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Every week, our host Deacon Pedro brings you inspiring messages, insightful interviews, interesting commentary and music; plus great segments from our contributors. Stay current with the Catholic Church in Canada and the world, and nourish your faith with the SLHour.

  1. 4D AGO

    EP624 | New Audio Drama Welcome to Hope Springs and Music by Sylvia Kay

    Looking for great audio content for your kids? Today, creator, Paul McCusker tells us all about the new audio drama, Welcome to Hope Springs, from the Augustine Institute. Gillian Kantor tells us what she learned from her kids this month while in Rome, and we meet singer/songwriter Sylvia Kay.

    57 min

  2. APR 4

    EP623 | On Eagle’s Wings Easter Special featuring Fr. Michael Joncas

    This year for our Easter special, we are joined by beloved composer Fr. Michael Joncas, best known for his contributions to liturgical music, including On Eagle’s Wings. Fr. Joncas tells us about his 50-year career and gives us inspiring words to reflect on for the Easter season.

    1 hr

  3. MAR 28

    EP622 | Australia’s Second Saint and Music by Joe Zambon

    Surely you’ve heard of St. Mary MacKillop but do you know of Australia’s second saint? Today we speak with Kate Clinch, author of Every Inch a Saint, and learn all about Servant of God, Eileen O’Connor and her cause for canonization. Jermaine Bagnall returns with two great book suggestions (including a graphic novel about an exorcism), and we reconnect with Canadian singer/songwriter Joe Zambon who has a new album, Man of Sorrows.

    57 min

  4. MAR 21

    EP621 | Sheen Beatification and Music by Pat and Hanna Briley

    This week, we talk about Archbishop Fulton Sheen with Sheen expert, Allan Smith and learn details about his upcoming beatification. Mark Matthews returns to speak to us about the use of Artificial Intelligence in education, and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Pat Briley and meet his wife, Hanna.

    57 min

  5. MAR 14

    EP620 | Author Denise Mallett and Music by Andrew MacDonald

    This week, we reconnect with author Denise Mallett to speak about her second epic Christian Fantasy novel, titled The Blood. We also hear from CNEWA's National Director, Michel Constantin about the situation in Lebanon; Danny Torchia gives us more media tips for the home, and we meet singer/songwriter Andrew MacDonald.

    57 min

  6. MAR 7

    EP619 | Cardinal Ouellet on Synodality and Music by Lorraine Hess

    This week we speak with Canadian Cardinal Marc Ouellet about the opportunities of the synodal process. We learn of the work of Aid to the Church in Need in Cuba and their Lenten Campaign, and we reconnect with singer/songwriter Lorraine Hess who has new singles and a new book.

    57 min

  7. JAN 3

    EP618 | Best New Catholic Contemporary Songs of 2025

    Tune in this weekend for our end-of-the year tradition of celebrating some of the new music released by Catholic artists and featured on the SLHour over the last year. Sit back and enjoy some of the best new contemporary Catholic songs of 2025, featuring, Grace Lee, Kate Curran, Avery Collins, Nick and Nikki Garza, Flynn, Mary Grace Therese, Celestial Quartet, Meredith Joy Keller, Gabriel Giammaria and Aly Aleigha.

    57 min

  8. 2025-12-27

    EP617 | Christmas Special ft. The Daughters of St. Paul

    Join us for our 2025 SLHour Christmas Special, featuring the Daughters of St. Paul – join Deacon Pedro and Sr. Marie-Paul Curley, fsp as they tour the Daughters' Convent in Boston, meet some of the sisters and learn all about their mission, their publishing house, video and podcast production and music.

    58 min
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Every week, our host Deacon Pedro brings you inspiring messages, insightful interviews, interesting commentary and music; plus great segments from our contributors. Stay current with the Catholic Church in Canada and the world, and nourish your faith with the SLHour.

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