# May 31, 2026 | Bishop Adam J. Parker takes more listener questions in "Ask a Bishop"

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Podcast: [Catholic Review Radio](https://stenobird.com/podcast/catholic-review-radio-6316147)
Published: 2026-06-01T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://catholicreview.org/radio-interview-bishop-adam-j-parker-takes-more-listener-questions-in-ask-a-bishop/
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## Resource

Bishop Adam J. Parker, auxiliary bishop of Baltimore, returns for another installment of Catholic Review Radio's popular "Ask a Bishop" series. In this episode, Bishop Parker takes on a wide range of listener questions gathered from Catholic events across the Archdiocese of Baltimore. He offers practical advice for college students on peer-to-peer evangelization, guidance on approaching friends struggling with underage drinking and tips for defending the Catholic faith with confidence and humility. A father of a seminarian asks how to encourage vocations — and Bishop Parker's answer is both personal and pastoral. Other topics include whether Catholics should kiss the bishop's ring, what drives Bishop Parker's ministry and what he does on a day off (hint: pack your hiking boots). Host: George Matysek Jr. Guest: Bishop Adam J. Parker Producer: George Matysek Jr.

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