A red skull cap is seen as the world’s cardinals gather in St. Peter’s Basilica before the start of the last conclave in this 2005 file photo. (CNS photo by Nancy Wiechec)

On today’s show, Nicole Delaney, JCL, director of the Tribunal of the Diocese of Phoenix helps us understand the conclave, the process of selecting a new Pope.  Lila Rose, president of Live Action talks about the work being done to uncover abuses in the abortion industry and to create a culture of life.  Rick Large II, president of St. Joseph’s Youth Camp, Inc. gives us a glimpse of how fun can help develop character at summer camp.  Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted gives us some tips for continuing our Lenten journey in his weekly message.

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 Thursday at 9 p.m.

March 4, 2013 - Selecting a Pope, Pro-life Activism and St. Joseph's Youth Camp [ 57:31 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted, pictured here at an Ad Limina visit in May of 2012, shares his open letter to Pope Benedict XVI on today’s show. Photo/CATHOLIC SUN

Today, Fr. John Lankeit, rector of Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral joins us to help us better understand sin.  Sr. Nancy Murray shares her journey in creating a one-woman show on the life of Sr. Dorothy Stang.  Tony Siebers, director of Student Life at Benedictine University in Mesa tells us about the unique approach and focus of this new university campus serving the Valley.  Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted shares an open letter he wrote to Pope Benedict XVI in his weekly message.

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 Thursday at 9 p.m.

Feb. 25, 2013 - Sin, Sr. Dorothy Stang and Benedictine University [ 57:27 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Catholic blogger Thomas Peters spoke at the pro-life rally in Phoenix last month. He took some to talk with J.D. Long-Garcia when he was and you can hear that conversation on today’s show. J.D. Long-Garcia/CATHOLIC SUN

Today we have a special, extended interview with J.D. Long-Garcia, editor of The Catholic Sun and Catholic blogger, American Papist, for Catholic Vote, Thomas Peters.  They discuss the intersection of politics with Catholicism, social media and more during their interview.  Sr. Mary Fidelis and Sr. John Mark Maria from the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration join us to give us an update on their monastery and invite us to the 4th Annual Nun Run.  Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted brings us part two on marriage and family life in his weekly reflection.

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 Thursday at 9 p.m.

Feb. 18, 2013 - Thomas Peters and the Nun Run [ 57:24 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Fr. John Parks demonstrates the Sacrament of Confession. Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted joins us today to talk about his pastoral letter and reminds us of the gift of Confession. J.D. Long-Garcia/CATHOLIC SUN

On today’s show, Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted joins us to share his thoughts on the Sacrament of Confession and a recent pastoral letter he addressed to priests.  Sr. Adele O’Sullivan, founder, president and medical director for Circle the City tells us about her work in providing respite care for people experiencing homelessness.  Fr. Dennis O’Rourke, V.F., pastor of St. Gabriel’s parish and Dr. Sharon Pristash, principal of Annunciation Catholic School talk about their parish and growing school.  Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted reflects on marriage in part one of two of his weekly message.

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 Thursday at 9 p.m.

Feb. 11, 2013 - Confession, Circle the City and Annunciation School [ 57:28 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Today we hear about the impact of Catholics Come Home. Bishop is presented the Book of the Elect, those who will enter the Church at Easter, at the Rite of Election. Andrew Junker/CATHOLIC SUN

Today Sr. Jean Steffes, CSA, chancellor and director of the Office of Religious for the Diocese of Phoenix helps us understand religious orders, especially those here in the Diocese of Phoenix.  Tom Peterson, president and founder of Virtuemedia, Inc. and Catholics Come Home, Inc. joins us to give us an update on the Catholics Come Home messages and how they are reaching people.  We also say goodbye to Maggie’s Place founder, Mary Peterson as she talks about her journey and her departure.  Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted shares part two in his reflection on Blessed John Paul II and the Year of Faith.

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 Thursday at 9 p.m.

Feb. 4, 2013 - Religious Orders, Catholics Come Home and a New Chapter for Maggie's Place [ 57:27 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

This week we celebrate Catholic Schools Week. Mary Beth Mueller, superintendent of Catholic Schools, joins us on today’s show to give us an update on Catholic Schools. Students from St. Thomas Aquinas are pictured here. J.D. Long-Garcia/CATHOLIC SUN

On today’s show, Dr. Scott Hahn, professor of Theology and Scripture at Franciscan University at Steubenville and founder and director of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology joins us.  He will be presenting at the upcoming Catholic Men’s Conference and gives us a sneak peak on his topic – the Bible, the Eucharist and the New Evangelization. Mary Beth Mueller, superintendent of Catholic Schools and executive director of the Division of Education and Evangelization at the Diocese of Phoenix gives us an update on the state of Catholic schools in the Diocese of Phoenix.  Fr. Gregory Schlarb, Vicar of Stewardship talks about this year’s Charity and Development Appeal.  Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted shares part one of two on virtue and the Year of Faith.

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 Thursday at 9 p.m.

Jan. 28, 2013 - Dr. Scott Hahn, Catholic Schools and the CDA [ 57:24 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

We mark the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade with events throughout the Diocese of Phoenix this week. On our show we talk with the executive director of 1st Way crisis pregnancy center and hear about how they are helping women choose life. Ambria Hammel/CATHOLIC SUN

This week Eric Westby, director of parish leadership certification with the Kino Institute helps us take a closer look at the Catechism of The Catholic Church. Joyce Coronel, author and columnist for The Catholic Sun shares her story and her new book “A Martyr’s Crown” to help us understand the plight of the Chaldean Catholics and an upcoming event to help them. Christine Accurso, executive director or 1st Way talks about the work of this pro-life crisis pregnancy center and their mission to help women choose life. Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted concludes his series on Vatican II in his weekly message.

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 Thursday at 9 p.m.

Jan. 21, 2013 - The Catechism, A Martyr's Crown and Crisis Pregnancy Help [ 57:31 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Fr. Paul Sullivan (pictured back left) joins us today to talk about discerning the call to the priesthood. Ambria Hammel/CATHOLIC SUN

Today, Fr. Paul Sullivan, vocations director for the Diocese of Phoenix talks about hearing God’s call to the priesthood.  Dcn. Doug Bogart, associate director of Formation and Education with the Diaconate of the Diocese of Phoenix helps us understand about the role of the deacon and a new cohort forming.  Cindy Leonard, coordinator of Natural Family Planning for the Diocese of Phoenix shares about a new program of teaching NFP to refugees. Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted continues his series on Vatican II in his weekly message.

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 Thursday at 9 p.m.

Jan. 14, 2013 - The Priesthood, The Diaconate and Natural Family Planning [ 57:30 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Fr. Charlie Goriaeb, Mike Phelan and Brendan Phelan are pictured here at the 2012 March for Life in Phoenix. Both Fr. Charlie Goraieb and Mike Phelan join us on today’s show. Ambria Hammel/CATHOLIC SUN

On today’s show, Fr. Charlie Goraieb, pastor at St. Timothy Catholic Church in Mesa talks about the New Evangelization. Mike Phelan, director of Marriage and Respect Life for the Diocese of Phoenix joins us to share about the pro life movement and upcoming events. George Weigel, speaker, author and papal biographer discusses his new book and local speaking engagement at the 5th Annual Celebration of Heroic Love and Life. Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted continues his series on Vatican II in his weekly message.

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 Thursday at 9 p.m.

Jan. 7, 2013 - New Evangelization, Respect Life and George Weigel [ 57:30 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Ambria Hammel, staff writer for The Catholic Sun joins us today along with editor, J.D. Long Garcia to talk about their trip to Africa. J.D. Long Garcia/CATHOLIC SUN

On the show today, Nicole Delaney, director of the Tribunal of the Diocese of Phoenix joins us to help us understand how Canon Law is related to the life of the Church. J.D. Long-Garcia, editor and Ambria Hammel, staff writer from The Catholic Sun share their experiences from a trip to Africa with Catholic Relief Services. Debbie Georgianni, community relations director with Immaculate Heart Radio gives us an update on the network that carries The Bishop’s Hour. Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted reflects on freedom in his weekly message.

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 Thursday at 9 p.m.

Dec. 31, 2012 - Canon Law, Africa and Immaculate Heart Radio [ 57:31 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download