Wisdom From The Rock Table Talk

Dick Russ talks with Bishop Neal Buckon who is the Episcopal Vicar for the Western Half of the United States for the Archdiocese of the Military.  Bishop Buckon is a native of Cleveland.  Bishop Buckon and Dick discuss the Iran situation that the US is in and other issues.

Bishop John Michael Botean joins Dick Russ in this episode. Bishop Botean is Bishop of the Eparchy of St. George in Canton, OH.  Bishop Botean is forming a new parish in Nashville for the growing Romanian community there.  He is also experiencing a growing influx of converts, especially male converts.

Dick Russ and Bishop Bohdan Danylo, Bishop of the Ukrainian  Eparchy of St. Josaphat, Parma talk about what is happening in the Eparchy and about the current situation regarding the Russian invasion of the Ukraine.

Dick Russ talks with Bishop Pipta, bishop of the Ruthenian Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Parma, Ohio.  Bishop Pipta was leaving to lead a pilgrimage for the Jubilee Year just after death of Pope Francis.  Bishop Pipta talks about this, the meeting of the Eastern Catholic Bishop's with Pope Leo XIV soon after his election and other topics.

Dick Russ talks with Archbishop Timothy Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA. Bishop Broglio is the immediate past President of the USCCB. They discuss Archbishop Broglio's insights on Pope Leo XIV and much more.

Dick Russ talks with Bishop Edward Malesic about the results of the USCCB Fall meeting and the upcoming Advent season.

Dick Russ talks with Bishop Michael Woost, Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Cleveland, OH; Fr. David Woost, Pastor of Divine Word Parish, Kirtland; and Fr. Thomas Woost, Pastor St. Brendan, North Olmsted. How did their family produce 3 priests?

Dick Russ and Bishop Gries, Retired Bishop of The Diocese of Cleveland, discuss Bishop Gries' experience with the Popes he has interacted with and his thoughts about Pope Leo XIV. They also discuss the Sacrament of Confirmation and priestly vocations.

Dick Russ and Bishop Woost, Auxiliary Bishop of The Diocese of Cleveland, discuss how we can deal with tragedy such as the flash flood in Texas.  Bishop Woost gives his insight to the election to the Pope Leo XIV. July, 2025

Dick Russ talks with Bishop Edward Malesic about The Rock Catholic Radio's expansion to Lorain County through acquiring AM 930, Pope Leo XIV, and newly ordained priests and deacons. June, 2025

Dick Russ talks with Bishop John Michael Botean, bishop of the Romanian Catholic Eparchy of St. George’s in Canton, Ohio.  They discuss what is happening in the Eparchy, Easter and its meaning, and strengthening your faith.

Dick Russ talks with Bishop Pipta, bishop of the Ruthenian Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Parma, Ohio.  They discuss what is happening in the Eparchy, the Bishop's teaching "Christ God, Our Hope" and the importance of your faith.

Dick Russ and Bishop Bohdan Danylo, Bishop of the Ukrainian  Eparchy of St. Josaphat, Parma, discuss the war in the Ukraine and the practices that are observed during Lent.

Dick Russ talks with Bishop Edward Malesic about his first Pastoral Letter "A Flourishing Apostolic Church"

Dick Russ talks with Bishop Martin Amos, former Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Cleveland, OH and Retired Bishop of the Diocese of Davenport, Iowa.  They discuss the Bishop's vocation to the priesthood, the vocation to the Diaconate and our need to support life in all its stages. 

Dick Russ talks with Bishop Edward Malesic of the Diocese of Cleveland.

Dick Russ talks with Bishop Pipta, bishop of the Ruthenian Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Parma, Ohio.

Dick Russ talks with Bishop Michael Woost, Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Cleveland, OH.  Bishop Woost talks about his experience at the Eucharistic Congress.

Dick Russ talks with Bishop Neal Buckon, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese for the Military Services.  Bishop Buckon is a native of Cleveland and still keeps close ties with his family and friends in Cleveland.  Bishop Buckon was inducted into the United States Army Reserve Officer’s Training Corps National Hall of Fame at Fort Knox, Kentucky on 10 June 2016

Dick Russ talks with Bishop Pipta, bishop of the Ruthenian Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Parma, Ohio.  They discuss current news topics, what is happening in the Eparchy and the importance of your faith.

Dick Russ talks with Bishop John Michael Botean, bishop of the Romanian Catholic Eparchy of St. George’s in Canton, Ohio.  They discuss current news topics, what is happening in the Eparchy and strengthening your faith.