What is the Catholic Hour

Joseph Hollcraft is host to The Catholic Hour: Why be catholic, which airs at 11:00 A.M. on Saturdays and Sundays (re-aired program) on 104.5 FM and AM 930. Each week Joseph will have a live guest to discuss the weekly theme and topic.

The purpose of the Catholic Hour is to break open the Catholic Faith and the Word of God within the context of the liturgical season.  This approach provide for the listener a deeper understanding of the Liturgy as it communicates the whole of the Catholic faith and makes available the opportunity to spiritually prepare for Mass. Each radio program will place a special emphasis on the ways in which Christ fulfills the Old Testament, and at the same time, calls us to live in his grace as sons and daughters of God. The Catholic Hour also provides a live Q&A dialogue. 


About Joseph Hollcraft

In addition to his radio work, Joseph has been at the service of the Sacramento diocese in various capacities of teaching ministry and retreat work. Joe currently holds adjunct teaching positions with the University of Sacramento and a diaconate program in the Diocese of Crookston, MN. Recently, Joseph has been published with St. Joseph’s Communications and the CANFP Quarterly Newsletter.

Mr. Hollcraft earned a B.A. in History and Theology as well as an M.A. in Theology and Christian Ministry from the Franciscan University of Steubenville in Steubenville, OH.  Joseph has most recently embarked upon a journey towards a Doctorate in Research from the Graduate Theological Foundation. Studies in emphasis are the writings of John Paul II and the new evangelization.

Joseph is happily married to Jackie and they reside in Chico, CA with their two beautiful children, Kolbe and Avila.