Bishop Conlon talks about the importance of the Queenship of Mary and the importance of Mary in his life.

Bishop Conlon reflects about the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and how it relates to Catholics: that, through baptism, we have the promise of eternal life through Jesus’ death and resurrection.

Bishop Conlon reflects about Old Testament readings regarding when the Israelites were in the land of Egypt for 40 years, travelling to the Promised Land. And he talks about the large number of immigrants in the Diocese of Joliet, who are hoping to find a home here within their faith communities.

Bishop Conlon talks about a time of transition for him: moving on from being the Bishop of Steubenville to become the Bishop of Joliet.

Bishop Conlon talks about the life of Pope John Paul II’s life on the occasion of his beatification and how Mary was central to his spirituality.

Bishop Conlon reads excerpts from Pope Benedict XVI’s Letter to Seminarians and reflects on the need for seminarians and priests to have a personal relationship with Christ.