The Bishops Hour

Ryan Hanning P.h.D, instructor,  assistant vice president for Strategic Partnerships, director of Cultural Advancement, University of Mary, Tempe helps us contemplate the mystery of the Trinity. Brian Cannon, director of evangelization, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Scottsdale talks about evangelizing and brewing beer. Maria Laughner, Arizona regional director, College of St. Scholastica introduces us to … Continue reading The Bishop’s Hour: 2/1/16 – The Trinity, Beer and Evangelization and the College of St. Scholastica

Tricia Hoyt, director of Evangelization, Family Ministry and Adult Formation at St. Patrick’s in Scottsdale shares stories about women in the Bible. Fr. Kurt Perera, chaplain at Bourgade Catholic High School also serves at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral gives us a glimpse into Catholic high school and how he is engaging students in their … Continue reading The Bishop’s Hour: 1/25/16 – Women in the Bible, Catholic Schools and The Catholic Sun

Fr. Keith Kenney, parochial vicar, Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Glendale, and chaplain at St. Mary’s High School helps us understand the Spiritual Works of Mercy. Sr. Anthony Mary Diago, R.S.M., director, Office of Consecrated Life, explains how the Evangelical Counsels of poverty, chastity and obedience also help the lay faithful. Fr. Norvella Garcon … Continue reading The Bishop’s Hour: 1/18/16 – Spiritual Works of Mercy, Evangelical Counsels and Haiti

Dan Nguyen, Theology teacher, St. Mary’s High School instructs us on how to approach Scripture as part of the Catholicism 101 series. Br. Guy Consolmagno, director, Vatican Observatory and president of the Vatican Observatory Foundation helps us understand the relationship of faith to science and invites listeners to an upcoming seminar. Mike Phelan, director, Marriage … Continue reading The Bishop’s Hour: 1/11/16 – Reading Scripture, Vatican Observatory and Assisted Suicide

Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted shares his insights on the Jubilee Year of Mercy. Fr. Paul Sullivan, Vocations director talks about his new role as chaplain to men. Mike Phelan, director, Marriage and Respect Life Office discusses the state of the pro-life movement and the upcoming rally in Phoenix. Carrie Aranda, director, Charity and Development Appeal, … Continue reading The Bishop’s Hour: 1/4/16 – Year of Mercy, Chaplaincy to Men, Pro-Life Movement and the CDA

Fr. Fernando Camou, parochial vicar, St Thomas Aquinas, Avondale teaches us about the O Antiphons. Matthew Meloche, director of Sacred Music, Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral talks about organ music and a new organ at the Cathedral. Brad Kidd, president, Arizona Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums shares about the work of the … Continue reading The Bishop’s Hour: 12/21/15 – O Antiphons, Organ Music and Patrons of the Arts of the Vatican Museums

Fr. Bob Rossi, osc helps us embracing the true meaning of Christmas in a secular, materialistic culture. Ramon Luzarraga, Mesa Division Chair of Undergraduate Studies, assistant professor of Theology at Benedictine University, Mesa talks about Church teaching on refugees and his experience as the son of refugees. Brad Kidd, president, Arizona Patrons of the Arts … Continue reading The Bishop’s Hour: 12/14/15 – Christmas in a Secular Culture, Refugees and Patrons of the Arts

Steve Greene, director, Kino Catechetical Institute, continues our Catholicism 101 series by helping us understand what the Church teaches about angels. Leila Miller, blogger, Little Catholic Bubble, discusses how we can engage in fruitful dialog with others. Clarissa Quiring from the Marriage and Respect Life Office shares her devotion to Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati. Bishop … Continue reading The Bishop’s Hour: 11/30/15 – Angels, Dialogue and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati

Ryan Hanning, Ph.D., professor, assistant vice president for Strategic Partnerships, director of Cultural Advancement, faculty, University of Mary – Tempe helps us enter into Advent with a look at Old Testament imagery. Sheryl Christianson, senior program manager, My Sister’s Place, talks about domestic abuse and how to get help. Joyce Coronel, author, speaker, writer for … Continue reading The Bishop’s Hour: 11/23/15 – Old Testament Imagery, My Sister’s Place and St. Lucy

Fr. Keith Kenney, parochial vicar, Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Glendale, and chaplain at St. Mary’s High School helps us understand apocalyptic scripture. Dr. Kira Zeeman Rugen, director of Solis Camerata, Aaron Martin, president of Catholic Phoenix share the sounds of Solis Camerata. Donna Marino, president and CEO, Catholic Education Arizona explains the tuition … Continue reading The Bishop’s Hour: Apocalyptic Scriptures, Ancient Music and Catholic Education Arizona