The Bishops Hour

Mike Phelan, director, Office of Marriage and Respect Life gives us an overview of Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation, Amoris Laetitia. Nicole Delaney, director, Tribunal, helps us understand the important and merciful work of Nullity Ministers. Joyce Coronel, author, speaker and writer for The Catholic Sun, takes us behind the scenes of the April edition. Bishop … Continue reading The Bishop’s Hour: 4/25/16 – Amoris Laetitia – The Joy of Love, Nullity Ministry and The Catholic Sun

Fr. Charlie Goriaeb, pastor, St. Timothy Catholic Church, Mesa helps us better understand the Holy Spirit. Richard Rodriguez, volunteer and member of the Knights of Columbus joins Fr. Gary Regula, pastor, St. Jerome Catholic Church, Phoenix to share the story of their outreach to the poor during the Year of Mercy. Ryan Ayala, campus minister … Continue reading The Bishop’s Hour: 4/18/16 – The Holy Spirit, Mercy at St. Jerome’s and Josemaría Escrivá

Fr. Thaddeus McGuire, pastor, St. Daniel the Prophet in Scottsdale explores the parable of the Prodigal Son. Fr. Lawrence Carney gives us a glimpse into his call to evangelize by walking the streets. MaryBeth Mueller, superintendent of Catholic Schools, helps us understand a new administrative model at two Catholic high schools. Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted … Continue reading The Bishop’s Hour: 4/4/16 – Prodigal Son, Walking Priest and Catholic High School News

Ramon Luzarraga, Ph.D. division chair of Undergraduate Studies, Benedictine University at Mesa, helps us understand the history of the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy. Fr. Paul Sullivan, director, Vocations Office and chaplain to men in Diocese of Phoenix shares how the Church is reaching young men. Bridget Hurley, founder Laugh 4 Hope and Tonya … Continue reading The Bishop’s Hour: 3/28/16 – Works of Mercy, Evangelizing Young Men and Laugh 4 Hope

Fr. Keith Kenney, parochial vicar, Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Glendale, and chaplain at St. Mary’s High School walks us through the Triduum. Fr. John Lankeit, rector, Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral gives us practical ways to live out the Corporal Works of Mercy. Joyce Coronel, author, speaker, writer for The Catholic Sun gives … Continue reading The Bishop’s Hour: 3/21/16 – Triduum, Corporal Works of Mercy and The Catholic Sun

Mark Hart, executive vice president, Lifeteen, author, speaker, radio host,  known as The Bible Geek helps us understand the Real Presence of the Eucharist. Sr. Mary Fidelis and Sr. John-Mark Maria, Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration talk about intercessory prayer. Tony Guiterrez, editor, The Catholic Sun reflects on his trip to Juarez to see Pope … Continue reading The Bishop’s Hour: 3/14/16 – Mark Hart on the Real Presence, Poor Clares on Intercessory Prayer and Pope Francis in Juarez

Fr. Eugene Florea, director, Merciful Heart Hermitage helps us draw deeper into prayer during Lent. Fr. Tom Doyle, CSC, director Andre House explains different ways to give alms. Nancy Brady, director, Phoenix 40 Days for Life talks about uniting in prayer to save the unborn. Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted reflects on Peter and mercy in … Continue reading The Bishop’s Hour: 3/7/16 – Prayer, Almsgiving and 40 Days for Life

Fr. Michael Tinker and Fr. Brad LePage help us understand mercy and invite us to upcoming Mercy Nights. Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration, Sr. Mary Fidelis and Sr. John-Mark Maria give us an update on the progress of Our Lady of Solitude Monastery and tell us about the Nun Run. Joyce Coronel, author, speaker and … Continue reading The Bishop’s Hour: 2/22/16 – Mercy, Nun Run and The Catholic Sun

Fr. Felix Shabi, pastor Mar Abraham Chaldean Catholic Church gives us an update on the Chaldean Catholic Church and invites us to their upcoming festival. We learn about a unique partnership between St. Theresa Catholic Church and Catholic Charities’ housing community, Verde Villas. Christine DuPont shares about her new role as community relations officer with … Continue reading The Bishop’s Hour: 2/15/16 – Chaldean Church, Verde Villas and Immaculate Heart Radio

Fr. Paul Sullivan, vocations director, explores different ways to fast. Franciscan friars, Fr. Michael Tinker and Fr. Augustine Lieb share about their vocation and their ministry to the Native American Catholics in the Diocese of Phoenix. Ron Johnson, executive director, Arizona Catholic Conference gives us an update on the Arizona Legislature. Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted … Continue reading The Bishop’s Hour: 2/8/16 – Fasting, Native American Ministry and Catholics in the Public Square