 - Building Families, Changing Lives, Weekly Gospel and News
Fr. Will Schmid joins us to reflect on Sunday's Gospel. Fr. Rick Frechette discusses the extraordinary life of Fr. William Wasson and the mission of Nuestros…
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8/29/26 - Mental Health Ministry, New School Year, Weekly Gospel and News
Fr. Will Schmid joins us to reflect on Sunday's Gospel. Mary Permoda shares an update on the Office of Mental Health Ministry and we'll catch a brand new…
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8/22/26 - Weekly Gospel and News
Fr. Will Schmid joins us to reflect on Sunday's Gospel. You'll also get up to date on the latest news and events in the Diocese of Phoenix.
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8/15/26 - Prayer Resources, Seven Sisters Apostolate, Weekly Gospel and News
Fr. Will Schmid joins us to reflect on Sunday's Gospel. Mark Hart will share some resources for growing in faith and we'll meet Mary Hoyt from the Seven…
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8/8/26 - Back to School, Circle the City, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to reflect on Sunday's Gospel. Colleen McCoy-Cejka gets us ready for a new school year. We'll learn more about the incredible work of…
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8/1/26 - Reversion Story, Hospitality, Weekly Gospel and News
Catherine Mulhern joins us to reflect on Sunday's Gospel. Modesto Valdez shares his reversion story. Bishop Dolan has a conversation about hospitality. You'll…
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7/25/26 - Woundedness, Homeless Matters, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to reflect on Sunday's Gospel. Ched Mendoza explores woundedness. We'll learn about people helping others through Homeless Matters…
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7/18/26 - Inspiring Women, Scams, Weekly Gospel and News
Fr. Chuck Kieffer joins us to reflect on Sunday's Gospel. Sr. Ginger Downey reflects on St. Mary Magdalene and women in the Church. We'll get a reminder about…
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7/11/26 - Church History in America, Young Adults, Weekly Gospel and News
Fr. Chuck Kieffer joins us to reflect on Sunday's Gospel. Will Wright explores the history of the Church in America, we'll hear from young adults in their…
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7/4/26 - Legislative Update, Legion of Mary, Weekly Gospel and News
Fr. Chuck Kieffer joins us to reflect on Sunday's Gospel. Ron Johnson wraps up the most recent legislative session. Dorothy Westfall and Sophia Araiza tell us…
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6/27/26 - Kino Catechetical Institute, Engage Your Equal, Weekly Gospel and News
Fr. Chuck Kieffer joins us to reflect on Sunday's Gospel. Luz Lobato shares stories from Kino Catechetical Institute and we'll hear about the recent Engage…
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6/20/26 - Igniting Hearts, Praying for Our Nation, Weekly Gospel and News
Fr. Estevan Wetzel joins us to reflect on Sunday's Gospel. Michael and Rachel Villavueva tell us about an immersion program to grow in faith and relationships…
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6/13/26 - CALL Leadership, Sharing About Sacraments, Weekly Gospel and News
Fr. Estevan Wetzel joins us to reflect on Sunday's Gospel. Michael Villanueva, Bien Medrano talk about a leadership program for high school students. We'll…
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6/6/26 - Sacred Heart, Immaculate Heart, Weekly Gospel and News
Fr. Estevan Wetzel joins us to reflect on Sunday's Gospel. Fr. Jim Kelleher joins us to talk about the Immaculate Heart, the Sacred Heart and the Rosary…
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5/30/26 - Sacred Heart of Jesus, Weekly Gospel and News
Fr. Esteban Wetzel joins us to reflect on Sunday's Gospel. We'll meet a young couple with a special devotion to the Sacred Heart. Bishop Dolan will talk with…
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5/23/26 - Faith in Suffering, New Prep Rally Host, Weekly Gospel and News
Fr. Greg Schlarb joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Larry and Casey Dorame share their incredible story of faith in suffering. We'll get to know the new…
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5/16/26 - Weekly Gospel and News
On today's podcast-only show, Fr. Greg Schlarb joins us to reflect on Sunday's Gospel. You'll also get up to date on the latest news and events in the Diocese…
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5/9/26 - A Welcoming Culture, Hope in Suffering, Weekly Gospel and News
Fr. Greg Schlarb joins us to reflect on Sunday's Gospel. Bishop Artur Bubnevych, Fr. Xavier Benavides discuss hope in suffering and Katrina Winn shares tips…
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5/2/36 - Foster Care, Meet a Religious Brother, Weekly Gospel and News
Fr. Greg Schlarb joins us to reflect on Sunday's Gospel. Katie Ptak and Joanne Morales discuss foster care, Br. Christopher Erran talks about his vocation…
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4/25/26 - Sacraments in Prison, Year of St. Francis, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop John Dolan joins us to reflect on Sunday's Gospel. Fr. Estevan Wetzel shares about bringing sacraments to those in prison and we'll hear from local…
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4/18/26 - Supporting priests, Presence, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop John Dolan joins us to reflect on Sunday's Gospel. Bishop Peter Dai Bui and Fr. Greg Schlarb discuss a new role supporting priests. Tami Bohannon…
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4/11/26 - Angelico Sacred Music, Service at the Basilica, Weekly Gospel and News
Sr. Ginger Downey joins us to talk about this week's Gospel. Ryan Everson shares the music and story of Angelico Sacred Music and we will reflect on 80 years…
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4/4/26 - Creation, Together Campaign Wrap Up, Weekly Gospel and News
Sr. Ginger Downey joins us to talk about this week's Gospel. Abigail Poole and Fiona Sauve remind us of the relationship of God to creation and Bishop Dolan…
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3/28/26 - Chrism Mass, Mental Health Advocacy, Weekly Gospel and News.
Sr. Ginger Downey joins us to talk about this week's Gospel. Alyssa Yingling talks about the oils that we use throughout the year and Brian Cannon talks about…
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3/21/26 - Blessed Is She, Eastern Rite Traditions, Weekly Gospel and News
Sr. Ginger Downey joins us to talk about this week's Gospel. Beth Davis shares about Blessed is She and we'll learn about the Lenten and Easter traditions in…
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3/14/26 - Photina Center, Statewide Food Drive, Weekly Gospel and News
Fr. Will Schmid joins us to talk about this week's Gospel. Mary Permoda tells us about the new Photina Center and we'll learn about a statewide food drive with…
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3/7/26 - Prayer, Discernment, Weekly Gospel and News
Fr. Will Schmid joins us to talk about this week's Gospel. We'll learn more about the people who help Bishop Dolan discern. Sr. Mary Fidelis shares some of her…
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2/28/26 - Dina Ortiz Band, Young Adult Synod Recap, Weekly Gospel and News
Fr. Will Schmid joins us to talk about this week's Gospel. Don and Dina Ortiz share their story and extend a special invitation. We'll hear the last part of a…
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2/21/26 - Conversion, Bishop Bui, Poor Clares, Weekly Gospel and News
Fr. Will Schmid joins us to talk about this week's Gospel. Gavin and Brittney Stinson share their conversion stories. We'll get to know Bishop -elect Peter Dai…
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2/14/26 - Incarnation and Lent, Ordination Mass, Weekly Gospel and News
Fr. Kurt Perera joins us to talk about this week's Gospel. Michael Villanueva helps us get ready for Lent by focusing on the Incarnation. We'll get to know…
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2/7/26 - Weekly Gospel and News
On this podcast-only episode Fr. Kurt Perera joins us to talk about this week's Gospel. You'll also get up to date on the latest news and events in the Diocese…
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1/31/26 - Virtue of Faith, CDA, Weekly Gospel and News
Fr. Kurt Perera joins us to talk about this week's Gospel. Bishop Dolan kicks off the second year of his pastoral plan, TILMA, with a conversation about faith…
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1/24/26 - Legislative Session, Women's Conference, Weekly Gospel and News
A special guest joins us to talk about this week's Gospel. Ron Johnson briefs us on what to watch in this year's legislative session. Roberta Bazaldua extends…
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1/17/25 - Conversion, St. Charbel, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop reflects on Sunday's Gospel. Mark Irizarry shares his faith story and we'll hear a conversation with leaders of the Maronite Church about Pope Leo's…
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1/10/26 - Catholic Comedy, Biggest News of 2025, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop reflects on Sunday's Gospel. Steven and Kayla Garone of Catholic Comedy and the St. Philip Neri Festival talk about spreading joy and fun. Bishop, Fr…
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1/3/26 - Baptismal Priesthood, New Auxiliary Bishop, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop reflects on Sunday's Gospel. Will Wright helps us understand the baptismal priesthood and we'll hear from Bishop-elect Peter Bui. You'll also get up to…
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12/27/25 - Conversion Story, Widow Warriors, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop reflects on Sunday's Gospel. Matthew Boehmer shares his conversion story that began with Christmas Mass. Deborah Sedillo Dugan tells us about the Widow…
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12/20/25 - Incarnation, First Way, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop reflects on Sunday's Gospel. Michael Villanueva joins us to talk about the Incarnation and we'll learn about First Way pregnancy center You'll also get…
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12/13/25 - Mental Health Ministry, Mary's Ministries, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop reflects on Sunday's Gospel. Mary Permoda and Richard DiCarlo give us an update on the Office of Mental Health Ministry and we'll learn more about…
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12/6/25 - TILMA - Year Two, Mary's Yes, Weekly Gospel and News
Fr. John Muir joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Sr. Ginger Downey explores the ways Mary said yes to God and we'll share a conversation on the second…
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11/29/25 - Pastoral Letter, Advent, Young Catholic Professionals, Weekly Gospel and News
Fr. John Muir joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Bishop Dolan shares his new pastoral letter. Alyssa Yingling will help us enter into Advent. Lisa Sabido…
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11/22/25 - Gratitude, Honor Your Mother, Weekly Gospel and News
Special guest Fr. John Muir joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel as well as reflect on gratitude. He will host a conversation about the 20th anniversary of…
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11/15/25 - Advent Study, Young Adult Synod, E.Y.E., Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Fr. Chuck Kieffer and Abigail Poole give us an update on the Synod of Young Adults and Abigail also…
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11/8/25 - Weekly Gospel and News
On this podcast-only episode Bishop reflects on Sunday's Gospel and you'll get up to date on the latest news and events. Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries…
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11/1/25 - Hearing God's Call, Marriage, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Sr. Ginger Downey talks about discerning God's call. We'll hear a conversation with Jose Antonio Martinez…
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10/25/25 - Young Adult Sharing, Artificial Intelligence, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Vinny Dias shares his experience from a synod listening session. We'll hear a fascinating conversation…
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10/18/25 - Grief Support, Connecting to Creation, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Jocelyn Abyad and Stephanie Luke tell us about We Carry You Still and Abigail Poole invites us to a…
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10/11/25 - Catholic Education, Andre House, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Sara Tellez shares her inspiring story about Catholic education and we'll meet two Holy Cross priests from…
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10/4/25 - Parenting Smarts, Arizona Rosary Celebration, Christian unity, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Dr. MaryRuth Hackett will give us a sneak peak at the next season of the Parenting Smarts Podcast. Fr…
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9/27/25 - Angels, Crosiers, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Fr. Kevin Penkalski joins us again to teach us about angels. We'll also learn more about the Crosiers with…
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9/20/25 - Ordinary Time, Nazareth Seminary, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Fr. Kevin Penkalski helps better understand Ordinary Time. Bishop Dolan, Msgr. James Shea from University…