Most people probably assume that every Catholic bishop was born and raised a Catholic. But, believe it or not, there are a few American Catholic bishops who converted to the Catholic faith. Most Reverend James Conley, Bishop of the Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska, is one such bishop. Join us in the Luxurious Corner Booth of The Catholic Cafe as Deacon Jeff and Tom speak with Bishop Conley about his coming into full communion with Mother Church, and his call to Orders.

If you were asked if you had any friends, it's almost a given that you'd reply, Of course. I have many friends. But, do you really know what makes a friend a TRUE friend? And how is this different from a regular friend? Well, join Deacon Jeff and Tom in the luxurious corner booth as they welcome Dr. John Cuddeback, Professor of Philosophy at Christendom College. Dr. Cuddeback shares what it means to be a true friend, and what obstacles can keep us from that true friendship.

Most Catholics know the Four Dogmas of Mary: Her Immaculate Conception, Mary Mother of God, Mary Ever-Virgin and Her Glorious Assumption. But, sometimes we might forget that there is another popular doctrine that the Church teaches about the Blessed Virgin: not only is she the Mother of Jesus, but she is our mother, too. Join Deacon Jeff and his sidekick, Tom, as they delve into the subject of Momma Mary.

We spend a lot of time making lists and ranking things so we can always know who the best and worst performers are, or what our best and worst choices are. This goes for colleges, businesses, doctors, pro athletes and even movies. You name it, we list it. Did you realize that the Bible does the same? Join Deacon Jeff and his sidekick Tom as they closely examine a passage from the Luke's Gospel where the 12 Apostles are named. You may be surprised what you find out!

When you look at the world today, it's easy to see how much bad stuff is out there. Did you ever stop and think why so much, and why now? It all is connected to God's purpose and plan for the family. Join Deacon Jeff and sidekick Tom Dorian as they discuss the important topic of Purposeful Parenting and how our children desperately need parents of great moral character who are filled with faith.

Join Deacon Jeff in the luxurious corner booth as he and sidekick Tom Dorian cover the ways in which one might discern which of all the churches in the world is the one, true Church founded by Jesus. They focus their discussion on the what the 2nd, 3rd and 4th century Church Fathers had to say about this very subject in their many writings.

Join Deacon Jeff in the luxurious corner booth as he and his trust sidekick Tom Dorian share some fresh-sooked french fries with Father Robert Barron from his ministry Word On Fire. The discussion starts with Father Barron's phenomenal video seriesCatholicism and moves into his exciting follow-up project Catholicism: The New Evangelization.

Join Deacon Jeff in the luxurious corner booth as he and wingman Tom Dorian talk with Bishop Ronald Gainer, Bishop of the Diocese of Lexington in Kentucky, about the importance of wearing your Catholicism on your sleeve for all to see. Find out how living with a distinct and visible Catholic identity is the key to inner transformation and outer evangelization.

Join Deacon Jeff in the luxurious corner booth as he and wingman Tom Dorian share a cup of coffee with well-known author, professor, lecturer and former Presbyterian minister Dr. Scott Hahn about his exciting new book Consuming The Word. Scott describes this book as a sequel to his best-selling The Lamb's Supper, and invites the reader to delve into the Church's teaching that not only is the Church's Liturgy Scriptural, but that Scripture is Liturgical!

Join Deacon Jeff Drzycimski in the luxurious corner booth of The Catholic Cafe as he and wingman Tom Dorian discuss what our Church teaches about the Sacrament of Confirmation and why is it so important NOT to miss out on the graces that come to us through this particular sacrament.