The Bishops Hour

Dr. Ryan Hanning, professor and assistant vice president for Strategic Partnerships, director of Cultural Advancement, University of Mary, Tempe helps us explore the mystery of God as part of the Catholicism 101 series. Sr. Mary Beata Im, PVMI shares her vocation story and the charisms of the Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate. Laura Magruder, executive … Continue reading The Bishop’s Hour: 11/9/15 – Mystery of God, A Call to Religious Life and Maggie’s Place

Fr. Charlie Goriaeb, pastor, St. Timothy Catholic Church in Mesa helps us understand the connection between All Souls Day, Purgatory and indulgences. Jaime Cortez, director of music, Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mesa and Catholic recording artist share music from his new project. Dr. Ryan Hanning, assistant vice president for Strategic Partnerships, director of Cultural … Continue reading The Bishop’s Hour: 11/2/15 – All Souls Day, Jaime Cortez and University of Mary MBA

Steve Greene, director, Kino Catechetical Institute, continues our Catholicism 101 series by discussing why there is evil. Fr. David Sanfilippo, Vicar for Priests, shares his vocation story. Melanie Takinen, director, Safe Environment Training, talks about a new program on the pastoral care of vulnerable adults. Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted reflects on the blessings of a … Continue reading The Bishop’s Hour: 10/26/15 – Evil, a Vocation Story and Protecting Vulnerable Adults

Today’s show is a broadcast of Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted delivering the State of the Church Address, an event presented by the Catholic Community Foundation. The Bishop’s Hour is made possible in part by The Kandas Financial Group. Never miss a show! Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes! BH-10-19-15

Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted talks about his Apostolic Exhortation, Into the Breach. Joyce Coronel, author, speaker, writer for The Catholic Sun describes her recent visit to Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families and Pope Francis. Larry Costanzo and John Garcia invite us to this year’s Arizona Rosary Celebration. Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted reflects on … Continue reading The Bishop’s Hour: 10/12/15 – Into the Breach, Pope Francis’ Visit and Arizona Rosary Celebration

Steve Greene, director, Kino Catechetical Institute, continues our Catholicism 101 series by answering the question “Why is there evil?” Joyce Coronel, author, speaker, writer for The Catholic Sun describes her recent visit to Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families and Pope Francis. Melanie Takinen, director, Safe Environment Training, talks about a new program geared … Continue reading The Bishop’s Hour: 10/5/15 – The Problem of Evil, Pope Francis’ Visit and Vulnerable Adults

Ryan Hanning, Ph.D., assistant vice president for Strategic Partnerships, director of Cultural Advancement, faculty, University of Mary – Tempe continues our series on Catholicism 101 with a look at God’s revelation. Our host, Michael Dixon is interviewed by The Catholic Conversation co-host, Steve Greene to celebrate the fifth anniversary of The Bishop’s Hour. Melanie Takinen, … Continue reading The Bishop’s Hour: 9/21/15 – God’s Revelation, Michael Dixon and Safe Environment

Sr. Mary Eileen Jewell, PVMI Director of Community Life ASU Catholic Newman Center, Kino Catechetical Institute Instructor explores what faith is based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Sr. Darcy Peletich, Kino Librarian talks about what the Kino Library has to offer. Deacon Herve Lemire from the Franciscan Renewal Center tells us about an […]

Paul Fisko, Assistant Principal, Ministry, Brophy College Preparatory, wraps up our series on the Sacraments with Anointing of the Sick. Fr. Fernando Camou, newly-ordained priest, serving at St. Thomas Aquinas in Avondale, on his vocation and ordination. Brent Downs and David Adame on the St. Joseph the Worker and  Chicanos por la Causa partnership in […]

An encore presentation of Tricia Hoyt, Director of Evangelization, Family Ministry and Adult Formation, St. Patrick’s, breaking open the Gospel of John. An encore presentation of Fr. Billy Kosco, pastor, St. Henry, Buckeye on the Holy Spirit. Debbie Georgianni, co-host, Take 2 with Jerry and Debbie talks about her work at Immaculate Heart Radio and […]