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Church news, theological reflections and contemporary issues facing today’s Catholics in Arizona, hosted by Michael Dixon. Thank you for subscribing and for telling your family and friends!

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix


    • May 22, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
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    • 567 EPISODES


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    5/24/25 - Fr. Rolyn Francisco, Kino Student Experience, Weekly Gospel and News

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 59:36


    Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. We'll get to know Fr. Rolyn Francisco and hear about a book he wrote. We'll meet Gilberto Alvarez and hear about his experience at Kino Cathechetical Institute. You'll also get up to date on the latest news and events.

    5/17/25 - Weekly Gospel and News

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 16:51


    On today's podcast-only episode, Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel and you'll get up to date on the latest news and events.

    5/10/25 - Conversion Story, Perpetual Pilgrim, Weekly Gospel and News

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 59:36


    Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Matthew Smiley will share his powerful conversion story and we'll meet Leslie Reyes, a perpetual pilgrim for the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. You'll also get up to date on the latest news and events.   Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.

    5/3/25 - Our Lady of Guadalupe, Update from Rome, Being a Foster Parent and Weekly Gospel

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 65:49


    Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. We'll talk with Fr. Nathaniel Glenn and Jose Reyes who are in Rome. Fr. John Nahrgang will talk about Our Lady of Guadalupe and we'll hear stories from foster parents.   Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.    

    4/26/25 - Divine Mercy, What's Next, FSL's New Name, Weekly Gospel and News

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 59:36


    Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Nicole Delaney explains what's next for the Church after the passing of Pope Francis. Fr. Chris Axline will talk about Divine Mercy. Tami Bohanon will share a special announcement and you'll get up to date on news and events from around the diocese.   Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.

    4/19/25 - Christ and the Resurrection, Weekly Gospel and News

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 34:34


    Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Rick Perry will help us learn more about Christ and the Resurrection and you'll get up to date on news and events from around the diocese.   Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.

    4/12/25 - Comparing Passion Stories, JPII Center Announcement, Weekly Gospel and News

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 59:36


    Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Dcn. Bob Evans will get us ready for Holy Week by talking about the differences in the  Passion narratives in the Gospels. Michael Villanueva will share an announcement and you'll get up to date on news and events from around the diocese.   Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.

    4/5/25 - Fasting, Saints and Sinners, Weekly Gospel and News

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 59:36


    Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Fr. Will Schmid will encourage us in our fasting and we'll meet Timothy Jeffries and learn about his new show, Saints and Sinners. You'll also get up to date on news and events from around the diocese.   Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.

    3/29/25 - Joy, Celebrating St. Joseph's, Weekly Gospel and News

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 59:36


     Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Sr. Ginger Downey helps us cultivate joy. We'll get a sample of the latest episode of TILMA celebrating St. Joseph's Hospital. You'll also get up to date on news and events from around the diocese.

    3/22/25 - Prayer, Understanding Young Adults, Weekly Gospel and News

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 59:36


    Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel.  Katie Burke will give us some tips for entering more deeply into prayer this Lent. Paul Jarzembowski and Dr. Maria Parker from the USCCB talk about young people and mental health. You'll also get up to date on news and events from around the diocese.   Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.

    3/8/25 - Confession, Religious Celebrating 75 Years, Weekly Gospel and News

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 59:36


    Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel.  Fr. Paul Sullivan helps us better understand confession and Sr. Meg Walsh shares about her vocation and religious order. You'll also get up to date on news and events from around the diocese.   Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.     

    3/15/25 - Almsgiving, Witness to Hope Event, Weekly Gospel and News

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 59:36


    Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Debbie DiCarlo will talk about almsgiving. Christopher West and Michael Villanueva extend an invitation to the upcoming Witness to Hope event. You'll also get up to date on news and events from around the diocese.   Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.

    3/1/25 - Unplugging, Circle the City, Weekly Gospel and News

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 59:36


    Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel.  Sr. Mary Fidelis and Sr. John Mark Maria from the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration help us to unplug for Lent. We'll get to know Sr. Adele O'Sullivan and her work with Circle the City. You'll also get up to date on the latest news and happenings around the diocese.   Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.

    2/22/25 - Small Groups, Beds for Kids, Weekly Gospel and News

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 59:36


    Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel.  Mark Poulin and Keith Terrones share about their Christ in Our Neighborhood group experiences. We'll hear about a ministry that makes sure kids have beds.  You'll also get up to date on the latest news and happenings around the diocese.   Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.

    2/15/25 - Welcome to the Church, Nun Run, Weekly Gospel and News

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 59:36


    Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel.  Alyssa Yingling will join us to talk about special OCIA liturgies. Sr. Mary Fidelis and Sr. John Mark Maria from the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration invite us to this year's Nun Run.  You'll also get up to date on the latest news and happenings around the diocese.   Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.

    2/8/25 - Weekly Gospel and News

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 16:41


    On this podcast-only episode,  Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel.  And you'll also get up to date on the latest news and events. Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.

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    2/1/25 - Conversion, CDA, Marriage and Family Life, Weekly Gospel and News

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 59:36


    Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Tina Gannon shares her conversion story, Debbie DiCarlo gets us ready for this year's Charity and Development Appeal and Noelle Mering gives us insight into marriage and family life. You'll also get up to date on the latest news and happenings around the diocese.   Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.

    1/25/25 - Pilgrim Couple, Honoring Martin Luther King Jr., Weekly Gospel and News

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 59:36


    Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel.  Fr. Andrew McNair will give us an update and recap an inspirational tribute to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We'll meet a couple who attended all of the opening Masses at pilgrimage sites around the diocese. You'll also get up to date on the latest news and happenings around the diocese.   Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.

    1/18/24 - Young Adults, Resources for Women, Weekly Gospel and News

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 25:43


     Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel.  Haley Yeager shares her passion for health and her new podcast. We'll get to know Junee Castro, the coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the Diocese of Phoenix and Roberta Bazaldua talks about this year's women's conference. You'll also get up to date on the latest news and happenings around the diocese.   Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.

    1/11/25 - Creation, Open Arms, Weekly Gospel and News

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 59:36


    Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel.  Dcn. Bob and Sallie Solis share their story and Abigail Standish invites us to a Creation Summit. You'll also get up to date on the latest news and happenings around the diocese.   Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.

    1/4/25 - A Deacon's Journey, St. Philip Neri Festival, Weekly Gospel and News

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 59:36


    Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel.  Dcn. Mark Veazie shares his conversion story and talks about the diaconate and Steven and Kayla Garone invite us to the St. Philip Neri Festival. You'll also get up to date on the latest news and happenings around the diocese.   Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.

    12/28/24 - TILMA, Order of Malta, Weekly Gospel and News

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 59:36


    Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel.  He will also join us to talk about TILMA, his new pastoral plan for the Jubilee Year. Our friends with the Order of Malta share stories and invite us to the next Healing Mass. You'll also get up to date on the latest news and happenings around the diocese.   Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.

    12/21/24 - Shroud of Turin, Meet Diane Saunders, Weekly Gospel and News

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 59:36


    Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel.  Fr. Andrew Dalton, explores the story and science of the Shroud of Turin. You'll get to know Diane Saunders, the director of the Office of Evangelization, Discipleship and Spirituality for the Diocese of Phoenix. You'll also get up to date on the latest news and happenings around the diocese.   Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.

    12/14/24 - Solidarity, Supporting Consecrated Religious, Weekly Gospel and News

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 59:36


     Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Abigail Standish will continue with our exploration of Catholic Social Teaching with a conversation about solidarity. Sr. Ginger Downey will share stories of consecrated men and women religious in their retirement years. You'll also get up to date on the latest news and happenings around the diocese.   Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.

    12/7/24 - Understanding Luke's Gospel, Mass of Healing, Weekly Gospel and News

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 59:36


    Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel.  Dcn. Bob Evans gets us ready for the new Liturgical Year with a look at Luke's Gospel and Dr. Anne Vargas-Leveriza invites us to the next Mass of Healing and Reconciliation You'll also get up to date on the latest news and happenings around the diocese.   Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.

    11/30/24 - Getting Ready for Advent, Simbang Gabi, Weekly Gospel and News

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 59:36


    Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Fr. Zachary of the Mother of God helps us get ready to grow in holiness this Advent and Anne Vargas-Leveriza shares about Simbang Gabi,  a Filipino tradition that will be celebrated for the first time as a diocesan-wide event. You'll also get up to date on the latest news and happenings around the diocese.   Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.

    11/23/24 - Becoming Catholic, Parenting, Advent Activities, Weekly Gospel and News

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 59:36


    Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Nicky Carlson tells us about a thriving OCIA ministry, MaryRuth Hackett gives us an update on the Parenting Smarts podcast and invites women to an Advent retreat.  Ignacio Rodriguez gets us ready for this year's Honor Your Mother event. You'll also get up to date on the latest news and happenings around the diocese.   Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.

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    11/16/24 - Caring for the Poor, Blessing of Helping Others, Weekly Gospel and News

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 59:36


    Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Abigail Standish and Brianna Dell Valle explore the Catholic Social Teaching pillar of the option for the poor and vulnerable. We'll get a visit from Cande de Leon from St. Vincent de Paul. You'll also get up to date on the latest news and events.   Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.

    11/9/24 - Weekly Gospel and News

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 21:27


    On this podcast-only episode,  Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel.  And you'll also get up to date on the latest news and events.   Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.

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    11/2/24 - Mental Health, Salt and Light, Weekly Gospel and News

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 59:36


    Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel.  We'll meet Dcn. Ed Schoener who has collaborated with Bishop John on mental health. Doug and Barb Small tell us about touching hearts and souls through Salt and light ministry. You'll also get up to date on the latest news and events.   Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.

    10/26/24 - Indulgences, Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre, Weekly Gospel and News

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 59:36


    Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Nicole Delaney helps us understand indulgences and we'll learn about the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre. You'll also get up to date on the latest news and events.   Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.

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    10/19/24 - Inspiring Story, Mental Health Milestone, Weekly Gospel and News

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 59:36


    Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. We'll hear A.J. Carter's inspiring story. Maricela Campa talks about the latest milestone for the Office of Mental Health Ministry. You'll also get up to date on the latest news and events.   Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.

    10/12/24 - Faith Formation, Women's Retreat, Weekly Gospel and News

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 59:36


    Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel.  Dr. Mark Ginter introduces us to Franciscan at Home and Dominique Paplaczyk shares a special invitation to women in the diocese. You'll also get up to date on the latest news and events. Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.

    10/4/24 - The Rosary, Volunteering, Weekly Gospel and News

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 59:36


    Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel.  We'll kick off the month of the Rosary with Katrina Vitale, Larry Costanzo and John Garcia. Christina Gavin will inspire us to volunteer with St. Vincent de Paul. You'll also get up to date on the latest news and events.   Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.

    9/28/24 - Catholic Social Teaching and Politics, Faith and Medicine, Weekly Gospel and News

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 59:36


    Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Abigail Standish tackles Catholic Social Teaching related to government and politics, Sr. Mary Edith Hart and Dr. Marci Moffitt talk about living their faith in the medical field. You'll also get up to date on the latest news and events.   Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.

    9/21/24 - The Bible Through Time, Legislative Update, Weekly Gospel and News

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 59:36


    Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Dcn. Bob Evans helps us understand the Bible through time and Ron Johnson brings us up to speed on some important ballot initiatives. You'll catch up on the latest news and events from around the diocese.   Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.

    9/14/24 - Vocation Story, Bridal Show, Weekly Gospel and News

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 59:36


    Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. We'll get to know Fr. Alex Juguilon. Manda McCleary and Shelbie Dodd will tell us about an upcoming Catholic bridal show. You'll catch up on the latest news and events from around the diocese.   Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.

    9/7/24 - Ecumenism, Adult Faith Formation, Weekly Gospel and News

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 59:36


    Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. We'll explore ecumenism with Fr. David Loeffler. Dr. Tracey Lamont shares about a new adult formation program opportunity in the diocese. You'll catch up on the latest news and events from around the diocese.   Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.

    8/31/24 - Work, Mental Health, Weekly Gospel and News

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 59:36


    Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. We'll talk about the dignity of work and rights of workers with Abigail Standish. Mary Permoda gives us an update on the Office of Mental Health Ministry. You'll catch up on the latest news and events from around the diocese.

    8/24/24 - Bible in a Year, Gala Invitation, Weekly Gospel and News

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 59:36


    Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel,  Jim Spina explores learning the Bible in a year, Dcn. James Carabajal shares the mission of Catholic Community Foundation and invites us to a special event. We'll share the latest news and events.   Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.

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    8/17/24 - Weekly Gospel and News

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 21:47


    Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel and you'll also get up to date on the latest news and events on this podcast-only episode.   Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.

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    8/10/24 - Seminarians, Sr. Meg Walsh, Weekly Gospel and News

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 59:36


    Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. We'll catch up with Bobby Balser and Justin Sand, two seminarians who are finishing their spirituality year. Sr. Meg Walsh shares about her vocation and her ministry. You'll also get up to date on the latest news and events.   Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.

    8/3/24 - Real Presence, Back to School, Sunday's Gospel and News

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 59:36


    Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. In keeping with our theme of the Eucharist, Dcn. Dennis Lambert talks about his book on the Real Presence. The leaders from the Catholic Schools Office get us ready for the new school year. You'll also get up to date on the latest news and events.   Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.

    7/27/24 - John 6, FSL, Weekly Gospel and News

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 59:39


    Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Dcn. Bob Evans helps unpacks Chapter 6 of John's Gospel. We'll learn more about the great work FSL does with Tami Bohannon. You'll also get up to date on the latest news and events.   Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.

    7/20/24 - Weekly Gospel and News

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 13:44


    This week's show is pre-empted on Relevant Radio for coverage from the Eucharistic Congress, but we'll still have news and our weekly Gospel conversation with Bishop!   Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible. 

    7/13/24 - Meet Fr. Elijah, Catholic Speed Dating, Weekly Gospel and News

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 59:36


    Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel.  We'll get to know Fr. Elijah Delello and hear about his ordination and Native American Ministry. Our friends from Arizona Catholic Speed Dating will bring us up to speed on their ministry. You'll also get up to date on the latest news and events.   Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.  

    7/6/24 - Role of the Laity, Help for Grieving Mothers, Weekly Gospel and News

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 59:36


    Bishop Dolan joins us to talk about Sunday's Gospel. Brenden Bell will help us understand the role of the laity in the Church and Rita Morton will share about a beautiful grief ministry. You'll also get up to date on the latest news and events.   Special thanks to Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for making this show possible.

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