# Bishop Wack

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Episode 114 - Gaudium et Spes: Fifty Years of Faith

In this special episode, Bishop Wack is joined by Teena Easter, a long-time diocesan employee, to discuss the history of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee. Teena shares her faith background and her roles in youth ministry and the Bishop's office. They also talk about some of the memorable events…

Episode 116 - Gaudium et Spes: Bishop Wack's 2025 Year-End Review

Bishop Wack reflects on the year of 2025, highlighting a series of blessings in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, which include celebrating ten ordinations, expanding schools and parish facilities, and deepening ministries such as prison outreach. He also talks about celebrating the 50th annive…

Episode 118 - Gaudium et Spes: Empowering the Hispanic Community Through Service and Ministry

Bishop Wack talks with Deacon Santiago Molina, the new Director of Hispanic Ministry for the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee about his background and ministry, explaining Hispanic ministry as both serving Spanish-speaking immigrants and integrating their devotions and culture into parish life.

Episode 121 - Gaudium et Spes: A Teaching from Bishop Wack on the Role and Theology of the Pastor

Bishop Wack begins a new series on the role and theology of the pastor. Drawing from scripture, tradition, and canon law, he traces how God shepherds His people through chosen leaders, explains Holy Orders and the priest’s threefold office of sanctifying, teaching, and governing, and highlights bot…

Episode 123 - Gaudium et Spes: Bishop Wack's Favorite Pastor Saints

Bishop Wack continues the podcast’s pastor series by sharing the stories and virtues of his favorite priest and bishop saints—from St. Peter and St. John Vianney to St. Philip Neri and St. Vincent de Paul—and how they inspire his own ministry and the life of the Church today.

Episode 128 - Gaudium et Spes: Bishop Wack on Pope Leo XIV's "Magnifica Humanitas" Encyclical

Bishop Wack reflects on Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas", which addresses the dignity of the human person and the Church’s social teaching in the age of artificial intelligence. Drawing on scripture, Catholic social doctrine, and powerful images like the Tower of Babel, he enc…

Episode 132 - Gaudium et Spes: Bishop Wack on the Life and Legacy of St. Francis of Assisi (Part 1)

St. Francis of Assisi—one of the most influential saints of the last millennium—is introduced in this first of a two-part series, as Bishop Wack explores the historical context of his life, his conversion from wealthy merchant’s son to penniless disciple, and the early growth of the Franciscan move…

Episode 134 - Gaudium et Spes: Bishop Wack on the Life and Legacy of St. Francis of Assisi (Part 2)

Bishop Wack continues his discussion of St. Francis of Assisi by unpacking his enduring legacy and how Francis' simplicity, love of the poor and commitment to peace continues to live on in the Church. He also reflects on Francis' impact — from universities to Pope Francis himself — and how his exam…

Visiting the imprisoned, with Bishop Wack

JD Flynn is joined by Bishop Albert Wack, CSC, of Pensacola–Tallahassee to talk about his experience serving in prison ministry and common catalysts for conversion for the incarcerated. Then, Bishop Wack weighs JD and Ed’s idea for a personal ordinariate for prison ministry. This episode is brough…

Episode 136 - Gaudium et Spes: A Reflection of Pilgrimage

Bishop Wack and Derek Diamond reflect on their pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi, sharing highlights from the Papal Audience, meeting the mother of St. Carlo Acutis, and sites connected to Saints Francis and Clare. They discuss how the journey deepened their faith and brought the group together through…