Christian Borle (friar Pete) played Frances Masters, William Masters' younger brother in Masters of Sex (2013), portrayed by Michael Sheen (Martin Whitly).
Christian Borle was in Gilmore Girls: A Year In The Life. Keiko Agena (Dr. Edrissa Tanaka) is known for her role as Lane Kim from the Gilmore Girls series.
Archbishop Argento seems to have been named after Italian filmmaker Dario Argento, who specialized in horror films with religious angles.
First appearance of the aptly-named Christian Borle as Friar Pete.
The production code was T88.10202.