Sacramento Bishops Hour

Religion EN ↓ 139 episodes

The Bishop’s Hour, produced by the Diocese of Sacramento, provides news of Church happenings, provocative interviews and commentary on timely subjects. The show’s host is veteran radio broadcaster Bob Dunning, a longtime newspaper columnist and parishioner at St. James Parish in Davis.

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Episodes

Father Nate Wills 17.12.2025 1:00:33

Father Nate Wills is the Football Chaplain of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He is here talking about his book; ‘Pray Like a Champion’

Fr. Steve Avella Part 2 16.12.2025 59:58

Father Steve is a Catholic Historian. In this 2-part series, he and Bob discuss Sacramento Bishops from the past.

Fr. Steve Avella Part 1 15.12.2025 1:00:04

Father Steve is a Catholic Historian. In this 2-part series, he and Bob discuss Sacramento Bishops from the past.

James McCormick 12.12.2025 1:00:15

James McCormick is here from Sacred Heart Schola Cantorum

Deacon Kevin Staszkow 11.12.2025 1:00:11

Deacon Kevin Staszkow is the Events and Special Projects Manager

Bishop Soto 09.12.2025 1:00:07

Bishop of the Diocese of Sacramento

Miriam Sammartino 05.12.2025 1:00:08

Miriam Sammartino is Director, Catholic Charities and Social Concerns

Dr. Donald Kendrick 04.12.2025 1:00:07

Dr. Donald Kendrick is the founding Conductor of the 150-voice Sacramento Choral Society and Orchestra (SCSO) that presents large choral orchestral performances each season in the Sacramento Community Center Theater, Memorial Auditorium, Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament.

Joe Johnston 03.12.2025 59:58

Joe Johnston is the director Sacramento Newman

Sr. Luisa Mesina / Pat Holbus 25.11.2025 1:00:06

Sr. Luisa Mesina is the Associate Director of Faith Formation Pat Holbus is here to talk about the St. John's 47th annual Holiday Show of Hands

James McCormick 25.11.2025 1:00:10

James McCormick serves as the President & Executive Director of the Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra

Fr. Michael Kiernan 21.11.2025 1:00:10

Fr. Michael is the Pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Community, Beale Air Force Base

Bishop Emeritus William K. Weigand 20.11.2025 1:00:10

Bishop Emeritus William K. Weigand

Jane Lee 17.11.2025 1:00:15

Jane is here from God's Heart and Hands Ministry

Ricky Coto 14.11.2025 1:00:07

Ricky Coto is the Parish & Community Outreach Coordinator for Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services. He is here talking about a big event this weekend.

Blake Young 13.11.2025 1:00:12

Blake is the CEO of the Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services

Jacob Florez 07.11.2025 1:00:04

Jacob Florez is here to recap the most recent 40 Days For Life

Harrison Brehm 04.11.2025 1:00:05

Harrison Brehm is the Headmaster Chesterton Academy of Sacramento

Marie Leatherby 30.10.2025 1:00:07

Marie Leatherby is the CEO of the Sacramento Life Center

Andrea Wynn / Karl Pierce 29.10.2025 1:00:01

Andrea is the Director of The Black Catholic Ministry of the Diocese of Sacramento Karl is the coordinator of the Black Catholic History Month Revival and Mass

Father George Snyder / Marisela Franco 27.10.2025 1:00:05

Father George Snyder is the pastor of St. Clare Catholic Church in Roseville Marisela Franco is the Coordinator for The Gabriel Project + Family Life

Elisabeth Nguyen 24.10.2025 1:00:10

Elisabeth Nguyen is the author of, "Cardinal Nguyen Van Thuan"

Dale Ahlquist 22.10.2025 1:00:07

Dale Ahlquist is the author of the new book; "I Also Had My Hour "

Alex Marquez 21.10.2025 1:00:11

Alex Marquez is a seminarian here in the Diocese of Sacramento

Steve Do 17.10.2025 1:00:15

Steve Do is the Coordinator of Youth Ministry & Digital Engagement