BZDiocese Podcast

“If you offend my mother, I’m not staying silent... I’m going to defend my mother’s honor.” In this final episode of a two-part series entitled, Mary, The Way to Jesus, Podcast host Pete Castillo continues his conversation with Fr. Zachary Shallow of the Mother of God. In Part One, we explored the power of Mary’s “yes” — a yes that opened the door for God’s plan and revealed what trust, surrender,...

Mary, The Way to Jesus Mary always leads us closer to Jesus. If you’re longing for a deeper, more personal walk with Christ, join me as we explore Mary’s courage, her “yes,” and her motherly guidance in our daily lives. Discover how Mary’s life opens a path straight to Jesus. Join me, Pete Castillo as I as I speak with Fr. Zachary Shallow of the Mother of God, a SOLT priest, who shares deep insigh...

What We Believe – The Creed as Our Compass is a journey into the heart of the Christian faith, guided by the words we profess every Sunday. In a world full of competing voices and shifting values, the Creed stands as a steady guide—rooting us in truth, shaping our identity, and drawing us into a deeper relationship with God. In this episode, Fr. Julius Mwai, Pastor of St. Ignatius Parish in Belize...

This first episode of our new Podcast series, Explaining Our Catholic Faith, begins with "Lent to Easter--The Journey of Redemption". This guides us along a path of repentance, renewal, and redemption. Each month from now until December 2026, we’ll explore the different beliefs that shape who we are as followers of Christ. Join us as we reflect now on how the Lenten season prepares our hearts for...

Welcome to the second in the series of podcasts on Catholic Social teachings.  Join students Aoefa Wade and Mirabella DeOcampo along with teacher Gian Parham as they discuss the issue of freedom and its relevance to the review of our Constitution. This episode is being hosted by Pete Castillo of the Catholic Diocesan Communications Center through the Roman Catholic Constitution Committee (RCCC)

Welcome to the first in a series of Podcasts on Catholic Social Teachings.  These podcasts are produced for the Roman Catholic Constitution Committee (RCCC) to empower Belizeans to make informed decisions regarding Constitutional Reform. The podcasts are hosted by the Diocesan Communications Center Resource team and the guests are members of the RCCC or engaged through the RCCC. In this first podc...

Welcome to the first Spanish Episode of the BZDiocese Podcast. Our humble apologies for being away for some time but we are back and will be bringing you regular episodes again. You have been asking and now, here it is!. In this first Spanish episode we are pleased to have host Jose Ortiz speaking with guests Maria Chebat and Pablo Guerra on the beautiful topic of 'Strengthening the Family Bond'....

In this special episode of our podcast, Marie Munoz, CEO of Guadalupe Media join Pete Castillo and Ruben Wong of the Diocesan Communication Center in answering the question, What is Artificial Intelligence? This topic was chosen to highlight the theme for this year's 58th World Day of Social Communication, "Artificial Intelligence and the Wisdom of the Heart: towards a fully human communication"....

In this special episode of our podcast, Marie Munoz, CEO of Guadalupe Media join Pete Castillo and Ruben Wong of the Diocesan Communication Center in answering the question, What is Artificial Intelligence? This topic was chosen to highlight the theme for this year's 58th World Day of Social Communication, "Artificial Intelligence and the Wisdom of the Heart: towards a fully human communication"....

This message is about Easter but it is also about our faith and our hope, applying to our life today and tomorrow.  It is not to be taken in the context of only the Easter season.  It is the reason for our hope, our salvation. Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Medina takes this topic to another level and helps us focus on how Easter directs our life in preparation for the final resurrection.

Greetings to all our listeners as we bring you the 10th episode of BZDiocese podcast and the first episode for 2024. Thank you for your support during 2023 and we promise to continue bringing you important spiritual insights to help you on your journey with God. In this episode we speak with Fr, Jeremy Zipple a Jesuit priest who answers questions on Lent- a time of Renewal. Around the world on Ash...

In this final episode of our podcast for 2023, our guest, recently ordained priest, Fr. Shajir Pech, gives us a deep insight into the true meaning of Christmas. After waiting faithfully during the Advent season, he shows us that now we can celebrate fully because we understand why. We are taken through the various themes of nativity, emerging with eager anticipation of fully celebrating the birthd...

Christmas is right around the corner, but Advent comes first- a time of waiting and hope. Learn the significance of this important season to Catholics as Rev. Fr. Jordan Gongora, Vicar General of the Diocese of Belize City and Belmopan, explains to BZCatholic podcast hosts, Pete Castillo and Ruben Wong

Join hosts Pete Castillo and Ruben Wong as they discuss Halloween and its relation to All Saints Day and All Souls Day with guest Rev. Fr. Amelio Chi. Fr. Chi is the new pastor of the Holy Redeemer Cathedral and shared insights into this old but often misunderstood connection.

"Going to Mass on Sunday is good but its a call to be a disciple, a call to use our gifts and our time and talents to work to build up God's kingdom". Permanent Deacon Lawrence Mangar answers our questions on what it is to be a permanendeacon in the Catholic church. This is an informal,down to earth discussion of a topic that usually leaves more questions than answers. Tune in to this 6th episode...

In this episode of BZDiocese Podcast our hosts Pete Castillo and Ruben Wong speak with guests Robert Robinson, Chair of the Diocesan Youth Ministry and Nora Arana, Director of the Diocesan Youth Ministry about plans to revitalize the new ministry. At the recent ordinations of Reverend Fathers Pech and Medina, Bishop Nicasio announced Ms. Nora Arana's appointment to the director's post replacing Ms...

June is considered the month of Family and this month our topic is Family-a Gift to Cherish. In our podcast Rocio and Luis Carballo and Alva Belisle share insights on what the family means to them. Together we look at the role of the family and the differences from the families of yesterday. In the end we show hoe God is necessary to build and maintain stronger families today. We pray that through...

There will always be discussions about Mary, the Mother of God. In fact the question of, Why Love Mary has plagued us for over two thousand years. In this Episode our guest, Fr. Zachary Shallow, of The Mother of God (how aptly named), a SOLT priest will help us to clarify many of the issues sorrounding this topic. Through this podcast, we want to bring the truth about Mary to our audience so they...

The Synodal Journey launched by Pope Francis in 2021 marches on. Stories abound on the different processes, struggles and challenges facing Catholic dioceses across the world. All are unique and help to provide for listeners wherever they are,a better picture of this global journey. Fr. Scott Gugliani, SOLT priest of the Divine Mercy Church in Belize City and Abel Vargas, co-chair of the Pastoral...

The bzdiocese podcast is the first podcast of the the Diocese of Belize Podcasts. Its brought to you from the diocese of Belize City and Belmopan. Our mission is simple: Evangelization through Communication. Our goal is to bring you news of whats happening around our diocese in Belize You will also hear insights and in-depth discussions from special guests (including, laity, clergy and the religio...