Catholic Forum

On this edition of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk with Archduke Eduard Habsburg, Hungary's ambassador to the Holy See and the Sovereign Order of Malta, about his latest book, "Building a Wholesome Family in a Broken World: Habsburg Lessons from the Centuries." As a father of six and now a grandfather, the Archduke of Austria shares his own experiences and recipes for a wholesome family life, bolstered by 850 years of Habsburg family history. You can see an interview of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube page.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we meet Bonnie Taylor and Louise Pfarr volunteers from St. Jude the Apostle Parish in Lewes, Delaware. They have started a Stephen Ministry at their parish to accompany those in the Lewes area who are having a rough time due to the loss of a loved one, or other unexpected crisis and may need someone to talk with. You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube channel. Like or follow us at Facebook.com/CatholicForum.

“One of Us” is a brief snapshot of people who support the Catholic church in various ways in the Diocese of Wilmington. We regularly feature people who may be recognizable within their parish or school communities.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we learn about the Called By Name vocations program being implimented in the Diocese of Wilmington. Father John Enemou, associate pastor of St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Hockessin, Delaware and Father James Gebhart, associate pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish in Elkton, Maryland and the St. Thomas More Oratory/Newman Center at the University of Delaware, will tell us how this program works to empower parishioners to nominate young men and women who may have a vocation to the priesthood or religious life. You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube channel - YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog and a cut from the Catholic Treasures CD, we talk with Aisling Redican, Fundraising and Communications Manager for the Xavier Society for the Blind. Since 1900, the Xavier Society has provided religious, spiritual, and inspirational reading materials in braille and audio to blind and visually impaired individuals worldwide - all free of charge. You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube channel. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communications of the Diocese of Wilmington.

“One of Us” is a brief snapshot of people who support the Catholic church in various ways in the Diocese of Wilmington. We regularly feature people who may be recognizable within their parish or school communities.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk with Sister Virginia Peckham, LSJM and Sister Marilyn Bouchard, LSJM. For more than 50 years, the Little Sisters of Jesus and Mary have been helping the needy and homeless in the Salisbury, Maryland area with hope, healing and hospitality. The Sisters will tell us about their work and their foundress, Sister Mary Elizabeth Gintling. You can see a video of this Catholic Forum interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube channel - YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communication of the Diocese of Wilmington.

On this edition of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk with Jenny Kraska, Executive Director of the Maryland Catholic Conference about Question 1: Right the Reproductive Freedom Amendment that would codify abortion in the Maryland State Constitution. The Maryland Catholic Conference is the public policy voice for the Catholic Church in Maryland. There are more than one million Catholics who live, worship, educate and serve their communities in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Archdiocese of Washington and the Diocese of Wilmington. We will also talk to Maureen Brittingham, a leader in the pro-life movement at her parish, Holy Name of Jesus, in Pocomoke City, Maryland. We will learn what she is doing to help raise awareness in her community about the dangers of this amendment. You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube channel. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communications of the Diocese of Wilmington.

“One of Us” is a brief snapshot of people who support the Catholic church in various ways in the Diocese of Wilmington. We regularly feature people who may be recognizable within their parish or school communities.

On this episode of  Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog and a a song from the CD, Then Sings My Soul: The Best of the Priests, we are honored to welcome Archbishop-designate Richard Henning, who will give the keynote address at the October 5, 2024 Diocese of Wilmington Eucharistic Congress. Archbishop Henning, who will be installed as the tenth Bishop and seventh Archbishop of Boston on October 31, 2024 gives us a preview of his keynote address. Then we are joined by the Bishop of Wilmington, Bishop William Koenig. Bishop Koenig will tell us why he convened the Eucharistic Congress and what he hopes will be the impact on the Catholic community of Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore. You can see a video of this interview on YouTube at YouTube. com/DioceseofWilm. Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communications of the Diocese of Wilmington.

“One of Us” is a brief snapshot of people who support the Catholic church in various ways in the Diocese of Wilmington. We regularly feature people who may be recognizable within their parish or school communities.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk to Father Sebastian White, O.P., a Dominican Friar and editor-in-chief of Magnificat magazine. Father tells us about the journey that brought him back to Catholism, his calling to religious life, his work with Magnificat and gives us a preview of his Sept. 28, 2024 keynote address at the upcoming Diocese of Wilmington Marian Pilgrimage. You can see a video of this interview at YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm. Please like and share! 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog and a cut from the More Than 50 Most Loved Hymns CD, Stephanie Kelton talks with Melody Duverger, Program Manager of the Delaware Energy Assistance Program (DEAP) and the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington. For many years, this program has been helping our neighbors in Delaware to keep warm and cozy in the cold months. You can see a video of Stephanie's interview with Melody on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube Channel. Please like and subscribe! 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, Bob Krebs talks with Phillip Campbell, a history teacher for Homeschool Connections and the author of many books on Catholic history, most notably the Story of Civilization series from TAN Books. Phillip will be giving two presentations at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 4701 Weldin Road in Wilmington, Delaware on September 27, 2024. 6:00 p.m. : Homeschooling History at Each Grade Level, 7:30 p.m. : The Continuing Legacy of the Reformation in the United States. Both programs are free. You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube Channel - Youtube.con/DioceseofWilm.

“One of Us” is a brief snapshot of people who support the Catholic church in various ways in the Diocese of Wilmington. We regularly feature people who may be recognizable within their parish or school communities.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we chat with that publication's editor and general manager, Mr. Joseph P. Owens. For almost 60 years, The Dialog has been keeping Catholics of Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore informed with the latest local, national and international news. You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's Youtube Channel - YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm. You can also listen to Catholic Forum every Saturday afternoon at 1:30 on Relevant Radio 640. 

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, we talk with Nicholas Salkowski, Communications Director for the National Centre for Padre Pio in Barto, Pennsylvania. Nick tells us about the life of Padre Pio, the history of the Centre, how his family was miraculously touched by Padre Pio, and what visitors will see when they visit the Centre. You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/DioceseofWilm. Listen to Catholic Forum in its entirety or Saturday afternoons at 1:30 on Relevant Radio 640 or on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or Amazon Music podcasts.  Catholic Forum is a production of the Office of Communication of the Diocese of Wilmington.

“One of Us” is a brief snapshot of people who support the Catholic church in various ways in the Diocese of Wilmington. We regularly feature people who may be recognizable within their parish or school communities.

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog, Bob Krebs talks to Sister Therese Marie of the Eucharist, a Little Sister of the Poor who works at the Jean Jugan Residence in Newark, Delaware. Sister talks about the history of her community, its founder, Saint Jeanne Jugan and about daily life as a Little Sister of the Poor as they serve the elderly. For information about the Little Sisters of the Poor, its upcoming Nun Run and the residence in Newark, visit www.littlesistersofthepoordelaware.org. You can see a video of thie interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube channel. Click here.

On this episode of Catholic Forum after a news update from The Dialog, Bob Krebs talks with Michele Sagarino, president of Cross Catholic Outreach. For many years, this Catholic ministry has partnered with bishops, priests, religious and lay workers to provide food, water, housing, education, orphan support, medical care, microenterprise and disaster relief — and the love of our Lord Jesus Christ — to the poorest of the poor in over 30 countries around the world. You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube Channel. Follow us at Facebook.com/CatholicForum.