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The Bishop's Hour

The Bishop’s Hour is a program produced by and for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, presenting Church news and theological reflections, discussing contemporary issues facing today’s Catholics in Arizona.

Aug 25, 2014

Ramon Luzarraga, Ph.D., Theology Department chair at Benedictine University in Mesa helps us understand what the Church teaches about suicide. Msgr. Felix Shabi, Episcopal Vicar for the Chaldean Catholic Church of Arizona and pastor of Mar Abraham and Holy Family parishes gives us a glimpse into the crisis in Iraq....


Aug 18, 2014

Ramon Luzarraga, Ph.D., Theology Department chair at Benedictine University in Mesa tells us the story of the Avignon Popes. Dcn. Ed Sheffer from the Diocese of Tucson reflects on his experience with Joseph Woods who was recently executed, on the death penalty and on conversion. Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted continues his...


Aug 11, 2014

Fr. Keith Kenney, parochial vicar, Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Glendale, and chaplain at St. Mary’s High School talks about wedding imagery in the Bible. Larry Campbell, director, Head Start for Catholic Charities Community Services and Adilene Montanyo, chair for parent-led policy committee help us understand the...


Aug 5, 2014

Ryan Hanning, M.Ed. assistant vice president for Strategic Partnerships and director of Cultural Advancement,  University of Mary explains his favorite sections from the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Fr. Scott Sperry, parochial vicar, Christ the King shares his experiences with the Anointing of the Sick. Bob...