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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
9/13/25 - Prison Ministry, Family Life, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Ted Ebner and Angelica Pena will share stories from their experiences in prison ministry and MaryRuth…
- The Bishops Hour
9/6/25 - Vocations Update, Benedictine University, Sunday's Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Fr. Will Schmid and Fr. Kurt Perera will give us an update on the seminary and talk about their new roles…
- The Bishops Hour
8/30/25 - Scripture, Planning Ahead, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Armando Ruiz and Kay Kandas will inspire us to dive deeper into Scripture. Martha Gamez and Dcn. Andy…
- The Bishops Hour
8/23/25 - Weekly Gospel and News
On today's podcast-only show, Niko and Catherine join Bishop John for the weekly Gospel reflection. You'll also get the latest news and events from around the…
- The Bishops Hour
8/16/25 - Exceptional Learners, Back to School, Catholic Hospice, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. We'll get to know Christine Minch and Eva Ward from Americare and Holy Cross Hospice and talk with Jim…
- The Bishops Hour
8/9/25 - Building Solidarity, the Church in Nigeria, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. We'll get a recap from some of the Engage Your Equal team on their recent trip to Kenya and meet Fr…
- The Bishops Hour
8/2/25 - Marriage Tips, Rachel's Vineyard, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan reflects on Sunday's Gospel. Peter and Cynthia Lemieux share tips for strengthening marriages and we'll learn about the healing ministry of…
- The Bishops Hour
7/26/25 - Catholic Journalists, Fr. Titus Brandsma, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Fr. Bradley Peterson will introduce us to Carmelite priest and martyr, Fr. Titus Brandsma and we'll also…
- The Bishops Hour
7/19/25 - The Catholic Sun Origins, St. Vincent de Paul Spiritual Care, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. We'll talk with the founding editor of The Catholic Sun, Chris Gunty and hear from Cynthia Bach about how…
- The Bishops Hour
7/12/25 - Healing in Families, Angels of Hope, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Samuel Bryant helps us cultivate healing in our families. Debbie DiCarlo introduces us to a new prayer…
- The Bishops Hour
7/5/25 - Mark Hart and a New Teen Bible, Recognizing Scams, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Mark Hart will talk about a new Bible project for teens and Detective Mark DiBone teaches us how to…
- The Bishops Hour
6/28/25 - Tim and Julie Smith, Summer Relief, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Tim and Julie Smith and reflect on their music ministry. Shannon Clancy and Jessica Berg from St. Vincent…
- The Bishops Hour
6/21/25 - Priest Assignments, Conversion Story, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. We'll learn more about how priest assignment decisions are made with Bishop Dolan and Msgr. Bui. Karl…
- The Bishops Hour
6/14/25 - Mental Health Summit, Special Needs Outreach, Catholic Recovery, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Ryan Sheade gives us insight and a special invitation to the Mental Health Summit. Nanci Lukasik-Smith and…
- The Bishops Hour
6/7/25 - Listening to Young Adults, Helping Families and Those in Need, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Carolyn Svornic talks about engaging young families in the parish. Rosanna Thill shares about a recent…
- The Bishops Hour
5/31/25 - Fiat Productions, Prep Rally Grad Party, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. We'll get to know Mike Zazick and Mary Ryan, the founders of Fiat Productions and celebrate high school…
- The Bishops Hour
5/24/25 - Fr. Rolyn Francisco, Kino Student Experience, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. We'll get to know Fr. Rolyn Francisco and hear about a book he wrote. We'll meet Gilberto Alvarez and hear…
- The Bishops Hour
5/17/25 - Weekly Gospel and News
On today's podcast-only episode, Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel and you'll get up to date on the latest news and events.
- The Bishops Hour
5/10/25 - Conversion Story, Perpetual Pilgrim, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Matthew Smiley will share his powerful conversion story and we'll meet Leslie Reyes, a perpetual pilgrim…
- The Bishops Hour
5/3/25 - Our Lady of Guadalupe, Update from Rome, Being a Foster Parent and Weekly Gospel
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. We'll talk with Fr. Nathaniel Glenn and Jose Reyes who are in Rome. Fr. John Nahrgang will talk about Our…
- The Bishops Hour
4/26/25 - Divine Mercy, What's Next, FSL's New Name, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Nicole Delaney explains what's next for the Church after the passing of Pope Francis. Fr. Chris Axline…
- The Bishops Hour
4/19/25 - Christ and the Resurrection, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Rick Perry will help us learn more about Christ and the Resurrection and you'll get up to date on news and…
- The Bishops Hour
4/12/25 - Comparing Passion Stories, JPII Center Announcement, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Dcn. Bob Evans will get us ready for Holy Week by talking about the differences in the Passion narratives…
- The Bishops Hour
4/5/25 - Fasting, Saints and Sinners, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Fr. Will Schmid will encourage us in our fasting and we'll meet Timothy Jeffries and learn about his new…
- The Bishops Hour
3/29/25 - Joy, Celebrating St. Joseph's, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Sr. Ginger Downey helps us cultivate joy. We'll get a sample of the latest episode of TILMA celebrating…
- The Bishops Hour
3/22/25 - Prayer, Understanding Young Adults, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Katie Burke will give us some tips for entering more deeply into prayer this Lent. Paul Jarzembowski and…
- The Bishops Hour
3/8/25 - Confession, Religious Celebrating 75 Years, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Fr. Paul Sullivan helps us better understand confession and Sr. Meg Walsh shares about her vocation and…
- The Bishops Hour
3/15/25 - Almsgiving, Witness to Hope Event, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Debbie DiCarlo will talk about almsgiving. Christopher West and Michael Villanueva extend an invitation to…
- The Bishops Hour
3/1/25 - Unplugging, Circle the City, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Sr. Mary Fidelis and Sr. John Mark Maria from the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration help us to unplug for…
- The Bishops Hour
2/22/25 - Small Groups, Beds for Kids, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Mark Poulin and Keith Terrones share about their Christ in Our Neighborhood group experiences. We'll hear…
- The Bishops Hour
2/15/25 - Welcome to the Church, Nun Run, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Alyssa Yingling will join us to talk about special OCIA liturgies. Sr. Mary Fidelis and Sr. John Mark…
- The Bishops Hour
2/8/25 - Weekly Gospel and News
On this podcast-only episode, Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. And you'll also get up to date on the latest news and events. Special thanks…
- The Bishops Hour
2/1/25 - Conversion, CDA, Marriage and Family Life, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Tina Gannon shares her conversion story, Debbie DiCarlo gets us ready for this year's Charity and…
- The Bishops Hour
1/25/25 - Pilgrim Couple, Honoring Martin Luther King Jr., Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Fr. Andrew McNair will give us an update and recap an inspirational tribute to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King…
- The Bishops Hour
1/18/24 - Young Adults, Resources for Women, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Haley Yeager shares her passion for health and her new podcast. We'll get to know Junee Castro, the…
- The Bishops Hour
1/11/25 - Creation, Open Arms, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Dcn. Bob and Sallie Solis share their story and Abigail Standish invites us to a Creation Summit. You'll…
- The Bishops Hour
1/4/25 - A Deacon's Journey, St. Philip Neri Festival, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Dcn. Mark Veazie shares his conversion story and talks about the diaconate and Steven and Kayla Garone…
- The Bishops Hour
12/28/24 - TILMA, Order of Malta, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. He will also join us to talk about TILMA, his new pastoral plan for the Jubilee Year. Our friends with the…
- The Bishops Hour
12/21/24 - Shroud of Turin, Meet Diane Saunders, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Fr. Andrew Dalton, explores the story and science of the Shroud of Turin. You'll get to know Diane…
- The Bishops Hour
12/14/24 - Solidarity, Supporting Consecrated Religious, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Abigail Standish will continue with our exploration of Catholic Social Teaching with a conversation about…
- The Bishops Hour
12/7/24 - Understanding Luke's Gospel, Mass of Healing, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Dcn. Bob Evans gets us ready for the new Liturgical Year with a look at Luke's Gospel and Dr. Anne…
- The Bishops Hour
11/30/24 - Getting Ready for Advent, Simbang Gabi, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Fr. Zachary of the Mother of God helps us get ready to grow in holiness this Advent and Anne…
- The Bishops Hour
11/23/24 - Becoming Catholic, Parenting, Advent Activities, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Nicky Carlson tells us about a thriving OCIA ministry, MaryRuth Hackett gives us an update on the…
- The Bishops Hour
11/16/24 - Caring for the Poor, Blessing of Helping Others, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Abigail Standish and Brianna Dell Valle explore the Catholic Social Teaching pillar of the option for the…
- The Bishops Hour
11/9/24 - Weekly Gospel and News
On this podcast-only episode, Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. And you'll also get up to date on the latest news and events. Special thanks…
- The Bishops Hour
11/2/24 - Mental Health, Salt and Light, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. We'll meet Dcn. Ed Schoener who has collaborated with Bishop John on mental health. Doug and Barb Small…
- The Bishops Hour
10/26/24 - Indulgences, Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Nicole Delaney helps us understand indulgences and we'll learn about the Equestrian Order of the Holy…
- The Bishops Hour
10/19/24 - Inspiring Story, Mental Health Milestone, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. We'll hear A.J. Carter's inspiring story. Maricela Campa talks about the latest milestone for the Office…
- The Bishops Hour
10/12/24 - Faith Formation, Women's Retreat, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Dr. Mark Ginter introduces us to Franciscan at Home and Dominique Paplaczyk shares a special invitation to…
- The Bishops Hour
10/4/24 - The Rosary, Volunteering, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. We'll kick off the month of the Rosary with Katrina Vitale, Larry Costanzo and John Garcia. Christina…
- The Bishops Hour
9/28/24 - Catholic Social Teaching and Politics, Faith and Medicine, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Abigail Standish tackles Catholic Social Teaching related to government and politics, Sr. Mary Edith Hart…
- The Bishops Hour
9/21/24 - The Bible Through Time, Legislative Update, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Dcn. Bob Evans helps us understand the Bible through time and Ron Johnson brings us up to speed on some…
- The Bishops Hour
9/14/24 - Vocation Story, Bridal Show, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. We'll get to know Fr. Alex Juguilon. Manda McCleary and Shelbie Dodd will tell us about an upcoming…
- The Bishops Hour
9/7/24 - Ecumenism, Adult Faith Formation, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. We'll explore ecumenism with Fr. David Loeffler. Dr. Tracey Lamont shares about a new adult formation…
- The Bishops Hour
8/31/24 - Work, Mental Health, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. We'll talk about the dignity of work and rights of workers with Abigail Standish. Mary Permoda gives us an…
- The Bishops Hour
8/24/24 - Bible in a Year, Gala Invitation, Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel, Jim Spina explores learning the Bible in a year, Dcn. James Carabajal shares the mission of Catholic…
- The Bishops Hour
8/17/24 - Weekly Gospel and News
Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel and you'll also get up to date on the latest news and events on this podcast-only episode. Special thanks…