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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Joliet in Illinois serves 655,000 parishioners in 120 parishes & 10 missions. Each year, we serve 39,000 students in 68 schools & 3 universities, 760,000 patients in 3 hospitals, and 36,000 needy in the counties of DuPage, Ford, Grundy, Iroquois, Kankakee, Kendall, and Will.

Diocese of Joliet


    • Mar 10, 2016 LATEST EPISODE
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    Bishop Conlon Talks about the New Annulment Legislation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2016 12:42


    Bishop Daniel Conlon, Bishop of the Diocese of Joliet, IL. Pertaining to: On New Annulment Legislation. Description: Bishop Conlon continues his teaching on the new legislation on annulments given by Pope Francis in the motu proprio Mitis Iudex. Bishop Conlon begins by giving a brief explanation of what an annulment is and some of the reasons one might be granted. He then explains in detail the difference between the old process and the new process for annulments, including the fact that the annulment process will now always be offered without monetary cost to those seeking annulment. Length: 0:12:45 -- First aired on: 10/26/2015

    Bishop Conlon Talks about: Lectio Homily Prep, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2016 11:16


    Bishop Conlon talks about: Lectio Homily Prep. First aired on: 9/21/2015

    Bishop Conlon Talks about: Lectio Homily Prep, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2016 8:58


    Bishop Conlon talks about: Lectio Homily Prep. First aired on: 9/14/2015

    Bishop Conlon Talks about the Homiletic Directory, Part 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2016 10:04


    Bishop Conlon talks about the Homiletic Directory. First aired on: 8/17/2015

    Bishop Conlon Talks about the Homiletic Directory, Part 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2016 9:04


    Bishop Conlon talks about the Homiletic Directory. First aired on: 8/10/2015

    Bishop Conlon Talks about the Homiletic Directory, Part 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2016 8:27


    Bishop Conlon talks about the Homiletic Directory. First aired on: 8/3/2015

    Bishop Conlon Talks about the Homiletic Directory, Part 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2016 6:32


    Bishop Conlon talks about the Homiletic Directory. First aired on: 7/27/2015

    Bishop Conlon Talks about the Homiletic Directory, Part 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2016 5:13


    Bishop Conlon talks about the Homiletic Directory. First aired on: 7/20/2015

    Bishop Conlon Talks about the Homiletic Directory, Part 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2016 10:50


    Bishop Conlon talks about the Homiletic Directory. First aired on: 7/13/2015

    Bishop Conlon Talks about the Homiletic Directory, Part 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2016 8:54


    Bishop Conlon talks about the Homiletic Directory. First aired on: 7/7/2015

    Bishop Conlon Talks about the Homiletic Directory, Part 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2016 11:36


    Bishop Conlon talks about the Homiletic Directory. First aired on: 6/29/2015

    Bishop Conlon Talks about the Homiletic Directory, Part 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2016 10:06


    Bishop Conlon talks about the Homiletic Directory. First aired on: 6/22/2015

    Bishop Conlon Talks about the Homiletic Directory, Part 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2016 8:39


    Bishop Conlon talks about the Homiletic Directory. First aired on: 6/15/2015

    Bishop Conlon Talks about the Homiletic Directory, Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2016 9:10


    Bishop Conlon talks about the Homiletic Directory. First aired on: 6/8/2015

    Bishop Conlon Talks about the Homiletic Directory, Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2016 8:51


    Bishop Conlon talks about the Homiletic Directory. First aired on: 6/1/2015

    Bishop Conlon Talks about the Homiletic Directory, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2016 7:29


    Bishop Conlon talks about the Homiletic Directory. First aired on: 5/25/2015

    Bishop Conlon Talks about the Homiletic Directory, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2016 10:27


    Bishop Conlon talks about the Homiletic Directory. First aired on: 5/15/2015

    Bishop Conlon Talks about the Diocesan Curia

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2016 9:53


    Bishop Conlon talks about the Diocesan Curia. First aired on: 5/11/2015

    Bishop Conlon Talks about the Finance Council

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2016 9:53


    Bishop Conlon talks about the Finance Council. First aired on: 5/4/2015

    Bishop Conlon Talks about the Pastoral Council

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2016 9:57


    Bishop Conlon talks about the Pastoral Council. First aired on: 4/27/2015

    Bishop Conlon Talks about the Presbyteral Council

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2016 9:57


    Bishop Conlon talks about the Presbyteral Council. First aired on: 4/20/2015

    Bishop Conlon Talks about the Bishop's Governing Office, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2016 9:57


    Bishop Conlon talks about the Bishop's governing office. First aired on: 3/30/2015

    Bishop Conlon Talks about the Bishop's Governing Office, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2016 9:57


    Bishop Conlon talks about the Bishop's governing office. First aired on: 3/23/2015

    Bishop Conlon Talks about the Bishop's Sanctifying Office

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2016 11:08


    Bishop Conlon talks about the Bishop's sanctifying office. First aired on: 3/16/2015

    Bishop Conlon Talks about Duties of a Bishop

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2016 7:57


    Bishop Conlon talks about the duties of a bishop. First aired on: 3/9/2015

    Bishop Conlon Talks about What Qualities are Sought in a Bishop

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2015 9:15


    Bishop Conlon teaches us about the qualities sought out when selecting a bishop. He interweaves some of his personal story in with the teaching. Needs academic credentials in canon law, scripture, theology. Outstanding in solid faith, good morals, human virtues, good reputation, pastoral experience, good at working with people, qualities of a good leader. The priest is free to accept or decline. First aired on: 3/3/2015

    Bishop Conlon Talks about Vocations

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2015 11:47


    Bishop Daniel Conlon, Bishop of the Diocese of Joliet, IL. Pertaining to: How did I end up as a bishop? Details of event: Bishop Conlon leads us in reflecting on our fundamental vocation during this Lenten Season. He reflects on how we discern a call, how we respond to it and how we are living it out. In this episode, Bishop Conlon reflects on his own call to be a bishop. He does this by explaining the process of selecting a bishop. First aired on: 2/23/2015

    Bishop Conlon Talks about the Preaching of St. Peter Chrysologus, Part 27

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2015 10:13


    Bishop Daniel Conlon, Bishop of the Diocese of Joliet, IL. Pertaining to: St Peter Chrysologus's Teaching on the Creed part 2. Details of event: Bishop Conlon leads us through the second half of St Peter Chrysologus's teaching on the Creed. First aired on: 2/16/2015

    Bishop Conlon Talks about the Preaching of St. Peter Chrysologus, Part 26

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2015 9:47


    Bishop Daniel Conlon, Bishop of the Diocese of Joliet, IL. Pertaining to: St Peter Chrysologus's Teaching on the Creed part 1 Details of event: Bishop Conlon gives the liturgical context of the teaching of St Peter Chrysologus in regard to welcoming the catechumens into the Church and passing on the Creed to them. First aired on: 2/9/2015

    Bishop Conlon Talks about the Preaching of St. Peter Chrysologus, Part 25

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2015 12:23


    Bishop Daniel Conlon, Bishop of the Diocese of Joliet, IL. Pertaining to: St Peter Chrysologus's Sermon on Sacrifice. Details of event: Bishop Conlon teaches on sacrifice and mercy, sharing the insights of St Peter Chrysologus's Sermon 108 on Romans 12. First aired on: 2/2/2015

    Bishop Conlon Talks about the Synod on Marriage and the Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2015 12:26


    Bishop Daniel Conlon, Bishop of the Diocese of Joliet, IL. Pertaining to: Preparation for the Ordinary Synod of Bishops on Marriage and the Family. Details of event: Bishop Conlon goes over the upcoming synod on the family in October. He explains some of the preparation and process of the synod. First aired on: 1/26/2015

    Bishop Conlon Talks about the Preaching of St. Peter Chrysologus, Part 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2015 8:46


    Bishop Daniel Conlon, Bishop of the Diocese of Joliet, IL. Pertaining to: Saint Peter Chrysologus Sermon on Law and Grace. Details of event: Bishop Conlon reflects on sermon #114 of Saint Peter Chrysologus. The sermon is on the law and grace (Salvation through the old law and salvation that comes through Christ). First aired on: 1/19/2015

    Bishop Conlon Talks about the Preaching of St. Peter Chrysologus, Part 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2015 10:06


    Bishop Daniel Conlon, Bishop of the Diocese of Joliet, IL. Pertaining to: From Romans on Law and Grace. Details of event: Bishop Conlon shares a homily of St Peter Chrysologus, Sermon 112, which gives a commentary on the text from the Letter to the Romans on the Law and Grace. Living in a fallen state, we are subject to sin that courses through our bodies and destroys us and the law reveals the problem. We are now a new creation, reborn in Christ, and helped by his grace we can now fulfill the law. First aired on: 1/12/2015

    Bishop Conlon Talks about the Preaching of St. Peter Chrysologus, Part 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2015 10:13


    Bishop Daniel Conlon, Bishop of the Diocese of Joliet, IL. Pertaining to: Saint Josephs Love and Gods Will. Details of event: Bishop Daniel Conlon instructs us regarding the need for us to pray before making decisions; rather than making decisions based upon our first impulse. To assist in this reflection, Bishop Conlon uses a sermon by Saint Peter Chrysologus, which reflects upon Matthew Chapter 1, where Saint Joseph reflects upon Mary being found with Child. First aired on: 1/5/2015

    Bishop Conlon Talks about the Preaching of St. Peter Chrysologus, Part 21

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2015 8:28


    Bishop Daniel Conlon, Bishop of the Diocese of Joliet, IL. Pertaining to: Christmas Sermon of St Peter Chrysologus. Details of event: Bishop Conlon speaks about the Birth of Christ and the Peace of Christians. St Peter Chrysologus hails the peace that comes through the victory of Christ over heretics and those who would attack the Church of Christ. Ultimately, the peace that Christ brings is a peace of heart. First aired on: 12/29/2014

    Bishop Conlon Talks about the Preaching of St. Peter Chrysologus, Part 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2015 8:33


    Bishop Daniel Conlon, Bishop of the Diocese of Joliet, IL. Pertaining to: St Peter Chrysologus on Mystery of Incarnation. Details of event: Bishop Conlon shares some insights of St Peter Chrysologus on the Incarnation. God raises up the dignity of human flesh by becoming flesh with us. The Birth of Christ brings about a whole new creation. First aired on: 12/22/2014

    Bishop Conlon Talks about the Preaching of St. Peter Chrysologus, Part 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2015 9:32


    Bishop Daniel Conlon, Bishop of the Diocese of Joliet, IL. Pertaining to: On a sermon of St Peter Chrysologus regarding Parables from Matthew Chapter 13. Details of event: Bishop Conlon reflects on 2 parables from Matthew 13, the parable of the pearl and the parable of the net cast into the sea. In Saint Peter Chrysologus sermon he focuses on the parable of the net cast into the sea and explains how it teaches us to let God be the Judge. First aired on: 12/1/2014

    Bishop Conlon Talks about the Preaching of St. Peter Chrysologus, Part 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2015 8:38


    Bishop Daniel Conlon, Bishop of the Diocese of Joliet, IL. Pertaining to: St Peter Chrysologus on 1 Corinthians. Details of event: Bishop Conlon presents a Sermon of St Peter Chrysologus on 1 Corinthians, speaking of the first Adam and the second Adam, Christ. Christ was the fruit that came from the ""human earth"" of the Virgin Mary. Let us bear the image of our Creator in a perfect reproduction--humble, meek, etc. First aired on: 12/15/2014

    Bishop Conlon Talks about the Preaching of St. Peter Chrysologus, Part 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2015 12:04


    Bishop Daniel Conlon, Bishop of the Diocese of Joliet, IL. Pertaining to: St Peter Chrysologus on the Birth of St John the Baptist. Details of event: Bishop Conlon reads the Gospel of the Annunciation to Zechariah from Luke 1:5-20. Sometimes God blesses us with a gift that is actually an answer to the prayers of others. St Peter Chrysologus also gives a litany of praise for St John the Baptist for all the gifts he received without earning them. Bishop Conlon applies the same logic to babies who receive baptism and he encourages parents to give the gift of Baptism as soon as possible. First aired on: 12/8/2014

    Bishop Conlon Talks about the Preaching of St. Peter Chrysologus, Part 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2015 9:32


    Bishop Daniel Conlon, Bishop of the Diocese of Joliet, IL. Pertaining to: On a sermon of St Peter Chrysologus regarding Parables from Matthew Chapter 13. Details of event: Bishop Conlon reflects on 2 parables from Matthew 13, the parable of the pearl and the parable of the net cast into the sea. In Saint Peter Chrysologus sermon he focuses on the parable of the net cast into the sea and explains how it teaches us to let God be the Judge. First aired on: 12/1/2014

    Bishop Conlon Talks about the Preaching of St. Peter Chrysologus, Part 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2014 8:49


    On Sermon 40 of St Peter Chrysologus regarding John 10 on the Good Shepherd. Details of event: Bishop Conlon teaches on St Peter Chrysologus's 40th Sermon regarding Jesus's teaching on the Good Shepherd in John 10. St Peter Chrysologus questions how it could be advantageous to the sheep that the Shepherd would lay down his life. The resolution is that by dying he also captures the aggressor, the devil and thus frees his sheep from the threat. Jesus does not abandon us--He goes before us and prepares a place for us. First aired on: 11/17/2014

    Bishop Conlon Talks about the Preaching of St. Peter Chrysologus, Part 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2014 7:37


    Sermon 20 of Saint Peter Chrysologus regarding Matthew 8:23-27. Details of event: Bishop Conlon teaches on St Peter Chrysologus's 20th Sermon regarding Jesus's calming of the storm in Matthew 8: 23-27. St Peter points out how the Church needs to trust in Christ who will calm all storms. First aired on: 11/10/2014

    Bishop Conlon Talks about the Preaching of St. Peter Chrysologus, Part 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2014 7:42


    St Peter Chrysologus's Sermon on Turning the Other Cheek. Details of event: Bishop speaks about the preaching of St Peter Chrysologus on the Sermon on the Mount and turning the other cheek. Insults and difficulties are training that toughen us up for facing life. The one who bears insults with love also serves the one who is insulting him to come to conversion. First aired on: 11/3/2014

    Bishop Conlon Talks about the Preaching of St. Peter Chrysologus, Part 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2014 8:09


    St Peter Chrysologus on Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving Details of event: Bishop Conlon leads us through a Sermon of St Peter Chrysologus on Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving. Fasting is a way to become acquainted with the needs of the hungry, associating ourselves with others' deprivations. These practices elevate us to almost angelic status like Moses, Elijah and John the Baptist. First aired on: 10/27/2014

    Bishop Conlon Talks about the Preaching of St. Peter Chrysologus, Part 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2014 9:16


    St Peter Chrysologus on the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus Details of event: Bishop Conlon begins by reading the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16). He explains the beginning of the parable and opens it up to really reflect on the state of the Rich Man. First aired on: 10/20/2014

    Bishop Conlon Talks about the Preaching of St. Peter Chrysologus, Part 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2014 8:27


    St Peter Chrysologus on the Parable of the Mustard Seed Details of event: Bishop Conlon explains the Sermon of St Peter Chryologus on the Parable of the Mustard Seed. In particular, St Peter interprets the mustard seed as being Jesus in the womb of Mary--He becomes the tiniest creature in the virginal conception. Yet, the tiniest creature is also the greatest in all the world. St Peter Chrsyologus also connects the mustard seed with the Church which begins in a small and hidden way and expands to take care of all the people of the world. First aired on: 10/13/2014

    Bishop Conlon Talks about the Preaching of St. Peter Chrysologus, Part 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2014 8:56


    St Peter Chrysologus on the Parable of the Weeds and the Wheat Details of event: Bishop Conlon begins by reflecting on parables in general, as explained by St Peter Chrysologus. He goes on to share St Peter Chrysologus's exposition of the weeds and the wheat. He focuses on one point which is that the world was created good. No evil came forth from the hand of the Creator. The weeds, then, are sown by the Enemy. Bishop Conlon gives St Peter Chrysologus's treatment of the Enemy. First aired on: 10/6/2014

    Bishop Conlon Talks about the Preaching of St. Peter Chrysologus, Part 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2014 10:28


    St Peter Chrysologus Sermon 6 on the Parable of the Prodigal Son (Teaching #8) Details of event: Bishop Conlon reflects on the 6th Sermon of St Peter Chrysologus on the Prodigal Son. St Peter Chrysologus speaks about the Merciful Father who is an Awesome God and later appears as a gentle Shepherd. Furthermore, St Peter Chrysologus teaches us that this is not because God changes but rather because we change and we are to become lambs in our dealing with each other. This explains how we sometimes have the idea that the Church, too, is severe and other times merciful. First aired on: 9/29/2014

    Bishop Conlon Talks about the Preaching of St. Peter Chrysologus, Part 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2014 10:04


    St Peter Chrysologus Sermon 5 on the Parable of the Prodigal Son (Teaching #7) Details of event: Bishop Conlon reflects on St Peter Chrysologus' 5th Sermon on the Prodigal Son. St Peter Chrysologus' 5th sermon is on the Mystical or Allegorical aspect of the Prodigal Son Parable. First aired on: 9/22/2014

    Bishop Conlon Talks about the Preaching of St. Peter Chrysologus, Part 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2014 9:05


    St Peter Chrysologus Sermon 4 on the Parable of the Prodigal Son (Teaching #6) Details of event: Bishop Conlon speaks about St Peter Chrysologus' 4th Sermon on the Parable of the Prodigal Son. And the focus is on the Envy of the Brother who protested the feast and celebration for the return of the Prodigal Son. First aired on: 9/15/2014

    Bishop Conlon Talks about the Preaching of St. Peter Chrysologus, Part 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2014 12:31


    St Peter Chrysologus Sermon 3 on the Parable of the Prodigal Son (Teaching #5) Details of event: Bishop Conlon briefly introduces St Peter Chrysologus and his times as he presents the Sermons on the Parable of the Prodigal Son. This Sermon is entitled, ""The Welcome of the Father"". ""In the forgiveness of the Father, the child rises higher by pardon than he fell low by guilt."" He welcomes us with love - there is no desire to humiliate us. First aired on: 9/8/2014

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