The Bishop's Hour

On today's show, Tricia Hoyt from St. Patrick's Catholic Church continues our journey through the Catechism of the Catholic Church with Life in Christ, Part 2. Leighton Drake shares the story of Drawn to Life Ministries. Fr. Greg Schlarb tells us about the 2012 Charity and Development Appeal. Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted reflects on freedom amidst slavery in part one of this two-part story. 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, and featuring a weekly message from Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted. It airs each Monday at 11 a.m. on 1310 AM Immaculate Heart Radio in Phoenix. Encore presentations can be heard each Monday at 9 p.m. The Bishop’s Hour is brought to you in part by our good friends at the non-profit Catholic Cemeteries and Mortuaries of the Diocese of Phoenix and the Catholic Community Foundation. Music for The Bishop’s Hour courtesy of Carrick Ministries. We’d love to hear from you. Send us your feedback at radio@diocesephoenix.org

Today we’re joined by Ron Johnson, executive director of the Arizona Catholic Conference, the legislative arm of Arizona’s three Catholic dioceses. He provides an overview of the federal government’s new mandate that all religious organizations provide “health services” contrary to its religious beliefs. Fr. Tim Davern, a historical expert on the Church in Arizona, talks about the role Catholics played in helping build up the state. Arizona celebrates its 100th anniversary on Feb. 14. Two sisters from the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration are in studio to issue a challenge to listeners as they promote their third annual “Nun Run” fundraiser event. And in his weekly message, Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted directs our thoughts to mercy especially when our rights are being challenged. 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, and featuring a weekly message from Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted. It airs each Monday at 10 a.m. on 1310 AM Immaculate Heart Radio in Phoenix. Encore presentations can be heard each Monday at 9 p.m. The Bishop’s Hour is brought to you in part by our good friends at the non-profit Catholic Cemeteries and Mortuaries of the Diocese of Phoenix and the Catholic Community Foundation. Music for The Bishop’s Hour courtesy of Carrick Ministries. We’d love to hear from you. Send us your feedback at radio@diocesephoenix.org

On today’s show, Phoenix Auxiliary Bishop Eduardo Nevares joins us to talk about the immigration crisis and a recent letter he signed onto from the Hispanic bishops of the United States. Gary Brown, executive director of the Diocese of Phoenix’s Catholic Cemeteries and Mortuaries, shares with us their good work as well as an upcoming grief and bereavement event. Tom Beale from Catholic Renewal Ministries invites us to grow closer to our Lord through the Holy Spirit and invites us to their upcoming annual conference. And in his weekly message, Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted reflects on the importance of supporting the Charity and Development Appeal this year. 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, and featuring a weekly message from Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted. It airs each Monday at 10 a.m. on 1310 AM Immaculate Heart Radio in Phoenix. Encore presentations can be heard each Thursday at 9 p.m. The Bishop’s Hour is brought to you in part by our good friends at the non-profit Catholic Cemeteries and Mortuaries of the Diocese of Phoenix and the Catholic Community Foundation. Music for The Bishop’s Hour courtesy of Carrick Ministries. We’d love to hear from you. Send us your feedback at radio@diocesephoenix.org

On this edition of The Bishop’s Hour, we talk to Sr. Marian Grace Brandt, SC, about her personal vocation story as well as St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s impact on Catholic schools. Ambria Hammel, staff writer who specializes in reporting on Catholic education for The Catholic Sun Newspaper, reflects on what she sees in Catholic schools around the diocese. Kendra Krause, director of the Loyola Academy, gives us an update on the new program at Brophy College Preparatory. Debbie Georgianni brings us up to speed with what is happening at Immaculate Heart Radio. Finally Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted shares his reflection on "Jesus the teacher" and honors Catholic education. 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, and featuring a weekly message from Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted. It airs each Monday at 10 a.m. on 1310 AM Immaculate Heart Radio in Phoenix. Encore presentations can be heard each Thursday at 9 p.m. The Bishop’s Hour is brought to you in part by our good friends at the non-profit Catholic Cemeteries and Mortuaries of the Diocese of Phoenix and the Catholic Community Foundation. Music for The Bishop’s Hour courtesy of Carrick Ministries. We’d love to hear from you. Send us your feedback at radio@diocesephoenix.org

On today’s program, Tricia Hoyt, director of Evangelization, Family Ministry and Adult Formation at St. Patrick Parish in Scottsdale, joins us to discuss what the Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches us about living a life in Christ. John Jakubczyk, attorney and board member for Arizona Right to Life, discusses how right to life issues are faring in the court system. Sr. Julie Kubasak, DC, Principal at St. Vincent de Paul School in Phoenix, shares how God led her to her vocation. Finally Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted reflects on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as well as our universal Catholic call to respect life. 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, and featuring a weekly message from Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted. It airs each Monday at 10 a.m. on 1310 AM Immaculate Heart Radio in Phoenix. Encore presentations can be heard each Thursday at 9 p.m. The Bishop's Hour is brought to you in part by our good friends at the non-profit Catholic Cemeteries and Mortuaries of the Diocese of Phoenix and the Catholic Community Foundation. Music for The Bishop's Hour courtesy of Carrick Ministries. We'd love to hear from you. Send us your feedback at radio@diocesephoenix.org.

On this edition of The Bishop's Hour, we talk to international speaker George Weigel about his career as the foremost papal biographer. He will be in Phoenix Jan. 28 for the 4th Annual Celebration of Heroic Love and Life. His talk is titled "John Paul II and the Dark Side." David Lins, director of youth ministry at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Scottsdale, addresses listeners and parents about the virtue of chastity. Ron Johnson of the Arizona Catholic Conference, the legislative arm of the state's three dioceses, gives listeners an update as the Arizona State Legislature kicked off its session today. Finally, we’ll hear from Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted as he continues his reflections on the mysteries of the Church. 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, and featuring a weekly message from Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted. It airs each Monday at 10 a.m. on 1310 AM Immaculate Heart Radio in Phoenix. Encore presentations can be heard each Thursday at 9 p.m. The Bishop's Hour is brought to you in part by our good friends at the non-profit Catholic Cemeteries and Mortuaries of the Diocese of Phoenix and the Catholic Community Foundation. Music for The Bishop's Hour courtesy of Carrick Ministries. We'd love to hear from you. Send us your feedback at radio@diocesephoenix.org.

On today’s program, Fr. John Muir joins us to discuss what the Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches us about the Sacraments. Fr. Muir is associate director for the Diocese of Phoenix Office of Worship and associate director of the All Saints Catholic Newman Center in Tempe. Then we meet Rebecca Bostic, film critic for The Catholic Sun, who reflects on the top films of 2011. Finally we’ll hear from Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted with the second part of his special reflection on mysteries of the Church. 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, and featuring a weekly message from Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted. It airs each Monday at 10 a.m. on 1310 AM Immaculate Heart Radio in Phoenix. Encore presentations can be heard each Thursday at 9 p.m. The Bishop's Hour is brought to you in part by our good friends at the non-profit Catholic Cemeteries and Mortuaries of the Diocese of Phoenix and the Catholic Community Foundation. Music for The Bishop's Hour courtesy of Carrick Ministries. We'd love to hear from you. Send us your feedback at radio@diocesephoenix.org.

On today’s program we’ll talk to Fr. Doug Lorig, pastor at St. Maria Goretti Parish in Scottsdale, about angels. Then we’ll be joined by Mark Hart, vice president of Life Teen. He will be talking about New Year’s resolutions. John and Tracey Dombroski, president and vice president at Grand Canyon Planning, will talk to us about financial planning and what Scripture has to say about it. Finally we’ll hear from Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted with his special reflection on mysteries of the Church. 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, and featuring a weekly message from Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted. It airs each Monday at 10 a.m. on 1310 AM Immaculate Heart Radio in Phoenix. Encore presentations can be heard each Thursday at 9 p.m. The Bishop's Hour is brought to you in part by our good friends at the non-profit Catholic Cemeteries and Mortuaries of the Diocese of Phoenix and the Catholic Community Foundation. Music for The Bishop's Hour courtesy of Carrick Ministries. We'd love to hear from you. Send us your feedback at radio@diocesephoenix.org.