On this 16th Summer edition, we learn about a unique student missionary experience to the Dominican Republic at St. Mary's Catholic Secondary School in Hamilton, Ontario, and also all about the Eucharistic Revival in the United States. We also meet singer/songwriters Rob Grossi and Laura Huval.By Deacon Pedro

This week, we get last-minute updates from the National Eucharistic Congress with Chief Executive Officer, Tim Glemkowski and Director of Music and Liturgy, Dave Moore, and we listen to some of the music that will be featured during the event. Also Damien O’Connor of the Knights of Columbus tells us about a new exciting partnership and Billy has a …

This week we speak with two of the writers of the hit TV series The Chosen, Ryan Swanson and Tyler Thompson and get a behind-the-scenes insight on how some of your favourite characters were created. Jermaine has two new book suggestions, Gillian learns a lesson from her children and we meet singer/songwriter Seph Schlueter.…

This week we learn about the first ever Masters in Women’s and Gender Studies in the world, now offered at the University of St. Thomas in Houston. Ed Clancy of Aid to the Church in Need returns with Where God Helps to tell us about recent priest persecutions; Mark Matthews learns spiritual insights from a popular Hollywood spot, and we meet with C…

This week on the SLHour, we learn about the Dominican Republic Education and Medical Support mission experience; Danny has a Eucharistic tip for rearing rebels; Sr. Marie Paul Curley, FSP gives us the windows to the soul to a World War II film; and Sarah Kroger has a new album, A New Reality.By Deacon Pedro

This week we learn about the work of Deacons of Hope, the only self-governing, autonomous, pro-life ministry group composed of permanent deacons in the Church. Damien O’Connor of the Knights of Columbus tells us about the Eucharistic Processions taking place across the U.S.; Billy has a question about the body; and we reconnect with singer/songwrit…

This week we learn how Hozana and Rosario plan to have 1 million decades of the Rosary prayed for Mary during the month of May. Jermaine has two new book suggestions, Gillian learns a lesson from her children and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Rebecca Roubion.By Deacon Pedro

How do we teach young people to have prolife discussions? This week, Camille Pauley of Healing the Culture tells us about their new series, “Forbidden Discussions”. Marie Claude Lalonde of Aid to the Church in Need brings us an update from Sudan; Mark Matthews has just returned from Europe, and we reconnect with Canadian, husband-and-wife duo, Jess…

How do we integrate soul and body? This week we learn about SoulCore, a fitness and prayer ministry that does just that. Antonia and Danny Torchia return to tell us more about rearing rebels through Spiritual Works of Mercy; Billy has a question about priests and artificial intelligence; and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Danielle Savard, who …

This week on a special edition of the SLHour we focus on questions on Artificial Intelligence with our Hollywood Undercover Missionary, Mark Matthews who has been reporting on all the conversations about artificial intelligence taking place in the world of engineering, technology and also in Hollywood. Join us for conversations on fear of technolog…

We know that Faith calls us to justice but the Rev. Dr. Karen A. Hamilton argues that faith also calls us to protest. This week she tells us about her book that compiles stories of all faiths as protest. Damien O’Connor of the Knights of Columbus, has an update about a program that helps men pray and learn about the faith; Sr. Marie Paul Curley, fs…

This year, on our Special Easter edition, Deacon Pedro is joined by Catholic singer/songwriter/author and Christian music legend, John Michael Talbot, who tells us about his more-than-40 year career, shares his latest album with us and gives us inspiring words to reflect on for the Easter season.By Deacon Pedro

This week, author Carissa Douglas tells us about the new installment in the Little Douglings young adult book series. Jermaine has a book suggestion, Gillian learns a practical lesson for Lent and we meet singer/songwriter Michael Zabrocki.By Deacon Pedro

This week on an all-new SLHour, we give you everything you need to know about the Eucharistic Revival in the United States. Ed Clancy of Aid to the Church in Need tells us about what’s happening in Burkina Faso; Sr. Marie Paul Curley, fsp gives us her first choice for best picture of the year and singer/songwriter Michael James Mette and his wife M…

This week, Andrew Erwin of the Erwin Brothers tells us about their latest film, Ordinary Angels. Danny and Antonia Torchia give us more tips on how to "rear rebels" especially during Lent; Our Hollywood Undercover Missionary, Mark Matthews explores surrogate friendship through artificial intelligence and we meet singer/songwriter Laura Huval.…

This week, producer Leo Severino tells us about his new film based on the life and work of St. Frances Cabrini. Damien O’Connor of the Knights of Columbus returns with Into the Breach to tell us about a great resource; Billy has a question about things Catholics do; and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Fr. Rob Galea.…

This week, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers explains how Catholics should respond to racism and we learn about a new Catholic book publisher, JMJ Press. We also meet the Damascus Worship and we reconnect with singer/songwriter PJ Anderson.By Deacon Pedro

This week, we learn some life lessons that Deacon Kevin Martin, Jr. learned from his dad and meet seasoned Christian film producer , Bob Katz, who tells us about his conversion to Catholicism. We also meet the mother-son duo Dupree and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Taylor Tripodi.By Deacon Pedro

This week, we revisit some of the conversations we had on this program in the Fall of 2023. We learn about a new ministry from Argentina, Renova+, that is expanding into the U.S and we revisit what happened at the Synod on Synodality. We also meet singer/songwriter Nico Cabrera and reconnect with Bob Halligan Jr. of the the Catholic celtic-rock ban…

This week, we learn about what makes a Catholic teacher and learn about a new prolife resource for teens from Life Canada. We also hear from the St. John’s College Worship Band and reconnect with singer/songwriter John Paul Von Arx.By Deacon Pedro

This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we revisit some of the conversations we had on this program in the Fall of 2023. We learn about the film Mother Teresa and Me*, and also about a new resource to help you find your religious vocation**. We also reconnect with singer/songwriters Amanda Vernon*** and Lorraine Hess.…

This week we revisit new music released by Catholic artists in 2023 and featured on our program. Tune in for some of the best new contemporary Catholic songs of 2023, featuring, Pat Briley, Hannah Schaefer, Francesca LaRosa, EPIC the Band, The Dwell, Nico Cabrera and John Finch, Lorraine Hess, PJ Anderson and Taylor Tripodi.…

Join us for our 2023 SLHour Christmas special: Gillian has a Christmas lesson that will last the whole year; Sr. Marie-Paul finds the Window to the Soul in feel-good Christmas movies; Mark reflects on the meaning of the Incarnation, and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Sarah Kroger, who has just released her very first Christmas project.…

This week, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers gives us the Catholic response to racism. Jermaine has two new book suggestions, Billy has a question about Christmas and we meet singing/songwriting/mother-son duo Dupree.By Deacon Pedro

This week, Deacon Kevin Martin Jr. shares with us lessons that he learned from his dad. Marie-Claude Lalonde of Aid to the Church in Need-Canada gives us an update from Gaza and tells us about a new cause for canonization in Where God Helps; Danny and Antonia Torchia share tips on corporal works of mercy in Rearing Rebels and we meet Andrew Ferguso…

This week, on the SLHour, we see a map of religious vocations across North America. Jermaine has two new book suggestions, Billy has a question about funerals and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Taylor Tripodi who has some new songs to share.By Deacon Pedro

This week we speak with Sr. Gill Goulding of the Synod’s Theological Commission who gives us her thoughts on the Synod. Damien O’Connor of the Knights of Columbus has thoughts on what it’s like to be a Catholic family in a post-Christian world; Sr. Marie Paul Curley, FSP has the windows to the soul; and we meet the ministry, Damascus Worship.…

This week, Pat Wiedemer of LifeCanada brings us a new prolife resource that helps teens see the consequences of their actions; Gillian learns something from her kids about expectations; Danny returns with a domestic version of rearing rebels to talk about prayer in the family; and singer/songwriter PJ Anderson has several new singles to share.…

This week on an all-new SLHour, we learn about JMJ Press, a new Catholic publisher dedicated to giving glory to God. We learn how the Israel-Hammas conflict is affecting Aid to the Church in Need partners in the Gaza Strip; Mark Matthews tells us what’s good in Hollywood and we reconnect with Lorraine Hess who has a new album dedicated to Truth.…

This week we get an update of the Synod in Rome, why it’s happening, how it all works and what it means for the Church. Jermaine has a few good book suggestions, Billy has a question about evil spirits and we reconnect with singer/songwriter John Paul Von Arx who has a new video and some new songs to share.…

This week author and professor, James Kirylo tells us what it means to be a Catholic teacher. Damien O’Connor has a new Knights of Columbus video series for the family; Sr. Marie Paul Curley, FSP, has the windows to the soul to a popular film from the Summer; and we meet singer/songwriter Nico Cabrera.…

This week, we speak with Christian filmmaker Bob Katz about his new film The Blind and about his recent conversion to Catholicism; Gillian learns something from her kids about living in the moment; Danny returns with a domestic version of rearing rebels; and singer/songwriter Amanda Vernon is back from sabbatical and has several new singles to shar…

This week, we learn about a Global ministry, Renova+, that’s soon coming to the U.S.. Marie Claude Lalonde of Aid to the Church in Need - Canada tells us about the Church in Mongolia; Mark Matthews has good things to say about the current writer and actor strike in Hollywood and we reconnect with Bob Halligan Jr. of the Celtic Rock band, Ceili Rain…

This week, executive producer Thierry Cagianut tells us about his new film Mother Teresa & Me that intertwines the story of the saint from 50 years ago with that of a young British woman of today. Jermaine gives us two good suggestions for Fall reading on Book Endz; Billy has a question about being sick on Church for Dummies and we meet the St. Joh…

This week on a special edition of the SLHour we feature the best of Church for Dummies with Billy Chan. Tune in for questions about the All Souls, Holy Water, Crucifixes, Saints, Canonizations and so much more! Let’s learn some basics of our Faith with this SLHour-Church for Dummies Special.By Deacon Pedro

This week on a special edition of the SLHour we focus on movies. Our film expert, Sr. Marie Paul Curley, fsp has been giving us the Windows to the Soul of films for years now and it’s time, once again, to share some of that wisdom. This week we learn a little bit of what Sr. Marie Paul has to say about some great films from the 2020-2021 season, in…

This week on a special edition of the SLHour, once again, we focus on being children of God. Our parenting contributor, Gillian Kantor, has been producing the What I Learned From My Kids segment for years now, and it’s time again to share some of that wisdom. This week we hear a little bit of what Gillian has learned from her six children about pro…

This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we peak with Dallas Jenkins, the creator and producer of the popular The Chosen series and we learn all about a new documentary series about the Rosary. We also reconnect with singer/songwriters Francesca LaRosa and Lorraine Hess.By Deacon Pedro

This week, on a special edition of the SLHour, we learn all about the work at the Magdala Centre in Israel and about the apologetic demonic thriller film Nefarious. We also reconnect with singer/songwriters Kay Clarity and Hannah Schaefer, who both have new singles.By Deacon Pedro

On this special encore edition of the SLHour, we bring you highlights from the WYD2002 CD LIVE Concert – recorded at Exhibition Place, on July 18th 2002. You’ll hear Tom Booth, Sarah Hart, Susan HooKong-Taylor, Janelle, Daniel Facerias, Hermana Glenda, Critical Mass, Julie Lafontaine, Jesse Manibusan, Martin Valverde, Migueli and Ziza. This program…

This week, on a special edition of the SLHOUR we remember the last 37 years of World Youth Days as we hear theme songs from Buenos Aires to Lisbon.By Deacon Pedro

This week, on a special Summer edition of the SLHour, we revisit some of the conversations we had on this program earlier in 2023. We learn about mental health Sunday and the importance of recognizing mental health in the Church with Fr. Stephan Kappler of the Southdown Institute and speak with Jared Brock about his new book A God Named Josh. We al…

This week, on the summer edition of the SLHour, we revisit some of the conversations we had on this program in early 2023. We learn about the National Men’s Conference, and also about a new film about the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. We also meet singer/songwriter Patrick Briley and the band Steadfast Worship.…

This week, co-directors Cary Solomon and Chuck Konzelman tell us all about the new thriller about demonic possession, Nefarious. Danny has monastic tips for rearing rebels; Sr. Marie Paul gives us the windows to the soul to a new Tom Hanks film; and we reconnect with Carlos Gonzalez of EPIC, the Band.…

This week author Jared Brock tells us why if Jesus lived today, we would call him Josh. Damien O’Connor of the Knights of Columbus returns us to the basics in Into the Breach; Billy has another question about the Mass in Church for Dummies; and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Aly Aleigha.By Deacon Pedro

Join us for our Easter edition of the SLHour with our contributors: What I Learned From My Kids with Gillian, who learns Lenten and Easter lessons; What’s Good in Hollywood with Mark, who ponders the meaning of transcendence, and Sr. Marie-Paul, fsp, who looks at the Windows to the Soul to a group of unexpected Easter-themed films, plus, special gu…

This week we Producer, Erin Berghouse of Ahava Productions tells us about her new film Santiago: The Camino Within that will be in theatres across the US on March 28; Ed Clancy of Aid to the Church in Need tells us about the dire situation for Christians in Nigeria; Mark Matthews explains something true, beautiful and good from Hollywood and we rec…

This week we learn about the Superbowl of all men’s conferences. Damien O’Connor of the Knights of Columbus returns with Into the Breach to talk about prayer; Sr. Marie-Paul Curley, fsp gives us the windows to the soul to some Oscar nominees and winners; and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Francesca LaRosa, who has been writing Psalms for the F…

This week, filmmaker, Dan Johnson tells us about the Mysteries of the Rosary series; Gillian learns to listen to her kids; Danny suggests that parents can trailblaze new paths for their children; and singer/songwriter Hannah Schaefer shares about her struggles with infertility.By Deacon Pedro

This week we travel to the Holy Land and learn all about the ancient town of Magdala; Jermaine has some good suggestions for reading; Mark tells us what's good about artificial intelligence and chatbots and we meet singer/songwriter Patrick Briley.By Deacon Pedro